Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

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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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August 19, 2024 Buyer Advice, Real Estate Industry, San Francisco Real Estate

Why Professional Buyer Representation with Kevin+Jonathan is Essential in Navigating Buyer Agent Fees in San Francisco’s Housing Market

Discover how 2024’s real estate commission changes impact buyers and sellers. Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top San Francisco agents with Vanguard Properties, expertly navigate the new rules to ensure the best terms for your transactions. Learn more today!

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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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July 24, 2023 Buyer Advice, Condos, Education, First Time Buyers, Good Value, New Construction, San Francisco Real Estate

Learning About Buying a San Francisco Condominium — the most traded category

Top real estate agents Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry give an overview of San Francisco’s most commonly bought and sold home: the condominium. With the largest range of prices, sizes and kinds, knowing what to consider when buying a San Francisco condominium is key. Kevin and Jonathan of Vanguard Properties in San Francisco have deep experience in this market segment.

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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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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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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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March 20, 2023 Buyer Advice, Good Value, San Francisco Real Estate

Exploring 2-Unit Building Sales in San Francisco: Two-Units for Me and You fr. Kevin+Jonathan

Exploring 2-unit (duplex) purchases in San Francisco with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top-producing real estate agents with Vanguard Properties. Understanding how rent control laws impact property values and how your valuation changes depending on your intended use.

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January 26, 2023 Announcements, Buyer Advice, Coming Soon, Home Buying, On the Media, Open House, Real Estate Industry, SF News, Week Update

SF Chronicle: Do the NFL Playoffs Impact Open Houses?

Rather than try to compete with the 49ers’ post-season run as very relevant contenders to be Super Bowl champions, many agents will treat this bit of hometown civic pride like a holiday and accommodate sports fans who are also trying to buy a small part of that hometown.

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August 7, 2022 Advice, Buy Later, Buy Now, Buyer Advice, Buyer Reviews, Home Buying, San Francisco Real Estate

Working With Kevin+Jonathan in San Francisco's Housing Market

The home buying process in San Francisco as explained by Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, successful buyer and seller agents, homeowners and top producers with Vanguard Properties, the leading, locally owned boutique brokerage for the Bay Area. www.kevinandjonathan.com 415.297.7462. [email protected]

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July 21, 2022 Buyer Advice, Condos, Home Buying, San Francisco Real Estate, San Francisco Real Estate Districts, Sellers advice, Sold

The Mid-Year 2022 Report for San Francisco’s Housing Market from Kevin+Jonathan | Vanguard Prooperties

Historic sales data for San Francisco’s housing market with commentary given 2022’s wild housing market to date with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties, top producers, real estate agents, broker associates, www.kevinandjonathan.com

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January 10, 2022 Buyer Advice, Great Opportunity, In the Know, SF News, Vanguard Properties

Better Home Buying in San Francisco with Kevin+Jonathan — Top Producers | Real Estate Agents | REALTORS

Buying and Selling in San Francisco’s complex and valuable housing market is what Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry excel at along with their trust real estate super dog Raffi McNarry-Ho. Top Producers, an attorney, ICU nurse, and former Guide Dog is just the start of why Kevin+Jonathan have sold more than $300 million worth of sales volume in their time with Vanguard Properties, San Francisco’s leading luxury boutique firm.

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