Slow Streets: Pandemic Experiment or Permanent Improvement?
Say what you will about a pandemic that has cost America almost one million lives, but thanks to the fact most of us in SF support science and wear masks, our latest pandemic argument is about streets. We fully support Slow Streets and would like to see them become permanent across the city! What’s a […]
Earthquakes & What You Can Do As a Homeowner
The What Earthquakes!!! Earthquake insurance is available in California, and it is not required for any purchaser of a single family or residential home in San Francisco. The policies are often described as expensive (they are) and they are also generally written with a high deductible (20%-ish is common). Earthquakes are (for a human lifespan) […]
How Much Inclusionary Housing Does San Francisco Require?
I made a quick instagram post this afternoon to explain how the state law AB2345 increased the number of homes being built in the development at 2588 Mission Street, right next door to Vida with a mailing address of 45 Bartlett.
July 20 Broker’s Tour Market Update
What is up with the San Francisco real estate market? It’s a question I get asked a lot. Now that in-person broker’s tour is back in San Francisco, it’s a great chance to keep up with inventory and chat with other agents. Real estate agents were the original social media network. But I digress. A […]
San Francisco’s Historic Fear of Heights
To get a glimpse into the challenges the issues of planning and development in San Francisco, and why there aren’t enough high-rises to accommodate our population, we need only turn the clock back to about 1960…
Pros & Cons of Prop 19: Property Tax Portability
Voters approved Proposition 19 in 2019, and the property tax portability law went into effect in February of 2020. Proposition 19 offers homeowners over the age of 55, homeowners that are severely disabled, and homeowner’s that have been victims of a wildfire or other natural disaster the ability to take their existing tax basis […]
What to Know About Elevant
Meet the latest addition to the San Francisco condo scene from JS Sullivan development, a noted developer of boutique condo homes in San Francisco.
Making Your Outdoor Space More Appealing
The National Association of Realtors stated that 63% of those viewing your home online will come to view it in person. Make it Shine!
Creating Better Curb Appeal
First impressions are very important in many situations including selling your home. When the exterior of your home looks great, it helps to draw potential buyers in to see the rest of your home.
Prop 14: The California Fair Housing Massacre of 1964
In 1964 Prop 14 wrote discrimination in CA state constitution defeating the Rumford Fair Housing Act. How did this happen, and how does it continue to impact California real estate?
Understanding the Loan Estimate (LE) and Closing Disclosure (CD): What Are They?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPD) mandate the loan disclosure and closing disclosure forms for buyers to understand the cost of their loan and closing costs.
Top Beaches Found Throughout the Bay Area
The Bay Area is full of great beaches and there’s always a new one to discover if you’re new to the area. Whether you prefer the white-sandy beaches or you want a great place to surf, there are plenty to choose from. Here’s a look at some of the top beaches found all throughout the […]