Apr 23rd 2012 11:50AM
By Michael B. Sauter After years of weak housing markets, home sellers are hopeful that this spring's homebuying season will finally lift prices. In positive news, RealtyTrac reported in March that national foreclosures fell to their lowest levels in five years. Unfortunately, the number of homes that received... Continue Reading »
Feb 13th 2012 6:00AM
Author William Saroyan once famously said, "San Francisco itself is art. Every block is a short story, every hill a novel, every home a poem." Well if all of that was literal, then this home would easily have a Nobel, Pulitzer and Bridport Prize under its belt. Blessed with unparalleled views of San Francisco's hills... Continue Reading »
Jan 6th 2012 7:00AM
There's something about that "Open House" sign that acts like a magnet. Whether you're looking for a new place to live, keeping tabs on real estate in your neighborhood, or just angling for a sneak peek at someone else's private domain, the lure of an open door is strong indeed. Kick off the new year with a bang, as we... Continue Reading »
Sep 23rd 2010 5:14PM
California, here we come! One of the earliest-hit areas in the housing crisis, the Golden State is showing definite signs of real estate rebirth. Since February 2009, the median price of existing, single-family homes in the state has grown nearly 30 percent, according to the California Association of Realtors, after... Continue Reading »
Sep 10th 2010 1:42PM
With its colorful cast of owners and near-miraculous longevity, the house on 31 Alta St. may be the oldest -- and at least the most interesting -- home in all of San Francisco. And if the price is right -- the home just went on the market -- you can add your name to a list of bootleggers and seafarers who once called it... Continue Reading »
