Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

Board of Supervisors : Workshops

Have questions regarding a potential home remodel project? Existing issues with building requirements? And city laws? DBI / Planning Information Workshop Saturday…

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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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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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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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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 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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And That Was 2013… Take a Look Back & Survey for the Future of SF Real Estate

In the Know with Kevin Ho: What Happened in SF’s real estate market this week, Dec.. 28-29, 2013 Ed., No. 52 And…

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Right or Wrong? Unique city maps help newbies navigate the culture of San Francisco — From On The Block

The Association of Bay Area Governments’ estimates that San Francisco’s population will soar from the current 812,000 to at least 964,000 by…

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October 19, 2013 Advice, Buy Now, Buyer Advice

Get The Pre-emptive Rate Lock – NYTimes.com

Fixed mortgage rates inched upward as the federal budget deadline loomed. Now that the budget stalemate is over, however, borrowers getting ready…

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September 29, 2013 Advice

Getting a Dog Into a No-Pet Building – NYTimes.com

What does it take to get a dog into a no-pet building?Multimedia Slide ShowA Tussle Over Service DogsConnect With Us on TwitterFor…

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September 27, 2013 Advice, Buy Now, Home Buying

Would You Rather Pay $4k/Month in Rent or on a Mortgage? – Rent vs. Buy – Curbed SF

Rental prices are the bane of San Franciscos existence right now. Theyre higher than ever, and in fact, in many cases theyre…

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The Official Line on the LineaSF

LineaSF Update Just as yours truly got a sneak peek at The Century SF this week, another new, triangular-shaped condo building, is…

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