Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

Front facade photo of 2621 Bryant Victorian Style
August 21, 2023 Good Value, Great Opportunity, Listing, San Francisco Real Estate, Victorian

SOLD: 2621 Bryant Street, San Francisco Mission District 2-Unit Fixer Exclusively Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties

2621 Bryant Street, San Francisco, as listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top real estate agents with Vanguard Properties sold for $1,500,000 in October 2023 with multiple offers after 12 days on the market. Captivating, sunny Victorian 2-unit gem fixer with timeless grace brimming with potential delivered vacant with yard, full, seismically upgraded full garage in San Francisco’s South Mission Historic District with 10’8” tall ceilings, large, secluded and warm yard and optimal location near 24th Street near 101/280, SF Zuckerberg General Hospital and Calle 24. www.2621-Bryant.com SFAR MLS No. 423900390

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A crazy animal house condo building
July 24, 2023 Buyer Advice, Condos, Education, First Time Buyers, Good Value, New Construction, San Francisco Real Estate

Learning About Buying a San Francisco Condominium — the most traded category

Top real estate agents Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry give an overview of San Francisco’s most commonly bought and sold home: the condominium. With the largest range of prices, sizes and kinds, knowing what to consider when buying a San Francisco condominium is key. Kevin and Jonathan of Vanguard Properties in San Francisco have deep experience in this market segment.

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Image of the SFAR Form Contract, page 1, Dec 2024 Version
July 23, 2023 Advice, Buy Now, Buyer Advice, Education, San Francisco Real Estate, Sellers advice

Decoding the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® Dec 2024 Purchase Contract: Insights from Kevin+Jonathan

As realtors and leading San Francisco real estate agents, Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, read through the latest version of the standard purchase contract that they consulted on. This version tracks homeowner insurance and responds to the housing market’s recent evolution of the SFAR Purchase Contract form.

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Mr. Raffi, our black Labrador retriever, in the courtyard at 814 Carolina.
July 8, 2023 Advice, Dogs and Pets, Dolores Park, Duboce Triangle, San Francisco Real Estate Districts

Dog Parks in San Francisco from Dog Dads & Realtors Kevin+Jonathan (and Raffi)

In a City with more dogs than children, looking for homes where your dog will thrive may mean proximity to dog parks is key. Here’s where they are in San Francisco, as vetted by Mr. Raffi, real estate super dog who lives with Kevin+Jonathan

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June 25, 2023 San Francisco Real Estate, SF Urban Planning

We Love Infographics — How We Use Adobe Illustrator in Real Estate to Communicate — Kevin+Jonathan

Using the power of infographics, visual design and graphic design to keep clients informed and to reach more home buyers and sellers utilized by Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties where they are top producers who help home buyers and sellers succeed in this competitive market. www.kevinandjonathan.com

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814 Carolina's front facade
June 9, 2023 Buy Now, Listing, Noted Design, Potrero Hill, San Francisco Real Estate, Victorian

SOLD: 814 Carolina Street, San Francisco, CA • Listed with Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties | MLS 423748380

Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties, San Francisco, www.814-carolina.com 814 Carolina is a sunny, fully detached updated Potrero Hill Victorian cottage with a secluded courtyard that’s set at the back of a shared parcel. Renovated and updates less than 10 years ago the home balances classic elements with modern living.

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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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June 5, 2023 Advice, SF Urban Planning, Trends

Here‘s the SF neighborhoods with most ‘severe’ street conditions

San Francisco is well known for its walkability, but a recent report found that three-quarters of the city’s sidewalks have moderate to severe defects…

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All-Cash vs. Financed Offers in San Francisco Chart
May 9, 2023 Advice, Buyer Advice, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, On the Media, San Francisco Real Estate, SF News, SF State, Trends

SF Chronicle: All-Cash vs. Financed Offers in 2023

Cash vs. Mortgages in San Francisco — which is more popular in San Francisco’s housing market? Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top-ranked real estate agents at Vanguard Properties, explore showing that financed offers account for more than half of all reported purchases for the past 5 years.

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Illustration of improvised tower in the Outer Parkside
May 3, 2023 On the Media, San Francisco Real Estate, SF News, SF Urban Planning, Sunset

SF Chronicle: 55 Stories in the Sunset Parkside? The Modern Babel Tower

Tracking development in San Francisco’s Outer Parkside and Sunset neighborhoods with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, and a proposal for a 55-story in the Sunset/Parkside of all places.

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Graphic showing migration of buyer preferences
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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Two front door art
March 20, 2023 Buyer Advice, Good Value, San Francisco Real Estate

Exploring 2-Unit Building Sales in San Francisco: Two-Units for Me and You fr. Kevin+Jonathan

Exploring 2-unit (duplex) purchases in San Francisco with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top-producing real estate agents with Vanguard Properties. Understanding how rent control laws impact property values and how your valuation changes depending on your intended use.

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