SFnewsletter Week ending Nov. 19, 2004

Dear Friends: ****The SFnewsletter found a home in cyberspace. Have a look. SFnewsletter Blog **** _____ Welcome to the newest members of the list. To opt-out, either email Me, or click on the "unsubscribe" button below. If you know anyone who would like to be added to this distribution, send me their email, or have them contact me. Don't forget to click on the "New on Market", and "Sold" reports below. They are what make this newsletter tick.* $____ Market Update: The market is smoking! Sales activity is still tremendous. Overbids are as common as the fog. Interest rates are low and demand is still amazingly high. There is a ton of money in this city. Remember that. Like I've said before, national averages don't mean anything in San Francisco. $$___ Maximum overbid of the week**: This was a very close race, but the winner in the end is 2330-34 Geary in Lower Pacific Heights. Three unit building. Not the prettiest I've ever seen. Approximately 2900 square feet, $344 per square foot (Seems like a bargain, but let's be honest here.), asking $799,000 sold for $1,018,000. Here's a link to the property description: Property Description $$$___ My Thoughts: Think of the stickers you see, "I'd rather be..." Happy Aloha Friday! alex New on Market Report: New on Market SOLD 11/5/04-11/19/04: Report SOLD 10/22/04-11/4/04: Report __ Blog If you know anyone who is considering buying or selling real estate in San Francisco, I would greatly appreciate the referral. Thanks!

SFnewsletter week ending Nov. 12, 2004

Dear Friends: ****I started a blog! For those of you not getting enough of me on Fridays, you'll find frequent posts there. San Francisco Real Estate's inside track. Check it out, especially if you don't know what a blog is: SFnewsletter Blog **** ****Is real estate stressing you out? Massage therapy is a great way to keep your stress under control. Visit David Wabel's Bernal Massage and register to win a free 60 or 90 minute massage: Bernal Massage**** _____ Welcome to the newest members of the list. To opt-out, either email sfnewsletter@gmail.com, or click on the "unsubscribe" button below. If you know anyone who would like to be added to this distribution, send me their email, or have them contact me. Don't forget to click on the "New on Market", and "Sold" reports below. They are what make this newsletter tick.* $___ Market Update: Until I learn a new language, I have exhausted my resources on how to say hot in different languages. So this week, you get plain old boring English (or as our Prez would say, American). The market is HOT! I thought for a while last week there was a bit of a cool down, but that is definitely not the case. Buy if you are ready. Sell if you must. $$___ Maximum overbid of the week**: 2986 22nd St. Inner Mission. Two bed, one bath, one car parking. Approx. 726 square feet. Asking $399,000 sold for $550,000. It's a beauty, let me tell you. Here's a link to the property description: Property Description $$$___ My Thoughts: Hyde Street Bistro. Check it out. Happy Aloha Friday! alex New on Market Report: New on Market SOLD 10/29/04-11/12/04: Report SOLD 10/15/04-10/28/04: Report __ SFnewsletter Blog If you know anyone who is considering buying or selling real estate in San Francisco, I would greatly appreciate the referral. Thanks! Copyright 2004 by Alexander Clark

Fixer Frenzy!

Just got word about a little house at 115 2nd Ave. that was in serious need of a ton of work. I'm sure this is going to make my Maximum Overbid of the week this week, but I'm getting this out hot off the presses. They were asking $725,000, and they received 43, yes fourty-three, yes that is 43, offers!!!! Rumor has it, the winning offer is a contractor and it is close to $1.1 or $1.2 million. Insane!!!!

Me and my boy, Curren! 

SFnewsletter Week ending Nov 5, 2004

****Is real estate stressing you out? Massage therapy is a great way to keep your stress under control. Visit David Wabel's Bernal Massage and register to win a free 60 or 90 minute massage: http://www.bernalmassage.com/freemassage.html**** Welcome to the newest members of the list. To opt-out, either email sfnewsletter@gmail.com, or click on the "unsubscribe" button below. If you know anyone who would like to be added to this distribution, send me their email, or have them contact me. Don't forget to click on the "New on Market", and "Sold" reports below. They are what make this newsletter tick.* Market Update: Quente! (Hot in Portuguese)When will it ever slow? I've seen some slowing in sales at some levels of the market, but overall I can honestly say the market is still quente! It is still a good time to get in the market if you are a buyer, and a good time to get out if you are a seller. If you are selling your place in San Francisco and looking to buy another place here, expect competition. On the other hand, if you are selling a home here in San Francisco, and buying in one of the "red" states you should be able to afford a castle. Maximum overbid of the week**: 410 Diamond in Eureka Valley. Two bedroom, one bath, one car parking. Approx. 800 square feet, only $1066 per square foot, asking $599,000, sold for $853,000. Think of it like going to McDonald's, ordering a plain hamburger, and buying the franchise. You're banking on the future. Here's a link to the property description: http://www.sfarmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Sanfrancisco&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENTS=-ASE,-AA,-A,-N650448 My Thoughts: 6'10" or 7'6"? http://facs.scripps.edu/surf/images/maps/ganimnep.gif Happy Aloha Friday! alex New on Market Report: October 29 thru Nov4th SOLD 10/22/04-11/4/04: Report SOLD 10/08/04-10/21/04: Report