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Jackie's SF Real Estate BlogJackie's SF Real Estate BlogInsights and information about San Francisco Real Estate from Jackie Cuneo of Zephyr Real Estate, focused on Noe, Castro, Mission, Bernal, Potrero areas. Neighborhood info, national news, local legislation, and other issues affecting San Francisco Re
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Special Victorian–Restoration Opportunity in Duboce Triangle
2008-05-02 08:37:00 Lately, a few listings on Beaver Street (in the Castro, close to Noe and Market) have sold for record amounts. 79 Beaver, a 2br/1ba condo listed at $725k, closed on April 17th for $850,000, 17% over... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too. More About: Opportunity , Special , Restoration , Triangle
Fractional Property Tax Assessments for TIC Owners Now Available!
2008-05-02 07:32:00 One of the biggest frustrations I hear from my clients who own TICs is dealing with the complication of shared tax bills. Once a TIC group of owners is formed, a single tax bill arrives for the... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too. More About: Property , Assessments , Owners
Are You an Angry Renter?
2008-04-16 22:29:00 I just visited the angryrenter.com site, and it begs an important question: is it really fair for the government to bail out banks and borrowers who took on high-risk loans and are now facing the... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too. More About: Angry
2 Custom Homes in Media Gulch : Victorian Outside, Brand New Inside TICs
2008-04-13 19:06:00 Visit Property Website Come take a look at this incredible transformation of a small Victorian house into 2 custom TIC homes: From foundation to finish, these homes have open floorplans, hardwood... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too. More About: Media , Homes , Inside , Brand , Custom
Weekly Sales Around Dolores Park
2008-04-13 18:47:00 Selected properties for the Week of April 2-9: 919 Elizabeth, 3br/2ba contemporary condo. Asking $1,389,000, sold for $1,495,000. 580 Diamond. 1br/1ba “rustic” home. Asking $895,000, sold... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park ? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too. More About: Sales , Weekly
Is Glen Park a Funhouse? No, It’s a Jackpot…
2008-03-30 03:32:00 In case you’re looking for a reason to venture past the official border of Noe Valley and into Glen Park , this fun little tourist sight might be it. To have a look at the incredible antique... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Make A Wish on 20th Above Church
2008-03-30 01:39:00 An artist friend of mine tipped me off to this wonderful impromptu art piece on 20th Street above Church , just above Dolores Park. The “Wish Tree” sprung up, and is tied with ribbons... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too. More About: Make , Make-A-Wish
Moving on Up—And Over—at 26th and Valencia
2008-03-29 06:47:00 Where is this building going? According to SF DBI Permit, this 2-unit building is being given a second life as part of 8 new units scheduled to be built on the site. The commercial structure on this... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too. More About: Valencia , Moving
Cumberland Street: Point of Interest Above Dolores Park
2008-03-29 06:28:00 No Park ing on Cumberland Street , on the block just West of Church Street! This incredible display of Wisteria lives at the top of Cumberland, just below the Cumberland stairs which lead over the hill... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too. More About: Interest , Point
Springtime in Dolores Park
2008-03-22 18:43:00 Springtime is showing its colors in Dolores Park . Until now, the blog has been focused on a variety of topics, and with all the recent National financial news, I have included many stories about... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too. More About: Springtime
Springtime in Dolores Park
2008-03-22 18:43:00 Springtime is showing its colors in Dolores Park . Until now, the blog has been focused on a variety of topics, and with all the recent National financial news, I have included many stories about... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too. More About: Springtime
Stimulus Package Set to Pass Weds—Time to Refi or Buy!
2008-02-11 19:04:00 The stimulus package that has been working its way through the house, and then the Senate, is scheduled to be signed by the President on Wednesday. Once this happens, lenders will have the green... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Time , Pass , Package
Fed Lowers Funds Rate Another 50 Basis Points
2008-01-31 04:26:00 In another effort to keep the economy from slowing into a bona fide recession (2 consecutive quarters of negative GDP), the Fed has lowered the funds rate another 50 basis points, or half of a... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Points , Funds , Rate
Lower Rates + Higher Limits = Increased Purchasing Power
2008-01-26 19:33:00 The most significant news for homeowners and buyers here in SF is the increase in conforming loan limits. The previous limit, at $417,000, was not high enough to help most buyers obtain the best... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Power , Limits , Lower , Higher , Rates
SF Rents Among Highest in Nation: Can You Afford to Buy?
2008-01-12 04:49:00 According to an article on Forbes.com, the median rent in San Francisco weighs in as one of the heftiest nationwide: $1908 per month. If you’re looking in prime areas, you may end up paying... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Nation
Fed Ready to Continue Chopping Rates: SF on Sale!
2008-01-11 02:17:00 Posted by mobile phone: Today, Fed Chairm Ben Bernanke indicated that the central bank is poised to continue lowering rates in order to stave off a recession. Here in San Francisco, the housing... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Sale , Rates , Ready
How to Save $750,000 a Year on Property Taxes
2007-12-31 23:40:00 What? You may have read about the Grand Mansion in Marin’s Belvedere that recently sold for $65 Million. Originally purchased for $5.5 Million, the sellers poured approximately $32 Million into... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Taxes , Property , Save , Year
Is the Foreclosure Bailout Really For Homeowners?
2007-12-15 21:55:00 Forgive me for my cynicism, but I have been watching the news regarding the proposed bailout of homeowners who have gone into foreclosure. The proposed solution is to freeze adjustable loans for a... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Foreclosure , Homeowners , Bailout
Mortgage Rates Rise—And Loan Applications Increase, Too
2007-12-14 02:59:00 According to an article on Bankrate.com and across the news media, you’ll see that mortgage rates on the 30 year fixed, and also other home loans (especially conforming loans which had recently... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Applications , Loan , Mortgage , Rates , Mort
Fed Lowers Funds Rate 25 Basis Points
2007-12-13 22:26:00 On Tuesday, the Federal Reseve lowered the Fed Funds rate 25 basis points, or .25 percent, to 4.75%. This is the rate that banks use to lend one another money. Some economists believe that lowering... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Points , Rate
Those Who Can’t Teach, Do… and the question: Buy Low, Sell Low?
2007-11-14 03:05:00 Wondering where I’ve been over the last 6 weeks? More practicing, less preaching. Thus, the blog goes a bit dim. I hope to be back in touch with you all, reporting on more of the city’s... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Question , Sell
Whopper List: Closed Lending Institutions
2007-11-14 02:52:00 Check out this list of lenders (retail and wholesale) that have jumped ship (or sunk…) Thanks to TheTruthAboutMortgage.com for compiling this amazing list. Mortgage Rates + Financing, National... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: List , Lending , Institutions , Whopper , Closed
Virtual Real Estate “Fantasy” Game
2007-09-28 20:45:00 http://realius.com/ is a soon-to-be released Virtual Real Estate reality game. The Realius blog, a repository for other interesting information about National Real Estate with links to many other... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Game
A Little Rate Perspective
2007-09-24 08:23:00 Just in case you’re feeling stuck, and a little spooked by the recent fluctuation in mortgage rates, I wanted to offer a little historical perspective. If you visit one of my favorite mortgage... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Rate , Perspective
The Kick When You’re Down May Ease Up Soon
2007-09-24 08:02:00 Imagine that you’re facing foreclosure. It feels awful. But wait—current tax law rubs salt in an already tender wound. Under current tax law, if your home is foreclosed and the bank forgives a... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Ease , Kick
Neighborhood Tattletales Go Tech!
2007-09-19 06:18:00 A client of mine (who shall remain anonymous!) has just tipped me off to a crazy new site that’s in BETA. Now, while you’re checking the Megan’s Law Database and SF Crime Maps, you... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Tech , Neighborhood
Fed Cuts Funds Rate by 50 Basis Points
2007-09-19 01:06:00 Although the markets had already priced in a predicted 25 basis point cut (1/4 of one percent), the move today to lower the rate at which banks lend to each other has infused a sense of relief into... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Points , Funds , Rate , Cuts
Mortgage Woes—Is Stabilization on the Horizon?
2007-08-25 09:04:00 From USA Today/Reuters, 8/6/07: “American Home Mort gage Investment (AHM), a large home lender catering to people considered good credit risks, completed its flameout Monday when it filed for... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Horizon
Amex Home Loans go Bust
2007-08-15 21:07:00 Remember my entry on May 23rd, noting that you now have the option to get a mortgage and make the payments on your Amex card? I warned readers about this “too good to be true”... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Home Loans , Loans , Home , Bust
Lenders Getting Tough on Borrowers
More articles from this author:2007-08-15 21:00:00 As if it isn’t stressful enough looking for a home to purchase, lenders have made the task even more taxing. For any borrower who is taking out a loan considered “non... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market. More About: Tough , Lenders 1, 2 |
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