jane's blog

Finally, an Accurate Picture

And for investors, there are many opportunities, especially because the SF rental market remains strong.

Slow_____ (down, food, home)

Check out the website, Been There, Ate That www.beenthereatethat.com

Wall Street to Blame, Again?

this study it finds that low interest rates were not a significant driver of prices

San Francisco Adopts Strict Green Building Codes

One of the biggest challenges that San Francisco is likely to face is that many people in the city still renovate without using permits.

New Housing Law Bails out Borrowers and Lenders

Will this bill improve the confidence of lenders?

Slow-Down in Number of Homes Sold, While Prices in SF Continue to Rise

I don't think that an increase in housing prices in these two counties represents a worsening on all accounts--unless of course, you are a Buyer and have just lost the home of your dreams in a bidding war.

Many Pleasant Surprises...

There are many pleasant surprises in the news in the last day, all which should be good for the local real estate market and for current homeowners...

Fed Cuts Rates by 3/4 Point

The likely impact of a rate drop?  It will likely encourage more bidding on attractive properties in the still hot neighborhoods. 

More Affordable Housing for San Francisco?

why do we elect officials, only to have them bring key legislative items to voters by ballot?

Mortgage Industry Crisis?

The market is simply adjusting to match the true risk associated with real people living real life.