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

The real estate industry is evolving, especially in how buyer agents and their brokerages are compensated. Until August 2024, sellers typically covered a set commission, but recent changes now require direct negotiation. Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top producers in San Francisco with Vanguard Properties, are experts in navigating these new commission structures. With extensive experience working with both buyers and sellers, Kevin and Jonathan are your trusted guides in this shifting landscape, ensuring you secure the best possible terms in your real estate transactions.

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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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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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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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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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November 28, 2022 Real Estate Industry, SF News

SFGate: People in San Francisco move for a larger home, new data says (i.e., meet Captain Obvious)

Sometimes we need to reacquaint ourselves with the obvious, but this is an interesting trend that runs counter to the small/tiny-house movement……

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September 1, 2022 Advice, On the Media, Real Estate Industry, San Francisco Real Estate, San Francisco Real Estate Districts

In SF Gate: Looking Past the Headlines – Sept 4, 2022

Conflicting news reports about the real estate ‘market’ are concerning because they gloss over the fact that the housing market is very nuanced as each property is unique. Folks can lose sight that buying a home not only serves the very basic purpose of shelter but is also the main way folks can build wealth.

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July 7, 2022 New Construction, Real Estate Industry, San Francisco Real Estate, SF News, SF Rentals

Kevin in the New: S.F.’s best apartment bargains are in brand-new buildings | Archives | sfexaminer.com

Check out our latest news interview talking about new opportunities for renters (who should become owners sooner or later). “Renters can get…

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Infographic tracking housing changes from 1952 to 2022 in San Francisco
June 17, 2022 Real Estate Industry, San Francisco Real Estate

Infographic: How San Francisco’s Housing Market Faired During the Time of Queen Elizabeth II

Tracking how housing and home ownership has changed in San Francisco during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign from 1952 to 2022 with local real estate agents, experts and top producers Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties.

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February 18, 2022 Real Estate Industry, Trends

News: Another Supply Chain Link Broken: The Garage Door 

4 bed, 3 bath, no garage door: Unlikely woes hold up new homes “Garage doors are a nightmare,” said Rick Palacios Jr.,…

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January 5, 2022 Announcements, In the Know, On the Media, Real Estate Industry, San Francisco Real Estate, San Francisco Real Estate Districts, Vanguard Properties

Infographic: How Was 2021 in San Francisco?

2021 was a banner year for San Francisco’s housing market. See how houses, condos and TICs sold and how demand met increased inventory with prices still going up with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco.

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