Fleet Week – October 6-11th
From its humble beginning in 1911, the Navy’s flight program has grown to become a guardian of freedom for America and its allies. The U.S. Naval Aviation program includes three branches of [...]
Interest rate charts
Bankrate.com’s 30-year rate: last 5 years click to enlarge And for the last 12 months: click to enlarge
Case-Shiller High Tier Price Index Up for 5th Consecutive Month
The S&P Case-Shiller Index for July, released today 9/27, indicated the 5th consecutive increase in “high tier” house values in the 5-county San Francisco Metro Statistical Area. The [...]
The Dangers of Over-Pricing
“One crucial aspect of selling a house is correctly establishing its initial asking price. If a seller prices a house near its fair market value, the house usually sells quickly for top dollar. [...]
U.S. Cities Where Homes Sell the Fastest
“Although the U.S. housing market continues to struggle, many local markets are doing significantly better than the country as a whole, with some places virtually missing the housing bust [...]
Castro Street Fair – October 2nd
The Castro Street Fair was founded by Harvey Milk, and the group he led, the Castro Valley Association, in 1974. The fair features multiples stages with live entertainment, DJs, food vendors, [...]
Weekly Market Charts
These charts from Broker Metrics track activity as reported to the SF Mulitiple Listing Service (MLS) for San Francisco houses, condos, co-ops, TICs and 2-4 unit buildings, by week, through [...]
Answer: Built in 1875, which Cow Hollow home was commissioned to be built as a wedding gift by designer Edmund M. Wharf?
Answer: Burr Mansion This Italianate house, with a Second French Empire mansard roof, was designed by Edmund M. Wharf for Ephraim William Burr who had been mayor of San Francisco. Burr [...]
Inspections and Home Warranties
Buyers Are Responsible for Inspecting the Property The Purchase Agreement typically contains provisions allowing you to perform any inspections you desire. Inspections do not guarantee the [...]
