Zephyr Blog

Sutro Bath Ruins

By Kevin Merlander

Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 2:31pm

It’s hard to believe that these ancient ruins used to be a public swimming hole.  But yes, the “Sutro Baths” were once several fresh and salt-water wading pools.  Constructed by Adolpho Sutro in 1896, the baths were a popular destination until it caught fire and burned down in 1966.  Now the foundation is all that exists and sits right on the coastline north of Ocean Beach.  It is still a common destination and is now protected by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. 

Brokers Tour

By Samantha Meyers

Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 4:02pm

I saw one of the most interesting cottage homes today in Bernal Heights on my broker's home tour. It is a very charming hidden retreat right in the middle of the city. If the old wood lofts don't make you fall in love with it, the outside landscape will! 


Here's the details if you want to take a look: 
Listing Agent - Rita Roti
415-307-7353
3704 Folsom st  

Open House: 
Wed. Evening April 3rd

Top 5 Home Seller Mistakes to Avoid in 2013

By Patrick Lowell

Friday, March 29, 2013 - 12:39pm

Everyone knows that the real estate market is on fire in San Francisco. Inventory is at record lows and most properties are now getting multiple offers above the list price, as a result prices in the Bay Area are going through the roof. Throughout all this frenzy, it is important for sellers to remain level-headed, have their property marketed effectively, and at the same time, protect themselves.

Affordable Housing Under $300K

By Kevin Merlander

Monday, March 25, 2013 - 4:13pm

Are there really condominium sales in San Francisco under $300,000?  Yes, there are new development and resale condominiums that are commonly known as BMR (Below Market Rate) units.  Generally speaking, BMRs are introduced by the Mayor’s Office of Housing for lower to middle income households.  Participating newer developments are required to sell or rent 15% of their units as BMRs.  

Red Hot Duboce Triangle

By Kevin Merlander

Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 1:17pm

This wonderfully renovated condominium in Duboce Triangle just sold twice within one year.  467-A Duboce Ave is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom full floor condo that includes a large rooftop deck with panoramic views of the city.   

The Hype On The Lights!

By Kevin Merlander

Monday, March 18, 2013 - 2:27pm

If you haven’t seen the immaculate display of lights on the Bay Bridge by now, you still have two years to do so.  Leo Villareal and his team of thousands unveiled the monumental light sculpture in early March. 

Zephyr Real Estate Creates In-house Neighborhood Photo Library

By Melody Foster

Monday, March 18, 2013 - 8:30am

San Francisco, CA – March 18, 2013 – In its ongoing objective to provide a well-equipped repository for agents and their clients, Zephyr Real Estate has created a library of neighborhood photography that will ultimately cover the 89 neighborhoods of San Francisco. The photos are being developed to assist agents in promoting listings as well as to help buyers learn more about the amenities and lifestyle of the neighborhood in which a property is located.

300 Ivy - Hayes Valley Condo Homes Coming Soon

By Matthew Fuller, GRI

Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 3:13pm

300 Ivy - aka 401 Grove - was once home to an access ramp for the central freeway system. Those ramps were damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and 300 Ivyhas been home to a surface parking lot for recent history. 63 condo homes - including BMR homes - are now under construction. 

Daniel Webster May Become K-8 Soon!

By Susan Olk

Friday, March 15, 2013 - 3:50pm

Proposed Daniel Webster Elementary School Expansion to K-8 May Be Decided This Month:

This was an article in the Potrero View regarding the expansion of Daniel Webster Elementary into a K-8 school.  Here's hoping for it to happen as parents in the Potrero Hill neighborhood are anxious to have an elementary and middle school combined for their children to attend.

http://www.potreroview.net/news10765.html

Home Shortage a Dilemma for Buyers & Sellers

By Susan Olk

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 3:37pm

There seems to be a dilemma for buyers AND sellers right now in terms of inventory shortage, which is especially acute in California.  San Francisco, in particular, which has had a 41 percent drop in inventory, is showing signs of ambiguity for buyers--should we jump in now or wait until the inventory improves.