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 »
Jul 27th 2010 1:30PM
Internet real estate listings are full of photos of homes for sale, allowing buyers to spend hours looking at pictures. With such a large selection, you'd think that real estate agents would think twice before allowing poorly photographed homes to appear in their listings. But still, there are plenty of ugly listing photos... Continue Reading »
Jul 26th 2010 11:07AM
I've lived in three apartments in San Francisco over the past decade. For each one, my landlord has always been a "mom and pop" team, an older married couple who bought the house or building as income property or kept it after they moved elsewhere, and decided to handle the renting and tenant management duties themselves.... Continue Reading »
