Last year I received a call to help a brother and sister sell their late mom’s home in Bernal Heights. While it was sad for them to let it go, it was time. It was an absolutely sweet home on a historic street that needed some TLC. I knew it would make some buyer very happy and it ended up receiving multiple offers and being sold to a nice couple – a fireman and a nurse. They eventually brought a …
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My recent experiences representing two sellers, one selling a condo and one selling a home and both going into contract at the end of 2022, suggests this current market may be different for condos versus homes, even though the properties are very different. A large upper condo in a 2-unit Edwardian building at 2248 California Street was spacious, on two levels, and had 4 bedrooms with four baths. Its location a block from the hot part of Fillmore Street made …
As the holidays approach, the neighborhood feels quieter as people head out of town to be with family. What is happening with the real estate market in San Francisco? It took a turn as interest rates began to rise at the end of April this year. For Presidio Heights, this rise does not appear to have affected our neighborhood as much as some others. However, I personally felt the impact when I listed the lower condo in my two-unit building …
Let’s take a deep dive into the co-op market in Russian Hill. Before we do that though, I can’t help but mention a co-op which Joan Maze Miles and I have on the market there, a beautiful gem built in 1915. (See my post that discusses co-ops). Known for breathtaking views and exceptional cuisine, Russian Hill sits on, well, a hill, with Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow to the west, North Beach and Telegraph Hill to the northeast, and Nob Hill to …
The market has been crazy the last couple of years. As a result, buyers would often see a property once, have 24-48 hours to review disclosures, and make a non-contingent offer. This meant that they had no inspections before going into contract. Often the disclosures were hastily read with little time to ask questions. Representing buyers, I would try to slow things down a bit and work with them to understand the disclosures. If I saw a situation where sellers …
Back in June, a woman came into my very sweet listing, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with an exclusive deck and garden. Perfectly located at 1879 Green Street in Pacific Heights on the border of Cow Hollow, it was the lower flat of an Edwardian 2-unit building that had tons of curb appeal. The first person to see the condo at my initial open house, she walked in and seemed to “fall in love,” came back two additional times, but she …
My listing at 233 Presidio Avenue recently sold. It was listed for $2,095,000 and sold for over the asking price. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Presidio Heights my husband and I owned that I had mentioned in an earlier post. It was the lower flat of an Edwardian 2-unit building. A nice couple moved in with their sweet Labrador. It is the only dog I know that doesn’t bark – lucky neighbors! Interest rates had just …
I recently helped my client, Jonathan, buy a home perfect for him in Eureka Valley. This home at 204 Grand View Avenue is very tastefully renovated inside with a modern look to its chef’s kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room has a cozy fireplace and views of the Bay. The back patio and terraced garden are a delight and exactly where my client wants to entertain his friends. He thanked me for helping him find his first …
Price reductions Fewer offers on the offer date Offer dates with no offers Properties staying on the market longer All of these are signs of a changing market! Last week, I helped two buyers purchase homes in Eureka Valley in San Francisco – one listed for $1.6M and one listed for $4.2M. In each of these situations the seller only received two offers, including my client’s. The listing agent for each home expected to receive more offers based on the …
Back in 1998, my husband and I bought a two-unit building and moved into the lower flat and renovated it. We condo-converted the building and eventually moved upstairs and renovated that flat, renting out the lower unit at 233 Presidio Avenue. The lovely family that grew from three to five over 15 years, and who rented the lower flat, gave notice at the end of last year so after much deliberation my husband and I decided it was time to …