Going Back Home!

I am heading back to South Beach Real Estate (sort of). Recently Pacific Union International acquired South Beach Real Estate and I am very pleased to say that I have been asked to rejoin the team under the Pacific Union International & Christies Great Estates umbrella. In addition the former owner of South Beach Real Estate, Sean [...]

$18,000 In Combined Homebuyer Tax Credits For A Limited Time

Californians have a brief window of opportunity to receive up to $18,000 in combined federal and state homebuyer tax credits. To take advantage of both tax credits, a first-time homebuyer must enter into a purchase contract for a principal residence before May 1, 2010, and close escrow between May 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010, inclusive. Buyers who [...]

BofA Debuts Plan for Underwater Mortgages

Bank of America will announce a program Wednesday to allow underwater borrowers to systematically reduce the principal they owe over five years, as long as they stay current on payments. The program targets borrowers who owe more than 120 percent of their home’s worth. BofA is also expected to reduce principal balances on “payment option” ARMs [...]

Wanted: 1 Bedroom with a Bay View

I’m looking for a 1 bedroom with a bay view in South Beach. The Brannan or Infinity would be ideal. Do you have one? If so, please contact me. Thanks.

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Considering a Short Sale?

Is a short sale right for you? It depends on your financial situation and whether the bank will hold you personally liable for any shortfall between the sales price and what is owed on the loan. The mortgage relief debt act which is in effect until 2012 could help you to avoid paying  taxes on the difference - up to $2 mil of [...]

Speak Up for Kids

Below is a word from the San Francisco Food Bank in their effort to make sure children have access to healthy meals during and after school. Please take a minute to donate whatever you can to the food bank. For every dollar donated they deliver nine dollars worth of food. You can also help by attending one of their events – maybe [...]

New Listings at Blu

A couple of new listings at Blu caught my eye today. 12B which is a view unit is listed at $845,000. 11C which is a partial view unit is $789,000. Also, a few homes which are not in MLS are priced to sell: 11B is $799,000 with a partial view and 2B & 2C with approximately 400 square foot patios are  $799,000 as well. 14E was reduced to [...]

A Nice Start to the Year in SoMa

According to data gathered from the San Francisco MLS, twenty-two homes have sold in SoMa since the first of the year. A nice increase from last years five. Overall volume is still down from its peak of thirty-five in January, 2005. The median sold price for a 1 bedroom is $545,000 and two bedrooms are $704,500. The highest overall sales price is $1.625 [...]

New Price Reductions

Includes Condos, Lofts, Coop’s, TIC’s and Single Family Homes. If you would like more info or wish to view photos you can click the Home Search tab at the top of the page or go to SFLuxuryHomeSearch.com (a new window will pop up). You can then enter the street address in the search box on the home page (leave out the unit #). [...]