San Francisco has a very pro-tenant public policy bent for sure but money is money wherever you are. For some 2,400 tenants who’ve benefited from the Rent Board’s directed buy-out program, the average buyout amount since records were first kept starting in 2015, have averaged around $40,000 with the highest buy-outs going over $460,000. Learn more from Kevin+Jonathan.
Read moreWe’ve had a busy few weeks with lots of listings in the works, houses that closed escrow and other surprise values won. Take a read of this week’s news, peruse real estate tour videos and more in this week’s edition of In the Know with Kevin+Jonathan
Read moreThe James Beard Foundation has revealed its shortlist of nominees for its 2016 restaurant and chef awards — some of the most…
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How to win property in San Francisco while still getting a mortgage: non-contingent financing. Top tips from Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco
Read moreWhat a great resource for old-timey photos of SF. Eighteenth Street, above Castro Street on Twin Peaks1880
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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.
Read more2016 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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The realtors released recent sales data for November showing nice growth but not nutso growth we’ve seen in years past — which is a good thing, right?
Read moreA universal urban problem and solutions… Unfortunately, apartment noise is not relegated to the one percent. Sirens, rooftop fans, construction and upstairs…
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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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