Zephyr Blog

Couldn't Sell in 2009? Give It a Shot in 2012!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 2:35pm

Many homeowners who attempted to sell property in the 2009-2010 timeframe weren’t successful. The MLS is littered with property histories showing withdrawn or expired listings across those two years. This activity was mainly due to the fact that buyers were sitting out the market and economy, loans were a challenge to obtain, and sellers generally were looking for more money than their homes were worth.

But the variables have certainly shifted this year in San Francisco. Cash

Kindergarten Classes Start at Italian International School in Dogpatch

By Susan Olk

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 2:04pm

La Piccola Scuola Italiana, aka, Italian International School, located at 20th and Tennessee Streets, will launch it's first kindergarten class this fall, with a maximum of 15 students. The school will offer Italian language immersion; is Reggio Emilia inspired, following a child-oriented team, and inquiry-based approach to learning; with a nine to one student/teacher ratio. Hot lunch and snacks, often organic, will be prepared daily by two onsite Italian chefs.

Why Not Refinance Your TIC Loan?

By Kevin Dunn

Monday, May 14, 2012 - 7:25pm

I am always looking out for my clients best interest and searching for strategies that might benefit them. If you have a TIC fractional interest loan that you had obtained two or more years ago you may consider refinancing it. Current rates per David Park Branch Manager of Integrated Mortgage are at an all time low.

Fundraiser: Asian Neighborhood Design-39th Anniversary Event

By Susan Olk

Friday, May 11, 2012 - 2:00pm

Support the creation of green jobs, green architecture, and green community planning for low-income youth, adults and neighborhoods. Meet and mingle with others in San Francisco's green economy by attending Asian Neighborhood Design's 39th birthday party fundraiser. Tickets: $75. May 15th; 6 tp 8 p.m. Center for Asian American Media's Independent Film Center, 145 Ninth Street.

Champagne Reception at Zephyr Real Estate’s Newest “Painted Lady” Listing

By Ivy McNally

Friday, May 11, 2012 - 12:10pm

San Francisco, CA – May 7, 2012 – One of San Francisco’s historic Painted Ladies has just been listed on the market. The First Lady is now available for the first time in nearly 20 years. The iconic home at 710 Steiner Street last sold in 1993 for $575,000. To mark the occasion, Bonnie Spindler, Zephyr’s Victorian Specialist, is hosting a champagne reception on Monday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The SF Inventory is Finally Arriving

By Eileen Bermingham

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 6:00am

Buyers and Realtors have been complaining about the lack of residential inventory in San Francisco since earlier this year. Indeed, it seems like buyers are fully engaged in our single-family home, condo and multi-unit offerings and have hit the market looking for property all at the same time. That means that for every cool house in a central location, there are 10-15 sets of buyers waiting to pounce.

Buyers Will Pay For "Done," Even in So-So Locations

By Eileen Bermingham

Monday, May 7, 2012 - 5:25pm

Despite most San Francisco buyers' firm proclamation at the outset of their house hunt that they won't pay for someone else's renovation, many are doing just that. One trend that doesn't appear to be slowing is that of buyers snatching up fully renovated single-family homes---and paying dearly for them, even if the homes are not in prime locations within a given neighborhood. (Because not everyone can afford a newly renovated home in the heart of Noe Valley, right?)

Food & Fundraiser: Taste of Potrero Event-May 10th

By Susan Olk

Monday, May 7, 2012 - 4:30pm

Eat and drink and donate to a good cause! Feast your palate on tastes from 15 of the City's most elite restaurants and bars, including Ame, Tacolicious, Hapa Ramen, Poquito, Skool, Piccino, Magnolia, Dynamo Donuts, Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous, Nojo, Local Mission Eatery, and numerous others. Taste of Potrero raises funds for Daniel Webster Elementary School.

Potrero Health Center Celebrates 35 Years-May 10th

By Susan Olk

Monday, May 7, 2012 - 2:25pm

The neighborhood is invited to an open house to celebrate the Potrero Health Center's 35 years serving the community. Get a peek at the recent clinic expansion and renovations, and learn about the Center's history during the presentation at 1 p.m. on May 10th. Also, meet the new director, Dr. Peter Berman. Everyone is invited, past, present, and future patients. Free. 12:30 to 4 PM; Potrero Health Center, 1050 Wisconsin Street.