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The 1st KiteBoarding Championships in the world !!

2007-07-27T23:12:32Z

Yes, The St. Francis Yacht Club under the direction of member "John Gomes" is conducting the first ever "KiteBoarding Championships"... It is a historic event in the sailing world and will be referenced in years to come, so if you have a few minu...

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Real Estate Technology Conference

2007-07-19T19:40:44Z

In two weeks I will be attending the annual "Real Estate Connect San Francisco 2007" conference. This annual pilgrimage of 'real estate technologists' has grown in attendance due to the changing climate around real estate technology offerings. Ma...

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Rental Market getting tighter..

2007-07-06T17:33:57Z

From time to time, I like to run around the perimeter of the home sales market and today I thought it would be appropriate. My industry insiders are indicating that the San Francisco rental market is tightening up. Asking rents are creeping up on...

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Who pays what??

2007-06-25T18:26:30Z

In San Francisco, my buyers often ask: "Hey Ken, Who pays what?"...on the closing. Here is an attempt at putting together a list of typical expenses when buying a property here. Property Inspections - Pest, Structural, Contractors, Chimney etc.....

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Interest rates creeping up

2007-06-23T20:55:40Z

Over the last week or so I have noticed an increase in the interest rates being offfered by direct lenders as well as by mortgage brokers. If you are getting ready to make an offer or are preparing to refinance an existing loan talk with your l...

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Current Buyer's Advice

2007-06-14T19:12:12Z

I am advising my buyers that now would be a good time to evaluate the current listings and see if something matches up to their needs. Sellers are motivated due to the rise in interest rates and the beginning of summer. ie...they want to sell an...

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Buy Smart: San Francisco Style

2007-05-22T00:18:04Z

With inventory levels low in San Francisco, this posting highlights strategies for you to "Buy Smart". Keep 3-5 months of living expenses liquid (easy to reach cash). Put at least 10% down. Stay in your home at least 5 years to solidify your pot...

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"Picking Up Steam" sounds familar!!

2007-04-24T23:29:36Z

This past Sunday's SF Chronicle finally wrote the story that SF consumers needed to hear. Albeit a few months after I pronounced a heated market here in my blog. Sales are brisk and multiple offers are common. While current resale inventory is ...

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Web 2.0 & Real Estate

2007-04-24T00:42:00Z

Last week, I spent a few hours over at the "Web 2.0 Conference" at Moscone Center - West. Special "Thanks" to my friends Ellen Levy & Ted Shelton for facilitating my attendance. Ted you are the best!! For a real estate guy, I had a great time!!...

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SF Luxury Condo Market

2007-04-04T22:28:51Z

Within my firm, we calculate some statistics on previous year sales figures and I thought this would be interesting for my "Luxury Condo" buyers. Here is an excerpt from 2006 figures: SF Luxury Condos/Co-ops ($1,500,000+) District ...

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