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The Value of a Job Card

Posted On: Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 10:55am
Tags: DBI, department of building inspection, inspectors, job card, remodeling

If you're remodeling your home, or doing any construction that requires a permit from the San Francisco Building Department (just about everything except paint and wallpaper requires a permit), then you will be issued what is called a 'Job Card' (I capitalize it to emphasize its importance).

Who Sees the Appraisal Report?

Posted On: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 4:04pm
Tags: appraisal, contract, home value | Topics: Buyers and Sellers

One of my buyers asked a question recently: "If we get the condo appraised and the value of the condo is higher than what we agree to, can the seller pull out and ask for a higher price? Or does it only work in our favor?"

If You're Into Recycling, You'll Love These Two New Programs

Posted On: Friday, May 4, 2012 - 11:10am
Tags: BART, Friends of the Urban Forest, recycling, San Francisco Food Bank, Tiny Tickets | Topics: Community Information

For someone like me who would recycle dryer lint if I could, these two new programs may appeal to your inner green as much as they did mine.

Free Days at the California Academy of Sciences

Posted On: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 8:57am
Tags: California Academy of Sciences, free day, neighborhood fun | Topics: Community Information

Did you know that the wonderful exhibits at the California Academy of Sciences are free to neighborhoods on specific dates during the year? Check out the schedule below or click on the link above. The hours are 9:30-5pm. It's a great way to spend the day with the entire family!

San Francisco Data at Your Fingertips

Posted On: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 7:27am
Tags: crime statistics, neighborhood maps, San Francisco data | Topics: Community Information

San Francisco has placed its publicly available data on a website, all in one place, to make it easy to search for just about anything. Like the all-in-one 311 call center that eliminated the need to keep a list of the different city departments, this website allows you to search for crime statistics on a map, look at the neighborhood boundaries, find film locations, and much more.

The Charm of Old Buildings

Posted On: Friday, March 2, 2012 - 6:10pm
Tags: 720 York St, brick and timber lofts, converted lofts, Mill Building, William Curlett | Topics: Community Information

I must pass this building hundreds of times a year because it's a few blocks from my house. Walking by it the other day, I was able to appreciate just what a wonderful building it is.

San Francisco Market Report – January Results + Outlook

Posted On: Monday, February 27, 2012 - 5:16am
Tags: Market Focus, market statistics, San Francisco home values | Topics: Market Statistics

Below is the San Francisco Association’s Market Focus report for January 2012

Pockets of Movement in the San Francisco Housing Market, Despite Lessening Inventory

The nice spring-like weather we have been experiencing has had some positive effects on the home buying public, as it has brought more buyers into the market.

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