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- September 8, 2025
Now Selling: 1221 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, Listed with Kevin Ho and Company, Vanguard Properties, MLS 425071283
1221 San Bruno Avenue is an updated 3BD/2BA Victorian with Bosch kitchen, spa-like primary suite, custom storage, EV-ready garage, home gym, and sunny yard with balcony in San Francisco’s Mission/Potrero.
Click It to Learn More - September 5, 2025
Just Listed: 500 Masonic, No. 8, San Francisco, North of Panhandle (NoPa), Listed with Kevin Ho and Company, Vanguard Properties, MLS 425071312
Immaculate two-level NoPa condo with courtyard entry + deeded patio, detached on 3 sides. Features tall ceilings, millwork, wood floors, bright windows, integrated fireplace, updated kitchen with new countertops, in-unit laundry, spa-like baths, secure parking, and elevator building near USF & Golden Gate Park. Listed by Kevin Ho, Vanguard Properties. DRE 01875095. More at: www.500-Masonic.com
Click It to Learn More - June 24, 2025
News: The Mira SF was just built. Why is it already on a blacklist?
The San Francisco Standard recently reported on how buildings undergoing the SB 800 process—where HOAs and developers collaborate to resolve construction or finish-quality issues—can be temporarily blacklisted by some lenders. Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties stay ahead of this and other emerging trends to help their clients navigate with clarity and confidence.
Click It to Learn More - June 1, 2025
Now Selling: 142 Diamond Street – Updated Queen Anne Condo with Parking + Deck | Kevin+Jonathan, Vanguard Properties MLS 425071305
Freshly updated 2-bedroom Queen Anne condo in San Francisco with period details, modern finishes, in-unit laundry, deeded parking, and private deck—just steps from the Castro, Dolores Park, and MUNI. Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties. MLS #425045289 | www.142-diamond.com
Click It to Learn More - May 18, 2025
SOLD: 338 Mangels Ave, Sunnyside, San Francisco, MLS 425041084
From $700K to $1.58M: A Strategic San Francisco Home Sale
When we first met the seller of this Sunnyside home in San Francisco, the property was tenant-occupied and featured original, dated finishes. The estimated as-is value was between $600,000 and $800,000.
We connected the seller with a trusted legal team to help longtime tenants transition out (they later purchased their own home), then advised on targeted home improvements—focused, high-return updates designed specifically for the San Francisco real estate market.
The result?
Listed at $1,395,000. Sold at $1,580,000.
In less than two weeks.
At more than $1,100 per square foot.This successful home sale reflects the power of the right prep, the right upgrades, and the right real estate team.
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kevinandjonathan.com - May 18, 2025
Buying or Selling a 2-Unit in San Francisco? Kevin+Jonathan Break It Down
Exploring 2-Unit Purchases in San Francisco
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Join Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry—top-producing agents at Vanguard Properties—as they walk you through the ins and outs of buying (or selling) 2-unit properties in San Francisco. Learn how rent control laws, tenant history, and your intended use can significantly impact value—and how to navigate it all with confidence. - April 25, 2025
Double the Charm, Double the Opportunity — Twin Open Houses this Sunday!
Join Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry this Sunday for twin open houses at 36 Houston (North Beach) and 4255 24th Street (Noe Valley). Tour beautiful condos, watch videos, and more.
Click It to Learn More - April 25, 2025
SOLD: 4255 24th Street, San Francisco, Noe Valley | Listed with Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties | MLS 425032211
4255 24th Street (MLS #425032211): Stylish Noe Valley 3-bed, 1-bath condo featuring private garden, garage parking with EV charging, designer Thermador kitchen, premium finishes, and prime location near Philz Coffee and Noe Courts. Listed by Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties.
Click It to Learn More - April 25, 2025
Off-Market: 36 Houston – 4-Bedroom San Francisco Condo By Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties
OFF-MARKET 36 Houston Street, San FranciscoStylish Comfort in a Prime San Francisco Setting at Border of Russian Hill and North Beach Next…
Click It to Learn More - April 1, 2025
Working With Kevin+Jonathan in San Francisco's Housing Market | Vanguard Properties
Start your San Francisco real estate journey with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties. Trusted advisors, top producers, and neighborhood experts guiding you home
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Now Selling: Penthouse 528, 88 Arkansas, San Francisco, MLS 425022362, Presented by Kevin Ho & Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties
Penthouse 528 at 88 Arkansas is a rare top-floor corner home in one of San Francisco’s most connected neighborhoods. Presented by Kevin Ho of Vanguard Properties, this light-filled, design-forward residence features floor-to-ceiling windows, city views, and modern finishes—just steps from Jackson Playground, Mission Bay, Dogpatch, and the heart of Potrero Hill. Learn more at kevinandjonathan.com.
Click It to Learn More - February 14, 2025
AI's Very Own Disrupter and Bay Area Real Estate
The tech sector has always had its ups and downs—recent DeepSeek-related turbulence is just another entry in the clips folder. But let’s not forget: four of the world’s most powerful tech titans, along with the most promising AI unicorns, remain headquartered in the Bay Area. The billionaires who shaped this industry? Still here. The workers who built it over decades? Still here. Many of these individuals have already realized their fortunes, and for those yet to, restricted stock units help buffer equity market volatility.
Click It to Learn More - January 25, 2025
SOLD: Number 310, 1325 Indiana Street, San Francisco Listed by Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, MLS 425005926
Number 310 at 1325 Indiana Street, listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties, is a top-floor penthouse loft in Dogpatch with 18-foot ceilings, Bay Bridge views, and modern updates. Featuring two private decks, luxe finishes, and parking, it’s close to CalTrain, Mission Bay, and Chase Center. MLS 425005926. www.1325-Indiana.com
Click It to Learn More - January 3, 2025
If Food Tourism is Dead, is this is a Good thing for SF?
The NYTimes wrote that many people are staying closer to home, choosing to discover local versions of authentic cuisines. Global Fine Dining…
Click It to Learn More - November 8, 2024
Selling SF: How to Command Top Dollar for Your San Francisco Property with Kevin+Jonathan
For top-dollar results, savvy San Francisco sellers hire Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top-producing realtors with Vanguard Properties. With extensive expertise, Kevin and Jonathan prepare, market, and supervise every detail of your property’s journey from preparation to closing. They ensure each listing is optimized with strategic planning, professional staging, targeted marketing, and seamless transaction management. Let Kevin and Jonathan help you command the best results for your San Francisco property.
Click It to Learn More - November 8, 2024
Hello and Welcome to San Francisco Real Estate from Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry | Top Producers, Top 1% of San Francisco Agents | Vanguard Properties
Learn about San Francisco real estate that’s smart, elite, and engaging from top producers, Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry (and their loyal dog Raffi McNarry-Ho), and leading locally owned boutique brokerage, Vanguard Properties. Kevin and Jonathan approach their craft with heart, thought and dedication. (415) 297-7462 and (415) 215-4393. [email protected]
Click It to Learn More - October 20, 2024
2024 Election Influence Not Interference
How local elections in San Francisco and elsewhere will impact housing decisions that have consequences for everyone and the market with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top producing buyer and seller agents with San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties, the leading locally owned LGBTQ real estate brokerage for San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Click It to Learn More - October 20, 2024
Learn About As-Is and Off-Market Sales in San Francisco—What They Really Mean for Buyers and Sellers
Off-Market Doesn’t Mean Off-the-Hook
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Explore how as-is and off-market home sales actually work in San Francisco—and what buyers and sellers still need to do.
As-is sales and off-market deals may fly under the radar, but disclosure laws, inspections, and seller obligations still apply. We’ve helped clients navigate these nuanced transactions with smart strategy, legal precision, and the occasional well-placed postcard—or garage sale visit.
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From the Chronicle’s Real Estate Coverage
- Fed Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points; Mortgage Rates Fall to 2025 Low September 17, 2025This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. On Sept. 17, the Federal Reserve voted to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. A basis point is one one-hundredth of a percentage point. Mortgage lenders anticipated this move; last week, the average 30-year mortgage rate fell below 6.5% for the first time in 2025. […]
- San Francisco garage from 1914 transformed into luxe condo hits market September 17, 2025From the kitchen to the bathrooms, everything is high-end.
- 5 Key Takeaways from New Federal Anti-Money-Laundering Rule and How It Impacts Cash Buyers September 16, 2025The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network will require the disclosure of all-cash home purchases involving trusts or LLCs.
- Homeowners Insurance Costs Rise in Some States-Here's What You Need to Know September 16, 2025New data reveals where homeowners pay the most-and the least-for insurance. Rising premiums could reshape affordability across the U.S.
From Socketsite’s Real Estate Coverage
- Pace of Home Sales in San Francisco Drops July 15, 2024The number of single-family homes and condos in contract to be sold across San Francisco has dropped around 15 percent over the past month, including a 6 percent drop in the seasonally adjusted pace of sales over the past two weeks. At the same time, the average asking price per square foot of the homes […]
- Asking Rents in San Francisco Are Ticking Up, But… July 12, 2024As we outlined at the end of May, asking rents in San Francisco were actually trending up, having ticked up two months in a row. And having ticked up another 2 percent over the past month, the weighted average asking rent for an apartment in San Francisco is now back over $3,500 a month. That […]
- Benchmark Mortgage Rate Poised to Inch Down July 11, 2024The average rate for a benchmark 30-year mortgage inched down 6 basis points (0.06 percentage points) over the past week to 6.89 percent, which is 7 basis points lower than at the same time last year, representing the first year-over-year drop in the 30-year rate in nearly 3 years, according to Freddie Mac’s mortgage rate […]
- Asking Rents in Oakland Tick Up, Down Year-Over-Year July 10, 2024Having ticked back over $2,300 at the end of May, the average asking rent for an apartment in Oakland has since ticked up a percent to $2,360 a month but remains 7 percent lower than at the same time last year, 12 percent lower than prior to the pandemic having hit, and 21 percent below […]