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Victorian Style with Gothic Flair at 923 Fulton

Joe Kukura — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:19:25 +0000

Generations of Americans will recognize “Postcard Row” — a group of seven iconic San Francisco Victorian houses, the Painted Ladies across from Alamo Square Park that are often featured on postcards or in movies and television programs. The houses on Postcard Row seem to embody the distinctive features of San Francisco Victorian homes — terraced houses with period details and three or more vibrant colors on the exterior. These are considered the quintessential Victorian houses in San Francisco. A not-nearly-as-famous property just over a block away, however, shows off these Victorian features with even more magnificent style. This San Francisco house is currently available as a tenancy-in-common. The San Francisco Victorian house at 923 Fulton Street offers twelve rooms overall. The gorgeous main unit features two bedrooms and one bath, and there is also a spacious studio unit. These units are available together, or as a TIC. You can’t help but notice the impressive exterior of 923 Fulton St. from a distance. Still immaculately maintained, this San Francisco house features many of the Queen Anne-style architecture qualities of the Victorian era. A magnificent rounded tower is built into the top floor of this Victorian home, and triple windows of the Serlian motif are featured on the tower and below. A front-facing gable stands out up top, and the detailing below it is some of the most ornate and striking in San Francisco. Built in 1897, the original style of 923 Fulton remains very much in place. This San Francisco house is within a block of Alamo Square Park, and the iconic Painted Ladies of Postcard Row are just a few steps away. The resurgent Fillmore Street Jazz District is just down the hill, offering live music at one of San Francisco newest cultural epicenters. You may be interested in owning a San Francisco home. At 923 Fulton Street, though, you would be owning a beautiful piece of San Francisco history. Search all San Francisco condos for sale today.

The houses on Postcard Row seem to embody the distinctive features of San Francisco Victorian homes — terraced houses with period details and three or more vibrant colors on the exterior. These are considered the quintessential Victorian houses in San Francisco.

A not-nearly-as-famous property just over a block away, however, shows off these Victorian features with even more magnificent style. This San Francisco house is currently available as a tenancy-in-common.

The San Francisco Victorian house at 923 Fulton Street offers twelve rooms overall. The gorgeous main unit features two bedrooms and one bath, and there is also a spacious studio unit. These units are available together, or as a TIC.

You can’t help but notice the impressive exterior of 923 Fulton St. from a distance. Still immaculately maintained, this San Francisco house features many of the Queen Anne-style architecture qualities of the Victorian era. A magnificent rounded tower is built into the top floor of this Victorian home, and triple windows of the Serlian motif are featured on the tower and below. A front-facing gable stands out up top, and the detailing below it is some of the most ornate and striking in San Francisco.

Built in 1897, the original style of 923 Fulton remains very much in place.

This San Francisco house is within a block of Alamo Square Park, and the iconic Painted Ladies of Postcard Row are just a few steps away. The resurgent Fillmore Street Jazz District is just down the hill, offering live music at one of San Francisco newest cultural epicenters.

You may be interested in owning a San Francisco home. At 923 Fulton Street, though, you would be owning a beautiful piece of San Francisco history. Search all San Francisco condos for sale today.

South of Market: San Francisco’s High Rise Hot Spot

Anthony Longo — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:46:00 +0000

Many of my clients have been asking me, ‘what’s the deal with the SoMa?‘ A burgeoning neighborhood just off the Bay Bridge, “South of Market” has peaked the interest of the masses and is quickly shooting to the top of every buyers list. So whether you are a 1st time home buyer, investor, or a curious local, sit back and hear what I’ve been telling my clients about San Francisco’s latest hot spot. From Industrial Warehouses to Silicon Valley Getaways Back in the nineties the SoMa was your typical industrial neighborhood filled with warehouses and auto body shops. Despite its central location, sunny weather and access to the Bay Bridge, SoMa was desolate and lacked the energetic population necessary to provide a hustle bustle atmosphere like that of Mission Dolores, the Castro or Russian Hill. Warehouse conversions swept through the SoMa which laid the foundations for upscale residential infill, luxury high rise development, retail corridors and numerous civic amenities like parks and museums. The standard nature of warehouse architecture as large scale, vaulted and open gave way to the trendy exposed brick and timber lofts emblematic of the neighborhood. These modernized, bright and voluminous spaces attracted creatives and tech industry gurus from Silicon Valley who were looking for a change. Another form of conversion can be found in popular historic buildings such as the famous Pac Bell building located on 140 New Montgomery Street or one of San Francisco’s National Historic Landmarks known as the Stage House Lofts on 10th Street, which have all been completely updated and modernized, yet still embrace an old world charm that makes San Francisco’s architecture so timeless. Luxury high rise development followed with the ensuing rise in property values as more people flocked to buy a condo in some of the tallest buildings the SoMa has to offer. These include One Rincon Hill, 300 Spear Street, Blu, and Millennium Tower which boast valet parking, spas, private decks and 360 views of the bay. Coupled with fantastic restaurants, museums and shopping all within a 5 minute walk, you can bet these properties don’t stay on the market for long. SoMa is an investment during a recession? San Francisco isn’t having a problem with creating jobs, as a matter of fact Venture Capitalists have poured a little over $6 Billion dollars into the SoMa and it’s sub areas (Mission Bay & South Beach). We have the on going success of major software, bio-tech, and technology companies which include: Twitter, Wired, Adobe, CNET, Yelp, Zynga plus many others. Currently, San Francisco is working on the Transbay Terminal to be completed in 2013. This is a multifaceted connector that will transform the corner of First and Mission Streets into a multi-modal hub on a regional scale for Silicon Valley commuters, shoppers, and students, desiring easy access to the South Bay’s Caltrain service. What’s next? With all that said the last ten years have proven to be explosive for the SoMa and it’s sub areas. The next ten years will only create more demand that will inevitably raise values in the SoMa, Mission Bay, and South Beach areas. As a result, the market will exceed the financial comfort zone for most. History has taught us when one area becomes untouchable the new influx of people will consider the more affordable neighboring areas. These two pockets are creating a light buzz and are known by a few as the “Dog Patch” and “Media Gultch”. We’ll take a further look into these low-key spots in a couple weeks …

From Industrial Warehouses to Silicon Valley Getaways
Back in the nineties the SoMa was your typical industrial neighborhood filled with warehouses and auto body shops. Despite its central location, sunny weather and access to the Bay Bridge, SoMa was desolate and lacked the energetic population necessary to provide a hustle bustle atmosphere like that of Mission Dolores, the Castro or Russian Hill.

Warehouse conversions swept through the SoMa which laid the foundations for upscale residential infill, luxury high rise development, retail corridors and numerous civic amenities like parks and museums. The standard nature of warehouse architecture as large scale, vaulted and open gave way to the trendy exposed brick and timber lofts emblematic of the neighborhood. These modernized, bright and voluminous spaces attracted creatives and tech industry gurus from Silicon Valley who were looking for a change. Another form of conversion can be found in popular historic buildings such as the famous Pac Bell building located on 140 New Montgomery Street or one of San Francisco’s National Historic Landmarks known as the Stage House Lofts on 10th Street, which have all been completely updated and modernized, yet still embrace an old world charm that makes San Francisco’s architecture so timeless.

Luxury high rise development followed with the ensuing rise in property values as more people flocked to buy a condo in some of the tallest buildings the SoMa has to offer. These include One Rincon Hill, 300 Spear Street, Blu, and Millennium Tower which boast valet parking, spas, private decks and 360 views of the bay. Coupled with fantastic restaurants, museums and shopping all within a 5 minute walk, you can bet these properties don’t stay on the market for long.

SoMa is an investment during a recession?
San Francisco isn’t having a problem with creating jobs, as a matter of fact Venture Capitalists have poured a little over $6 Billion dollars into the SoMa and it’s sub areas (Mission Bay & South Beach). We have the on going success of major software, bio-tech, and technology companies which include: Twitter, Wired, Adobe, CNET, Yelp, Zynga plus many others.

Currently, San Francisco is working on the Transbay Terminal to be completed in 2013. This is a multifaceted connector that will transform the corner of First and Mission Streets into a multi-modal hub on a regional scale for Silicon Valley commuters, shoppers, and students, desiring easy access to the South Bay’s Caltrain service.

What’s next?
With all that said the last ten years have proven to be explosive for the SoMa and it’s sub areas. The next ten years will only create more demand that will inevitably raise values in the SoMa, Mission Bay, and South Beach areas. As a result, the market will exceed the financial comfort zone for most. History has taught us when one area becomes untouchable the new influx of people will consider the more affordable neighboring areas. These two pockets are creating a light buzz and are known by a few as the “Dog Patch” and “Media Gultch”. We’ll take a further look into these low-key spots in a couple weeks …

Walls Covered, So Mission District Murals Spread to Street Level

Joe Kukura — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:18:38 +0000

San Franciscans love the large-scale murals that cover so many exterior building walls in our fair city. With more than 600 murals within the city limits, these paintings throw color, culture, and tremendous beauty onto buildings that might otherwise look ordinary or dilapidated. Residents know the center of the mural movement is San Francisco’s culturally vibrant Mission District. A few individual alleys — notably Clarion Alley and Balmy Alley — are completely coated with dynamite Bohemian murals that turn these streets into stunning and unforgettable outdoor art galleries featuring dozens of up-and-coming artists. Now there’s a new kid on the mural alley block. Lilac Alley is now also coated with the hip and edgy large paintings — so much so that Uptown Almanac reports that the walls are now all covered, and artists are beginning to paint large murals right on the street. These murals are not street graffiti. Each is a carefully planned and artistically compelling mural by a respected local artist. These murals substantially beautify the surroundings of Mission District homes. The painting of murals directly on the street is a new concept. Lilac Alley’s concrete street surface is not yet totally covered in murals, thus far there are only four. Neighborhood sentiment will determine whether the practice continues. Don’t bet on the neighbors complaining in this mural-rich neighborhood. After all, this is the street where even the McDonald’s has a full-blown ethnic Bohemian mural painted on it. Lilac Alley has also been named by the SF Weekly as having the sweetest garage doors in San Francisco.

Residents know the center of the mural movement is San Francisco’s culturally vibrant Mission District. A few individual alleys — notably Clarion Alley and Balmy Alley — are completely coated with dynamite Bohemian murals that turn these streets into stunning and unforgettable outdoor art galleries featuring dozens of up-and-coming artists.

Now there’s a new kid on the mural alley block. Lilac Alley is now also coated with the hip and edgy large paintings — so much so that Uptown Almanac reports that the walls are now all covered, and artists are beginning to paint large murals right on the street.

These murals are not street graffiti. Each is a carefully planned and artistically compelling mural by a respected local artist. These murals substantially beautify the surroundings of Mission District homes.

The painting of murals directly on the street is a new concept. Lilac Alley’s concrete street surface is not yet totally covered in murals, thus far there are only four. Neighborhood sentiment will determine whether the practice continues.

Don’t bet on the neighbors complaining in this mural-rich neighborhood. After all, this is the street where even the McDonald’s has a full-blown ethnic Bohemian mural painted on it. Lilac Alley has also been named by the SF Weekly as having the sweetest garage doors in San Francisco.

BART Broadening to Bernal, Ocean Beach?

Joe Kukura — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:18:24 +0000

A location within a few blocks of a BART station has been a coveted feature among San Francisco house shoppers for nearly four decades. That feature may soon extend to San Francisco homes in Bernal Heights and Ocean Beach in the Outer Richmond. As the popular rapid transit system contemplates its 2012 plans, BART finds itself in a more flush cash position than in recent years. BART’s revenue had been negatively affected by the economic downturn. The commuter rail system has rebounded strongly, though, and the San Francisco Chronicle reports that BART is contemplating San Francisco expansion plans involving stations in Bernal Heights and possibly Ocean Beach. “Over the past few years, we’ve just been trying to keep our heads above water,” Carter Mau, Executive Manager of BART Budget and Planning, told the Chronicle. “Now that we’ve recovered a bit, it’s time to start looking at our future.” That future might include some convenient new transit perks for owners of homes in Bernal Heights and homes in the Outer Richmond. The proposed Bernal Heights and Ocean Beach BART stations are unrelated expansion proposals, and neither is contingent upon the other. A betting individual might be more inclined to wager on the proposed Bernal Heights station becoming a reality. The theoretical Bernal Heights BART station could be built in to the current BART line, between the 24th Street Mission Station and the Balboa Park Station. The proposed “infill station” — a station built in to the already-existing rail line — would be located at Mission and 30th Street. The BART-to-Ocean-Beach proposal, called “BART to the Beach”, would be a far larger and more time-consuming infrastructure enhancement. If enacted, this plan would build BART stations beneath Geary Boulevard, through The Richmond District, with the line ending at scenic Ocean Beach. “I’ve always said you could get to downtown San Francisco quicker from Richmond city than from the Richmond District”, BART Director James Fang told the SF Examiner. Fang projects the proposed Ocean Beach line would take seven to eight years to complete. Additional proposals for new BART stops outside San Francisco include stations in Oakland’s Jack London Square, Livermore, Brentwood, and Crockett.

A location within a few blocks of a BART station has been a coveted feature among San Francisco house shoppers for nearly four decades.

That feature may soon extend to San Francisco homes in Bernal Heights and Ocean Beach in the Outer Richmond.

As the popular rapid transit system contemplates its 2012 plans, BART finds itself in a more flush cash position than in recent years. BART’s revenue had been negatively affected by the economic downturn. The commuter rail system has rebounded strongly, though, and the San Francisco Chronicle reports that BART is contemplating San Francisco expansion plans involving stations in Bernal Heights and possibly Ocean Beach.

“Over the past few years, we’ve just been trying to keep our heads above water,” Carter Mau, Executive Manager of BART Budget and Planning, told the Chronicle. “Now that we’ve recovered a bit, it’s time to start looking at our future.”

That future might include some convenient new transit perks for owners of homes in Bernal Heights and homes in the Outer Richmond.

The proposed Bernal Heights and Ocean Beach BART stations are unrelated expansion proposals, and neither is contingent upon the other. A betting individual might be more inclined to wager on the proposed Bernal Heights station becoming a reality.

The theoretical Bernal Heights BART station could be built in to the current BART line, between the 24th Street Mission Station and the Balboa Park Station. The proposed “infill station” — a station built in to the already-existing rail line — would be located at Mission and 30th Street.

The BART-to-Ocean-Beach proposal, called “BART to the Beach”, would be a far larger and more time-consuming infrastructure enhancement. If enacted, this plan would build BART stations beneath Geary Boulevard, through The Richmond District, with the line ending at scenic Ocean Beach.

“I’ve always said you could get to downtown San Francisco quicker from Richmond city than from the Richmond District”, BART Director James Fang told the SF Examiner. Fang projects the proposed Ocean Beach line would take seven to eight years to complete.

Additional proposals for new BART stops outside San Francisco include stations in Oakland’s Jack London Square, Livermore, Brentwood, and Crockett.

Bay Bridge Views Get Even More Spectacular in 2012

Joe Kukura — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:41:42 +0000

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge celebrates the 75th anniversary of it’s opening in 2012. Bridge officials are planning to light things up with a celebration that’s sure to be brilliant for anyone with a view of the western span of the bridge. The Bay Bridge will be decorated with 25,000 LED lights, all individually programmed to perform a spectacular 500-foot-tall animated light show on either side of the western span. This dazzling show of lights will use only solar power, and will remain installed and on display until well into 2013. Step aside, stepsister complex. The Bay Bridge becomes the more chic and dynamic of San Francisco’s two major bridges in 2012. The installation is called the Bay Lights Project, designed by groundbreaking large scale visual artist Leo Villareal. The giant animated public art piece — complete with with dancing lights, animated light bursts, and coordinated waves of light — is previewed in an artist’s conceptual rendering video. Mr. Villareal is something of a cult favorite in the Bay Area arts scene. His 2010 exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Modern Art dazzled visitors with large-scale, interactive light installations. Mr. Villareal’s giant LED light sculptures have also been a staple of the popular Burning Man festival held annually in Nevada. With the lighting of the Bay Lights Project and the upcoming America’s Cup Finals, a view of the San Francisco Bay will be more sought-after than ever in 2012 and 2013. Take in the Bay Bridge as an illuminated modern art masterpiece, while surrounded by more modern art masterpieces, at 292 Townsend Street. This premier, ultramodern San Francisco loft has sliding glass doors leading from your living room into a courtyard full of eclectic and breathtaking sculptures. Stairways lead to upper deck access allowing unimpeded views of the Bay Bridge. Located less than three blocks from AT&T Park, the San Francisco Bay is just a baseball’s throw away from your scenic upper deck. If America’s Cup viewing parties would float your boat, The Beacon Condos at 250 King Street offer magnificent one bedroom properties perfect for professionals who love to entertain. Your watching parties will be memorable watching parties at this distinctive San Francisco condominium– viewing the proceedings from your own private balcony, with the yachts competing just 200 yards away. Those who might prefer to enjoy the view from afar can still get a panoramic look at the Bay Bridge from 350 Pennsylania Avenue or 1306 20th Street. Nestled in serene Potrero Hill, these hilltop San Francisco homes with views of the Bay Bridge offer charm and tranquility, with a full and breathtaking view of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline. With the ambitious, electric illumination of the Bay Bridge coming up, get in on a San Francisco home near this historic display before the light bulb goes off for everybody. Scheduling a tour of a home near the Bay Bridge through CondoDomain is an exceptionally bright idea.

The Bay Bridge will be decorated with 25,000 LED lights, all individually programmed to perform a spectacular 500-foot-tall animated light show on either side of the western span. This dazzling show of lights will use only solar power, and will remain installed and on display until well into 2013.

Step aside, stepsister complex. The Bay Bridge becomes the more chic and dynamic of San Francisco’s two major bridges in 2012.

The installation is called the Bay Lights Project, designed by groundbreaking large scale visual artist Leo Villareal. The giant animated public art piece — complete with with dancing lights, animated light bursts, and coordinated waves of light — is previewed in an artist’s conceptual rendering video.

Mr. Villareal is something of a cult favorite in the Bay Area arts scene. His 2010 exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Modern Art dazzled visitors with large-scale, interactive light installations. Mr. Villareal’s giant LED light sculptures have also been a staple of the popular Burning Man festival held annually in Nevada.

With the lighting of the Bay Lights Project and the upcoming America’s Cup Finals, a view of the San Francisco Bay will be more sought-after than ever in 2012 and 2013.

Take in the Bay Bridge as an illuminated modern art masterpiece, while surrounded by more modern art masterpieces, at 292 Townsend Street. This premier, ultramodern San Francisco loft has sliding glass doors leading from your living room into a courtyard full of eclectic and breathtaking sculptures. Stairways lead to upper deck access allowing unimpeded views of the Bay Bridge. Located less than three blocks from AT&T Park, the San Francisco Bay is just a baseball’s throw away from your scenic upper deck.

If America’s Cup viewing parties would float your boat, The Beacon Condos at 250 King Street offer magnificent one bedroom properties perfect for professionals who love to entertain. Your watching parties will be memorable watching parties at this distinctive San Francisco condominium– viewing the proceedings from your own private balcony, with the yachts competing just 200 yards away.

Those who might prefer to enjoy the view from afar can still get a panoramic look at the Bay Bridge from 350 Pennsylania Avenue or 1306 20th Street. Nestled in serene Potrero Hill, these hilltop San Francisco homes with views of the Bay Bridge offer charm and tranquility, with a full and breathtaking view of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline.

With the ambitious, electric illumination of the Bay Bridge coming up, get in on a San Francisco home near this historic display before the light bulb goes off for everybody. Scheduling a tour of a home near the Bay Bridge through CondoDomain is an exceptionally bright idea.

Seeking Refinement

Greg Hansen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:13:33 +0000

Let’s suppose that you are in the market for a condo in San Francisco, where refinement is at the top of your list, then the Millennium Tower Condominiums are going to fulfill every expectation you could possibly have. Superbly located at the corner of Mission and Beale, which is the border between the SOMA and the Financial District, you will find easy access from here to the Bay Bridge, which is only four blocks away. You will also be only a five minute walk or so from the Ferry Building, where you’ll find a wide selection of high end stores, from artisan cheeses, to speciality meats, and of course the finest bread. If you’re in need of first class fruits and vegetable, then you will be pleased to find that one of the most renowned Farmers’ Markets in the country is held in front of the Ferry Building three days a week. Getting back to The Millennium Tower… it is divided into three categories. The first is the City Residences, which are located in the 11 story mid-rise that sits adjacent to the tower. One of the stand out features here is a focal media wall, that allows you to put your own creativity to use, designing a living space that reflects your taste. Next on the list is the Residences which occupy the 3rd through 25th floor. These units feature floor to ceiling windows and a state of the art curtain-wall window system. Further up the tower, you will find the Grand Residences, which occupy the 26th through 60th floors. If you’re looking for the top of the line in everything you see, from the decor to the view, you needn’t look any further. These residences are like finding the Emerald City at the end of The Yellow Brick Road. The Millennium Tower also offers first class amenities for its residents, including movie nights, in its own screening room, stand up comedy shows, wine tastings, and fireside chats with guest celebrities, such as Joe Montana (one of their star residents) discussing the NFL’s opening night! All of these events give residents a chance to meet with their neighbors and enjoy the sophistication and elegance that makes the Millennium Tower a truly unique and special place to call home. If you were waiting for the new millennium to get started, you’re a little late. If you’re waiting for the next one, you can vie to be the tower’s eldest resident. Whatever your goals, contact CondoDomain and we’ll help you realize them.

Getting back to The Millennium Tower… it is divided into three categories. The first is the City Residences, which are located in the 11 story mid-rise that sits adjacent to the tower. One of the stand out features here is a focal media wall, that allows you to put your own creativity to use, designing a living space that reflects your taste. Next on the list is the Residences which occupy the 3rd through 25th floor. These units feature floor to ceiling windows and a state of the art curtain-wall window system.

Further up the tower, you will find the Grand Residences, which occupy the 26th through 60th floors. If you’re looking for the top of the line in everything you see, from the decor to the view, you needn’t look any further. These residences are like finding the Emerald City at the end of The Yellow Brick Road.

The Millennium Tower also offers first class amenities for its residents, including movie nights, in its own screening room, stand up comedy shows, wine tastings, and fireside chats with guest celebrities, such as Joe Montana (one of their star residents) discussing the NFL’s opening night! All of these events give residents a chance to meet with their neighbors and enjoy the sophistication and elegance that makes the Millennium Tower a truly unique and special place to call home. If you were waiting for the new millennium to get started, you’re a little late. If you’re waiting for the next one, you can vie to be the tower’s eldest resident. Whatever your goals, contact CondoDomain and we’ll help you realize them.

Taking Spuds for a Walk in Soma

Greg Hansen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:32:45 +0000

Are you a dog owner, interested in buying a condo in the SOMA, but unsure if there are any open spaces where you can let them run free? Here are three good dog runs, all of which will be very convenient to any part of the SOMA you decide to buy a condo in. The first is South Beach Park, which is tucked just north of AT&T Park, along the Embarcadero. It’s probably one of the most scenic dog runs in the country, with its views of the South Beach Harbor and the Bay Bridge. You will find it to be a nice wide open space, where your canine companion will find enough land to run free in any direction. Next up is the China Basin Park, located right along the water front across from the south end of AT&T Park. Here you will find a nice long stretch of green grass, where your dog can run back and forth to its heart’s content. Mission Bay Park is another long expanse of grass, that dogs are sure to love, as this one has hills they can run up and down. This park is only one block west of the China Basin Park. If you’re looking to take a nice leisurely walk with your dog after work, or on the weekend, the Embarcadero is probably the longest you will find in San Francisco – stretching from AT&T Park all the way up to Fisherman’s Wharf. What’s great about it is that you won’t wait to cross any sidewalks, as the entire length is uninterrupted by intersections. So if you own a dog, and are planning to buy a condo in the SOMA, please rest assured, there are plenty of dog parks/runs that both you and your canine friend will love. CondoDomain.com

Next up is the China Basin Park, located right along the water front across from the south end of AT&T Park. Here you will find a nice long stretch of green grass, where your dog can run back and forth to its heart’s content. Mission Bay Park is another long expanse of grass, that dogs are sure to love, as this one has hills they can run up and down. This park is only one block west of the China Basin Park.

If you’re looking to take a nice leisurely walk with your dog after work, or on the weekend, the Embarcadero is probably the longest you will find in San Francisco – stretching from AT&T Park all the way up to Fisherman’s Wharf. What’s great about it is that you won’t wait to cross any sidewalks, as the entire length is uninterrupted by intersections. So if you own a dog, and are planning to buy a condo in the SOMA, please rest assured, there are plenty of dog parks/runs that both you and your canine friend will love.

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The Montgomery Is Simply Elegant

Greg Hansen — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:41:22 +0000

If you have a taste for a new home that is simple, yet elegant, then the Montgomery Condominiums will satisfy your every desire. Location wise, you will find all of the conveniences that a new home owner, especially one in San Francisco longs for. Within a short 10 minute walk east, you will find the Ferry Building, which offers the very best in shopping for the gourmet chef, as well as a very popular and renowned Farmers Market. The Ferry Building is located along the waterfront, which offers amazing views of the Bay Bridge, especially at night. Another short 10 minute walk west of your new home will take you to the Westfield Shopping Center, where you will be pleased to find world class shopping and fine dining, as well as an amazing food court, that gives choices that the more ordinary shopping centers could only dream of. The building itself just looks grand and stately, and at the risk of sounding presumptuous to any of our friends from New York City, seems like it was plucked out of Manhattan, and placed ever so gently in our beloved city by the bay. The units here consist of one and two bedroom suites, in addition to four luxury penthouse condominiums. Your new kitchen will just make you smile everyday, both when you wake up, and when you come home. Featuring the very best Bosch appliances (stainless steel), SubZero fridges, Fisher-Paykel dishwashers, teak cabinets, and granite slab counters. Moving on to the bathroom, you will be equally pleased to find ceramic tile, surround showers, stone flooring (what could be more hip than that) and granite counters. There are also spacious walk in closets, a laundry room, and in-home storage areas. Inside the four penthouse condos, you will find designer carpeting, Gavin Scott design fireplaces, skylights, and private terraces with amazing views. If you have your heart set on one of these condos, then you will want to ensure you work with the right agents, which you will find only at condodomain.com, who will work diligently to make sure that you get the home your heart desires. In addition to one other little detail, well we shouldn’t say little, actually its a pretty big detail. That being the cash refund you will receive back at closing, of between $2,400 and $3,000! That should keep your heart content for a good while to come. So please either give us a call today at 1-877-852-6636 or visit our website at condodomain.com to get started. Were really looking forward to working with you, and giving you that cash refund you deserve!

The building itself just looks grand and stately, and at the risk of sounding presumptuous to any of our friends from New York City, seems like it was plucked out of Manhattan, and placed ever so gently in our beloved city by the bay. The units here consist of one and two bedroom suites, in addition to four luxury penthouse condominiums. Your new kitchen will just make you smile everyday, both when you wake up, and when you come home. Featuring the very best Bosch appliances (stainless steel), SubZero fridges, Fisher-Paykel dishwashers, teak cabinets, and granite slab counters.

Moving on to the bathroom, you will be equally pleased to find ceramic tile, surround showers, stone flooring (what could be more hip than that) and granite counters. There are also spacious walk in closets, a laundry room, and in-home storage areas. Inside the four penthouse condos, you will find designer carpeting, Gavin Scott design fireplaces, skylights, and private terraces with amazing views.

If you have your heart set on one of these condos, then you will want to ensure you work with the right agents, which you will find only at condodomain.com, who will work diligently to make sure that you get the home your heart desires. In addition to one other little detail, well we shouldn’t say little, actually its a pretty big detail. That being the cash refund you will receive back at closing, of between $2,400 and $3,000! That should keep your heart content for a good while to come.

So please either give us a call today at 1-877-852-6636 or visit our website at condodomain.com to get started. Were really looking forward to working with you, and giving you that cash refund you deserve!

South San Francisco, City Living with Suburban Perks

Bonnie Best — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:53:36 +0000

There is no doubt that San Francisco is an awesome city to live in. With some of the best condo and loft living in the country San Francisco is a bastion of the urban professional. But, unbeknownst to many San Francisco is also a great place to buy a house. What follows is a list of great homes in the South San Francisco area that all would make ideal places to live for anyone looking for city living with a little elbow room. [idx-listings city="South San Francisco" minprice="500000" maxprice="2000000" propertytypes="1059,1064,1060" orderby="DateAdded" orderdir="DESC"] Image Credits: panoramio.com

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In Which Neighborhoods to Buy?

Greg Hansen — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:09:06 +0000

What neighborhoods come to mind, when you think about buying a condo in San Francisco? The SOMA and South Beach are probably the most well known and referenced to. But there are others, that are worth taking a look at too, such as the Dog Patch. Just the name itself suggests that there must be something very alluring, and very cool about this little, lesser known part of the City. The first thing that stands out for this neighborhood is that it is logistically well situated. Located adjacent to the eastern waterfront of the City, it’s less than a mile south of the ever expanding and developing UCSF Mission Bay Development, and it is right off of Highway 280. You will also find mass transit easily accessible from this neighborhood too, with the Third Street Line passing right through it. The Third Street Line makes for a quick trip to where the Giants play at AT&T Park, and then for all points north of that. Such as The Ferry Building, where you can buy fresh produce at the Ferry Building Farmers Market, or maybe go to work in The Financial District. Historically speaking the Dog Patch has some of the oldest homes and buildings in the City, all of which survived the 1906 Earthquake. Find out more about the architecture and history of this patch of the City, by reading this great article from the Street Date Section of SFGATE, which describes some of the highlights such as the building which housed the Union Iron Works Machine Shop, Pelton Cottages, and Esprit Park. One of the newer tenants in this patch of the City, is Dog Patch Studios, which has hosted a variety of events, from the CNET Awards Dinner, to the product launch for the PS3, in addition to photo, video, and commercial shoots. You can see from this, it’s definitely a neighborhood that offers a good blend of both historical and contemporary highlights. The Dog Patch would really make for an intriguing neighborhood to buy a condo in, with it’s mix of both historical and contemporary elements, you will always find something to look at and wonder about. If your interested in buying a condo in the Dog Patch, enter your information into the box on your right and a rock star real estate agent will get in touch with you asap! They will make sure you find the right home, and save you a lot of money by giving you a 20% refund from their commission! image credits:pier70sf.org

You will also find mass transit easily accessible from this neighborhood too, with the Third Street Line passing right through it. The Third Street Line makes for a quick trip to where the Giants play at AT&T Park, and then for all points north of that. Such as The Ferry Building, where you can buy fresh produce at the Ferry Building Farmers Market, or maybe go to work in The Financial District.

Historically speaking the Dog Patch has some of the oldest homes and buildings in the City, all of which survived the 1906 Earthquake. Find out more about the architecture and history of this patch of the City, by reading this great article from the Street Date Section of SFGATE, which describes some of the highlights such as the building which housed the Union Iron Works Machine Shop, Pelton Cottages, and Esprit Park.

One of the newer tenants in this patch of the City, is Dog Patch Studios, which has hosted a variety of events, from the CNET Awards Dinner, to the product launch for the PS3, in addition to photo, video, and commercial shoots. You can see from this, it’s definitely a neighborhood that offers a good blend of both historical and contemporary highlights.

The Dog Patch would really make for an intriguing neighborhood to buy a condo in, with it’s mix of both historical and contemporary elements, you will always find something to look at and wonder about.

If your interested in buying a condo in the Dog Patch, enter your information into the box on your right and a rock star real estate agent will get in touch with you asap! They will make sure you find the right home, and save you a lot of money by giving you a 20% refund from their commission!

image credits:pier70sf.org