Welcome to the latest instalment of our Real Estate question and answer series. Every week we answer the questions that you are asking on social media and in the comments below. Q: Can I use electronic signatures for a real estate transaction? A: Yes. In California we use eSignatures Read More
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Real Estate Q & A – Episode 2
Hello everyone, Welcome to our Q & A – Episode 2, here are today’s questions: Q: How important is square footage when deciding how much a home is worth? A: Square footage is only one datapoint in a larger set of features that should be considered. Square footage does not detail Read More
Real Estate Q & A – Episode 1
We realize that you may have questions about San Francisco and Bay Area real estate. Our goal is to answer all of those questions! Here are answers the hottest questions asked on our social media channels and website. Q: What makes a strong purchase offer? A: As you may expect, selling Read More
San Francisco Real Estate Market Report – February 2020
San Francisco had only 93 single-family homes sales in January – the fewest for any month in the past 10 years. Median sales prices were also down for both single-family homes and condo/loft/TICs, but still posted solid year-on-year appreciation gains – 5.2% and 2.8%, respectively. Inventory remains very low at Read More
San Francisco Real Estate Market Report – January 2020
In the past decade, San Francisco’s median single-family home sales prices recovered from a devastating decline in the financial and housing crisis to rise 130% – from $688,000 to $1,577.500. Condo/loft/TIC sold prices rose 94%, from $645,000 to $1,250,000. These rises compare to the median household income increase over the Read More
San Francisco Real Estate Market Report – November 2019
October sold prices reversed a three-month downward trend and are now at an appreciation level of 3.5%, approximately equal to the average annual national appreciation for the past fifty years. For the third straight month, San Francisco’s median sold price for condo/loft/TIC’s hit another new high: $1,310,000. This represents an Read More
San Francisco Real Estate Market Report – August 2019
San Francisco’s median sold price for condo/loft/TIC’s hit a new high in July, at $1,250,000. Single-family homes were slightly off their June all-time high of $1,700,000 but still posted the second highest price month ever at $1,660,000. Not surprisingly, sold prices per square foot also hit all-time highs, at $1,002 Read More
Marin County Real Estate Market Report – August 2019
Sold prices for both single-family homes and condo/townhomes were down further in July across all price points. Single-family home sales prices are down 6.6% year-over-year, while condo/townhomes prices are down 7.2%. Demand is lower and fewer properties are selling. Year-to-date, single-family home sales are down 0.36% and condo/townhomes are down Read More
Napa Real Estate Market Report – August 2019
The current Napa real estate market is a story of price segments. Prices have continued to rise in the under $750,000 market, with a year-on-year appreciation of 5.2%. From $750,000-$2,000,000 there is a 1.5% increase, but above $2,000,000 sold prices are down 3.1%. Inventory is also stratified by price range: Read More
Marin County Real Estate Market Report – July 2019
The June market reflected continued strong demand and low inventory. However, signs are there that the market is shifting/turning, with a lot of negative numbers in year-over-year comparisons. This could be good news for buyers but inventory will have to rise in the entry-level sector for first-time buyers to really Read More
San Francisco Real Estate Market Report – July 2019
The June market reflected continued strong demand and low inventory. However, signs are there that the market is shifting/turning, with a lot of negative numbers in year-over-year comparisons. This could be good news for buyers but inventory will have to rise in the entry-level sector for first-time buyers to really Read More
The Best House Cleaning Tips for Budget-Conscious Dog Owners
Dogs fill our homes and hearts with laughter and joy, but sometimes they aren’t the tidiest companions. When it comes to keeping up with Fido’s messes, you might sometimes feel like you need a live-in maid. However, with a few handy ideas you can keep your home clean without spending Read More