http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com When Experience Counts Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:12:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com/blog/2010/07/18/recent-listings/ On May 8, 2009, Mick Dawson and Chris Martin set off for the Golden Gate Bridge in their 23 foot row boat envisioning San Francisco real estate?6,000 miles away and arriving 189 days later on Friday, November 13th crossing?under the bridge at 37 degrees 49 minutes. The skipper, Dawson said, "The ... http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com/blog/2009/11/16/san-francisco-real-estate-can-be-seen-at-37-degrees-49-minutes/ The?essence of San Francisco real estate can sometimes be measured by?its?windows, as well as,?the?view through them.??? The?1930's grand dames along the?San Francisco northerly skyline have the most elegant glorious spacious?rooms?with lovely views, yet?the more dramatic?floor to ceiling windows in?buildings built thereafter?capture?more of any view.? What is your preference in finding the best ... http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com/blog/2009/06/07/san-francisco-real-estate-views-start-with-the-windows/ Marina neighbors know and?tourist's books show that there is an?island on the Lagoon at the Palace of Fine Arts.? Yet, it is worth knowing what the coveted 2000 block of Jefferson has been touting for decades...and that is, there is another island in the Marina District of San Francisco. Over the ... http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com/blog/2009/05/10/marina-trivia-is-worth-knowing/ Since the?California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park newly re-opened in September 2008, everyone has been anxiously waiting for their neighborhood's zip code's?free day. ? Mark your calendar as your zipcode's 3 free days only come twice this year. On the Northside of the city in zip codes 94115 (Pacific Heights,? Lower ... http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com/blog/2009/05/05/know-your-free-days-at-the-california-academy-of-science/ It is May... and finally at last, the?"jumbo conforming" loans (up to $729,750) are now available and ironically just as?the new?appraisal rules (for lending) come into play this month.? On the Northside of San Francisco the median asking price for Condos?is now $1,095,000 and for Homes, it is now?$3,495,000. For stellar buyers ... http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com/blog/2009/05/01/location-and-done-is-our-new-mantra/ Our annual "In the Marina" Spring Clean Garage Sale will be all day Saturday, April 25th. ? This year, as every year, those Marina residents that participate "In the Marina" Spring Clean Garage Sale receive a free garage sale kit (upon request) with 3 garage sale signs from its sponsor, ColdwellBanker@AnnScherbert.com 1. Each ... http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com/blog/2009/04/12/watch-for-the-spring-clean-garage-sale-signs-in-the-marina-on-april-25th/ It's April and it is time to do some Spring Cleaning! Watch for your?door hanger...and?get?inspired to have your own Garage Sale on April 25th "in the Marina". So check out what you need to do to participate. It is an annual event and timely...perhaps for you(?). http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-annual-in-the-marina-spring-clean-garage-sale-is-back/ San Francisco's tide is changing,?the sky is clearing, and spring is in the air. It's time to quit?stretching...and getting ready to get ready.? It's?time to get off the mark... Listen to this video?(below) to understand that multiple buyers in San Francisco are?no longer waiting to?get ready?and now are taking action.? Real Estate ... http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com/blog/2009/03/12/no-more-on-your-mark-get-set-its-time-to-get-going/ Let's put?waiting?at the fence?and affordability in perspective. Historically speaking the affordability standard?has never?changed over the years for 1st time Buyers.? What did change is those Buyers with no money (that bought in recent years) had a short time view on a long term investment. Affordability?has always been reflected in?a comfortable monthly mortgage payment ... http://sanfranciscorealestateproperties.com/blog/2009/03/09/affordability-today/