Archive for November 5th, 2008

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High Speed Rail Approved

November 5, 2008

We’re not big fans of repackaging news you can get elsewhere (because we like to be original!!), however, this story is too big to not report.  It will have huge effects on California’s real estate and the ripples will definitely be felt in San Francisco.

The high speed rail proposal has been approved by voters and according to CBS5, the state now has approved a $10 billion bond to begin building the first phase.  Click HERE to read the story in full.

High Speed Rail

High Speed Rail

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Getting Granular in the Marina

November 5, 2008

With its shops, nightlife, heavy foot traffic, and proximity to the water, its no wonder the Marina is a sought after neighborhood.  Attractive architecture and manicured yards make for some truly magnificent properties.

We were curious about median sales prices in the nabe.  We went back to 1995 and charted the neighborhood’s booms and busts, right up to the current year.  We capped each year at November 3rd so we could include 2008 and get an even comparison.  Here’s a look at the data:

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Click to Enlarge

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Pocket Listings for 11/5/2008

November 5, 2008

What the heck is a pocket listing?  A pocket listing is a home that is not being advertised to the general public through the MLS or a listing that will come on the market in the future but right now is still a secret.  Many homes in San Francisco sell while off the open market, so pocket listing culture is a big deal. Every week, we’ll be sharing info about pocket listings that we know about.  Information on pocket listings is sparse and secretive, so pardon us if we seem short on details for the purposes of our blog.  If you are interested in learning more, you can click HERE to contact us.  Without further adieu, here are this week’s pocket listings:

Pocket Listings!!
Out of our pocket and over to you

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