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Sun Shines on Noe, Castro, Haight

February 15, 2012

Many of the things that make San Francisco charming – lovely houses on high hills, quirky retail districts and lively pedestrian traffic – can be found in...

Tony Left His Heart in San Francisco

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m proud to report another only-in-San-Francisco moment: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tony Bennett’s recording “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”, there...

SF Luxury Market: A Growing Contingent

February 13, 2012

Did you know that the luxury home segment in San Francisco makes up a tenth of the overall home market in the city? That’s by unit sales...

Looking at the Incredible Shrinking House

February 10, 2012

Have you heard of The Incredible Shrinking Woman? It’s a cute classic movie starring Lily Tomlin as a housewife who mysteriously starts getting smaller and smaller. Well,...

Yet Another Twist for Tishman Towers

February 09, 2012

Nearly ten years in the making and still hasn’t broken ground – what is it? If you guessed Tishman Speyer’s twin towers at 201 Folsom, you win...

I Can Haz Real Estate Humor?

February 08, 2012

Humor may not save the world on its own (or maybe it will) but heaven knows it can sometimes save your sanity. Well, I’ve got a little...

Scary Statistics on Quake Vulnerability

February 07, 2012

Here’s something we all know: We live in earthquake country. The ground beneath our feet is not always stable, and for all the beauty of San Francisco,...

Former Speakeasy Can be Yours for $4 Million

February 02, 2012

Speakeasies are a vital part of San Francisco’s history. During Prohibition, these were the places where the thirsty flocked not only to drink, but to have all...

The Ins and Outs of Home Pricing

January 31, 2012

Let’s face it: Price matters. Your home can be the bomb-diggety-bomb, but if it’s overpriced, buyers are going to run in the other direction. Let’s talk about...

How Are Transfer Taxes Calculated?

January 30, 2012

San Francisco sellers generally have two main costs of sale: the commission and the transfer tax, both of which are traditionally covered by the selling party. Title...