Discovering the Hidden Gems of East Bay
San Francisco is the center of my universe, and apparently, life continues across the Bay Bridge. Lest we be accused of forgetting about the East Bay, here’s a post with a few things we’re told are awesome over there. Berkeley and Oakland are apparently not the entire east bay, there’s much more to it! San […]
What’s Going on for 4th of July in San Francisco?
The 4th of July always brings plenty of events and fireworks to the Bay area. When you’re considering where to go to watch the fireworks and which events you want to attend, make sure you consider all the options. Here’s a look at some of the top events and fireworks displays throughout the San Francisco area for 2017.
Top 5 Speakeasies Found in San Francisco, CA
Heading out to a speakeasy in San Francisco for a cocktail might take you back to a simpler time. Even with Prohibition long gone, many residents love the idea of going to a “secret” bar. While these hidden San Francisco speakeasies may not be super secretive, they are still fun to enjoy. The history behind […]
The History Behind the Spreckels Mansion
Maybe best-known as the home of Danielle Steel, the Spreckels Mansion has plenty of history behind it. The mansion is located at 2080 Washington in Pacific Heights, across from Lafayette Park. Here’s a look at one of the most incredible mega-mansions found within the city. The Spreckels Family Story The Spreckels family is one of […]
Grandmother’s Jade
While the right home begins with beds, baths and parking spots it never ends there. At least, not at our brokerage.
Sidewalk: You Don’t Own It, But You Have To Maintain It
Your sidewalk, that is. In San Francisco, the city owns the sidewalks, but adjacent property owners are required to maintain them. So, if you step out front one morning and see white dots and/or stripes painted on your sidewalk, be aware that the city has tagged your sidewalk as needing repairs. You may wonder why […]
A buyer asks: what should I do to get ready, before I start looking for a new home?
One day, you’re comfy in your apartment, happy to keep the walls the color the landlord chose and to live with the smaller-than-a-breadbox closet that barely fits your awesome shoe collection, much less your fabulous wardrobe. The next, you check your bank balance, realize that you want to stay in <insert name of your hometown […]
Incredible Earthquake Photos
Via Uptown Almanac I found out that the SFMTA has scanned more of their photos documenting the destruction from the  1906 earthquake and fire, and posted them to flickr. It looks like the Chronicle got the photos back in 2009 and published an article about them, but the folks at muni just recently added them […]
Buying or selling a condo? Read this first.
Other than location, location, location, the most important factor in buying or selling a condo these days might be financing, financing, financing. And financing ain’t as easy as it used to be. Before the economic implosion in 2008, almost any buyer could get a loan, and we all see how well that worked out. It […]
3 Great Things About Houses in the Excelsior
The Excelsior neighborhood in San Francisco is a quiet neighborhood of predominantly single family homes located on the south eastern side of the city. Homes tend to be a little more affordable (for a San Francisco neighborhood), and this area became more popular as buyers began getting priced out of Bernal Heights around 2005. Some […]
3 Great Things About Houses in Glen Park
Glen Park is a quiet neighborhood just to the south of Noe Valley in the central area of San Francisco. The houses and lots are often a bit smaller than those found in neighboring Noe Valley, so they tend to be more affordable. The neighborhood also offers great access to recreation and transportation, particularly for […]
More than just a stairway to a park
We love our stairways in San Francisco. No, not the ones in our homes — the ones that show up on maps as streets and in some cases provide the only access to homes tucked into the hillside on which they are situated. We rate them on Yelp (Lyon Street steps, Filbert steps), we dedicate […]