san francisco: Life in San Francisco today - 01/21/21 02:17 PM
Life has certainly changed in the last 11 months in San Francisco as it has almost everywhere. Ingenuity and creativity are necessary as we move forward and San Francisco is not short of those traits.
For instance, take the Buena Vista, called the BV by those who love her and her long history here, the famous home of Irish Coffee here in The City. Usually full of people, shoulder to shoulder and not a spare inch to be had.

Now, since restaurants and bars have been closed, it looks quite a bit different
So---what do San Franciscans do when confronted with scenes like this … (43 comments)

san francisco: 109 Summit, San Francisco - a great place for a cook - 12/07/20 05:44 PM
During this strange 2020, many people have discovered the job of baking and cooking. If you fit this bill, or if you've enjoyed cooking for years, check out 109 Summit Way, San Francisco.
Offered for Sale at $1,465,000, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo is a true San Francisco value. With 2133 square feet on 3 floors, the kitchen, located near the entry, is bound to grab your attention.
When the sellers bought the unit new from the builder about 5 years ago, they chose close to $90,000 in upgrades, many of which you'll find in the kitchen.
This south-facing condo, with views of the … (37 comments)

san francisco: 109 Summit Way, San Francisco - sunshine and warmth - 11/29/20 06:53 PM
The calendar might say "end of November" but
109 Summit Way, San Francisco, 94132is basking in sunshine today!
In the southwest part of The City, off Brotherhood Way, just west of Junipero Serra Blvd is 109 Summit Way, a large 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath condo with tandem garage providing direct access to the main level.

This spacious south-facing home is bathed in beautiful light and views from all 3 levels, with green-belt views.
Are you a golfer? Four courses are nearby. Do you like to jog or walk? Take in the circuit around nearby Lake Merced for some peace and beauty. Does your dog like … (33 comments)

san francisco: Now Available-3 levels of sunlit San Francisco living - 11/20/20 07:51 AM
Need space? Want room to breathe? Like to golf, jog, and enjoy the beach? Check out 109 Summit Way, San Francisco.
Enjoy three levels of sunlit living, with 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, laundry room, and tandem garage parking that leads directly into living area. A deck off the upstairs dining room and a patio from lowest level provide your own private spots of solitude. Large storage area. 90k worth of upgrades!
This is your opportunity to be a hero by telling your friends and family. They can be in before the
holidays, enjoying life at this a 5-year-new condo complex.
… (22 comments)

san francisco: A long-awaited visit to Marshall Beach, San Francisco - 07/12/20 08:00 PM
After reading many wonderful posts written by Ron and Alexandra Seigel as they share their beach walks with us, I felt a yearning to visit little Marshall Beach in San Francisco which I hadn't done for too long.
I've written about Marshall Beach before, recounting a run through the Presidio, then down the many stairs to the beach before returning to my car. This last Friday afternoon my husband and I headed out for our daily walk toward the end of the day, and Marshall Beach was once again calling me.
Down the many stairs we went, then had a delightful, relaxed stroll along … (27 comments)

san francisco: San Francisco's real estate market is opening up - 05/29/20 01:33 PM
In January and February, before the Shelter-in-Place became our way of life in San Francisco, I met a number of potential buyers and sellers.
I hope you all are healthy, the #1 priority.
Much has changed in our lives since the beginning of 2020. How is your residence working out for you during these months of working from home, remote schooling, and the general disruption to routines? Has a yard or outdoor space become more important? Do you need home office space? A better functioning kitchen or a great room for family activities?
The real estate market is starting to open up. Homes … (18 comments)

san francisco: Real estate questions people are asking today - 05/27/20 04:11 PM
"I'm sure that I'm not the only one with this on the mind, but the whole lockdown situation has got me and [XXXXX] thinking about upgrading to a place with a bit more space of our own. Something with a backyard, and not so near to our neighbors."
"Do offers with contingencies about selling an existing house ever get accepted?"
"Are homes still generally going for more than their asking price? Do they still sell almost immediately"
These are all questions I received from home owners in the last 3 days. You might have similar questions, or other real estate questions or concerns. … (16 comments)

san francisco: My Saturday morning routine - 05/23/20 12:26 PM
This morning, Ron and Alexandra Seigel posted the most adorable photo and described what has become a Saturday morning routine for them. If you've missed their post, take a look here.
While my Saturday morning routine doesn't take me past anything quite as adorable, it is a pleasure to me nonetheless.
The morning starts with a trip to Whole Foods  at 8:00 AM, during "senior" hours. The entire trip takes 35 minutes; 10 minute walk there, breeze right into the sanitized store, shop in uncrowded conditions, straight through the check out, where the checker carefully wipes down the checkstand food belt between every … (30 comments)

san francisco: Change is in the air in the San Francisco Bay Area - 05/01/20 03:16 PM
Today is May 1. Perhaps it is appropriate that the new month brings with it a sense of imminent change.
Beginning May 4 a cautious loosening in the Shelter-in-Place we've been living with since the middle of March will take place. A few more businesses will be allowed to open--construction, landscaping & gardening services, some dry goods stores. In the real estate world, we'll be able to show occupied residences under very specific requirements. Social distancing at least 6' will be required; face masks required;. San Mateo County will reopen their wild land parks and beaches.
Golf courses will re-open, with safety protocols … (25 comments)

san francisco: Gratitude during SIP - 04/25/20 10:58 AM
As I walked the 5 blocks to Whole Foods this morning, I was thinking about all the many little things for which I am grateful during this unprecedented time of sheltering-in-place.
First and foremost grateful to the medical staffs and essential workers taking care of us and our necessities and comforts Grateful for services like garbage and recycling pick ups Grateful that major road projects are being carried out during this time of much less traffic Grateful for the amazing job Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are doing here in San Francisco with their store reorganizations and special shopping hours for … (26 comments)

san francisco: Springtime in San Francisco - 04/24/20 09:25 AM
Earlier this week I shared some views of the empty streets in San Francisco during this period of Shelter-in-Place. It was, indeed, stunning to see usually bustling neighborhoods almost devoid of life.
However, the beauty of San Francisco is always present and I never fail to appreciate my neighborhood walks. How lovely is the Victorian house on Jackson, with an arbor of wisteria and roses welcoming passersby and residents alike?
And these roses mixed with other blooms at a different Jackson Street residence?
Are you ready to find your home and create your garden? Large space or small--it can happen. Let's talk.
Springtime in San … (30 comments)

san francisco: San Francisco Scenes during Shelter-in-Place - 04/20/20 07:10 PM
As we finish our 5th week of Shelter-in-Place in San Francisco, spirits are generally good around the city. A new routine has taken place in my weekday schedule. Following a Zoom meditation session offered every Mon-Fri by my acupuncturist, I work from 9:00-3:00.
By 3:00PM, my husband and I head out for our favorite activity -- a hike or long walk in some part of the City, grateful that outdoor exercising is allowed and encouraged, with physical distancing adhered to, of course. We balance our walks between urban sidewalks and park lands where I can get dirt under my feet.
One recent weekday we … (36 comments)

san francisco: Saturday, 3/7/2020 - Tulip Day in San Francisco - 03/05/20 08:34 PM
It's that time of year again, 100,000 FREE pick-your-own tulips at Union Square, San Francisco.
Yes, that's correct. On Saturday, March 7, over 100,000 tulips will cover Union Square in San Francisco. Best of all, you're invited to visit the site and pick your own bunch of tulips to take home.
A gift from Dutch flower bulb trader Royal Anthos, iBulb.org and the Consulate General of the Netherlands in San Francisco, they are transporting thousands of multicolor tulips to the bustling tourist area of Union Square.
This event will run from 1:00PM to 4:30PM, by which time all tulips will have been picked and … (43 comments)

san francisco: The Nob Hill condo that caught my eye today - 03/04/20 09:21 PM
Knowing the inventory is an essential task of a real estate agent, and I often come across several properties each week that intrigue me, that offer something special and unique. This week is no exception.
I have written before about the Edwardian condo listing I have on Nob Hill, at 1561 Sacramento Street. That property is now in contract and the sale is on track to record tomorrow.
About a 15-minute walk from there, across the top of nob Hill, past Grace Cathedral, Huntington Park and the grand hotels, heading toward Union Square and the financial district is today's find, 25 Joice. … (24 comments)

san francisco: FREE concert in San Francisco, February 21, 2020 - 02/19/20 08:06 PM
Both lovers of classical music and those wanting to see what classical music is all about have a FREE treat in store for them on Friday evening, Feburary 21, 2020, at 7:30 PM.
The San Francisco Chamber Orchestra (SFCO) will be presenting a 90-minute concert at the Herbst Theatre on Van Ness Avenue, across from City Hall and next door to the Opera House. There will be games, prizes and a trivia quiz and, of course, great music, featuring variations on familiar themes by Mozart, Haydn, Schubert and more. 
Friday, February 21, 2020
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (no intermission)
Herbst Theatre, 401 Van … (29 comments)

san francisco: A Happy Valentine's Day for my sellers and the buyers - 02/14/20 06:28 PM
Nestled on the western slope of Nob Hill, 1561 Sacramento Street had been on the market for only 23 days yesterday when sellers accepted an offer that had arrived the evening before.
Today, Valentine's Day, I changed the listing status from "Active" to "Pending" and canceled the open houses planned for the weekend.
Today, Valentine's Day, the buyer wire-transferred his initial deposit to our escrow account.
Today, Valentine's Day, the bank appraiser contacted me to set the appraisal appointment.
Today, Valentine's Day, I was able to share the above good news with the seller.
Today is also Valentine's Day for the buyers, who … (28 comments)

san francisco: The Trendy Part of Nob Hill, CA - 02/12/20 07:54 PM
Nob Hill is one of the iconic landmarks of San Francisco. With the California Street cable car running up the hill from the Financial District to Van Ness Avenue, you can arrive at one of the famed hotels in the city, The Fairmont, Huntington, or Mark Hopkins. Grace Cathedral also commands the hilltop, as does the Masonic Auditorium, a private club, some residences and an urban city park. This is visitor mecca.
However, if you head down the hill just a few blocks west, you'll find a very different vibe, one with more of a neighborhood feel, and close to numerous restaurants, … (31 comments)

san francisco: Showings scheduled-Edwardian Condo on Nob Hill, SF - 02/05/20 07:12 PM
Current showing schedule for
1561 Sacramento Street, Nob Hill, San Francisco
Saturday, 2/8/2020 - 1:00-3:00PM
Sunday, 2/9/2020 - 2:00-4:00PM
Broker tour (public welcome) Tuesday, 2/11/2020, 9:30-11:00
Other showings by appointment
1561 Sacramento Street is spacious, airy and light. From the bay window in the living room, to the back bedrooms overlooking the garden, this condo brings in light.
A garden greenhouse window on one side of the kitchen, and a small terrace on the other side, bring even more light and open up the kitchen area.
I invite you to join us this weekend, or call to schedule an individual appointment.
… (26 comments)

san francisco: Market Street, San Francisco, car-free starting today - 01/29/20 08:52 PM
As reported on Hoodline yesterday, beginning today, January 29, 2020, big changes have come to the most congested part of Market Street, from the Embarcadero to Van Ness Avenue.
Private cars and ride-hailing vehicles (think Uber, Lyft) are no longer allowed on this stretch of Market Street. The changes affect the portions of Market from 10th Street to Main Street eastbound, and Steuart Street to Van Ness Avenue westbound. (The north-south yellow line is Van Ness Avenue; Steuart Street is next to the Embarcadero. You see Twitter headquarters near Van Ness, and the Ferry Building at the end of Market Street)
The changes are intended … (27 comments)

san francisco: Finding Your Way to Help the Hungry and Homeless - 01/27/20 09:13 AM
I "met" Philip Raices on ActiveRain today when I read his post about the plight of homeless veterans.
The magnitude of the homeless and hungry in our country is stunning. Groups here in San Francisco, and elsewhere, are working to find solutions, but it's slow going.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problem, we can each find our own small ways to help. A few little things I focus on include:
serving breakfast to the homeless and hungry twice a month. Glide is one of the big groups;  3 meals a day are served 364 days a year. Breakfast is served … (35 comments)

 


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