September 30 2008

Infinity San Francisco 1 Bedroom for $699,000

If you’re looking for something at a lower price point in the Infinity, there is currently a one bedroom on the 11th floor of the tower available for $699,000 with city lights views. In case you’re not familiar with the infinity:
“The Infinity in San Francisco consists of two clover shaped towers wrapped in green hued [...]

September 29 2008

Cubix Yerba Buena Review and Pricing

This Sunday I spent a fair amount of time at Cubix Yerba Buena (in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood).  While there’s no question the units are tiny (think 300 square feet), for the right individual I think they’re a great product.  My client found the building clean and stylish, and many of the studios had great [...]

September 25 2008

2 Unit Building Sales Statistics

While not exactly pertaining to San Francisco Condos, it’s always good to see additional data points,  and it’s certainly pertinent to those of you considering or in the process of condo conversion in San Francisco.

September 22 2008

San Francisco Chronicle: Mortgage rates fall for fifth consecutive week

While it’s obviously important to watch housing stats such as inventory, median prices, etc., interest rates are often overlooked by buyers, but play just as critical a role. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, some rates are the lowest they’ve been in seven months:
Freddie Mac reported that its nationwide survey found 30-year fixed-rate mortgages declined [...]

September 19 2008

Single Family Home Sales August 07 vs August 08

Courtesy of Elaine LaMastra, Old Republic Title Co:

SAN FRANCISCO SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES
AUGUST 2008 VS. AUGUST 2007

AUGUST 2008
AUGUST 2007

District 1:
Number of Sales:
8
16

Median Selling Price:
$1,278,750
$1,233,944

Average DOM:
22
27

District 2:
Number of Sales:
39
45

Median Selling Price:
$808,000
$900,000

Average DOM:
29
26

District 3:
Number of Sales:
17
20

Median Selling Price:
$650,000
$731,000

Average DOM:
59
37

District 4:
Number of Sales:
22
26

Median Selling Price:
$922,500
$1,015,000

Average DOM:
49
25

District 5:
Number of Sales:
35
34

Median Selling Price:
$1,290,000
$1,239,000

Average DOM:
31
25

District 6:
Number of Sales:
3
4

Median Selling Price:
$1,985,000
$1,284,500

Average DOM:
74
12

District [...]

September 18 2008

One Rincon Hill Triple Play: Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and Richmond/ San Rafael View Unit Available

While searching for a client, I’ve recently come across a “newly available” (it’s a long story) unit at One Rincon Hill: A rare combination of all three bridge views: Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Richmond/ San Rafael Bridge, not to mention downtown skyline views thrown in for good measure.  Currently offered for $1.7mm, contact me [...]