san francisco: Selling A Home In The SF Bay Area..Something to think about. . - 06/19/14 12:48 AM
I still can't explain fully what is going on the SF Bay Area real estate market? Well here is my take on things. I have noticed more sellers and less buyers. Prices are leveling off. Sellers need to be realistic with there prices to attract buyers. Greed is bad. If you are thinking about selling, you have to look at your profit margin and price the home at you lowest bottom number. If the pricing is reasonable, you will have a lot more traffic looking at your property. That will increase the number of offers and the purchase price. … (0 comments)

san francisco: San Francisco...Nearby Areas...Price Difference - 02/12/14 03:07 AM
San Franciisco real estate is on fire! Limited inventory is driving housing prices to historic highs. Affordability in the city, on the other hand, is at all time lows. If you are a buyer,  you need to do is expand your search to include nearby citys. In Oakland, which is 10 minutes from San Francisco, it is possible to find a home in a decent area for half or sometimes even a quarter of the price of "The City". Daly City, South San Francisco, Colma, and Pacifica all give you a lot more bang for your buck.
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san francisco: San Francisco Homebuyers - 12/13/12 02:50 AM
San Francisco home prices keep climbing. Prices are up 13% from last year and continue to rise. Many properties are going over asking with multiple offers. Buyers make sure you have a talented agent to put forth your best offer. Offers should at least be at asking price with minimal contingencies. Just a little advice for potential buyers.
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san francisco: Buying In The City By The Bay - 12/13/12 02:49 AM
San Francisco home prices keep climbing. Prices are up 13% from last year and continue to rise. Many properties are going over asking with multiple offers. Buyers make sure you have a talented agent to put forth your best offer. Offers should at least be at asking price with minimal contingencies. Just a little advice for potential buyers.
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san francisco: Why Sell Your Home In San Francisco.... - 11/15/12 01:32 AM
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Buyers are all bidding on the same houses. 
Prices are good for sellers in the City... If you have been waiting for a rebound...It is in full swing! Over bids and multiple offers make it very attractive for todays sellers...The coming months show signs of a new real estate boom. If you sell now in the winter months, you have a better chance of getting the price you want since inventory is extreamly low.
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san francisco: Short Sales:If You Still Don't Know - 11/08/12 03:18 AM
Sellers, don't foreclose without a fight.Ater the bank says they will not help you, try a short sale. After a short sale, you can rebuild your credit in around 2 years to qualify for a home purchase. Foreclosure should only be if the short sale does not work. Once you have your home sold with a short sale, then you start rebuilding you credit and saving so you can purchase a cheaper home with better loan terms. At least try a short sale before you give up the farm!
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san francisco: San Francisco Giants - 11/02/12 10:48 AM
Great job SF Giants...People always doubt thr Bay Area sports teams..All of the anouncers picked the Tigers...And they were all wrong...The celebration was great and the entire city is extreamly tired...After watching the Giants and The Niners..Thanks again Giants and go Niners!
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san francisco: Commercial Real Estate-Follow the "Big Guys" - 12/21/09 08:02 AM
If you see a Walgreen's, a bank, or a McDonald's with a play house, buy property in that area. Large corporations always have a jump on what's going to happen. According to REI, investors are planning to buy commercial like it was 2005. Commercial Real Estate has changed. A lot of people work from home or do web conferencing, or outsource for things they would normally hire a person to do so the need for an office is becoming obsolete. Why are investors planning to to acquire these properties? Well here's my take. Being born and raised in San Francisco I … (0 comments)

san francisco: Let Us Sell These Homes - 08/31/09 04:57 AM
Banks keep taking forever to respond to short sales. Someone needs to figure out how real estate really works and make these banks respond in a timely manor. As real estate professionals, we have learned, "Time Is Of The Essence."  It is so difficult to keep buyers waiting months, just to get an answer. This slows the agents resources and makes agents work for free for months. This sucks big time. We need to survive also. If we get all of these ridiculous things the banks are asking for, they should work as fast and as hard as we work. Let's … (0 comments)

san francisco: ARE WE BUSY ARE OR WHAT - 05/11/09 06:08 PM
Through the hard days that have past I prayed every day for business. Jesus must have a sense of humor! People were telling me to get out of the business, but I stuck in there and am starting to thrive.
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san francisco: TIME FOR BUYING IS NOW! - 05/06/09 07:15 AM
Buyers Beware! You must take advantage of the great deals out there. Many people are finally not listeningto the news and getting out there and buying. The numbers don't lie. If you can purchase a home do it. It probably is cheaper that renting. Find it and own it. Go to a great real estate agent (like myself) and get them to find some deals for you!. There are homes at ridiculous prices. I have found homes and condos cheaper than my car in the SF Bay Area! Buyers need to be like NIKE. JUST DO IT!
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san francisco: SF REAL ESTATE MARKET - 05/06/09 07:07 AM
San Francisco is a special place for real estate. Some ares have went down, but believe it or not, certain areas have appreciated! SF is one of the most diverse and beautiful cities in the world. Demand for house here in San Francisco is always high, especially in certain neighborhoods. If you know an investor let them know that some of San Francisco seems to be recession proof!
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san francisco: Short Sales. Why Are Some Agents Scared Of Them? - 05/06/09 06:55 AM
Isn't our job to work in the best interest of our clients? I believe that if you are a real estate agent or broker you should know how to do every kind of transaction. I have made great relationships with people facing foreclosure. I have helped them, the banks and the economy. I had a listing and the buyer's agent(who has been in RE for 40 yrs!) said " I don't know how you can deal with short sales and still be in business." My response was " I don't know how you CANNOT do short sales and still be in … (0 comments)

san francisco: Sellers! When Not To Modify Your Loan. - 05/06/09 06:03 AM
Here are the questions you should ask when modifying your loan. If your value has taken a significant loss, you might be better off doing a short sale. So what if the bank will lower your interest rate and payments. If the balance stays the same, it could be years before your property is worth what you owe. So you might wait 10-20 yrs. just to be at ZERO equity? What sense does that make. You probably will be better off if you get rid of the home and try to buy another one in a few years at a better … (0 comments)

san francisco: THESE DARN HOUSES ARE FINALLY SELLING!!!!! - 05/08/07 11:07 AM
Everyone. Is it just me or are we busy again. Listings that were sitting are pending and buyer's are hungry for deals! I want to congratulate all of the (Honest-Hard Working-ETHICAL) real estate professionals on sticking with the market and not giving up as so many did. After this mess is finally over we can make sure this never happens again!
SUCKY REAL ESTATE PEOPLE!
It is so crazy how these jerks ripped off people and are no where to be found! I have whole families as clients that got ripped off by shady loan and real estate agents on numerous houses! It really makes … (1 comments)

san francisco: Refer Your client for a 40% referral. - 05/01/07 06:32 AM
If you refer a client to American Lighthouse Estates Inc., we will pay a 40% referral fee. … (1 comments)