jane's blog

San Francisco's Big Renovation Project

Approval for the redevelopment of SF's Hunter's Point Shipyard will revitalize a neighborhood, expand access to the waterfront and create new jobs

North Beach Condo Sales Stall?

Is the market cooling?  Are there fewer buyers?  Are these condos not priced properly in the market?

Peaches!

peaches in measuring device that looks like handcuffs

 

A Good Plan

San Francisco offers financing to pay for energy and water conservation measures and solar panels.  It's really a no-brainer.

Aquatic Park Rocks!

 

This makes me wonder: How many rock artists are there in SF?  How many different styles are there?

0/7 SF Unified School District Lottery, Stressful at Best

t shirts

Every year, parents of kids entering the San Francisco schools (as new students or transitioning between elementary, middle and high school) anxiously await the results of the school lottery. 

I had coffee a few weeks ago with Mason Kirby, a local architect who does residential and commercial work.  I know that he and his wife were waiting for the results of the lottery to see where their oldest child would be attending school. 

Market Activity on Francisco Street...

 

Real estate is local. 

 

State of the City

 Often Buyers are disappointed with the lack of listings coming onto the market.  When they do find a place they really love and hope to call home, they often face bidding wars against other interested buyers.

Good Intentions, Bad Results: Part Two

Inexperienced appraisers are hurting the market, and buyers are frustrated.

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.