ken glidewell: Not all cities are in the Doghouse... - 07/13/09 05:15 PM
I have been telling my Palo Alto clients that the city has seen an increase in pricing the last few months and finally the media has witten an article confirming what I had been saying.
See the link to the original article written by the "San Francisco Business Times"...
Palo Alto … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: Palo Alto & Menlo Park, what is happening? - 05/18/09 04:18 PM
Along with San Francisco, I track home sales in Atherton, Palo Alto & Menlo Park, CA just to name a few.
And last week, several Menlo Park properties that had been on the market for some time, all went pending or sold.
In Palo Alto, a new listing came on and … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: Spring Home Maintenance - 03/31/09 05:55 PM
Well Spring is here. And before you get too busy going to soccer games, sailing on the bay or playing ultimate frisbee remember to pay some attention to your home.
Here is a checklist on a few spring cleaning items:
Clean your windows so the sun can shine in.
Pull out … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: Buying property in 2009 - 02/28/09 08:39 PM
I have represented alot of buyers in the last 18 months and I would like to take this time to share some of these simple but necessary experiences.
1. Buyers stay in constant communication with your preferred lender. As the market and economy transition it will be important to stay on … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: SF Market Update 20090224 - 02/24/09 08:10 PM
Today (Tuesday) is the weekly brokers tour day in San Francisco. Having gotten use to minimal inventory and over priced property.
I was glad to have observed that "today" there seems to be an incremental amount of new and reasonably priced properties on tour.
We are still at low inventory levels … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: It's official, Bay Area real estate Slowdown... - 12/15/08 06:37 PM
Always the realist, I am know to be conservative in my calls but I think it is official, The Bay Area has hit its own real estate slowdown.
As near as I can tell, the full impact started in San Francisco & the Pennisula about November 10th. I know you … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: Getting ready for Winter: Ol' Skool style!! - 11/19/08 07:24 PM
It is a little chilly here in San Francisco today and I am not talking about the real estate market.
The cooler temperatures remind me that it is winter time in the balance of the country and what better time to make your home "winter ready".
Here is a short list … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: "LinkedIn - Part Deux" - 10/27/08 11:25 PM
A month or so ago, I expressed my thoughts on using "LinkedIn", the professional social networking service.
Well this month I am again singing its praise. My 'network' has experienced a steady growth adding about 5-10 new connections per month.
I answer real estate questions asked by the audience of 30 million … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: Technology Book Recommendation - 10/14/08 02:04 PM
I recently got my hands on a new technology / business book and I must pass on my praises.
"Closing the Innovation Gap" By: Judy Estrin
When you get past the impressive resume of the author (current Board Member of Disney & FedEx) one will find a direct, clear and alarming … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: Inman Connect 2008 - 07/31/08 06:50 PM
Last week I was in the midst of another "Connect" conference for real estate and technologists.
And what a week it was, reacquainting with past attendees, seeing the latest offerings of new technology companies and hearing what agents from across the country are experiencing.
Makes me think how lucky we are … (1 comments)
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ken glidewell: Are you "LinkedIn" yet? - 06/20/08 03:08 PM
That is the question!!
I have been using the professional networking site "LinkedIn" for a couple of years now and this weeks announcement by the company of a new round of financing reminded me to write about them in my blog.
As the real estate business becomes less 'local'. Yes, I … (3 comments)
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ken glidewell: Orange County Condo Tour - 05/09/08 04:15 PM
Last Friday I had the opportunity to tour three (3) condominium complexes who are under construction and are in the process of conducting "pre-sales".
3000 - The Plaza
Astoria - Central Park West
Skyline at MacArthur Place
Having toured some 20+ condo projects in San Francisco, I was looking to do … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: SF - Marina District warming up again!! - 04/28/08 06:10 PM
Welcome back to my "Market Update!!"
Seems that the "Marina District" of San Francisco has quietly become an active area of San Francisco. I have been monitoring several single family homes and condos for the last 4+ months and all of a sudden the majority have gone into contract.
There … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: SF Market Update - Mortgage Analysis - 04/14/08 12:13 PM
First quarter transactions were definitely affected by the mortgage adjustment.
While San Francisco has a unique postion in the national mortgage landscape, we are seeing increased scrutiny when processing loans.
The impact that is trickling down to the San Francisco consumer is a higher down payment requirement. Typically the home buyer is asked … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: San Francisco Luxury Market Update - 02/20/08 03:08 PM
Well it has been a few weeks since I gave a market update on "Luxury" properties in San Francisco.
This posting is specific to the "Uber" luxury here in the city by the bay.
I ran a search of data on the "OVER 5,000,000" dollar properties and here is but a glance at … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: Buy Smart: San Francisco Style... - 02/15/08 01:32 PM
With inventory levels low in San Francisco, this posting highlights strategies for you to "Buy Smart".
Keep 5-9 months of living expenses liquid (easy to access cash). Put at least 25% down.Stay in your home at least 5 years to solidify your potential appreciation. Use an interest only loan when you plan to … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: Who pays what in San Francisco? - 02/07/08 05:50 PM
In San Francisco, my buyers often ask: "Hey Ken, Who pays what?"...at the closing.
Here is an attempt at putting together a list of typical expenses when "buying" a property here.
Property Inspections - Pest, Structural, Contractors, Chimney etc... Title Insurance Fees Escrow Fees New Loan Fees - application, appraisal & doc. prep Hazard … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: San Francisco Luxury Market Update - 01/11/08 02:56 PM
Today is Friday, January 11,2008 and I thought it would be interesting to see what kind of closing activity exists in the San Francisco Luxury Market.
Most define "luxury" here by price. So for the purposes of this report I am using closed escrow's over $2,500,000. For my friends in Virgina I … (0 comments)
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ken glidewell: Bloggers Connect 2008 - 01/07/08 12:39 PM
Starting 1/9/2008 at 9:00am, the "Bloggers Connect" session at Real Estate Connect will commence in New York.
I attended this relatively mellow sounding session and found it to be anything but mellow. In fact it was the most useful session for me during the entire 3 day program. Joel Burslem will likely … (0 comments)
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