Study: U.S. Prices Return to Normal

Daily Real Estate News  |  March 30, 2007 “A market returning to normal” is the way Global Insight, a privately held global information company, describes the current housing market, based on the most recent U.S. Housing Valuation Analysis. The Housing Valuation Analysis — a joint effort by Global Insight and National City Corp. — examines the top [...]

The Potrero Update

I stopped by The Potrero today, I had not been by there for a few weeks. Took a look at the models. Pretty much what you would expect. The 2 bed/2 bath felt pretty roomy, the kitchen was a little small, but I’ve seen worse. They range in price from $715,000 to $835,000. The model [...]

San Francisco Free Museum Days

Do you want to visit one of our many excellent museums? Here’s a helpful list for you. If you have others you would like to add, please feel free. Asian Art Museum 200 Larkin St. between Fulton and McAllister First Tuesday of Every month free. California Academy of Sciences 875 Howard Street First Wednesday of [...]

Buying in a New Development?

Buying in a new development can be a rewarding experience for home buyers interested in a care free lifestyle. Most of the new developments are very nice, and offer a wide variety of amenities and services. They are “turn key“ and more than likely you will not have to invest “repair money” into that unit for years to [...]

Mortgage Info & Rates

Daily Real Estate News  |  March 28, 2007   Demand for mortgages fell slightly last week compared to the previous one with the Market Composite Index decreasing 0.2 percent from 672.1. But on an unadjusted basis compared with the same week one year ago, applications were up 16.6 percent. The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to [...]

Hot New Listings: Single Family Homes

755 Marina Blvd – 5 Bed/4 Baths/1 parking/4,798 Sq Ft. GreatViews from this waterfront Single Family Home. Marina Green, yacht club, across the street. Close to Palace of Fine Arts. Views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Old world charm – Original imported tile detail. Sauna and Spa Tub. Neighborhood: Marina. List price: $5,597,000. 101 Maple Street- 3 Bed/3,5 Baths/2 Parking/3,229 Sq Ft. [...]

Short Term Financing

Are you interested in selling your home and may need short term financing? I may be able to help you. Zephyr Real Estate offers: Bridge Loans This traditional loan assists sellers to close a purchase prior to the close of escrow of the listed property or while waiting for the liquidation of an asset such as [...]

One South Park Update

  For interested buyers, One South Park, being sold by Santa Fe Properties, is now offering VIP hard hat tours. A sales model will be ready sometime in May. Pricing will be available in the middle of April. Move in is estimated for August/September. Each unit, except one studio, will have deeded parking. If you would like to [...]

767 Bryant/Incentives

767 Bryant is offering some pretty good buyer incentives. No real estate closing costs. No appraisal fees. No recording fees and you do not have to use their lender. Motivated seller. These 20 lofts were built in 2002 as apartments. 767 Bryant #405 – 1 Bed/2 Bath/1 Parking/908 Sq Ft. High ceilings, skylight and great natural light. Ready for move [...]

12 Most Distinctive U.S. Destinations

Daily Real Estate News  |  March 26, 2007 Among the top 12 communities on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual list of distinctive destinations includes a Colorado mining town with some of the most well-preserved Puebloan ruins in the United States, an 18th century jewel on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and a southern city linked to a [...]