Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

Aerial view of 88 Arkansas building with Unit 528 penthouse highlighted, set against the San Francisco skyline.
March 23, 2025 Buy Now, Condos, hi end, home interiors, Listing, luxury real estate, Potrero Hill, San Francisco Real Estate

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.

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The Front of the building
January 3, 2022 investment potential, Listing

SOLD: 1126-28 Hampshire Street, San Francisco, Inner Mission District 2-Unit, sold by Kevin Ho+Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties

Listed and sold with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, 1126-1128 Hampshire is a rare opportunity to own a vintage 2-unit Mission District building with the top-floor unit — with its 10-ft coved ceilings, sunny southwestern exposure and 1100-ish sqft — being delivered vacant. Downstairs, 1126 Hampshire, is a consistent income source as it’s home to long-term tenants who have never been late on rent. Listed at $1,495,000 and SOLD at $1,500,000

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October 25, 2018 San Francisco Real Estate

Shift to Buyers? Maybe so, but a limited one

From REALTOR Magazine: if your buyer clients are hoping to wait it out [for a better purchase price], you might want to…

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August 17, 2018 San Francisco Real Estate

SF Chronicle: Keeping it in the Family: tax benefit that keeps property inventory low

Nearly 10 percent of all property transfers in California (about 60,000 to 80,000) transfer between parents and children annually without a reassessment to current fair market value. Estimates show that state koffers take a $1.5 billion hit which translates to about 2.5 percent of property tax revenues that are already held artificially low by Proposition 13.

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August 2, 2018 San Francisco Real Estate

Google Maps And Our Neighborhoods?

Google Maps has also validated other little-known San Francisco neighborhoods. Balboa Hollow, a roughly 50-block district north of Golden Gate Park, trumpets…

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July 29, 2012 Buyer Advice, San Francisco Real Estate, Sellers advice

How to Win at Competitive Bidding

How to Get On with Competitive Bidding Without knowing failure, relishing success rings somewhat hollow. In a competitive market it’s far easier…

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January 12, 2012 San Francisco Real Estate

Another Day…

I do love removing contingencies, meeting new clients (buyers and sellers)… just another day!

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