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May 18, 2019
Now Selling: 104 Baker Street, Unit No. 5, Listed by Kevin K. Ho and Jonathan B. McNarry, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco, CA MLS 485107
Listed with Kevin K. Ho and Jonathan B. McNarry, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco, 104 Baker Street, a sunny, dramatic loft tenancy-in-common unit with A+ location. MLS Number 485107.
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May 10, 2019
Now Selling: 252 Sanchez, Unit A, San Francisco – Listed with Kevin K. Ho and Jonathan B. McNarry, Vanguard Properties MLS 484815
Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties San Francisco, 252 Sanchez, Unit A, a top-floor cosmetic Castro fixer with potential and amazing location. MLS 484815. 252A is a top-floor, 2-level, 2-bd, 2-ba, garage parking (+storage), bright and sunny townhouse condo circa 1985 in a 3-unit HOA. In-unit laundry, small private patio overlooking Sanchez, 99 Walk and Transit score. Learn more: www.252-Sanchez.com (http://www.252-sanchez.com/)
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April 30, 2019
Our $1,200/sqft San Francisco Market: A Read on the Market – April 30, 2019
How a single article sparked the 2019 San Francisco price surge. The coming IPO’s impact on San Francisco Real Estate is already here as one appraiser sees it. Real Estate perspective and Guidance from Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties. (415) 297-7462 and (415) 215-4393
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April 22, 2019
Listed+Sold: 1608 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA | Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McMarry, Vanguard Properties | MLS 483886
Top-floor, 3-bed, 1-bath, relaxed + sunny NoPa condominium with period details, character, nearly 1,300 sqft (per tax rec), garage parking, storage, in-unit laundry, wood floors, gas stove, tall-ceilings. Learn more at www.1608Fulton.com. MLS# 483886. Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties.
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April 8, 2019
In the San Francisco Chronicle: How do I determine my priorities before I search for a home? By Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry
How to buy the right home in San Francisco while honoring your budget and priorities? Start by hiring Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top producers, REALTORS with San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties, the leading locally owned luxury brokerage.
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April 7, 2019
Q1 2019 in San Francisco Real Estate with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties
Sales data for Q1 2019 San Francisco residential real estate is in. See how prices fared with lower inventory levels from Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top producers at San Francisco’s locally owned Vanguard Properties.
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March 31, 2019
Mr Raffi and Our Marketing — Our Famous Real Estate Dog in San Francisco
How does real estate and dogs mix? Take a look at our listings where we showcase a property with the help of our real estate super dog Raffi McNarry-Ho, a career change Guide Dogs for the Blind alum and the third member of our team. Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top producers at San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties.
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March 24, 2019
Debunking The Great IPO Scare of ’19 with Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties
Don’t Believe The Hype, The Last Round of San Francisco IPO Blast Offs Will Impact the Housing Market But Not As Soon As You Think. Grounded real estate perspective for San Francisco from Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top San Francisco real estate agents.
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March 3, 2019
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Thank you for signing up for our newsletter In the Know, your place to find exclusive behind-the-sales stories, exclusive access to upcoming San Francisco property listings and more with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top real estate agents/realtors
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February 13, 2019
SOLD: 75 Lily Street, No. 3, San Francisco, CA — Listed with Kevin K. Ho + Jonathan B. McNarry, Vanguard Properties | MLS 481289
Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties, 75 Lily Street, Unit #3, is an updated, stylish, bright, spacious, top-floor condominium with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, in-unit laundry, wood floors, gas range and stainless appliances and in a catalog-perfect historic facade building with a fantastic central Hayes Valley location. List price at $699,000.
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February 11, 2019
The condo market’s 2018 cooling is over — San Francisco Business Times
2019’s real estate market in San Francisco is looking up making last year’s November dip a temporary one. From the Business Times and market data from Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties.
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January 24, 2019
Property Tax Essentials for San Francisco with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry
Property taxes in one of the most expensive markets in the country can be complex and are hemmed in by such things as Prop 13. Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry walk through the basics of paying property taxes in San Francisco.
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January 20, 2019
In the San Francisco Chronicle: How Has the Internet Impacted Real Estate By Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry (Jan 20, 2019)
The intersection of the Internet and real estate has made it even more important to have experienced agents like Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry whose perspective and deep familiarity with San Francisco markets help their clients win in the City’s competetive markets.
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January 13, 2019
How Did San Francisco Real Estate Fare in 2018?
Market data for San Francisco residential real estate shows that median prices for houses and condominiums held steady overall rising the most in southern parts of San Francisco. See how Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties break it apart.
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December 25, 2018
Selling Real Estate in Russia? Are You Crazy? – The New York Times
If you thought San Francisco real estate is crazy, it could always be worse! fraud is prevalent enough that nearly all of…
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December 13, 2018
Location, Location, Location to come back in SF’s School Assignments.
San Francisco’s widely panned student assignment system needs a complete overhaul, and the process to change it starts now, the school board…
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December 6, 2018
In the San Francisco Chronicle: Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry Talk About Real Estate as a Hedge Against Risk
Why San Francisco real estate is a good hedge against stock market turbulence with built-in benefits and potential to add value from Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco
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November 27, 2018
SOLD: 3640 21st Street, San Francisco, Listed by Kevin K. Ho, Esq + Jonathan B. McNarry, Vanguard Properties, MLS 479094
Listed for sale for the first time since the 1950s, 3640 21st Street is a Dolores Heights fixer upper with astounding potential. Located on the view side of the street you get 3 levels of downtown San Francisco skyline views, views of Dolores Park and a sweeping view from Twin Peaks to the Bay. Act while you can. Listed by Kevin K. Ho and Jonathan B. McNarry, Vanguard Properties.
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November 9, 2018
Previously Listed: 327 Ordway, San Francisco from Kevin K. Ho + Jonathan B. McNarry, Vanguard Properties MLS 478708
Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco, 327 Ordway sits atop the hill between the Portola and Vis Valley and is a surprising 3-bed, 2-bath, 1-car parking home with a large backyard that’s been updated with a sense of style that allows for flexible living. MLS 478708, $899,000
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- Everything you need to know about Carnaval returning to the Mission this weekend May 26, 2019Revelers are encouraged to take public transportation The 41th annual Carnaval celebration, with this year’s theme being “la cultura cura/culture heals,” gets underway this weekend in the Mission District. The neighborhood festival will take place on Harrison Street from 16th Street to 24th Street, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. But its […]
- The best things to do in SF this spring May 24, 2019The places you must visit in the city right now—new classics, old favorites, and other essential sites After a damp and windy winter, it’s time to shed that North Face jacket and enjoy the sights and sounds of San Francisco. We have picked many things to do, including spots for selecting earth-hued flora, choice endings […]
- The 30 best things to do in San Francisco with kids May 24, 2019Where to take your wee ones in the city Known around the world as a first-rate destination, San Francisco has carved out an enviable reputation for its steep rolling hills, pastel-painted Victorians, cable cars, and iconic Golden Gate Bridge. But the city is also a mecca for families, with a laundry list of kid-friendly attractions […]
- 13 best SF spots for hosting a picnic May 24, 2019Where to show off your hickory-bold barbecue skills Now that Karl has made a welcome return to San Francisco, it’s time to gather your friends, pack up a hoodie and scarf, and head outdoors to fire up the grill. There are plenty of spaces within San Francisco's parks where you can have a fun outdoor […]
From the Chronicle’s Real Estate Coverage
- Peek inside a marvelous Mediterranean in SF's exclusive St. Francis Wood May 26, 2019Offering a rare chance to tour (and maybe own) a gorgeous example of Mediterranean architecture is this St. Francis Wood home, newly listed at $3.8 million.
- Sound Off: What are the first steps in the home selling or buying process? May 24, 2019A: The first consideration for a client regarding a home sale or purchase is REPRESENTATION. Partnering with the right agent provides guidance through the process from the beginning, and impacts the client’s experience, the presentation of the home or offer, and ultimately the bottom line. Next, together we consider TIMING. Is there a life event […]
- Gavin Newsom grew up at this wooded San Francisco home listed for $3.6 million May 24, 2019At the top of Stanyan Street, across the street from Sutro Forest, sits a private, wooded property that has been held by the same family for over 40 years. But before that, it was owned by Arthur Menzies, who is perhaps best known as Governor Gavin Newsom's grandfather.
- Blue Bottle founder's 3,850-square-foot unit in an iconic San Francisco Victorian listed for $3.85M May 23, 2019A light-filled and elegant condo that occupies the top two floors of a grand 1894 Queen Anne Victorian duplex fronting San Francisco's iconic Alamo Square is listed for $3.85 million.
From Socketsite’s Real Estate Coverage
- Landmark Home Quietly Trades for $2,828 per Foot May 24, 2019On the market since 2014 with a $12 million price tag, which was never reduced, the landmark Russian Hill home at 1032 Broadway has just quietly traded hands with an $11 million contract price or roughly $2,828 per square foot. Built in 1853 for Joseph H. Atkinson, a builder, bricklayer and real estate agent, the […]
- RFP for Affordable Condos to Rise in Mission Bay May 24, 2019As we noted last month, when San Francisco’s 300-acre Mission Bay neighborhood is “fully developed” it is slated to encompass 6,500 units of housing; 4.4 million square feet of clinical, office and other commercial space; 419,000 square feet of retail; and over 40 acres of landscaped open space, totals which don’t include the Giants’ massive […]
- Impact of Sea Level Rise on San Francisco Assessed May 23, 2019Having already identified the areas of San Francisco that are most vulnerable to a rising sea, San Francisco’s Sea Level Rise Coordinating Committee (SLRCC), which is tasked with developing an interagency understanding of the impact of sea level rise on the city and developing a plan to mitigate its impacts, has now quantified the projected […]
- Pace of New Home Sales in the U.S. Drops May 23, 2019Having gained an upwardly revised 8.1 percent in March, the pace of new single-family home sales in the U.S. dropped 6.9 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted rate of 673,000 sales but remains 7.0 percent above the pace of sales at the same time last year. With a shift in the mix, the median […]
