Archive for March, 2011
“As technology companies’ soaring valuations draw comparisons to the dot-com days, a new analysis highlights another similarity: The number of tech workers in San Francisco today is nearing its peak in 2000. The city had an estimated 32,180 tech jobs last year, compared with 34,116 in 2000, according to an analysis of state employment data [...]
Continue Reading...Answer: SF MOMA SFMOMA holds an internationally recognized collection of modern and contemporary art and was the first museum on the West Coast devoted solely to 20th century art. The museum’s current collection includes over 26,000 works of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts. The building complex was designed by Swiss architect Mario [...]
Continue Reading...These are weekly market activity charts for San Francisco houses, condos, TICs & 2-4 unit buildings through March 20, 2011, as reported to MLS. All data is from sources deemed reliable but is not warranted and may contain errors. SF Home Listings Accepting Offers by Week The surge in market activity that started 6-7 weeks [...]
Continue Reading...Upcoming listings: $959,000// Inner Mission // BR/BA: 3/2 PKG: 2 Brief Description: Delightful marina style home that’s been beautifully updated to today’s standards. 2BRs/1BA up and 1BR/1BA down with separate entrance. Remodeled bath has slate floors, marble counters, skylight and separate shower and soaking tub. Remodeled chef’s kitchen has quartz stone counters, slate floors, stainless [...]
Continue Reading...Answer: The Marina Green Prior to the 1906 earthquake, the Marina was mostly marshland and dunes making it impossible to build on. After the earthquake, the area was used as a dumping ground for a good portion of the ruins and rubble that was left in the aftermath of the quake. When San Francisco was [...]
Continue Reading...This year you will find cutting-edge garden design, new plants, 200 vendors selling outdoor living products, 75 seminars and films. NEW this year year are “Garden To Table” cooking demonstrations with famous Bay Area chefs headlined by Alice Waters, 6000 sqft of Edible Garden displays with hands-on advice, an expanded children’s section, a wine garden, [...]
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