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There's something about a property that doesn't sell within the first month it hits the market. Usually it's due to overpricing. Perceived as a poor value, it develops an ugly stigma among buyers. Even the agents often forget about it as their heads get turned by new properties that hit the marke...

Bamboo might not seem like a scintillating topic, but this flooring is a common option in new San Francisco's new home developments and it's not that costly. I used to recommend against it because the bamboo floors I saw in model homes always looked dented and beat up, but this posting from floo...

There is a new one-bedroom listing with great square footage at the Infinity in the Tree Tops Building at 338 Spear. Price is $689,000. The condo is on the 4th floor and is a 1 bedroom-plus-den/1 bath with 1025 square feet.  It overlooks the courtyard and has an ample deck off the living room. Wh...

Nob Hill Pied a Terre or First-Time Purchase 900 Bush aka La Galleria has had a price reduction on the prettiest listing in the building. The condo is on the 10th floor and is a 1 bedroom/1 bath with 648 square feet.  It has lovely upgrades, and smashing views of the City. At night it's like livi...

When a client called me today to ask whether he should sell or wait to see what the market was going to do, I told him my crystal ball broke in August of 2008.  I also asked him why he was asking. . . Turns out he has a house he wants to sell-- a rental in Los Gatos (out of my area). He's between...

Presenting1626 DiamondSan FranciscoTwo-Bedroom/One-Bath HomeOne Car Parking$695,000www.MyNoeFixer.com 60-year-old Mid-Century Mama seeks enterprising, handy, creative soul to bring some zest back into its life. Must enjoy downtown views,cozy nights by the fireplace and living in Noe Valley  Green...

I sell homes in San Francisco, where more and more buyers are willing to ditch their cars and settle for a less expensive home with no parking. I think some of them are 'eco-centric.' Others work for companies like Genentech or Google and get free rides in snazzy bus vans from their home to work....

There's a relo home for sale at 733 Front Street-- #509 is a 2BR/2BA condo listed for $1,150,000. The listing company is Prudential California. That may still be a high price for the market-- but when a relocation company is selling it, you know you have an unemotional, motivated seller who will ...

Union Bank of San Francisco has a great 90% financing option for properties located in certain census tracts.  The program is ideal for first-time buyers who want to squeak into the market with a relatively low down payment. Here are a few details about this loan program:  Properties must be loca...

Even as their home's elbow room gets tighter, today's home owners look hard at the option between adding on or moving up. When deciding between a big remodel and a big move, you need to consider home's current value, your family's needs, your finances, and the effort you're willing to expend. Her...