Well, that didn’t take long. After 8 days on the market, 752 Carolina Street went into contract. Last week, one of our readers wanted to know if we thought the house would sell at the asking price since this home has the potential of being the highest priced house ever to sell in Potrero Hill. Based on this breaking news, we’re pretty confident it sold for at least the asking price. Who wants to bet that this will be the highest priced home ever to sell in Potrero Hill despite the fact that San Francisco real estate is coming apart at the seams? Update 3/10: The status is now pending (all contingencies have been removed).    Marin Feel in Potrero Hill [San Francisco Schtuff] 752 Carolina Street [Home San Francisco] Gem, Gem, Gem: 752 Carolina Street [Curbed SF] Listing and pictures by ... 03/10/2008

Our weekly installment, Seductively Sold, will be available for your viewing pleasure each Monday. This little gem will bring you all of the single family home sales in San Francisco from the previous week. If you would like the sales information for Condo’s, TIC’s or multi-unit buildings, just ask… Address District Asking Price Selling Price DOM 709 Velasco Ave Visitacion Valley $429,900 387,000 72 221 Argonaut Ave Visitacion Valley $379,000 396,112 85 780 Goettingen St Portola $485,000 491,000 25 729 Lakeview Ave Ingleside $499,000 530,000 17 74 Jules Ave Ingleside $579,000 600,000 82 1531 Thomas Ave Bayview $605,000 605,000 134 94 Rudden Ave Mission Terrace $670,000 650,000 51 84 Monterey Blvd Glen Park $699,000 685,000 165 406 Crescent Ave Bernal Heights $649,000 688,000 18 3450 No... 03/10/2008

The 2008 San Francisco Decorator Showcase house "Wow" is the initial impression upon venturing beyond the unassuming facade of 2820 Scott St. San Francisco... built in 1905. The Italianate-style mansion of 16,000 square feet was elegantly embellished for a 1915 visit from Marie, queen of Romania. A grand entry features exquisitely carved ceilings and a fountain, with just a glimpse of the Tiffany skylight above the grand staircase. Wow, wow, wow...............But, the mansion was most recently a boarding house - the high-end kind, with a French chef and boarders that at one time included Jerry Brown. Ken Paige, of the Paige Glass Co. family business, undertook a complete renovation beginning when his family bought the house in 2005.There's extensive restoration under way of moldings, n... 03/08/2008

The National Multi Housing Council recently issued a press release on the health of the residential markets. Our residential markets have a lot going for them these days and are a light in a gloomy marketplace. When people wont or cant buy, they rent. The demand for rental units has risen dramatically and even rent controlled markets are seeing good returns on their investment. As rent controlled units come back on the market they are able to go to market rates. Some units are able to double or quadruple their rent flow, if a unit has been occupied for many years. More than 2 million homeowners have lost their homes and this has contributed to the demand for rental units. Add to that the strong immigrant population and you have solid demand.Unlike new home construction, residential deve... 03/08/2008

As always, if you would like a detailed list of any particular ‘hood, just ask. Ashbury Heights: 2:00-4:00pm 144 Delmar Street: $1,079,000 Bernal Heights: 2:00-4:00pm 580 Prentiss Ave.: $695,000 Cow Hollow: 2:00-4:00pm 286 Moulton Street: $1,050,000 Dogpatch: 12:00-5:00pm 900 Minnesota Street #n518: $1,274,438 Excelsior: 1:00-4:00pm 27 Vienna Street: $665,000 Forest Hill: 1:00-4:00pm 2193 9th Ave.: $1,599,000 Glen Park: 2:00-4:00pm 542 Laidley Street: $1,095,000 Haight Ashbury: 2:00-4:00pm 1025 Shrader Street: $1,249,000 Ingleside Terrace: 1:00-4:00PM 65 Urbano Drive: $1,450,000 Jordan Park and other SF neighborhoods [Wikipedia] K (District 10K Bayview Heights): 2:00-4:00pm 982 Hollister Street: $690,000 Lakeshore: 2:00-4:00pm 230 Lake Merced Hill #3D: $639,000 Mission Dolores: 1:00-4:... 03/07/2008

Daahling you look fab and Green. That’s what people may be saying after experiencing treatments in San Francisco’s eco chic Epi Center MedSpa. Yes, the whole concept sounds soooo Los Angeles to us too. Some of us don’t even get the whole mani-pedi thing so it might take a little coaxing to have some lipo or botox thing even at this truly green spa. A facial might not be for all of us but we’re positively glowing when it comes to the soon to be certified LEED interior. The Epi Center MedSpa will open its doors in April to commemorate both its 10th anniversary and Earth Day. We’re impressed with the project and the creative Green help, namely SF based Organic Architect Eric Corey Freed, (who’s now part of the literati with recently released Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies), Eco-... 03/07/2008

   The Glen Park neighborhood is nestled between Twin Peaks to the north and Noe Valley and Castro districts to the east. Located in the middle part of the city it is easy to travel to other parts of the city by car or public transportation. Muni's 35 Eureka and 52 Excelsior connect to the Muni Metro System; the 35 goes to Castro Street Station and the 52 goes to Forest Hill Station. Additionally the 52 connects to the Bay Area Rapid Transit District at the Glen Park Bart Station.The Glen Park neighborhood was the San Francisco Planning and Urban Association's first project. A plan to beautify and populate land on the hills of San Francisco to be developed with the topography of the area was undertaken. A major developer of the area was Eichler Homes. Eichler had architect Claude Oaklan... 03/05/2008

District Map (PDF) Condominiums         District 1 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 5 5 Median Selling Price 690,000 875,000 Average DOM 94 53       District 2 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 1 2 Median Selling Price 908,000 702,500 Average DOM 101 128       District 3 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 4 0 Median Selling Price 517,500   Average DOM 101         District 4 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 3 0 Median Selling Price 725,000   Average DOM 47         District 5 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 15 9 Median Selling Price 815,000 875,000 Average DOM 47 61       District 6 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 11 9 Median Selling Price 800,000 735,000 Average DOM 30 55       District 7 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 12 9 Median Selling Price 782,000 740,262 Average DOM 47 42       District 8 Jan-07 Jan-... 03/05/2008

752 Carolina Street sits atop a bank of bedrock and sprawls over three lots in Potrero Hill. The home is listed at the highest price a single family home has ever sold for in the neighborhood, but for good reason, it’s probably the most unique. The view alone is worth $2m (best I’ve seen from any home in the city–Golden Gate to the Bay Bridge from an amazingly unique vantage point) and the privacy is unrivaled for a city home. The house feels like something out of Marin, but instead, it sits high atop the city. An amazing home worth checking out. Deets: Price: $3,000,000 5 bedrooms 3.5 bathrooms 3455 square feet Architect: Jack Byars Open 3/6 from 5-7pm Open 3/9 from 1-4pm 752 Carolina Street [Home San Francisco] Listing and picture by Tower Properties. Agent: Mindy KershnerMarin Feel ... 03/05/2008

Since this is my first post on my active/rain blog I felt I should introduce myself. My main web site is JedLane.com and I have another blog site at FogCityGuide.com that I sometimes use for my projects in the neighborhood. I am the sales manager of a new start-up brokerage, STAR Real Estate Brokerage Inc. here in San Francisco, California. STAR was started by my good friends Mike Marek and Harald Stangl to provide real estate services as they believe it should be done. We are small and reactive to the market, we specalize in one aspect of real estate - - making money - -. We believe that if we focus on making the most money for our clients they will be happy and then everyone is happy. We don't limit our practice, we will do anything that requires a real estate license. Mike Marek has ... 03/03/2008

Our weekly installment, Seductively Sold, will be available for your viewing pleasure each Monday. This little gem will bring you all of the single family home sales in San Francisco from the previous week. Address District Asking $ Selling $ DOM 1638 Yosemite Ave Bayview $499,000 431,000 89 920 Mansell St Portola $598,000 540,000 109 61 Naples St Excelsior $593,000 576,000 82 525 Edinburgh St Excelsior $589,900 600,000 22 2674 45th Ave Outer Parkside $579,000 602,000 34 610 Vienna St Excelsior $595,000 610,000 16 1934 47th Ave Outer Parkside $680,000 620,000 122 451 Ramsell St Merced Heights $650,000 628,000 38 301 Chicago Way Crocker Amazon $699,000 635,000 64 3934 Ortega St Outer Sunset $687,500 680,000 22 1526 Van Dyke Ave Bayview $710,000 710,000 75 10 Sunview Dr Midtown Terrace $... 03/03/2008

 The Interview Here are some questions to ask. How long have you been in business? Look for a well-established company and check it out with consumer protection officials. They can tell you if there are unresolved consumer complaints on file. One caveat: A zero complaints record against a particular contractor may be that problems exist, but have not yet been reported, or that the contractor is doing business under several different names or perhaps very little business is done. Why you need references.  Tips to Avoid Being Scammed  from the CLSB web site Watch out for door-to-door solicitations—especially when they want to startwork immediately;Be aware that your contractor must notify you of your right to cancel within three days of signing a contract;Check for a current license at th... 02/27/2008

District Map (PDF) District 1 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 7 7 Median Selling Price 1,000,000 1,250,000 Average DOM 47 66       District 2 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 20 21 Median Selling Price 788,000 830,000 Average DOM 54 56       District 3 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 4 9 Median Selling Price 774,500 960,000 Average DOM 58 60       District 4 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 27 11 Median Selling Price 871,000 1,155,000 Average DOM 57 56       District 5 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 13 17 Median Selling Price 1,180,000 1,530,000 Average DOM 66 48       District 6 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 2 3 Median Selling Price 1,250,000 2,050,000 Average DOM 111 60       District 7 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 7 9 Median Selling Price 2,647,500 3,350,000 Average DOM 63 38       District 8... 02/27/2008

StreetAdvisor has uploaded the second video in our series of street interviews to our Youtube channel. This video continues interviewing people on the streets of Nob Hill, San Francisco. The residents interviewed in this video are overwhelmingly positive about the area. These are the things they like: good public transportation it's easy to live without a car good area for dog lovers with nice parks people enjoying recreational activities including doing Tai Chi in the park These are some things people would change about Nob Hill if they could: real estate is expensive and this makes it difficult to live there parking is hard to come by residents would like more street cleaning done Our Youtube channel is at http://www.youtube.com/StreetAdvisor. If you live in SanFRancisco, or have visi... 02/25/2008

Our weekly installment, Seductively Sold, will be available for your viewing pleasure each Monday. This little gem will bring you all of the single family home sales in San Francisco from the previous week. Address District Asking Price Selling Price DOM 1368 Goettingen St Visitacion Valley 530,000 505,000 62 2523 46th Ave Outer Parkside 599,000 594,000 14 2190 43rd Ave Outer Parkside 650,000 630,000 175 35 Nibbi Ct Bayview Heights 659,000 659,000 31 156 Shawnee Ave Outer Mission 699,000 715,000 20 1618 Great Highway Outer Sunset 720,000 720,000 14 2354 45th Ave Outer Parkside 749,000 727,000 83 166 Marietta Dr Miraloma Park 699,000 735,000 23 50 South Hill Blvd Crocker Amazon 770,000 770,000 96 816 Faxon Ave Westwood Park 809,000 788,000 18 439 Clipper St Noe Valley 699,000 850,000 8 ... 02/25/2008

Poor 306 Mullen Ave. She’s single and back on the market, again. Take it from us Ms. Mullen, it’s going to be alright, there are many more fish in the sea… Listing Deets: 2004: Empty lot sells for $365,0002005: Empty lot with approved plans is listed for $699K; expires2006: Empty lot with approved plans is listed for $689K; withdrawn2007: Developed lot is listed for $2,295,000, on market for 76 days; withdrawn2008: Developed lot is listed for $2,295,000, on market for 17 days; offer accepted2008: Deal falls apart, Ms. Mullen is back on the market for $2,295,000 Ms. Mullen [San Francisco Schtuff] Has Ms. Mullen Found Love? [San Francisco Schtuff] 306 Mullen Ave. [Home San Francisco] Listed By: Vanguard Properties; Agent: Amanda Jones and Misha Breyburg make a comment Love Hurts [San Fran... 02/25/2008

San Francisco ’s Climate Action Plan has ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals: a 20 percent reduction below 1990 levels by 2012. To meet these, each person who lives or works in San Francisco will need to cut almost 2 tons of carbon dioxide annually. The city program has set a mid-term goal of 10% by 2010. Rather than dissect the forward of the plan which is now available on line, I wanted to tip my hat some of the organizations and business people who are on the active edge of creating a clean and healthy place to live. 1.Climate Action: The goal is to reduce carbon emission by 20% below the 1990's levels by 2012. This is a catch-all approach that will include low fuel/electric and bio fuel transportation. It will also include a pilot project to create a carbon tax and require all... 02/24/2008

As always, if you would like a detailed list of any particular ‘hood, just ask. All you need is love [Youtube] Bernal Heights: 1:00-4:00pm 340 Prentiss Street: $1,059,000 Cow Hollow: 2:00-4:00pm 2347 Union Street #4: $749,500 Dolores Heights: 1:00-4:00pm 347-49 Liberty Street:$2,950,000 Excelsior: 2:00-4:00pm 271 Moscow Street: $549,000 Forest Knolls: 2:00-4:00pm 270 Castenada: $3,890,000 Glen Park: 2:00-4:00pm 73 Miguel Street: $2,875,000 Haight Ashbury: 2:00-4:00pm 19 Delmar Street: $1,795,000 Ingleside: 1:00-4:00PM 226 Faxon Ave: $898,000 J (in district 4, Forest Hill Extension) 1:00-4:00pm 100 Ulloa Street: $1,259,000 K (in district 10, Bayview Heights): 11:00-6:00pm 301 Crescent Way #3210: $561,000 Lakeshore: 2:00-4:00pm 21 Clearfield Drive: $799,000 Mission Dolores: 2:00-4:00pm 1... 02/22/2008

For homebuyers and homeowners expecting low mortgage rates this week, Tuesday marked the unofficial end to basement 30-year fixed mortgage rates.According to the market analysts at BestInfo, Inc., the 30-year fixed rate measured its largest one-day movement in more than 10 years Tuesday. Nationally, 30-year fixed mortgage rates increased 0.375%.Here is the "real life" impact to mortgage applicants whose mortgage rates were not yet locked:$150,000 mortgage: $37 increase to the monthly mortgage payment $250,000 mortgage: $61 increase to the monthly mortgage payment $300,000 mortgage: $73 increase to the monthly mortgage payment $400,000 mortgage: $99 increase to the monthly mortgage paymentARMs did not move as harshly as fixed-rate mortgages but they still increased Tuesday.Mortgage rates... 02/22/2008

Without much fanfare Kimball Office opened their new San Francisco FiDi showroom with a quiet green splash. Although they haven’t achieved LEED-CI status yet they hope to gain Gold certification soon. The architectural and design team over at Huntsman Architectural Group created a Green space that we noticed as we stepped in. The design team reused stair posts to create the dramatic floor and 100% of the architectural wood elements are FSC certified. We even like the fact that they baked the oak instead of using chemical stain to achieve the deep, rich color. It not often that we’re giddy about stepping into a bathroom but theirs has a gray (recycled) water system that reuses used sink water for the low flow toilet. Their low-flow fixtures reduce their water consumption by a whopping 75... 02/22/2008