Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

Sold: 140 S. Van Ness No. 1130, San Francisco | $785,000 | MLS 478265

Number 1130 is an impressive, recently updated, 1-bed, 1-bath, penthouse-level condominium that’s contemporary and comfortable. On the non-future-construction side of the building, No. 1130 faces the courtyard and has the tallest ceilings in the building. Detailed updates include brand new stainless appliances (induction range, full-size refrigerator, and dishwasher); new, full-size stacked washer/dryer; new designer LED lighting; USB power outlets & high-end hardware. The large bath has a new dual vanity. There’s a bright and private patio where you can relax. The setting is quiet as there’s no one above you and because of the concrete construction. Secure parking, additional storage are among other amenities the unit has like a full-size gym, central courtyard and professional management. Located in a rapidly evolving and central location close to 101 and mass transit, the building is happens to be a morning commute tech shuttle stop with a 99 Walk Score and 100 Transit Score. MLS 478265

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875 Vermont No. 201 — Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, Listed at $699,000

Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties, 875 Vermont, Number 201, is an updated, bright and modern condominium in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill district. Updates to the unit since it last sold include a new induction range, stainless hood, tile, granite countertops and lighting updates throughout along with a refreshed bathroom with a new vanity, lighting and hardware. The unit has large closets and gets sun from 3 sides morning ’til night. MLS 478144. www.875-vermont.com

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October 25, 2018 San Francisco Real Estate

Shift to Buyers? Maybe so, but a limited one

From REALTOR Magazine: if your buyer clients are hoping to wait it out [for a better purchase price], you might want to…

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Client Wins Over Multiple Offers That Were Higher at 1967 22nd Avenue with Kevin+Jonathan’s Advice and Strategy

Learn how Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties help their client win a great house at 1967 22nd Avenue without being the highest offer but, rather, the best offer.

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Why You Should Befriend a Structural Engineer and Architect: The New American Dream Home Is One You Never Have to Leave — The New York Times

If you’re buying a single-family house in San Francisco, this is why you should befriend a structural engineer and architect.  The new…

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Raffi Assumes Comfort

Sold: 475 22nd Avenue, San Francisco | MLS 476861

4 bd, 3.5 ba, 3 lvls, 2400+ sqft, extra deep yard w/putting green. Lux+modern 475-22nd.com. Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco, 475 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA, MLS 476861

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The San Francisco neighborhoods with the most Millennials — SFGate

Mission Dolores and Russian Hill were the top two neighborhoods where San Francisco millennials like to live and buy. Ask Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties what this means for buying and selling in these areas.

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August 17, 2018 San Francisco Real Estate

SF Chronicle: Keeping it in the Family: tax benefit that keeps property inventory low

Nearly 10 percent of all property transfers in California (about 60,000 to 80,000) transfer between parents and children annually without a reassessment to current fair market value. Estimates show that state koffers take a $1.5 billion hit which translates to about 2.5 percent of property tax revenues that are already held artificially low by Proposition 13.

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August 2, 2018 San Francisco Real Estate

Google Maps And Our Neighborhoods?

Google Maps has also validated other little-known San Francisco neighborhoods. Balboa Hollow, a roughly 50-block district north of Golden Gate Park, trumpets…

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August 1, 2018 San Francisco Real Estate

The Golden State Lives Up to Its Name

Most expensive U.S. zip codes… www.forbes.com/sites/andrewdepietro/2018/07/31/housing-1998-2018-most-expensive-zip-codes/

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Listed: 574 Natoma, No. 102, San Francisco as Listed by Kevin K. Ho, Esq. + Jonathan B. McNarry, Vanguard Properties

574 Natoma, No. 102 is exclusively listed with Kevin Ho and Jonatan McNarry of San Francisco’s leading boutique brokerage Vanguard Properties. This property is efficient yet comes with a very large amount of storage, an outdoor living area, updated and upgraded kitchen and more. Leased parking available nearby. To ask us for details or to set up showings text or call at 415-297-7462/ 415-215-4393. (DRE 01875957/DRE 01747295).

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‘White-boxing’ is a hot new real estate strategy – SFGate

‘White-boxing’ is the hot new real estate strategy – SFGate — Read on m.sfgate.com/realestate/article/White-Boxing-Is-the-Hot-New-Real-Estate-13070188.php

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