It’s that time of year – the real estate market slows down and people go on vacation. Or is it because people go on vacation that the market slows down? My husband and I just returned from a trip to Sardinia and Corsica. Needless to say, we had a great time! We are cyclists and we like to take a week of vacation and go on a self-guided cycling trip someplace fun and then take the week after to relax …
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I’m excited to announce my new listing! It’s a classic full floor flat in an A+ location – where Cole Valley, Ashbury Heights and Haight Ashbury converge. This gorgeous renovated condo has 10 foot ceilings, wood floors, bay windows, two gas fireplaces, and original period details, including a stained glass window. The living room and combination dining/family room are spacious and there are three comfortable bedrooms, including a Master bedroom with a generous closet. There is a remodeled split bath …
In the era of Trump, we may start to see more $250 million dollar homes coming on the market to satisfy billionaires. But, who really needs a 38,000 square foot, 12 bedroom home which includes an “auto gallery” of 12 of the rarest, fastest cars in the world, including a 1936 Mercedes valued at $15 million? This home also has 130 “art installations” which include a chain saw and a giant Louis Vuitton syringe. And if that is not enough, …
Pretty soon we’ll be making New Year’s resolutions. I have a suggestion for you. How would you like to have a very rewarding experience for one or two hours a week? Currently, 841 students are waiting to read with a tutor at Reading Partners. I just signed up and met my student. When we met, she looked at me excitedly and said, “I’m so happy, I have a reading partner now!” I asked her how long she had been waiting …
Kicking off the holiday season this past Sunday with some of my fabulous clients at the Guardsmen Christmas tree lot by enjoying a catered lunch, drinks and presents! Santa even made an appearance.:) …
I am honored and thankful for having been selected for the third year in a row for the Five Star Professional Award, representing an elite group of less than 2% of real estate agents in San Francisco! The award appears in this month’s issue of San Francisco Magazine. According to the group that sponsors the award, the research process incorporates a statistically valid sample in order to identify the professionals in the local market who score highest in overall satisfaction. …
This Thanksgiving, I am thankful to have family visiting from Oregon and clients, who live in SF and are now good friends, share this holiday with us. …
I attended the First Harvest of Hope Charity Breakfast this morning, sponsored by the Welcome Home Project, which is part of the San Francisco Association of Realtors Charitable Foundation. All of the proceeds from this event will be used to purchase new household items like bedding, cleaning supplies, small appliances and more for the homeless moving into permanent housing. Did you know there are almost 7000 homeless people on the streets of San Francisco? That’s not an acceptable number anywhere, …
Recently, I was thinking about how to get clients into the places they want which are often over their price range. For most people, not having parking is a deal breaker. But, for those who don’t have oodles of money and want that perfect place, they may take advantage of the opportunity that listings which advertise “no parking” can provide. Typically, these properties are less expensive than those with parking and stay on the market longer which improves the ability …
In case you missed it, Pacific Union was named 2016 Brokerage of the Year in the Bay Area! I am proud to work for such an innovative and professional company. The award was presented by The Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco and San Francisco Magazine. The award was made to recognize a brokerage “where innovative strategy, bold action and collegial culture combine to drive change and success.” I can certainly attest to all of these qualities, especially the innovative …