Cece Blase added an answer:
How will the America's Cup affect property values in SF?
That is literally a "million dollar question." I have clients with water view homes and dollar signs in their eyes asking me whether there will be a demand
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Gregory Karr added an answer:
We bought our home in SF a year and a half ago with a 30 yr fixed at 4.5%. Is it worth trying to refinance now given the recent interest rates?
Paste this into your browser. It will do a calculation for you. http://zwicke.nber.orgrefinance/index.py
Jeb Brewster added an answer:
What does a crack in the foundation mean?
I like Caroline's response, "It can mean nothing or it can mean a lot." Concrete takes approx. 100 years to completely cure. Generally speaking, it should
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Flavio Tejada, Owner/Broker, Realtor, MBA-Finance added an answer:
Can one buy a home with only 10% down in the Bay Area?
Hi Ricardo,
my website has a link to a local mortgage broker that can help you with your loan needs, give them a try. Make sure you get loan pre-approved
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Angela added an answer:
Any recommendations for a roofer in SF?
We used Excelsior Roofing. Easy to work with. Seem like honest guys. Not sure if the are considered "mid-range". Good luck.
Gregorio Denny added an answer:
What is the current interest rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage on an investment property?
"Thanks Greg,
But I spoke with a mortgage broker who sits in my office and he can get a better rate from a lender with more down. Maybe this forum is n
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Helen Yuen added an answer:
Budget friendly improvements to be a more environmentally-friendly home
There is a wonderful SF City sponsored program to help make your home more energy efficient
with more than half the cost paid for by this limited time pro
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Sacrelender added an answer:
What’s the difference between copper and plastic piping?
Tania is right. In fact that also includes the type of brackets you use to hold the piping in place. I heard of a house in the bay area blowing up when t
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Judi Monday, CRS (520) 241-7780 added an answer:
What's the one smart phone app you can't live without as a real estate agent?
Siri is my go to app for everything...and thankfully, she usually has the answer I need.
Oggi Kashi added an answer:
What are typical carrying costs in SF?
Your typical carrying costs are property taxes (they run about 1.18% annually), your mortgage, HOA dues (if any), insurance, and any funds you wish to set
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Lee Clancy added an answer:
What are some interesting cafes or bars in the Western Addition/Anza Vista area to hang out at and meet locals?
The Social Study on Geary at Fillmore is pretty cool, and Yoshi's is always fun if you want a lounge environment. The original Little Star Pizza on Divis
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Peter T. Chin added an answer:
I want to evict my roomates for late rent and being disruptive to my nieghbors the landlord really has it in for me what an i do?
In San Francisco, there are two seperate and unique things: 1. Rent control and 2: Eviction control (they are different and not the same).
Landlords can
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Jeff Yaeger started a discussion:
Best neighborhoods to live in San Francisco?
What are some of the best neighborhoods in SF? What are the pros/cons of each neighborhood?
Ryan Johnson started a discussion:
Is buying a house worth it in San Francisco?
With rents drastically increasing, is it now a better time to buy in SF? What are some hidden costs associated with buying and renting?
Gabrielle B Dahms added an answer:
Is there a high rise in a desirable SF neighborhood?
Ethan,
San Franicsco is a densely populated city where many properties aside from hi-rises offer views. Most hi-rises in the city are east of Van Ness A
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Jason Lee started a discussion:
Who’s really benefiting from rent control in San Francisco?
Upper-income residents now outnumber lower-income residents, and rents are at a record high. A report from 2000 showed that 1/4 of households in SF rent-controlled…
