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When the Feds Party with Fannie & Freddie, SF Real Estate Reaps the Benefits
So by now, I know you’ve heard all about the fact that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been rescued by the federal government.
What you may not realize is the impact that it’ll have on the San Francisco real estate market.
We (as in SF real estate agents) got the word that interest rates […]
Falling Escrows, Oh My!
Last week I was busier than a one legged man in an ass-kicking contest. I’m juggling a few more new listings as well as keeping some other transactions from falling out of escrow as well as making sure other transactions close on time.
The most recent statistics I read show that one out of three transactions these days is […]
SF Natural Hazards Maps
I’m always getting asked about natural hazards.
In case you don’t already know - San Francisco is kinda known as prime earthquake country. But where you live has an impact on how an earthquake might affect you (and how much shaking your home will do.)
So I thought I’d throw a few maps up here for […]
Working with a REALTOR will Increase Your Happiness
OK, so maybe the title is a little tongue in cheek. But, if you’re looking to buy or sell a home in San Francisco (or anywhere for that matter), according to a new J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM, the role a REALTOR plays in a transaction remains on of the most important […]
Who Wants Free Stuff?
Because I’m a San Francisco Realtor with a blog that’s somewhat easy to google, people find me on the internet pretty easily and because of this, they like to send me all sorts of invitations.
Sometimes they want to sell me stuff. I don’t really like those people, especially when they call my cell phone […]
Help Save the San Francisco Zoo from Chris Daly!!!
Many of you know that I’m an avid supporter of the San Francisco Zoo and its conservation efforts. In fact, a portion of every one of my sales gets donated to the SF Zoo.
I received an emergency plea today from the San Francisco Zoo.
Please, if you care about conservation programs, please reach out to […]
San Francisco Homeownership Fair 2008
I’m always looking for ways to get future San Francisco home buyers information on how to buy a home.
And this here is a FANTASTIC resource for first time home buyers in SF!
The San Francisco Affordable Homeownership Steering Committee invites you…
What: 4th Annual San Francisco Homeownership FairWho: New Homebuyers & Existing HomeownersWhen: Saturday, September 6, 2008, […]
Open Shutter to the Past: San Francisco in Pictures - Warm Day at Ocean Beach (1943)
Welcome back to Photo Friday - my little way of taking a break from San Francisco Real Estate and instead blogging about our great City’s past instead. All photos are published with permission from the San Francisco History Center and San Francisco Public Library.
The word around the weather channels is that this weekend is going to […]
Got SF Real Estate Tools?
Are you looking to buy a house in San Francisco? Or maybe you’re pondering selling that little SF condominium or TIC?
Whether buying a house, condo or TIC, investment property,etc. or looking to sell any of the above in the City, you want TOOLS!
I’m not talking hammers, table saws and drills “ I’m talking about tools that […]
San Francisco 2-4 Unit Fast Facts July 2007 vs. July 2008
For those of you that like your San Francisco real estate market data without commentary, here ya go. Take a look, check it out, come to your own conclusions.
Or – you can always ask me questions.
2-4 unit_7_2008.pdf
NUMBER OF UNITS is the equivalent of number of sales/transactions. For condominiums, each unit is treated as […]



