Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

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AI's Very Own Disrupter and Bay Area Real Estate

The tech sector has always had its ups and downs—recent DeepSeek-related turbulence is just another entry in the clips folder. But let’s not forget: four of the world’s most powerful tech titans, along with the most promising AI unicorns, remain headquartered in the Bay Area. The billionaires who shaped this industry? Still here. The workers who built it over decades? Still here. Many of these individuals have already realized their fortunes, and for those yet to, restricted stock units help buffer equity market volatility.

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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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Why Professional Buyer Representation with Kevin+Jonathan Matters: Navigating Buyer Agent Fees in San Francisco’s Evolving Housing Market

Navigate 2024’s real estate commission changes with top San Francisco agents Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties. With buyers now responsible for agent fees and seller concessions up for negotiation, expert guidance is more crucial than ever. Discover how we help buyers and sellers secure the best terms in today’s evolving market.

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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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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