Learn if a major natural gas line is near your next home
The tragic fire in San Bruno last week has unleashed an avalanche of stories about PG&E and their complicity in events that lead to the destruction of a neighborhood and the deaths of too many individuals. The folks at the SF Gate real estate blog “on the block” had an interesting article about the National […]
The prettiest street in the Mission?
Once upon a time Britton and I had a client who was plum crazy. Which probably isn’t news, but the exciting part was that our client was absolutely positively convinced that we weren’t showing them all of the “pretty houses on quiet, tree-lined streets in the Mission.” And yes, that was their quote, verbatim. In […]
Koret Children’s Playground @ Golden Gate Park
Recently (2007) redone, Koret Children’s playground in Golden Gate park was, according to local legend, one of the first public playgrounds in the United States. With two full play structures (one for the older playground set, one for the younger), spinner cups, a rope climbing web, cement slides (bring cardboard, these are a “left-over” from […]
Playgrounds of SF: Lincoln Park Playground
Located at 33rd Ave. and Clement in the Richmond district, the Lincoln Park Playground is a sweet spot to play. Bathrooms are nearby in the clubhouse for the golf course (not sure about weekend hours, but it wasn’t a problem on a weekday afternoon). If you live in the neighborhood or are in the area, […]
Lower Pacific Heights
Our take on Lower Pacific Heights in 59 seconds: Location: View Larger Map Some neighborhood links: Lower Pacific Heights (wikipedia) Things To Do (from Citysearch) Love it? Hate it? Drop us an email, tweet, or an old-fashioned phone call! (contact info over there on the right!)
The Castro (Eureka Valley)
The Castro neighborhood in just 59 seconds: While the San Francisco multiple listing service calls it Eureka Valley, the world knows it as The Castro, the heart of gay life in San Francisco. Bounded roughly by Market street to the north and west sides, 22nd street to the south, and Valencia and Church streets to […]
Alamo Square
Our take on Alamo Square in 59 seconds: Where the heck is it? (thanks, google maps): View Larger Map Some neighborhood links: Alamo Square (wikipedia) Alamo Square Neighborhood Association History of Alamo Square Park (from SF Neighborhood Parks Council) Love it? Hate it? Drop us an email, tweet, or an old-fashioned phone call! (contact info […]
Hayes Valley
Our take on Hayes Valley in 59 seconds: Where the heck is it? (thanks, google maps): View Larger Map Some neighborhood links: Hayes Valley (wikipedia) Hayes Valley Neighborhood Information (from SF Chronicle/SF Gate) About Hayes Valley (from SF Station) Love it? Hate it? Drop us an email, tweet, or an old-fashioned phone call! (contact info […]
Quoted in the Chronicle
I’m quoted in a real estate article in the SF Chronicle today. Here’s an excerpt from the article: “Bay Area home sales tumbled to their lowest level in five years last month, and prices hovered well below record territory, further evidence that the region’s seemingly unstoppable housing boom may have peaked with the blistering market […]