http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/posts/page/1/ SF Ken's Real Estate Blog en Vox Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:12:32 -0700 Copyright 2007 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/the-1st-kiteboarding-championships-in-the-world.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(sfken) http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/the-1st-kiteboarding-championships-in-the-world.html?_c=feed-rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/the-1st-kiteboarding-championships-in-the-world.html?_c=feed-rss Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:12:32 -0700 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... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/the-1st-kiteboarding-championships-in-the-world.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00cd96fb57ff4cd500e3989811b30005?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> kiteboarding st.fyc john gomes 1st kiteboarding championships http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/real-estate-technology-conference.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(sfken) http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/real-estate-technology-conference.html?_c=feed-rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/real-estate-technology-conference.html?_c=feed-rss Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:40:44 -0700 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... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/real-estate-technology-conference.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00cd96fb57ff4cd500d4145014f03c7f?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> inman ken glidewell real estate connect real estate expert www.sfluxuryproperties.com real estate technologist http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/rental-market-getting-tighter.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(sfken) http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/rental-market-getting-tighter.html?_c=feed-rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/rental-market-getting-tighter.html?_c=feed-rss Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:33:57 -0700 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... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/rental-market-getting-tighter.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00cd96fb57ff4cd500d09e7f517fbe2b?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> rents rental market rents rising http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/who-pays-what.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(sfken) http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/who-pays-what.html?_c=feed-rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/who-pays-what.html?_c=feed-rss Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:26:30 -0700 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..... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/who-pays-what.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00cd96fb57ff4cd500d4144558e26a47?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> hoa fees property taxes ken glidewell closing costs http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/interest-rates-creeping-up.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(sfken) http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/interest-rates-creeping-up.html?_c=feed-rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/interest-rates-creeping-up.html?_c=feed-rss Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:55:40 -0700 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... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/interest-rates-creeping-up.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00cd96fb57ff4cd500d41447140d3c7f?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> lock interest rates ken glidewell sfluxuryproperties.com http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/current-buyers-advice.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(sfken) http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/current-buyers-advice.html?_c=feed-rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/current-buyers-advice.html?_c=feed-rss Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:12:12 -0700 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... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/current-buyers-advice.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00cd96fb57ff4cd500d09e77be52be2b?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> buyers listings motivated sellers http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/buy-smart-san-francisco-style.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(sfken) http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/buy-smart-san-francisco-style.html?_c=feed-rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/buy-smart-san-francisco-style.html?_c=feed-rss Mon, 21 May 2007 17:18:04 -0700 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... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/buy-smart-san-francisco-style.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00cd96fb57ff4cd500d41439cf963c7f?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> interest rates inventory levels buying smart http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/picking-up-steam-sounds-familar.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(sfken) http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/picking-up-steam-sounds-familar.html?_c=feed-rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/picking-up-steam-sounds-familar.html?_c=feed-rss Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:29:36 -0700 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 ... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/picking-up-steam-sounds-familar.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00cd96fb57ff4cd500d4142c1a8f685e?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> ken glidewell san francisco real estate brisk sales http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/web-20-real-estate.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(sfken) http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/web-20-real-estate.html?_c=feed-rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/web-20-real-estate.html?_c=feed-rss Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:42:00 -0700 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!!... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/web-20-real-estate.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00cd96fb57ff4cd500d4142ffb856a47?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> venture capital conference social networking search engine optimization mash ups web 2.0. mobile web 2.0 moscone center ellen levy ted shelton http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/sf-luxury-condo-market.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(sfken) http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/sf-luxury-condo-market.html?_c=feed-rss http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/sf-luxury-condo-market.html?_c=feed-rss Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:28:51 -0700 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 ... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://kenglidewell.vox.com/library/post/sf-luxury-condo-market.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00cd96fb57ff4cd500d4142d8bb83c7f?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> soma south beach pacific heights dom nob hill luxury condos sf condos days on market 2006 sales figures russian hill