jane's blog

Consumers Opt To Pay Credit Card Bills Instead of Mortgages

Too small to fail?

Unremarkable Architecture, Remarkable Colors

One would think that using ugly colors (and ones that don't look good
together) on the site of a former paint store should not be allowed by
the citizens of San Francisco!

Hey Sellers, What Are You Waiting For?

I have several active, motivated, and ready buyers. There is very little to show them. What are Sellers waiting for?

SF Supes Vote to Protect Tenants (at the Expense of Owners)

It's all about balance. And about designing legislation that meets your desired goal. Or perhaps that is exactly what is happening here.

Telegraph Hill Condo Market Update

Condos have been selling in Telegraph Hill, and several lovely homes are currently on the market.

The Most Extraordinary One Bedroom Condo in SF

This one bedroom condo in San Francisco is like no other.

Yet Another Reason to Live in SF

Those living in San Francisco benefit from lower transportation costs, and in many cases, lower housing costs.

North Beach Condo Update

Well priced condos in North Beach continue to sell when they are properly presented to the market. 

The Dow Hits 10,000 & Home Sales Up

The real question seems to be, "If I buy now, will prices go down?"

San Francisco Supes Consider New Garage Legislation

I must have a little libertarian in my liberal self.

Buy Real Estate or Shoes?

Ah, the age old question?  Should I buy shoes or invest in real estate?

It's Time for an Integrated Proposal

Two ideas for revitalizing Market Street have been bouncing around for quite some time. One makes sense, the other, not so much.

Telegraph Hill Condo Market Report

As I moved around the city, I hit some patches of sunshine and warmth.  I realize that this is a good metaphor for the current real estate market. 

Good Intentions, Damaging in Practice

HVCC needs to be permanently reversed in order to restore lower costs
to the consumer and to protect the thousands of real estate
transactions stalled by this horribly misguided code.