Archive for July, 2008

The Bare Bones Of 2960 Vallejo (An Original Joseph Esherick Design)

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Speaking of Mid-Century modern and down to the studs renovations, the Joseph Esherick designed 2960 Vallejo is now down to its bare bones. According to a tipster, those bones (and the views) are all good. And not to get…

Arterra (300 Berry) Update: Sales Office Onsite And Models Unveiling

Friday, July 25th, 2008

A bevy of knowledgeable readers knocked the ball out of the nearby park two weeks ago when another reader sought some advice with regard to a scheduled walk-through and closing at Arterra. And while we don’t know if our reader…

4086 25th Street Is On The Market (And At Least We’re On The Ball)

Friday, July 25th, 2008

It’s active but we’re still waiting for any listing photos. And if you’re wondering which one it is, and the “totally rebuilt from the foundation up” description for 4086 25th Street caught your attention (as it did ours), it’s…

Bill Gross Goes Mooooooo! (And That Graph Should Look Familiar)

Friday, July 25th, 2008

An excerpt from Bill Gross’ August investment outlook (simply titled “Mooooooo!”): Here is one asset [homes] that all observers can agree is going down in price for justifiable reasons. Maybe not Donald Trump’s Palm Beach mansion at $95 million…

U.S. Home Resale Rate Falls To Ten Year Low (And 33% Below 2005)

Friday, July 25th, 2008

As we wrote in June when many seemed to get overly excited about a two point uptick in May’s previously owned home sales results: And looking forward rather than back, “The Mortgage Bankers Association’s index of loan applications to purchase…

Will San Francisco Suffer From Premature Loan Limit Reduction?

Friday, July 25th, 2008

In case you missed it, some great reader discussion and debate on the potential impact of H.R. 3221: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 yesterday (which passed in the House and is on to the Senate). Amongst other things, H.R. 3221…

Across The Bay But A Plugged-In Reader Recommends: 1824 Magellan

Friday, July 25th, 2008

It’s across the bay. And we can’t vouch for it. But a plugged-in tipster recommended it, and there’s a chance you might like, so we’re rolling the dice. In our reader’s words: My friend has a house up for…

A Little Extra Perspective On The <strike>Listing</strike> Market? (2243 Greenwich)

Friday, July 25th, 2008

As any truly plugged-in person should know, the location of 2243 Greenwich is a bit more problematic than any of the tightly cropped listing photos might suggest. And as such, that’s most likely why this six-bedroom Cow Hollow home…

Condo Gone Gothic on Missouri

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Cloaked in velvet curtains, with staging straight out of a Tim Burton movie, 49 Missouri St #7’s potential has been, shall we say, obscured. But with 2000 square feet, there’s plenty of room for improvement— and renovation, seeing as the unit is currently divided into two separate space, each with their own entry. $899,000 asking.
· 49 Missouri St #7 [MLS]

Opening this Weekend: Arterra: Ever-green Arterra is opening its on-site…

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Ever-green Arterra is opening its on-site sales center this weekend, and unveiling two model units, a one bedroom and a two-bedroom. The building will also swing open its doors to homeowners, who should be moving in by late this week (which is now!) or early next.