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GENERAL NEWS
REAL ESTATE NEWS IN SAN FRANCISCO
Selling a House During the Holiday Season
All kinds of buyers shop in all seasons. It’s a common misconception that people are too busy with the holidays to think about purchasing a new home. Selling a house during the holiday season have its perks if you position your home in just the right way. Take advantage of the low inventory as you may be able to command a higher price. Buyers actively shopping for a new home in the holiday season are likely very motivated. People aren’t going to waste their precious time around the holidays so anyone looking for a new home around Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s is going to be a serious buyer! Lastly, buyers looking to purchase homes before the end of the year for tax purposes find Holiday listings ideal. Selling your home during the holidays will have less competition, more serious buyers, and may even result to a quicker sales process.
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Sales rebounded strongly from the early-spring pandemic crash: House sales are higher than in recent years and condo, co-op and TIC sales are at levels comparable to peak sales volumes over that period. |
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KELLY'S KORNER
EMPTY HOME VS. STAGED HOME
A vacant home can feel cold and unwelcoming. It easily shows its flaws and looks smaller than it really is. Many sellers think an empty room will look larger however the reality is they actually feel smaller. On the other hand, a staged home sets the stage for what buyers see. Buyers will miss out on the true potential of each room without a visual presentation of the space. The more buyers can see themselves in the house, the more likely they are to buy it. Staging is marketing and merchandising a space for the buyer.
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FEATURED LISTINGS
COMPASS SAN FRANCISCO LISTINGS
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2139 Green Street, Unit I
2 beds 2.5 baths 1,430 sq ft
Penthouse Level town home style with unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Art and SF Bay. This has the WOW factor. Small boutique building that features elevator access from garage to unit, controlled access gate and private garage. This top floor offers hardwoods through out, wood burning fireplace, updated baths and kitchen with stainless appliances and gas range. Upper floor features oversized formal living with outdoor deck and massive views, fireplace, large dining room over looking rear garden and small deck, 1/2 bath and kitchen, Lower unit features 2 beds/2baths and utility room. Lots of custom closets. 1 block from Chic Union Street restaurants and shops. Walk to Marina Green, transportation 1 block. This has it all: Space, Views, and single door entry. Click here for the 3D Virtual Tour.
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3039 Sacramento Street
3 beds 2 baths 1,564 sq ft
Enjoy luxurious, modern living, exclusive deck, and a shared, south-facing backyard at this beautiful Marina-style Pacific Heights condo! A bay window pours light in the airy living room with custom built-ins and beautiful marble fireplace. Open-concept dining and kitchen with bar seating, granite counters, shaker cabinets and high-end stainless appliances. Countless upgrades include renovated bathrooms with TOTO and Hansgrohe fixtures, in-home laundry with top-of-the-line Whirlpool washer/dryer. Advanced sound, Sunpower Next rooftop solar, security/fire and lighting with new fixtures throughout. The enchanting yard has a spacious fenced lawn and blue flagstone patio. Parking for 1-2 cars (tandem) in large garage with additional storage room and shed. Click here for the 3D Virtual Tour.
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HOTTEST RESTAURANTS
NOTEWORTHY RESTAURANTS IN THE BAY AREA
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5A5 Steak Lounge
Grubhub · DoorDash
San Francisco's first Steak Lounge - a stylish and contemporary take on the traditional steakhouse. They serve 100% Japanese Wagyu, US Certified Angus Beef, American and Australian Kobe. The name 5A5 is derived from the five senses, a sensory experience when indulging in the highest grade A5 Japanese Wagyu.
Alexander’s Steakhouse
Grubhub · Postmates · Uber Eats · DoorDash
Features a meticulously curated beef program with emphasis placed on highlighting small farms from the US, Australia, and Japan Alexander’s Steakhouse features Greater Omaha Prime beef, dry-aged for 28 days resulting in unmatched flavor and texture.
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SF HISTORY
A BITE-SIZE HISTORY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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Dewey Monument
The Dewey Monument is a memorial statue in San Francisco, California, located at the center of Union Square. The monument is dedicated to Admiral George Dewey and commemorates his victory in the Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines during the Spanish–American War. A statue of Nike, the Goddess of Victory, is atop the Dewey Monument. The statue holds a trident that represents Dewey and a wreath that represents William McKinley.
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