SF Home Appreciation and Depreciation since 1995
February 25, 2010
Major Increase in New Listings
February 23, 2010
There’s a whole lot of activity going on in San Francisco:
SF Hotsheet Statistics for the past 2 weeks, 2/5 – 2/19/10
| For houses, condos and TICs | |
| New Listings | 382 |
| Back on Market | 55 |
| Price Reductions | 140 |
| Went Contingent | 177 |
| Closed Escrow | 114 |
| Expired/Withdrawn | 70 |
There have been 117 new listings entered into MLS in the past 24 hours.*
*as of 02/19/10
What’s happening in the San Francisco market today?
February 23, 2010
Each week, the Paragon Market Update Report looks at prices and market dynamics in the different neighborhoods all over the city. Select the neighborhood to access the latest neighborhood details.
Specific Neighborhoods:
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What’s your ideal San Francisco neighborhood?
February 19, 2010
By: Katie Worth
Examiner Staff Writer
December 19, 2009
The Examiner compiled a range of facts and figures about neighborhoods across The City — including how much it costs to live there and the percentage of people with access to a supermarket — to show that aside from the commonly held assumptions about the areas, there are vast differences among the places San Franciscans call home.
San Francisco
Population: 808,796
Average household size: 2
Percentage of families with children under 18: 40
Percent married: 34
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 1,103
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 5,623
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $640,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,737
Median household income: $71,451
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 84
San Francisco Jazz!
February 19, 2010
Popular music: A look at San Francisco Jazz’s spring season
By Jim Harrington
jharrington@bayareanewsgroup.com
Posted: 02/18/2010 12:00:00 AM PST
The 2010 San Francisco Jazz spring season kicks off in a big way this weekend.
The festivities begin Friday with two shows, at 8 and 10:30 p.m., by Cuban pianist Issac Delgado at San Francisco’s Bimbo’s 365 Club. At 8 p.m. Saturday, retro German crooner Max Raabe and his Palast Orchester visit the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. The weekend offerings conclude with world-music/psychedelic-rock ensemble Tinariwen at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco.
Upcoming listings are blossoming in the spring.
February 17, 2010
Upcoming listings:
$1,695,000 // NOE // BR/BA: 3/3 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Gorgeous house-like condominium, completed in 2007 – this home was built with meticulous attention to detail and the finest finishes: a Thermador 6 burner range in the gourmet kitchen, U-Line wine refrigerator, radiant heat and wired for sound throughout. Includes a fireplace and huge, exotic Brazillian walk-out deck off of the living room.
$1,299,000 // Parnassus/Ashbury Heights // BR/BA: 3/2 PKG: 1 Brief Description: 2200± sq.ft. Condo w/period details, Living & dining rooms, w/ chef’s kitchen. Deeded yard, one car parking & a great location
$869,000 //Anza Vista // BR/BA: 2/1 PKG: 1+ Brief Description: Classic modern top floor condo with city Skyline Views
$799,000 // Glen Park // BR/BA: 3/2 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Comfortable and convenient, wood burning fireplace, remodeled bathrooms, deck and backyard
$525,000 // West Portal // BR/BA: 2/2 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Stern Grove Condo with fire place, in unit Laundry and elevator. 24 Hr. Guard.
Pocket Listing:
$2,795,000 // SOMA // BR/BA: 2/2.5 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Exclusive TOP floor condo at The St. Regis Residences, 1670 sq ft. Private appointment only!
Unusual Buyer Need:
Price Range: < $1,500,000 Neighborhood: Eureka Valley Brief Comments: Looking for BR/BA: 3/2 with a nice kitchen, parking and not to far from the Castro.
Price Range: < $700,000 Neighborhood: Twin Peaks West Brief Comments: I have a client who is looking for BR: 2+ SFH in March/April ideally in Midtown Terrace or thereabout with a garden and open garage space for a work area. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
The Indymac Slap in our Face.
February 16, 2010
You won’t believe the sweetheart deal that the Indymac boys were given by the FDIC.
Tap the video screen to play.
How Home Pricing Works
February 12, 2010
Download the PDF to read the full analysis. It’s worth it.
Chart 1: % of Sales Price to Final List Price by Days on Market
Regardless of time on market, on average, homes sell – after price reductions – within 4% – 5% of the final asking price. That is, most buyers simply will not make offers on properties they believe are significantly overpriced.
San Francisco Online Resources
February 10, 2010
For an enormous amount of useful San Francisco information, go to this page:
Upcoming listings can brighten up any February day
February 5, 2010
Upcoming listings:
$1,299,000 // Noe Valley // BR/BA: 2/2 PKG: 2 Brief Description: Peaked Roof Victorian, beautiful view kitchen w/dining area, formal living & dining rooms, media/family room, garden level home office, and oversized walk-out deck leading to lush backyard
$875,000 // Jordan Park // BR/BA: 2/1 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Top Floor Condo in 4 unit building
$799,000 // Lake Corridor // BR/BA: 3/2 PKG: 1Brief Description: 3 level townhouse with private roof deck. Built in 2000 in 4-unit condo complex
$739,000 // Jordan Park // BR/BA: 2/1 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Darling top floor condominium with coved ceilings, FDR, FP, remodeled bath & updated kitchen. Second bedroom is small but functional as an office, guest or child room; additional storage, Available to preview week of 2/8
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