Lee Ann Monfredini Compass SF

Hoarding  If you put ten real estate agents in a room there is a good chance that 5 out of the ten have interacted up close and personal with sellers who are hoarders. Hoarding has become a popular subject since the subject has been the focus of more than one television show. Most listing agents ...

5 Steps to Hiring the Best Contractor for San Francisco Real Estate ProjectsWhether you need a contractor for a minor project like a plumbing problem or a major project like a room addition, it's important to evaluate potential contractors before hiring them.  Here are 5 steps to finding the best...

Happy Super Bowl Sunday to Everyone in every city! Especially to friends and family and wonderful clients in San Francisco. Open houses today will be a bit earlier this Sunday from 1 PM to 3 PM- Always remember that Homes in San Francisco For Sale is always open online so you can search for your...

San Francisco Real Estate:  How to Clean Up after Dusty DIY Projects So, you've decided that you want to take on a home improvement project.  You'll save money, increase the value of your San Francisco real estate and experience the great feeling of doing it yourself. But have you considered wha...

San Francisco Real Estate Investments:  Ways to Make Money Now is a great time to get into the investment real estate market. Not only does investment property give you a real tangible asset for your portfolio, you can also get San Francisco real estate investments at better prices. Here are way...

  Patten and Monfredini blog and write about San Francisco Real Estate properties and San Francisco neighborhoods and of course we write about how we are great San Francisco real estate agents . Think it is time to share some great real estate quotes to convince everyone it is time to buy! Enjoy...

2011 Design Trends for National and San Francisco Homes Trends for national and San Francisco homes come and go depending on many factors including the needs and desires of buyers, changes in technology and economic issues. Here are some 2011 design trends predicted for homes in San Francisco. K...

5 Resolutions That Get Your San Francisco Real Estate Sold If you're hoping to sell your San Francisco real estate in 2011, make some resolutions to help the process along.   Resolve to: Interview and get a comparative marketing analysis (CMA) from at least three agents from three different San F...

5 Myths about Using FHA Loans to Buy San Francisco Homes Debunked FHA loans are mortgages issued by qualified lenders, including traditional lenders like Citigroup and Wells Fargo, and insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).  The popularity of these loans are skyrocketing and for go...

Avoid One of the Biggest San Francisco Real Estate Flipping Mistakes House flipping is still a profitable way to invest in San Francisco real estate, if you know what you're doing. I'm going to share one of the biggest mistakes prospective home flippers make and how to avoid it. Choosing the Wro...