Archive for February, 2012
The S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index for the month of December 2011 was just published. For the “high-tier” price index, which most applies to the city of San Francisco itself, the index showed a tiny tick down – less than … Continue reading →
Continue Reading...In an CNBC interview on February 27th, Warren Buffett said the following when asked whether he’d recommend people buy stocks or houses right now: “If I knew where I was going to live for the next five years or 10 years, I’d buy a home and I’d finance it with a 30-year mortgage. It’s a [...]
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San Francisco Chronicle
These charts track market activity by week for the last six months through February 19, 2012 for San Francisco houses, condos, co-ops and TICs. Listings for Sale (not including listings currently under contract): Inventory remains terribly low. Months Supply of … Continue reading →
Continue Reading...“The two-bedroom Noe Valley house had an unorthodox layout and looked like a 1980s Tahoe cabin. Taking those flaws into consideration, Realtor Bernard Katzmann listed it for $1.1 million at the inauspicious sales time of Thanksgiving. Then he watched in amazement as 22 offers came in – many for all cash – and it ended [...]
Continue Reading...Answer: Alamo Square Characterized by Victorian architecture that was left largely untouched by the urban renewal projects in other parts of the Western Addition. The park includes a playground and a tennis court, and is frequented by neighbors, tourists, and … Continue reading →
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