San Francisco Real Estate

New McGuire Business Cards!

2011-05-18T14:24:00.000-07:00

We got our new business cards - white on front, grey on back: What do you think of the new look?

San Francisco's 2 Unit Building Market: Why it is As Competitive as Ever

2011-05-05T19:39:00.000-07:00

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One Hawthorne: Penthouse Sneak Peak

2010-08-13T15:27:00.000-07:00

I recently attended a fundraiser for the San Francisco Zoo on the roof of the new One Hawthorne building. I was excited to enjoy almost 360-degree of views from this gorgeous new residential high-rise. Unfortunately the “summer” weather made the catered rooftop affair unenjoyable: heavy sweeping fog and gusty winds quickly brought a sour face to the many chilled guests. Luckily for us, the One

How Google Impacts SF Rental Housing Stock

2010-05-28T12:23:00.000-07:00

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SF Public Schools Inch Toward School Selection Change

2010-02-09T10:55:00.000-08:00

Since 2002, San Francisco Unified School District has placed students in its schools based on a lottery and a need for racial and economic diversity. For years parents have struggled with an inflexible system that refused to account for their families needs, location, and schedules. That's finally about to change. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/02/09/MNF71BTFFS.DTL

Nicer Price at 310 Townsend

2010-01-25T19:49:00.000-08:00

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On Your Mark; Get Set; Become a House Flipper

2010-01-25T17:17:00.000-08:00

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Tick Tock Goes the Buyer's Credit Clock!

2010-01-14T15:24:00.000-08:00

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PocketListings.net: No More "Secret Stash"

2009-12-18T17:00:00.000-08:00

“Pocket listings” are properties that are not publicly advertised but are considered for sale. Advertising for these homes is typically done through the Realtor’s and the seller’s networks, by word of mouth, and increasingly with a property-specific website. Pocket listings are a subject of much debate in the real estate world: whether the seller is serious about selling, if the asking

The Affordable Solar Option

2009-12-18T15:17:00.000-08:00

We’d all like to pay less on our energy bills, right? Most of my clients don’t mention solar power as a desired amenity. Why? Solar panels are few and far between on homes in San Francisco; basically they are just too expensive to consider. But not anymore.CBS Evening News recently presented a segment on how some solar companies are making solar panels affordable for homeowners. I contacted

Whole Foods Signs Lease for Stanyan Cala Location

2009-11-10T14:37:00.000-08:00

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Let's Make a (Multi Million Dollar) Deal

2009-11-09T22:54:00.000-08:00

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SFopenhome.com: New Online Open House Search

2009-02-24T20:59:00.001-08:00

The San Francisco Association of Realtors has launched a website, sfopenhome.com, that draws its Open Homes information directly from the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). Open home information in newspapers and their websites, as well as in specific realty company websites, typically are an additional step or expense that the Realtor must make to market a home to the public. Since sfopenhome.com

The Civic Minded

2008-09-25T18:21:00.001-07:00

For as long as I can remember, my grandmother was vehement in her efforts to push city officials and public entities to provide a safe environment for the citizens of St. Louis Park, MN. From unsafe crosswalks to precariously dim-lit parking lots, if Jayne was impacted by it the city heard about it. And fixed it all. Now you can be Jayne too, with the help of a new website called SeeClickFix. The

JUST LISTED: TOP FLOOR VIEW UNIT AT THE PALMS

2008-07-10T14:53:00.000-07:00

JUST LISTED555 4TH STREET UNIT 930atTHE PALMS$630,000 ~ Open Sundays, 2-4 and shown by appointment. This top floor 1 bedroom 1 bath condo in the Heart of Soma will be your sanctuary in the City! Upgraded kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator and all Bosch appliances. Wonderful outlooks to Soma and AT&T Park. Southern exposure windows make this unit bright and cheery all day long.The Palms is a hip

Once a Firehouse, Now a $6 Million Spread

2008-05-23T11:29:00.000-07:00

I don't normally post about singular properties, but a $6 million listing in Noe Valley caught my eye. This firehouse built in 1909 was sold by the San Francisco Fire Department in 1959 and used as an artist's studio and residence. Last sold in 2006 for $2,100,000 (under asking), it comes to us now dramatically reformed and doubled in size (6140 sq. feet per MLS, and yes, that's $1038/sq. ft.).

Nobody Left California in 2007, Either.

2008-03-27T19:08:00.000-07:00

Last year I wrote on the United Van Lines 2006 report, which stated that there was little to no change in California’s population. United Van Lines, the largest household moving company in the United States, released its 2007 annual report on US Migration earlier this month. California's statistics for 2007 came out the same. The company report on moves across the nation in 2007 stated that

Esprit Park Model Homes Now Open

2008-03-20T01:00:00.000-07:00

Esprit Park will unveil 4 model homes this Thursday, March 20th, beginning at 12 PM. Two of models will be in the South Court, which combines new construction with preserved brick and timber architectual details. The other two models will be North Court units, which are entirely new construction.One bedroom units at Esprit Park range from the low $600,000's - $900,000's; two bedroom units range

Many New Developments Now Offering Incentives

2008-02-14T14:03:00.000-08:00

Many new developments are currently offering incentives:Mission Valencia has lowered prices, and is offering up to 6 months prepaid mortgage as well as 2 years of paid HOAThe Arterra is offering 4.125% financing to qualified buyers who purchase units starting at $700,000 and upThe Hayes is offering 4 months prepaid mortgage plus a 1 point buydown on interest ratesEsprit Park has lowered prices,

Esprit Park Promises to Impress for Less

2007-09-14T10:57:00.000-07:00

McGuire Real Estate agents received an impressive sneak peak of Esprit Park and considerable details on design & finishes, building amenities, completion/occupancy dates and more. The project rivals most of the newer condo projects in SoMa/Mission Bay, and has a much sweeter price per square foot.Located in the up and coming Dogpatch neighborhood, Esprit Park will consist of 142 units in 25

Buying Property in SoMa

2007-08-13T11:07:00.000-07:00

San Francisco buyers who are tired of battling through the endless tide of multiple offer properties might consider buying in the South of Market area. Although the neighborhood may not appeal to everyone, the opportunity to buy sans competition may just be worth it. With a number of developments with available units, and even more developments on the way, SoMa, more than any other area in San

KRON 4 Reports on the Complexity of the Bay Area Real Real Estate Market

2007-06-23T15:53:00.001-07:00

Maureen Kelly of San Francisco's KRON4 News came across my recent post regarding demand in the luxury real estate market. Intrigued, she did some additional research, and shortly thereafter, did this segment on the evening news, which gives great case-in-point examples of a demand-driven real estate market.Thank you for persmission to embed the video, Maureen.

A Question From a Reader - Fractional TIC Financing

2007-06-13T22:31:00.000-07:00

A lot of readers come to my blog looking for information about TICs (Tenancy-in-Commons). One reader asks:Q: I am a Mortgage Broker from Los Angeles and [I have] a client who asked me about purchasing an individual unit in a building that is being converted into a TIC property... having never heard of a residential TIC property, I did my research today and found your name on an article about

San Francisco Sets New Record in Luxury Home Sales

2007-06-08T09:52:00.000-07:00

The lack of housing inventory across all price ranges in San Francisco continues to fuel a real estate market that contradicts national and state trends.While condominum and home sales are slightly below last year for the month of May (239 in 2007, 273 in 2006*), San Francisco has set a new record in its luxury home sector.May 2007 recorded the highest home sales in the $2,000,000 and up range

SB-464 Ellis Act Legislation Stalled

2007-06-08T09:36:00.000-07:00

The state proposed changes to California's Ellis Act, SB-464, failed to pass the State Senate. From Beyond Chron:"Senate Bill 464, the bill to reform the Ellis Act by limiting its scope to landlords who have owned the property for a certain number of years and sponsored by Assembly member Mark Leno and State Senator Sheila Kuehl, has failed to garner the 21 votes needed to pass. The bill appeared