Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

San Francisco Property Tax New Purchase Assessments Continued to be Delayed

How long will it take for your property to be reassessed when you buy in San Francisco?

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February 10, 2016 Real Estate Industry

Less Than Zero: Living With Negative Interest Rates – WSJ

Will this mean more money for people to buy houses?  In theory, negative rates at a central bank trickle down to consumers…

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In 2015 Our Real Estate Clients of Kevin+Jonathan Bought for Less and Sold for More in San Francisco, Data Shows

See how clients of realtors Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco, performed in 2015 based on MLS data for San Francisco — they did better.

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What 2016 Holds for San Francisco’s Bullish Real Estate Market — More Balance?

2016 looks to be a year of moderation, which may well create a refreshing market where buyers have a little more time to reflect on their potential purchases than they’ve had since the market began its rapid expansion in 2013. While we have a host more we could tell you about, here are some of our collected thoughts, observations and predictions:

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In the Know for December 7th 2015 — A Decidedly December Market Shows What’s to Come in 2016!

Which Page Street building is selling for $5.5M? What will 2016 SF real estate look like and which new development is offering discounts for its buyers now? Take a read below for those items and much more valuable insider information in the latest edition of In the Know with Kevin+Jonathan….

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October Observations:  The SF Realtors Release October Sales Figures: Houses Cheaper; Condos Higher.

The SF Realtors Release Monthly Sales Figures That Show Houses Are (Relatively) Cheaper Than Last Year, But Condo Prices Are Up October…

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Hatchbeat: September’s Full House of San Francisco Real Estate: Kevin’s Hatchbeat Column

September is the time when San Francisco’s real estate market wakes up from its summer hibernation especially after Labor Day. Kevin Ho, Vanguard Properties and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties discuss how this September may be different from past ones for buyers and sellers of real estate.

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Mayor Lee offers answers to San Francisco’s housing ‘anxiety’ – SFGate

Lee, who is riding high politically with no re-election rival in sight this fall, doled out statistics that underlie the city’s prosperity….

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San Francisco pivots to being enclave for the wealthy as rents soar even higher – San Francisco Business Times

Earlier this week, Zillow (NASDAQ: Z) noted that the Bay Area saw the biggest rent hikes in 2014 and sees this year…

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January 6, 2015 Real Estate Industry

Sutton, GGP’s $1.75B Crown Building buy sets world record | The Real Deal New York

If you thought San Francisco real estate was pricy… The price comes down to $4,490 per square foot, which sets a new…

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Who Knew? The Hottest Home Market in the US Is the Sunset – The Numbers – Curbed SF

San Francisco is home to the three most competitive neighborhoods for homebuyers in the United States, according to new research from real…

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Happenings and Highlights from SF Real Estate, December 14, 2014

Time for your real estate update for the week. See how changes at SF Planning & Building could speed up new construction and which modest Ingleside house sold for $935,000 — some 144% of asking price. Be sure to check out this week’s In the Know with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties. Read On!

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