Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

Illustration of keys and sky and homes
November 8, 2024 Advice, notable homes for sale, Noted Design, San Francisco Real Estate, San Francisco Real Estate Districts, Sellers advice, Vanguard Properties

Selling SF: How to Command Top Dollar for Your San Francisco Property with Kevin+Jonathan

For top-dollar results, savvy San Francisco sellers hire Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top-producing realtors with Vanguard Properties. With extensive expertise, Kevin and Jonathan prepare, market, and supervise every detail of your property’s journey from preparation to closing. They ensure each listing is optimized with strategic planning, professional staging, targeted marketing, and seamless transaction management. Let Kevin and Jonathan help you command the best results for your San Francisco property.

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Kevin+Jonathan (and Raffi)
November 8, 2024 Advice, Buy Later, Buy Now, San Francisco Real Estate, Sellers advice

Hello and Welcome to San Francisco Real Estate from Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry | Top Producers, Top 1% of San Francisco Agents | Vanguard Properties

Learn about San Francisco real estate that’s smart, elite, and engaging from top producers, Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry (and their loyal dog Raffi McNarry-Ho), and leading locally owned boutique brokerage, Vanguard Properties. Kevin and Jonathan approach their craft with heart, thought and dedication. (415) 297-7462 and (415) 215-4393. [email protected]

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illustration of 2 little pigs and 1 bad wolf who is doing an as-is sale
October 20, 2024 Advice, Buyer Advice, Education, First Time Buyers, Hot Property, Real Estate Industry, San Francisco Real Estate

Learn About As-Is Sales in San Francisco’s Housing Market and What It Means for You

Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry are top San Francisco real estate agents at Vanguard Properties, specializing in ‘as-is’ clauses, buyer and seller representation, and seamless transactions. With over a decade of success in San Francisco’s competitive market, they offer expert guidance in navigating disclosure and repair obligations. Contact Kevin+Jonathan for experienced, trusted real estate services that deliver results.

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Graphic showing three women at an HOA meeting, representing the fairy godmother, wicked witch, and Sleeping Beauty, illustrating contrasting types of HOAs.
June 17, 2024 Advice, Condos, On the Media, San Francisco Real Estate

SF Chronicle Contribution: What Kind of HOA is It?

What type of HOA are you buying into? Discover how to purchase a San Francisco condominium with expert diligence from Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top real estate agents at Vanguard Properties.

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Excerpt of San Francisco Chronicle Real Estate Section
November 19, 2023 Advice, Buyer Advice, Condos, Education, First Time Buyers, On the Media, SF News

SF Chronicle Contribution: What to Know About Condo and HOA Documents

Property disclosures are vitally important part of buyer diligence in San Francisco especially with condominium purchases. Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top real estate agents with Vanguard Properties, discuss what you should look for.

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Celebrating black labs
August 30, 2023 Advice, Announcements, Home Buying, Listing, Real Estate Industry, San Francisco Real Estate

Client Success Stories: Kevin+Jonathan’s Winning Real Estate Results in San Francisco

Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, realtors, top producing agents with Vanguard Properties in San Francisco, use the power of their long experience, energy, and higher education and visual and graphic design skills to keep buyer and seller clients ahead and successful in our competitive housing market. www.kevinandjonathan.com

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Page 1 of the SFAR Contract
July 23, 2023 Advice, Buy Now, Buyer Advice, Education, San Francisco Real Estate, Sellers advice

Reviewed: The San Francisco Association of REALTORS June 2023 Purchase Contract with Kevin+Jonathan

As realtors and leading San Francisco real estate agents, Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, read through the latest version of the standard purchase contract that they consulted on. This version tracks homeowner insurance and responds to the housing market’s recent evolution.

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Mr. Raffi, our black Labrador retriever, in the courtyard at 814 Carolina.
July 8, 2023 Advice, Dogs and Pets, Dolores Park, Duboce Triangle, San Francisco Real Estate Districts

Dog Parks in San Francisco from Dog Dads & Realtors Kevin+Jonathan (and Raffi)

In a City with more dogs than children, looking for homes where your dog will thrive may mean proximity to dog parks is key. Here’s where they are in San Francisco, as vetted by Mr. Raffi, real estate super dog who lives with Kevin+Jonathan

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June 5, 2023 Advice, Buyer Advice, On the Media, Real Estate Industry, Sellers advice, SF News

SF Chronicle: State Farm Leaves California

Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top real estate agents of San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties, talk about a big change to the real estate market in California with State Farm and insuring California homes.

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June 5, 2023 Advice, SF Urban Planning, Trends

Here‘s the SF neighborhoods with most ‘severe’ street conditions

San Francisco is well known for its walkability, but a recent report found that three-quarters of the city’s sidewalks have moderate to severe defects…

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All-Cash vs. Financed Offers in San Francisco Chart
May 9, 2023 Advice, Buyer Advice, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, On the Media, San Francisco Real Estate, SF News, SF State, Trends

SF Chronicle: All-Cash vs. Financed Offers in 2023

Cash vs. Mortgages in San Francisco — which is more popular in San Francisco’s housing market? Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top-ranked real estate agents at Vanguard Properties, explore showing that financed offers account for more than half of all reported purchases for the past 5 years.

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Graphic showing migration of buyer preferences
April 24, 2023 Advice, On the Media, Real Estate Industry, San Francisco Real Estate, SF News, South Beach - SOMA, Trends, Vanguard Properties, Victorian

SF Chronicle: How Remote Work Changed Our Housing Market in San Francisco (April 2023)

The shift towards remote work has greatly influenced buyer preferences and led to changes in the housing market in San Francisco as discussed by top-producing relators Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties, San Francisco. www.kevinandjonathan.com

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