We all know that housing rates for the Bay Area are among the highest in the country. That’s why it’s so easy to understand why you would want to find a place in the Bay Area where you could make your hard-earned dollars stretch the most. If you’re looking to save money in the long run and just make the most out of your money, there are simple tips to keep in mind when on your search.
When Searching For Apartments
Many people rely on popular housing websites, such as Craigslist, to …

It used to be that location, location, location were the three most important words when searching for the right place to put down roots and call home. In today’s vastly changing economic and domestic climate those three words have transformed into location, commute, and information.
For many San Mateo County residents, finding the perfect home, condo, or apartment may mean a further commute to the geographic location of their business or occupation. Some choose to live in the fast paced and vibrant atmosphere of a large metropolitan city, while others prefer …

We have all heard that old saying that, when looking for real estate, the three most important things to consider are location, location and location!  And, while that is definitely true, people with children know that the three most important things are really schools, schools and schools!
While many people once debated between public and private education for their children, in today’s economic climate, the choice between public school districts within an area has become an even greater consideration than before as people choose their housing options.  The Bay Area of …

by Veronika Lazabal
Finding a place to call home in the Bay Area is an adventure in and of itself—one that carries with it both a sense of excitement unequal to apartment hunting anywhere else, and a set of challenges unique to this part of the Golden State. Call them cozy, snug, homey or charming; the fact remains that apartments in and around San Francisco are small. So how can you be sure you’re getting the most for your money when it comes to your new bay area apartment or condo? …

When you know what you want, your best bet’s a specialist: if you need a bed, go to Sleepy’s, and if you need “Beyond”, go to Bed Bath & Beyond, and just try to ignore the beds and baths. When what you want’s a condo, go straight to CondoDomain.
Based in Boston, pointedly named brokerage CD just grew to include San Francisco, vying to be your online hub for finding condos — and nothing but the condos — by coupling a slick search engine with personal agent care to assist you …

San Francisco has always had a stronger than average real estate market, even in the worst of times, due to a high demand for housing.

It appears that there are signs of a rebound in San Francisco, with the number of active listings remaining stable, and a significant number of them accepting offers within the past few weeks.

The newest popular neighborhood in San Francisco is South Beach, surrrounded by the Embarcadero and Bay Bridge. Once home to warehouses and dilapidated piers, storage centers, and lots, South Beach is now among the fanciest neighborhoods in San Francisco. Think the new Nob Hill of the 21st century. South Beach features condominiums, lofts, and is well known as a mecca for interior design.

The Mission District of San Francisco pulses with a mixture of people and retail. Historically, the Mission District neighorhood is a center of latino culture, and attracts those interested in art, culture, great food, and trendy nightlife.

More housing was built in San Francisco in 2008 than in any year since 1965. Yes, it is true that San Francisco still is an expensive place to live and short on housing – and it is true that sales are slower than before. Still, the housing that was built last year was for the most part approved earlier, and financed earlier. Thus, the building went ahead.

For years, Mission Bay and the waterfront industrial area of San Francisco were under developed for residential living. Now, Mission Bay is one of the hottest neighborhoods in San Francisco, with beautiful views of the bay and new highrise developments.

San Francisco foreclosures are no longer just in risky neighborhoods. The foreclosure crisis has hit all sorts of homes in all types of areas. Pre-foreclosure, many homeowners and developers are willing to negotiate with a buyer/investor. If they can walk away with a little cash and satisfied liens, and you have a property for less than the market value, it can be a win – win proposition.