Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

And We’re Back: S.F. condo market passes precrash peak – SFGate

Earlier this month, there was an invite-only reception at Vida, a condominium project being built next to the New Mission Theater…. Two days…

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Legalizing Your San Francisco In-Laws — The Units, Not the People…

What about those illegal units in San Francisco? Well, what about them? When it comes to real estate in San Francisco these units pose opportunities and challenges. Let Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties help decipher them for you today.

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More Answers from a Structural Engineer | Mission Loc@l

Rodrigo Santos, from Santos & Urrita Structural Engineers, had many great things to say during our last interview. Like any good discussion,…

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How tech became the enemy – then and now – SFGate

Today’s activists want policy changes: eviction moratoriums, Ellis Act reform and increased relocation payments. Tech companies can’t control any of those things…

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Two New San Francisco Condo Developments: The Onyx SF in Potrero Hill and VidaSF in the Mission

Here are some early advances from market intelligence from yours truly, Kevin Ho at Vanguard Properties. OPENING SOON WITH VANGUARD:  Nearly 20 new historic…

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March 20, 2014 Real Estate Industry

Move and NAR File Suit Against Zillow and Samuelson – Mar 17, 2014

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE), an online leader in real estate, today filed a lawsuit against…

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UCSF, Salesforce in talks for S.F. Mission Bay land deal – SFGate

UCSF has entered “advanced discussions” with Salesforce.com to purchase part of the company’s sizable property in Mission Bay, the school says.The two sides…

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A Stubborn NYC Tenant Held Out For An Absolutely Insane Amount Of Money To Finally Leave His Rent-Controlled Apartment — $17,000,000| Celebrity Net Worth

There are many valid arguments for and against the concept of rent control. Generally speaking, if you live in a city that…

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February 27, 2014 Advice

Selling Your House? 4 Things You Should Never Do – ABC News

Most people know that patching holes in the walls or upgrading bathroom fixtures can make a home more appealing to buyers, but…

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February 23, 2014 Hot Property, SF News

Private preschool leases historic Mid-Market building in San Francisco – San Francisco Business Times

A new private pre-school is joining San Francisco’s Mid-Market revitalization. LePort Schools, a private school operator, is opening its first Northern California…

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San Francisco ranked most expensive city for yuppies – On The Block

Are you sitting down? According to a recent study by Locality.com, San Francisco ranks as the most expensive city in the USA…

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Bay Area Reporter Weblogs » Castro group votes to pay for street improvements in the heart of San Francisco’s gay business district

A Castro group will pay nearly $122,000 for decorative improvements in the heart of San Francisco’s gay business district as part of…

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