Archive for November 7th, 2008

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Appraisal 101 : The battle of curable versus incurable

November 7, 2008

When you’re out looking at properties, be on the lookout for curable versus incurable characteristics.  What are these?

Jaw-dropping views from the back yard!

Jaw-dropping views from the back yard!

Both refer to types of depreciation homes can go through.  However, there is a big difference.  Curable refers to conditions that are financially feasible to fix.  This means that if you were to spend $1 on curing this type of depreciation, you would get back $1 or more of your investment.  Some examples include repainting, putting in a new kitchen, or updating an old bathroom.

By contrast, incurable depreciation is where one would invest that same $1 and get back less than the full $1 in return.  Examples range from Read the rest of this entry ?

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Russian Hill : Live in one, rent the others

November 7, 2008

A new listing came out yesterday that caught our eye.  It is a 3-unit building at 2335 Hyde at Lombard.  Besides the quintessential SF location, the amazing views, and our liking for buildings that are old but have been updated, we were enticed by the possibility of living in a great 3 bedroom, 2 bath ~2,300 square foot flat while renting out the other two in the building.  The entire building is to be delivered vacant.  Asking price is $6,999,000.  We’ll let you decide on the price, but an interesting proposition nonetheless for the owner / investor.

2335 Hyde (Click to view the listing)

Building Exterior

Building Exterior

One of the kitchens

One of the kitchens

One of the living rooms

One of the living rooms

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