2828 Mariposa Dr, Burlingame CA
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath
1,950 SQFT / 12,480 SQFT Lot
Open Saturday and Sunday 1:30-4:00pm
$2,980,000
Sitting over 12,000+ s/f lot with views o...
2021 was one of the most frenzied real estate markets ever, with buyer demand far exceeding the supply of listings available to buy - and all the usual indicators, including...
If you're considering purchasing a home in San Francisco and remodeling it, now is the time to start asking the right preliminary questions such as: What is the home&...
Thinking about becoming a real estate agent? Get ready to face tough competition. It no doubt takes a certain type of person and personality to become successful in real...
In 2021, 61% of California homes sold above asking price, the highest percentage in at least 30 years. Both the share of sales with multiple offers and the average number of...
When it comes to protecting your home from fire, you want the whole package. Many homeowners in wildfire prone areas are seeking the services of Ember Defense, a fire...
As a result of recent tax reform, Opportunity Zones have emerged as a way for distressed neighborhoods to attract needed real estate development and for investors in these...
Before you can think about buying your first home you need to make sure that your finances are in order and that you have planned wisely and thoroughly - even before the...
Developed by Related California, the west coast office of the nation’s largest privately-owned real estate firm, the remarkable 56-story sculpted glass tower offers 118...
As a result of recent tax reform, Opportunity Zones have emerged as a way for distressed neighborhoods to attract needed real estate development and for investors in these...
As a result of recent tax reform, Opportunity Zones have emerged as a way for distressed neighborhoods to attract needed real estate development and for investors in these...
The ongoing fires and evacuations in the Wine Country should serve as a wakeup call for homeowners to start thinking about organizing and assess the value of their personal...
Whether you’re renovating your entire house, or just updating your kitchen or bathrooms, planning ahead and getting into the details can be of critical importance. While...
First-time buyers are faced with fierce competition in an unprecedented real estate market. As a newbie, it may feel as though landing a dream home (or any home) is almost...
Abnormally high household movement occurred due to pandemicrelated, population-density reasons, housing and living costs, family and quality of life issues, and new wealth ...
The Downpayment Assistance Loan Program (DALP) offers Downpayment loans up to $375,000 to bid on a property in San Francisco’s open market. The loan must be used for the...
Historically speaking, Bay Area homeownership has usually been a good or even spectacular investment – as long as one doesn’t have to sell during a down cycle,...
Assuming you have a current lease or rental agreement, a landlord can only evict you for a specified reason, referred to as ‘Just Cause’. As per the non-profit San...
Located on Costa Rica’s North Pacific Coast at Ocotal Beach on the Gulf of Papagayo/Gold Coast of Guanacaste, Azul Paraiso is a unique collection of 44 luxury 2, 3 &...
Whether you’re cooking for your family or relaxing by the fireplace, consider these tips for preventing fires inside and outside your home:
1. Stay in the kitchen whe...
The moment you commit to marketing your home for sale you need to commit to transforming it into a place that potential buyers can easily picture as their home. This means...
A vibrant residential collection located centrally along the stunning Vancouver, Washington waterfront, Kirkland Tower has commenced sales of its limited collection of 40...
Bay Area real estate markets are affected by an enormous mix of economic, demographic, social, political, and environmental issues – local, national, and international ...
On June 24, 2021 the Office of the Controller and the Office of Economic Analysis of the City & County of San Francisco released a status report on the re-opening of the...
Whether you’re cooking for your family or relaxing by the fireplace, consider these tips for preventing fires inside and outside your home:
1. Stay in the kitchen whe...
After years of anticipation and speculation, the public art installation crowing the top 9 floors of the 61 story Salesforce tower was finally revealed on May 22, 2018. Local...
Environmental wellness is no longer a trend in home construction. As a result of shelter-in-place mandates it has become a much larger movement, aimed at weaving awareness and...
Environmental wellness is no longer a trend in home construction. As a result of shelter-in-place mandates it has become a much larger movement, aimed at weaving awareness and...
According to U.S. Census estimates, the Bay Area’s population dropped by 52,550 residents or .6% in a 12-month period leading up to July of 2020, a surprising statistic...
migration from major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York, many buyers have turned to investing in the city’s vibrant downtown. For those buyers seeking a...
As Seattle continues to see increased migration from major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York, many buyers have turned to investing in the city’s...
WHAT IS CAUSING THE SPIKE?
Who would have guessed that lumber would be such a hot topic in 2021? In April of 2020, the average cost for a builder nationwide on all lu...
A GATED COMMUNITY OF 51 LUXURY HOMES 3 MILES WEST OF SONOMA PLAZA
Originally part of General Vallejo’s Sonoma land grant, George Ranch entered modern history when, in...
“Smash and Grab” car break-ins hit an alarming all-time high of over 31,000 reported incidents last year in San Francisco. During the pandemic broken window...
Investing in real estate is one of the smartest moves you can make. Whether you are interested in purchasing a single-family home for yourself or considering a rental property...
The moment you commit to marketing your home for sale you need to commit to transforming it into a place that potential buyers can easily picture as their home. This means...
Twelve years in the making and withstanding two global financial setbacks and a historic pandemic, Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission, San Francisco is now fully...
There have been many news stories about the Bay Area exodus as a result of the pandemic. Here is one about an exodus from city life to island life. But not to Hawaii&hellip...
After months of searching for just the right home you are finally (and psychologically) ready to step up an make an offer. You have been wowed by the staging and beautiful...
After months of searching for just the right home you are finally (and psychologically) ready to step up an make an offer. You have been wowed by the staging and beautiful...
Montage Residences Healdsburg has announced the release of their highly anticipated Harvest Homes, signature turnkey residences located within Sonoma County’s newest...
When you take out a mortgage to buy a home, your lender will require that you get title insurance for the property. Title insurance can protect you and your mortgage lender...
2020 was quite the year to forget – a perfect storm of economic turmoil. Uncertainty abounded, largely caused by the unknown effects of Covid19, an unpredictable...
With the recent passage of Prop 19, which is scheduled to go into effect on April 1, 2021, a homeowner who is either over 55 years of age, severely disabled, or whose home was...
In an effort to keep the US economy afloat the Fed has made a concerted effort to keep interest rates at an all time low. In fact, rates on a 30-year fixed rate home loan hit...
Video and social media marketing for real estate agent’s listings has gone from a good idea to an imperative in 2021 during Covid 19. With open houses no longer being an...
A Napa Valley compound has just hit the market for $26.5 million, making it the most expensive listing in the county. Known as Villa Mille Rose, the expansive 19.2-acre...
Thinking about becoming a real estate agent? Get ready to face tough competition. It no doubt takes a certain type of person and personality to become successful in real...
Covid19 has accelerated housing trends that we were already seeing among successful individuals and families, and in many cases has changed how and where they plan to live in...
Costa Elena, located on the Gulf of Santa Elena in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has just announced the release of a planned resort community offering a new standard of barefoot...
Back in August 2020, Brandon Shorenstein, Chairman & CEO of the Shorenstein Company, and Daniel Lurie founder of Tipping Point (Haas family heir to the Levi’s...
Rising 400-feet into the San Francisco skyline, Fifteen Fifty is situated in one of the City’s most central locations and poised to become an instant landmark. Offering...
Whether you’re renovating your entire house, or just updating your kitchen or bathrooms, planning ahead and getting into the details can be of critical importance. While...
Energy efficiency means you are using less energy to do the same tasks. Here are some recommend tips to make your home more energy efficient while saving your money:
Insula...
A growing number of millennials have given up on the thought of homeownership in the prohibitively expensive Bay Area, with the cost of a starter home edging up towards $1,500...
Whether you’re cooking for your family or relaxing by the fireplace, consider these tips for preventing fires inside and outside your home:
1. Stay in the kitchen whe...
With a record number of wildfires, acres burned, and homes destroyed in recent years, here are some proactive steps you can take to keep your family and home safe:
Evacuat...
2020 has been an unprecedented year for disasters, with Californians having to deal with one nightmare after another: recurring wildfires, floods, and Covid19. Yet another...
The ongoing fires and evacuations in the Wine Country should serve as a wakeup call for homeowners to start thinking about organizing and assess the value of their personal...
Playa del Carmen, Mexico – Nearly six months into the pandemic, Mexican resorts have begun to see a surge in real estate home sales. With work from home policies...
After months of searching for just the right home you are finally (and psychologically) ready to step up an make an offer. You have been wowed by the staging and beautiful...
Healdsburg will welcome a new luxury outpost this fall, with private residential offerings to accompany it. Montage Healdsburg, set to open later this year, is the region...
Rising from one of the most premier sites on the West Coast and touting unobstructed views of San Francisco’s historic Bay Bridge and Ferry Building, Paramount Group,...
Quickly becoming San Francisco’s newest social epicenter, Dogpatch remains one of San Francisco’s most sought-after neighborhoods given its prime walkable location...
On July 2, the Departments of Public Health released new guidance on COVID-19, including some relating to real estate. While there are some changes indicated, they do not...
Costa Elena, located on the Gulf of Santa Elena in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has announced the release of a planned master community offering a new standard of barefoot luxury...
With increasing demands for comfortMANDARINA
The Mandarina, a 640-acre ultrahigh-end resort development located less than an hour north of Puerto Vallarta (soon to be 30 mi...
With increasing demands for comfort and safety now at the forefront of luxury living, San Francisco homeowners are looking to trusted experts for more customizable and...
The continuing global pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the San Francisco real estate market. In May, 2020 the number of single-family homes sales declined by nearly...
San Francisco is a great place to live, if you can afford it. The only problem is, many can’t. The average price for a 2-bedroom apartment is now hovering around $3,600...
Bill Bullock, President and CEO of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Real Estate has been awarded the honor of “2020 Game Changer” by REAL Trends.
REAL ...
The moment you commit to marketing your home for sale you need to commit to transforming it into a place that potential buyers can easily picture as their home. This means...
ImaginOn March 13, 2020 Mayor London Breed issued and Executive Order that included new eviction rules and protections for tenants unable to pay rent. Under the Mayor’s...
Imagine spending millions of dollars to buy one of the luxurious Ritz-Carlton residences in downtown Los Angeles only to learn you may soon be sharing space with the homeless....
As of March 31, 2020 The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R) has updated their Best Practices guidelines related to real estate agents and their clients entering a...
As of April 21, 2020 the San Francisco Association of Realtors (SFAR) has updated their guidelines for realtors transacting in San Francisco based up on the Mayor’s...
More than 70 representatives of the mortgage finance industry met with the National Notary Association (NNA) this week to solidify important health and safety guidance for...
Ever wonder what your street or district in San Francisco looked like over 100 years ago? Check out an online site many are unaware of called OpenSFHistory www.opensfhistory...
A basic understanding of money is rarely acquired through today’s educational system. If one does not take business related classes, the subject of money is usually...
A basic understanding of money is rarely acquired through today’s educational system. If one does not take business related classes, the subject of money is usually...
Ever wonder what your street or district in San Francisco looked like over 100 years ago? Check out an online site many are unaware of called OpenSFHistory www.opensfhistory...
Rising 400-feet into the San Francisco skyline, Fifteen Fifty is situated in one of the City’s most central locations and poised to become an instant landmark. Offering...
An installment sale is a sale of property that involves receiving at least one payment after the tax year of the sale. Installment sales can provide a method for preserving...
Rising 400-feet into the San Francisco skyline, Fifteen Fifty is situated in one of the City’s most central locations and poised to become an instant landmark. Offering...
Disclosure laws vary from state to state; most states require a seller to disclose any and all material facts that might have some impact on value when transferring title to...
We feel that more people should consider purchasing a duplex instead of a home. Whether you are in the market to purchase a home or investment property, the duplex fits both...
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Yerba Buena arts and cultural district, Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission Street, San Francisco combines...
First impressions are everything. When preparing to sell your home good curb appeal is invaluable. Everybody has heard the term “curb appeal”, but what exactly...
Located just 90 minutes from Cancun on the world-famous Riviera Maya, Tulum has become one of Mexico’s most sought after destination cities - not to mention one of the...
In response to tremendous interest, boutique developer Wilson Meany and real estate investment firm Stockbridge Capital Group have unveiled the first phase of pricing for...
idelines waiting to buy real estate because of the extremely competitive, now might be the time to make your purchase. With the exceptions of a few prime locations, Peninsula...
In the mid 1860’s railroad tycoons Mark Hopkins, Charles Crocker, Leland Stanford and Collis Potter Huntington became incredibly wealthy as the four founders of the...
We have all seen the commercial where the mechanic says “You can pay me now or pay me later”.
We all know the importance of preventative maintenance; maintenanc...
Often you may hear the terms estimate of fair market values, cap rates or capitalization rate and gross multipliers in relationship to real estate. What exactly do these terms...
Featuring a unique design concept that maximizes outdoor exposure and natural light, Maison au Pont condominium residences will be available for sale by early summer in San...
Even though most people are only involved in one or two real estate transactions in a lifetime, everybody seems to think that they know more about real estate than they do....
We are often asked “How should we hold title?” It seems like it should be an easy question to answer, but it definitely is not. Since real estate is usually the...
The San Francisco Bay Area had generally enjoyed relatively reasonable home insurance rates. As a result of recent local wildfires and other large scale natural disasters in...
Many of us have stepped over those bronze medallions set in the sidewalk throughout San Francisco and are curious as to why they are there and what they represent, but have...
Understanding motivation is usually crucial in real estate transactions. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, prioritizing your objectives will help you define your...
SALES COMMENCING JANUARY 2020
Grosvenor Americas has announced the completion of its latest luxury residential condo development, Crescent, located on Nob Hill. New York-ba...
We were cleaning out our desks and found a newspaper article dated November 18, 1974. The heading was “Today’s $40,000.00 house will be worth $125,000.00 in 1984...
Managing rental property requires knowledge and experience in order to do a good job. Unfortunately, not all landlords are equipped for the task. They are often too busy, not...
Airbnb hosts in California earned a staggering $2 billion in 2018, welcoming 9.5 million guests – with San Francisco hosts earning $12,000 per year on average in extra...
Related California has announced the debut of three luxury apartment models at Mason on Mariposa, a distinctive residential community in the charming neighborhood of Potrero...
Why are neighborhoods important? There are many reasons. Municipalities often try and plan or create neighborhoods but more often than not, neighborhoods are generated by the...
Boutique developer Wilson Meany and real estate investment firm Stockbridge Capital Group have revealed world-class designs for Yerba Buena Island, following the start of...
Following the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire, San Francisco was inspired to show the world how it had risen from the ashes. In 1910, business and civic leaders convened...
real estate investing. We both started in our early 20’s and had the same mentor; our two Brokers and Founders of Terrace. What they strongly advocated was the...
An unprecedented 25 million+ people in California are under red flag warnings as firefighters continue to battle blazes throughout the state. The warnings, which are issued...
Most people don’t know how to negotiate. Even in the most obvious situations where compromise is expected, most feel too awkward or embarrassed to negotiate. In the real...
Property management is a job that is much more difficult than most people can imagine. Careers in property management range from renting single family homes to residential on...
The Van Ness Avenue corridor serves as a vital connector of neighborhoods and a regional link for travel between Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Van Ness Avenue...
Most people are not involved in real estate transactions very often. So, most people do not understand all the procedures involved in buying and selling real estate. The term ...
The Mandarina, a 640-acre ultrahigh-end resort development located less than an hour north of Puerto Vallarta (soon to be 30 minutes with the completion of a new highway...
Credit scores are based on your past credit history. It is somewhat little like your driving record; they take years of your past credit behavior and arrive at a present day...
The subleasing trend among renters leveraging short-term rental services is prevalent nationwide. Renters in the Bay Area, burdened with high rent, often seek ways to make...
Fear can be a great motivator. Fear of having little control over your financial future can drive you to succeed. Over all the years of being in the real estate business we...
For more than 40 years, the San Francisco Tenant’s Union has empowered renters to know their rights, and assert them in an informed and dignified manner. A mostly...
Most Realtors will tell you that improvements to your kitchen will add more value to your house than just about any other interior changes. Many buyers focus on the look and...
There are many skills and talents involved in the making of a good Realtor. As in any profession, there are a few people who do exceptional work and rise to the top. There is...
Assuming you have a current lease or rental agreement, a landlord can only evict you for a specified reason, referred to as ‘Just Cause’. As per the non-profit San...
The Ellis Act, named after former Republican State Senator James Ellis of San Diego, was adopted by the California Legislature in 1985 as a push-back to the California Supreme...
The owners of real estate who rent or lease out their properties to others often don’t have the time or expertise to successfully manage their properties. With poor...
There are three things that I immediately look for in a piece of property; price, terms and appeal. Is the acquisition price fair for current market conditions? Are you paying...
Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, known for its elite network of 500 top performing agents in the Bay Area, has announced the roll out of an unprecedented new...
Before you can think about buying your first home you need to make sure that your finances are in order and that you have planned wisely and thoroughly - even before the...
Investment real estate is real estate that produces income. Your residence is usually not considered investment real estate, but as it appreciates in value and your loans...
The 1031 tax deferred exchange offers the opportunity to exchange one property for another without paying capital gain taxes. You are able to defer the gain until the new...
Owners of businesses, real estate, and other highly appreciated assets are often reluctant to sell due to the significant capital gains tax liability that can result. In...
Buying your first home can be both exciting and daunting, especially in a competitive market such as the Bay Area. However, with a bit of prep work and research, the process...
The real estate contract is the most often used and perhaps the most misunderstood tool in the real estate business. The real estate contract is based on common law principles...
Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty’s Next Level Concierge Program: Offering Buy-Before-Selling Bridge Loan Options
Unlike other metro areas th...
What is a particular piece of real estate worth? How do you arrive at a value? There are many ways to determine the value of real estate. First there are obviously many types...
Residential Real Estate Giant Realogy Announces New Home Buying Program “Turnkey” In Collaboration With Amazon
On July 23, 2019, the largest residential ...
Introducing Unison HomeBuyer: Offering a creative way to get the cash you need to put 20% down on a home (even with just 10% saved!) And Transparent
A growing number of mil...
We are often asked, “Does it make any difference which real estate company we use?” Our response is “not really”. What does make a difference is the...
A real estate buyer should never give the purchase money directly to the seller. In turn, the seller should never deliver a signed deed directly to the buyer. For the...
Purchasing a home in the San Francisco Bay Area is not just expensive, it is cost prohibitive. Even with salaries averaging more than 45% higher than the national average, two...
Most landlords require that tenants put up some money before moving in. Security deposits and last month’s rent payments can add up to a significant amount of money....
San Francisco is a great place to live if you can afford it. The only problem is, many can’t. The average price for a 2-bedroom apartment is now hovering around $3,600...
Appropriations Committee defers vote on bill until January 2020
Back in December of 2018, Senator Scott Wiener introduced Senate Bill SB 50 (referred to as “The More ...
Throughout history, real estate investments have been reserved for the wealthy, since it has always been considered that successful real estate investment involves great sums...
The purchase of real estate is a different type of transaction than other purchases, such as that of automobiles, clothing, appliances, furniture, and other personal property....
FoundSF is an interactive website that invites history buffs and all San Franciscans to share their unique stories, images, and videos from the past and present. This growing...
It is said that small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. However, there are fewer and fewer that are able to survive in today’s world. Terrace Realty...
On June 2, 2019, the City of San Francisco enacted a new ordinance significantly impacting sellers listing or privately selling buildings with 3 or more residential units ...
Getting physically fit requires a lot of self discipline and self education. You have to plan on eating right, develop an exercise program, and most importantly follow through...
After years of anticipation and speculation, the public art installation crowing the top 9 floors of the 61 story Salesforce tower was finally revealed on May 22, 2018. Local...
For years homeowner’s premiums in the Bay Area, prior to the firestorms of 2017-2019, had remained relatively reasonable and stable. However, as a result of California...
Buying income or investment property is different than buying a home to live in. Home buyers make a lot of personal choices about neighborhoods, floor plans, school...
What is the real estate market like where you live? If you live on the peninsula where there is very limited inventory and homes are selling at or above the asking price,...
The City of San Carlos has a population of 28,406 and covers an area of 5.1 square miles. San Carlos’ official slogan is “The City of Good Living.” With a...
Back in 2012 Mayor Ed Lee, in a bid to stop the flow of tech businesses from relocating to The Peninsula and elsewhere, launched an incentive program commonly referred to as...
This is a subject that we, as Realtors with 40 plus years’ experience, understand well. We have seen both good and bad tenant behavior. Don’t get us wrong, there...
During the Gold Rush, the Tenderloin was alive with theatres, restaurants, hotels, and brothels. The 1906 earthquake and fire suddenly changed the dynamics of the neighborhood...
The rental market is very limited. There are more tenants looking for places than there are places available to rent. Often when a rental unit becomes available; ten, twenty,...
Back in 1932 Adolph G. Sutro III, grandson of businessman and former San Francisco mayor Adolph Sutro, built a mansion situated on 6 acres between Mount Sutro and Tw...
The City of San Bruno is a community driven city with a storied history. San Bruno, along with the majority of the peninsula, was originally inhabited by the Ohlone native...
A reader of these articles recently came into our office with a technical real estate question. Fortunately, we were able to answer the question to her satisfaction. We then...
San Mateo has certainly matured from a sleepy 1890’s town of 932 to one of the largest suburbs of the San Francisco Bay Area at over 100,000 residents today. Sandwiched...
San Francisco History Center: Providing online tools to research a building's history
Formed in 1964 as the California Collection, San Francisco History Cente...
We recently had a client ask what we thought was the toughest part of our jobs as Realtors. Both of us paused for a moment, and almost simultaneously said “Having to ask...
Belmont, meaning “beautiful mountain” in French, is a peninsula community halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. Situated primarily on the hills overlooking...
Even today, some people still view Living Trusts as something “only for the rich”. This misconception is far from reality. Over the last two decades, the...
“Smash and Grab” car break-ins hit an alarming all-time high of over 31,000 reported incidents last year in San Francisco. In 2019 (to date) broken window reports...
Inflation is defined as the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and the purchasing power of the currency is falling. Government uses...
Originally known as Fair Oaks, the Town of Atherton was once part of the Rancho de las Pulgas Mexican Land Grant. With the development of the Southern Pacific Railroad in the...
There are two basic approaches to investing in real estate. One is to acquire properties for short term gain; the other is to acquire properties for long term appreciation and...
You may have heard Realtors say “every seven to ten years the real estate market goes through a cycle.” The upward and downward fluctuations in any business are...
Now a cozy city with a small town feel, Pacifica once served as one of the first points of contact for the 1769 Bay Area Expedition led by Gaspar de Portola. Upon discovering...
Most of us who purchase investment real estate are primarily focused on accumulating the funds required and seeking out the right property. Both of these activities are very...
When both bridges celebrated their 75th anniversaries, San Francisco showered the Golden Gate Bridge with an elaborate fireworks show while the Bay Bridge’s birthday...
We are often asked “How do successful real estate investors get started?” The starting point and degree of success varies from individual to individual. However,...
The City of Redwood City is a San Francisco Bay Area community located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the technology-rich region extending from the San Francisco Peninsula to...
It has been over 112 years since the last devastating earthquake leveled San Francisco. The 1906 earthquake’s violent shaking ignited a fire that raged for three days,...
Often, there are some misunderstandings and/or misconceptions held by the general public regarding the so called “As Is” sale of real estate.
Often seller...
The City of San Carlos has a population of 28,406 and covers an area of 5.1 square miles. San Carlos’ official slogan is “The City of Good Living.” With a...
In order to be in a position to make decisions about purchasing real estate you first need capital. We have all heard that the first investment is the most difficult due to a...
SF Board of Supervisors Pending ‘Conditional Use’ Renovation Legislation: Making it impossible for meaningful home renovations of more than 10%
No one seems to ...
There are many motives for home ownership. In addition to being the largest single investment most people make, a home provides a sense of security and stability, a feeling of...
Agent's Perspective - San Francisco’ Heritage Organization: Preserving & Enhancing San Francisco’s unique architectural and cultural identity.
In the re...
Often people ask us what are the biggest mistakes we see people make when buying orselling real estate. The first, we would have to say, is not being prepared before entering...
Income and expense figures are used to establish values for income properties. These figures should reflect the current market conditions in a given geographical market area,...
An in-depth study recently published by PropertyShark analyzedsales in all of San Francisco’s diverse 46 neighborhoods from January 1st 2018 to December 14th 2018. The
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Nearly a decade ago the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) began designing the Central Subway Project, which will extend the T Third Line underground from...
As a result of recent tax reform, Opportunity Zones have emerged as a way for distressed neighborhoods to attract needed real estate development and for investors in these...
Originally known as Fair Oaks, the Town of Atherton was once part of the Rancho de las Pulgas Mexican Land Grant. With the development of the Southern Pacific Railroad in the...
Many of us have stepped over those bronze medallions set in the sidewalk throughout San Francisco and are curious as to why they are there and what they represent, but have...
The City of San Bruno is a community driven city with a storied history. San Bruno, along with the majority of the peninsula, was originally inhabited by the Ohlone native...
It’s hard to determine if renting or buying makes the most sense in the Bay Area - as both options are pricey. San Francisco rentals are among the most expensive in the...
Understanding contingencies in a real estate transaction is important. It is considered normal for a purchase contract to contain contingencies.
Two of the most commo...
Maintenance is a continual process of balancing service and costs to preserve the physical conditionof a property. Efficient property maintenance demands an accurate ...
CNBC reported this week that JP Morgan economists expect economic growth to slow down in 2019 to a pace of 1.9% for the year. The economists say that the slowdown from a ...
There is probably no better place to start building financial security than with the purchase of a home. Few, if any, countries in the world have as high a percentage of home...
Now a cozy city with a small town feel, Pacifica once served as one of the first points of contact for the 1769 Bay Area Expedition led by Gaspar de Portola. Upon discovering...
Ever wonder what your street or district in San Francisco looked like over 100 years ago? Check out an online site many are unaware of called OpenSFHistory www.opensfhistory...
Offering a first-class lifestyle, the Richmond offers diverse housing opportunities, with everything from affordable single-family homes to grand manors and estates.
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In 1958, real estate developer T. Jack Foster Sr. and his sons embarked on an ambitious project to build a planned community on land reclaimed from the San Francisco Bay....
Many people who would like to own real estate have fears that keep them from buying. Acquiring real estate is a huge financial undertaking. It is usually the largest financial...
Half Moon Bay prides itself on being one of the oldest community settlements in San Mateo County. Originally inhabited by the Costanoan Native Tribe, the area was settled by...
Acquiring real estate can be much more than just finding a house that you can call home. Purchasing real estate has become an increasingly popular investment vehicle for...
Nearly 90% of California homeowners do not have earthquake insurance, and barely 1 out of 10 commercial buildings is insured for quake, according to the California Department...
Some people spend years looking for a property. Others seem to locate the right property and have the confidence to purchase it in no time. Many buyers think they are looking...
An asset should generate a cash flow. If an asset does not generate income, then we think of it as more of a liability. For instance, a car may be a necessity and useful in...
The City of San Carlos has a population of 28,406 and covers an area of 5.1 square miles. San Carlos’ official slogan is “The City of Good Living.” With a...
What is real estate agency? Why is it important for the consumer to have a general understanding of agency relationships? The basic definition of an agency is simple. Agency...
California Association of Realtors (CAR) is the force behind an initiative to create new homeownership opportunities in California by generating more sales of single family...
Presidio Heights is one of San Francisco’s most prominent family friendly neighborhoods. Some of the most magnificent and architecturally significant homes in San...
The San Francisco Bay Area had generally enjoyed relatively reasonable home insurance rates. As a result of recent local wildfires and other large scale natural disasters in...
Many local cities are considering new city codes that would prohibit parking boats and RVs on streets or in driveways. Some residents feel that these vehicles are an eyesore...
On Thursday, September 27, the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) Foundation hosted its second annual wine tasting fundraiser, “Cheers for Charity,...
Located just 15 miles south of San Francisco, the City of Burlingame is a tight-knit, family-oriented community nestled in the heart of the Bay Area. At 6.06 square miles, the...
Just south of Buena Vista Park andwest of the Duboce Triangle is the small central neighborhood of Corona Heights. The streets can be narrow, curving, steep and quiet although...
The City of South San Francisco has a rich history. The area was originally occupied by the Ramaytush, a linguistic sub-group of the Ohlone native tribe. The first European...
If you have been sitting on the sidelines waiting to buy real estate because of the extremely competitive, now might be the time to make your purchase. With the exceptions of...
The term “Critical Mass” is derived from nuclear physics. However, the term is often used in other fields to describe the point at which the size, number, or...
The Castro today continues to be a tourist destination with visitors from all over the world. Being that September is one of our sunniest months of the year visitors and...
Noe Valley is my favorite neighborhood in SF, although, I may be biased as I also call it home! The neighborhood is named after José de Jesús Noé, who...
The home inspection is one of the most crucial steps for buying a home, and it shouldn’t be overlooked or rushed. In fact, the inspection process has the potential to be...
Today, your refrigerator can automatically order food, your window shades can close automatically from the glare of the sun and your vacuum cleaner can be programmed to work...
Rental prices, fueled by the healthy jobs market, continue to rise in the Bay Area. This past year we have seen rental increases ranging from 10% to 25% on the peninsula. A...
When your Realtor prepares an offer to purchase a home for you it is done on a form called the deposit receipt. If the offer is accepted the deposit receipt becomes the...
In most of the Bay Area, and particularly on the peninsula, most homes that are purchased are previously owned homes. This is not necessarily the case in other parts of the...
According to the monthly publication “Insights In Real Estate”, “If you like the idea of occasionally earning some extra income from your home, Airbnb might...
Taking its name from the entrance to the Twin Peaks Tunnel at the eastern end of its main commercial corridor, West Portal has long had the feel of a quant village just...
Belmont, meaning “beautiful mountain” in French, is a peninsula community halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. Situated primarily on the hills overlooking...
When you begin your search for a new home there is a lot of information you want to have regarding your potential new neighborhood. Your real estate professional should sit...
In the past we have written articles on the importance of becoming “business fit”. The more you understand about the terms and conditions associated with real...
If you are looking to buy or sell a house in 2018 you should be interested not only in what the market is doing here but in the national market to help identify trends so that...
The City of Redwood City is a San Francisco Bay Area community located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the technology-rich region extending from the San Francisco Peninsula to...
The idyllic town of Hillsborough was incorporated in 1910, after starting out as “Rancho San Mateo in the mid 1,800’s. Th e huge tract of land was purchased from...
After taking the plunge and purchasing a new home most people are eager to get in and make the home their own. Whether this is your first home or your fifth it is important to...
After taking the plunge and purchasing a home most people are eager to make that home their own. Here are some suggestions of things you might want to do right away.
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Taking its name from the entrance to the Twin Peaks Tunnel at the eastern end of its main commercial corridor, West Portal has long had the feel of a quaint village just...
The owners of real estate who rent or lease out their properties to others often don’t have the time or expertise to successfully manage their properties. With poor...