condos: How has the pandemic affected San Mateo County real estate? - 07/10/20 12:14 PM
How has the pandemic affected San Mateo County real estate?
With all the uncertainty in the financial markets as well as real estate not being considered an essential service for many weeks, it's interesting to take a look at these statistics.
The Infographic above shows June 2020 compared to May 2020 for both single family homes and condos. Prices are up, and number of listings are up, for both homes and condos. Days on market hover around the one-month mark for both, signs of a strong sellers' market.
The two charts below break the county stats into towns. Without a doubt we live … (14 comments)

condos: 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)

condos: San Francisco - a large and diverse housing market - 01/08/20 07:09 PM
San Francisco has a large and diverse housing market. Patrick Carlisle, Compass Chief Market Analyst, does a masterful job of breaking down data in the entire bay area in a way that is easy to understand by both buyers and sellers, and help us Realtors® bring more value than ever to our clients.
This data has been available only two day, and already I have used it to show the seller of a listing that will hit the market in two weeks that the intended price is in line, or even slightly on the low side, a comfortable place to be.
I … (48 comments)

condos: Insights from a Millennial into the SF condo market - 12/18/19 09:00 AM
Teaming up in business with another generation broadens ones perspective. When that team member is my granddaughter, just imagine how much fun we have and the excitement that results from our teamwork!
Today's post about what Millennial buyers are looking for  in San Francisco condos comes from Rachael. Read on for a fresh view point.
I've always found it interesting in what "does it" for buyers. Everyone has specific wants and needs, and every home has its pros and cons. With the market where it is, and current interest rates, I though I'd take a look.
In one of the "case studies" I asked my friend, … (43 comments)

condos: Opportunity missed - ocean view townhouse - Pacifica CA - 04/19/19 10:29 AM
With views like these, and a Homeowners Association pool waiting to be uncovered by a push of the button and enjoyed, it's not surprising to learn that 274 Beachview Avenue, #18, in Pacifica has a pending sale and will close escrow on May 1, 2019. 
This sale occurred off market, before we listed it for sale in the multiple listing services. When the sellers purchased it 6 years earlier, they fell in love with it and hoped to find a buyer now who felt the same. With initial, personal marketing, we were able to find today's buyer who loves it just as … (16 comments)

condos: A Russian Hill condo ideal for a Pied-a-Terre - 04/12/19 08:07 PM
To better help my clients, I see a lot of properties every week, many in San Francisco. There always seems to be one or two special places and capture my interest and would provide great living for my clients.
Yesterday evening I took a look at an opportunity in a building I really like, The Landmark. Perched on a hillside on Russian Hill, adjacent to the lovely Ina Coolbrith Park, The Landmark has 60 condominium units stepping down the hill from Taylor to Mason street, on the staircase that is Vallejo Street (block too steep for cars!) and next to Broadway. 
 
What an amazing opportunity … (18 comments)

condos: Looking for a 3-bedroom home in Belmont, San Carlos CA - 03/06/19 02:37 PM
Even though it seems that inventory has increased, it remains hard to find a home to purchase in Belmont or San Carlos California. 
On our MLS today, Belmont has 20 active listings, 12 single family homes and 8 townhouses/condos. San Carlos has 23, 17 single family homes and 6 townhouses/condos.
I have a buyer actively looking for a 3 bedroom home in Belmont, or in the San Carlos area serviced by Carlmont High School where her children currently attend. 
Of the listing mentioned above:
Belmont has a total of 6 properties, 3 single family homes and 3 townhouses. Asking prices range from $1,295,000 to … (7 comments)

condos: What's the real estate market like in the 94002 (Belmont)? - 01/11/19 06:58 PM
Let's take a look and see what's happening in real estate in the 94002 -- Belmont, California, in early January, 2019:
10 - active listings for sale - single family, townhouses and condos   7 - active listings of single family homes, ranging in price from $998,000 to $3,400,000 $1,888,000 - median list price of the single family homes   3 - active listings of condos/townhouses $   798,000 - median list price of the condos/townhouses   2 - number of new listings since 1/1/19  Not much inventory for a city of approximately 27,200 people! If patterns from past years hold true, by … (13 comments)

condos: Gratitude Post #9 - Grateful for where I live in San Francisco - 11/20/18 08:46 AM
About a dozen years ago, it dawned on my husband and me and that once we were empty-nesters we wanted a change in life-style. Forty-plus years in the same town, and 35 in the same house - time for a change.
It didn't take us long to realize that leaving suburbia and moving to the heart of San Francisco would be the right choice for us, close to family, close to Gene's engineering job in the Silicon Valley and my business on the Peninsula/Silicon Valley. Being able to tele-commute and for me the flexibility of choosing when to drive would make it all … (18 comments)

condos: Ocean view townhouse near San Francisco - 10/28/18 11:09 AM
November 1, 2018 -- that's the date that 290 Beachview Avenue, #38, Pacifica will be listed for sale.
This 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath two-level townhouse has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, from the downstairs master suite to the upstairs living/dining area. 
Located close to San Francisco, you can be downtown, or at San Francisco State University, or SFO in just minutes, per Google Maps. And check out the nearby Sweeney Ridge Open Space (pictured above) and Pacifica State Beach, Mori Point, and other stunning recreation areas.

Tech worker by day; surfer, hiker and nature-lover in the evening and on weekends!
This could be your next … (19 comments)

condos: Is summer a bad time to list your Silicon Valley home? - 07/12/18 06:24 PM
SOLD and closed escrow - 962 Belmont Terrace #4, Sunnyvale
962 Belmont Terrace, #4, Sunnyvale is a lovely 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse-style condo located near downtown Sunnyvale, the Caltrain station, numerous high-tech firms and adjacent to Cannery Park. Click on the highlighted address link, above, to get all the details, photos, etc. 
Details of the market timing (Fourth of July week):
6/26/18 - listed for $995,000 on MLS listings 6/28/18 - broker tour held (1 agent came) 6/30/18 - first open house (about 20 groups came through) 7/01/18 - first Sunday open house (about 25 groups visited) 7/05/18 - received 2 offers; with … (19 comments)

condos: Sunnyvale-in the Heart of the Silicon Valley - 06/25/18 08:03 AM
Coming Soon
962 Belmont Terrace #4, Sunnyvale
Located adjacent to Cannery Park near downtown
and high tech firms like Raytheon, Google, Apple, Yahoo! and others
The walkway leading to this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse style condo, shaded by majestic California redwoods, leads to the entry level of this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse style condo.
Spacious living room, kitchen, dining room and powder room are located on the entry level.
Upstairs are two master bedroom suites, each with its own full bath.
Two-car tandem garage with laundry and storage areas and direct access to the condo complete the unit. 
For your free-time enjoyment, you'll find a fenced and … (11 comments)

condos: Follow up post: 3 Pacific Heights condos - 05/27/18 01:51 PM
Last month I wrote about three Pacific Heights condos I toured one Tuesday. All 3 caught my eye for various reasons. Three very different sizes, price points and appeal, but all would provide good living.
Here's an update on the status of each.
1854 Vallejo - listed at $2,349,000; sold and closed escrow at $2,350,000 - they got their price. 1963-A Clay - Studio apartment listed at $549,000; sold and closed escrow at $702,500. (This type of overbid at this price level is common) 1818 Broadway - Listed by Faira for only $798,000 - it was withdrawn from the market after 50 days. … (8 comments)

condos: Follow up post, Russian Hill Jr. 1-bedroom for sale - 05/26/18 09:50 AM
Last month I wrote about a small condo on Russian Hill that I fell in love with, and talked a bit about some of the things that make living on Russian Hill so very special. Here's that post.
I've been tracking 1147 Filbert Street, just off the cable car route on Hyde Street. This Junior one-bedroom was listed at $649,000 and sold for $746,000.
Someone has a great spot to live in San Francisco! 
… (17 comments)

condos: Pacific Heights condos - 3 delightful options - 04/24/18 08:48 PM
It was a picture-perfect day a few years ago when I took a seaplane ride and we circled Pacific Heights, with Lafayette Park in the foreground.
Pacific Heights is a highly desired part of town, with a wide variety of housing styles, from mega-million mansions, to charming Victorian single family houses, condominiums and apartments.
Today I took a look at 3 very different condos in terms of size and price, but all located in Pacific Heights within a few blocks of each other.
From each, one can walk to 3 different shopping districts (Polk Street, Union Street, and Fillmore Street), the CPMC hospital … (13 comments)

condos: Living at the Rockwell in San Francisco - what's it like? - 04/21/18 03:29 PM
The courtyard at the Rockwell in lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco is an oasis of tranquility. Located a mere half block off the transit-rich Van Ness corridor, the Rockwell offers wonderful shared spaces for owners to enjoy.
Spaces such as a large, elegant lobby when one can relax and meet guests.
A courtyard with seating areas tucked away for privacy, or spaces to enjoy with friends while barbecuing or sipping a beverage by the elegant gas fire place
 

There's a sky deck with grand views of the city and lots of sunshine as well as another gas fire for when the sun goes down.
Off … (16 comments)

condos: Condo living on Russian Hill, San Francisco - 04/06/18 12:01 PM
San Francisco's Russian Hill is a favorite neighborhood of many. Here you'll find the Powell-Hyde cable cars climbing up, down and around; intimate dining choices; tree-lined streets, verdant staircases replacing streets in the steepest spots, and views. Oh, yes, the views -- of Coit Tower on nearby Telegraph Hill, North Beach, the downtown Financial District, the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate bridge, the water. It's also home to the curvy part of Lombard Street that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Turn a corner and the scenery and feel changes.
While there are single-family homes on Russian Hill, there are also many … (20 comments)

condos: Architecture and style of San Francisco condos - 03/29/18 09:06 AM
You've decided that owning a San Francisco condominium is right for you, so what is the next step?
Typically, one starts with the basics: price range, number of bedrooms and parking needs and area of the city that appeals the most. 
Once we've narrowed those parameters, it's time to consider what type of building appeals. Victorian? Edwardian? Art Deco? Mid-Century? Modern? Hi-rise? Lo-rise?
Part of the charm of San Francisco is the eclectic mix of buildings in each particular neighborhood. Take Pacific Heights for instance. These pictures show examples of condo buildings all within a few blocks of each other.
When it's time to find … (22 comments)

condos: Pacific Place Condos, urban living in San Francisco - 01/22/18 07:10 PM
Pacific Place, a condominium project where you can Live your San Francisco Dream.
Urban living at its best!
The right place to call home is as varied as each individual. One place that works for many is Pacific Place, a two-tower condominium project built in 2001. Buildings built in 2001 still offered at least 1 parking space per unit, not always the case in newer complexes. 
1701 Jackson Street (known as the Jackson Tower) and 1800 Washington Street (The Washington Tower) are linked together at groud level by 3 commercial condo spaces along Van Ness Avenue.
Highlights of Pacific Place, one of Pacific Heights' … (6 comments)

condos: Market Trends on the San Francisco Peninsula - 01/20/18 09:21 AM
"If we buy this place for 900k now, How much do you think we should be able to sell it for in say 2019, or 2020?I understand the future is uncertain, just asking for your estimate." Questions of this type often are asked by buyers In our high-cost area. They are, naturally, a bit shell-shocked by prices and concerned about the future. Not only does appreciation vary from town to town, it varies between single family homes and condos/townhouses. It varies in different price points. To give this particular buyer some idea of what he might expect, based on the past since we can't … (11 comments)

 


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