SFnewsletter(TM) Week ending July 29, 2005

****JohnColins at 90 Natoma, www.johncolins.com.   Happy hour M-F, 5-8pm; $2beers, $3wells and a buck off everything else.   Starting in August they will have a full music program, including DJs.   Go check 'em out!****

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Welcome:
Hello and welcome to the newest members of the list.   I hope you enjoy this newsletter and find its information useful.   To opt-out, either email me at sfnewsletter@gmail.com, or click on the "unsubscribe" button below.   If you know anyone who would like to be added to this distribution, they must opt-in by emailing me.   For RECENT SALES/LISTING ACTIVITY (COMPS) CLICK ON THE "NEW ON MARKET" AND "SOLD" REPORTS BELOW.*

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Market Update:
Same old song and dance.   There is a great article by Kenneth Fisher of Forbes magazine.   It is called Bubblenomics.   You can view his article at www.forbes.com/fisher, but you'll have to sign up and create an account to actually read it.   I am not allowed to copy it.   It's worth a read, and the account on Forbes.com is free.

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Maximum Overbid(TM) of the week**:
1859 Green in Pacific Heights.   Two bedroom, one bath condo with one parking space.  Yes it was nice.   1300 square feet, asking $895,000 sold for only $1,200,000.  If MLS is correct, it spent a staggering two days on the market.   You sense my sarcasm?

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Comparison Shopping:
Forget about what you get for that price, let's knock off about $1,000,000 and see what you can get in Salt Lake City, Utah.   All these homes come with a stack of Bibles on your door-step. http://www.wfrmls.com/clients/   The username is: alexclark@gmail.com, password is: rental 2 (notice there is a space before 2!).   I'm looking for a rental there.   Happy house hunting!

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SFhotspots:
I have searched and searched, but can't find a better chicken salad sandwich than at DelMonte Deli in Potrero Hill.   On the corner of 17th and Utah.  I've been going there for about 5 years, and it is always top notch, if it's not sold out.   Order it toasted on a french roll.

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Questions&Comments:
If you have something to say, send it to sfnewsletter@gmail.com.  Chances are good that you are not the only person thinking it.

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My Thoughts:
I don't usually do this (showcase my listings), but if you're looking for a fixer, I have a great one listed...4322 25th Street in Noe.   Call me for details.

Happy Aloha Friday!

alex

New on Market Report: link SOLD 07/15/05-07/28/05: link SOLD 07/01/05-07/14/05: link

SFnewsletter Week ending July 22, 2005

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Welcome:
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Market Update:
You'd think that since I was out of town the market would slow down, right?   When I go away on vacation, everything is supposed to shut down.   Not true.  I already knew this before, but I was reminded again how insignificant I really am in the grand scheme of things.   I put a house on the market the day after I left town.   The day it hit the market we received eight offers...literally within hours.   Think the market cares that I went out of town?   No way.   And the market hasn't slowed one bit.

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Maximum Overbid(TM) of the week**:
51 28th Street in Noe Valley.  Two bedroom, one bath, two car parking...asking $799,000 sold for $1,100,000.   Uhhhhhhh....What?!  

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Comparison Shopping:
Since I just got back from Maui, and did a bit of research while I was there, I thought you'd be pleased to know that San Francisco is not the only crazy Real Estate market.   Look what you get for $1.1MM at the condos where we stayed.   This complex is pretty much ideal Hawaii.   The grounds are lush with tropical plants like banana trees, mango trees, avocado trees, lime trees, and of course palm trees.   The beach down the path is perfect white sand.  The water was 84 degrees and crystal clear.   There were three pools, and the geckos ate all the mosquitos.   It was pretty much ideal, but if you want to buy one, you're gonna have to pay...a lot!

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SFhotspots:
John Colins, www.johncolins.com, 90 Natoma.   Great bar.   Cool atmosphere.   Great bartenders.

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Questions&Comments:
If you have something to say, send it to sfnewsletter@gmail.com.  Chances are good that you are not the only person thinking it.

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My Thoughts:
Da' Feta Mo' Betta!

Happy Aloha Friday!

alex

New on Market Report: link SOLD 07/08/05-07/21/05: link SOLD 06/24/05-07/07/05: link