Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

February 5, 2014 Real Estate Industry, San Francisco Real Estate, SF News

Lawsuits over SF housing protections just the beginning | Editorials | San Francisco | San Francisco Examiner

The two lawsuits filed over two recently adopted housing laws in San Francisco are likely the opening salvo in an escalating war…

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February 1, 2014 Advice, Buy Later, San Francisco Real Estate, San Francisco Real Estate Districts

Affluence in SF anyone?

“Urban neighborhoods are complex systems, and it’s often impossible to say what is cause and what is effect.” With is a good…

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January 30, 2014 Real Estate Industry, SF News

Curbed SF : The San Francisco Neighborhoods and Real Estate Blog

Two separate lawsuits have been filed against San Francisco today to challenge two new laws which aim to protect tenants and rental…

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January 30, 2014 investment potential, SF News

Curbed SF : The San Francisco Neighborhoods and Real Estate Blog

San Francisco rents spiked up 10.6% last year—more than triple the national average of 3%. But San Francisco’s listing prices didn’t accelerate…

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January 26, 2014 Castro District, San Francisco Real Estate, SF News

Iconic Castro, Haight portfolio could fetch $20 million – San Francisco Business Times

A portfolio owned by the late Castro District real estate entrepreneur Ron Bansemer has generated more than $15 million in sales and…

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January 21, 2014 Home Buying, SF News

Study: 40 percent of S.F. shuttle riders would move without chartered bus service – The Technology Chronicles

f tech companies didn’t provide bus service from San Francisco to Silicon Valley, 40 percent of riders would move closer to work,…

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January 21, 2014 Advice, Great Renovation, Noted Design, San Francisco Real Estate, Sellers advice, SF News, SF Urban Planning, Transitional Neighborhood

S.F. architecture shifts to darker tone – SFGate

In the world of San Francisco architecture, black is the new black. It’s the color of choice on a 37-story Market Street apartment…

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January 18, 2014 Advice, Buy Now, Buyer Advice, San Francisco Real Estate Districts, Sellers advice, Sunset

For Outer Sunset’s La Playa, tide may be turning – SFGate

Spotted this strend 2 years ago! When people talk about La Playa, Spanish for “The Beach,” it brings about visions of palm…

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January 17, 2014 Buy Later, Great Renovation, Home Buying, Real Estate Industry, San Francisco Real Estate, Something Special, Transitional Neighborhood, Week Update

Sneak peek: Mayor Ed Lee has a housing solution – SFGate

That’s the centerpiece of Lee’s annual state of the city address, to be delivered Friday. He will call for 30,000 homes to…

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January 16, 2014 Advice, Bernal Heights, Buy Later, Buy Now, San Francisco Real Estate, SF Urban Planning

Bernal Heights Is The Hottest Neighborhood In The U.S. Right Now: SFist

According to Redfin, the rankings were based on “places that are trending among the millions of homebuyers searching on Redfin.com leading into…

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January 11, 2014 San Francisco Real Estate, San Francisco Real Estate Districts, Sellers advice, SF News

Closing Time (and Prices) for the Week of Jan 4 – Jan 11, 2014 in San Francisco

Over the past 7 days (Jan 4-Jan 11) we saw some solid, but-closer-to-list closing prices around the city. Closings reported this past…

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January 8, 2014 Advice

What Home Improvements are Tax Deductible? | HouseLogic Tax Advice

It’s no secret that finishing your basement will increase your home’s value. What you may not know is the money you spend…

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