Daily San Francisco

1st Time Homebuyer Mistakes

If you are considering purchasing your first home, this article is for you.  Now more than ever, getting your ducks in a row early and keeping your head on your shoulders during the process is important.  If you avoid these 10 mistakes you will be well on your way to...

Now's the Time: Get Your Home Ready for the Fall Market

If you are considering putting your home on the market this fall, then now is the time to get it market ready!  Soon the fog will clear, the vacationers will return and buyers will be in "back to school" mode and getting serious again about their home search.  If you...

Historically Low Rates Trump a Tax Credit, Hands Down

Lately I've been speaking with a lot of SF real estate agents about how the demand in the market has softened since the 8K federal tax credit expired on April 30th of this year.  I didn't really think that 8K would be a huge buying incentive given our high prices, but...

New Castro condo listing – not on MLS

If you are in the market for a fabulous condo in the Castro, don't miss this great new 2 bedroom, 1 bath home at 308A Eureka Street.  This lising is not on MLS yet so don't miss your chance to see it first TODAY from 2-4pm. Can you think of someone who's looking to...

Last Day for Fed 8K so See These Now!

Friday, April 30 (tomorrow!) is the last day home buyers can claim the Federal Tax Credit of up to $8,000.  Here are two properties that are worth a look on Friday: 50 Lansing #510 :  This fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo at The Lansing, a boutique luxury building in...

SF Wants to "Green" Your Home

The City of San Francisco has just introduced a new program that will help SF homeowners add green improvements to their homes.  The program, called "GreenFinanceSF", allows homeowners to finance energy-saving projects by borrowing the funds from the City.  Homeowners...

Zephyr Sponsors SF Video Contest

Zephyr Real Estate is sponsoring a video contest, SF Community Voices, to get the word-on-the-street perspective on the 90+ neighborhoods of our one amazing City. Enter the SF Community Voices video contest and declare your love for your neighborhood: favorite hot...