Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

Bedroom windows
September 16, 2023 Buy Now, Great Opportunity, Great Renovation, Home Buying, Hot Property, Listing, luxury real estate, Noe Valley, On the Media

Pending: 1264 Church Street, San Francisco, MLS 423910006 Listed By Kevin+Jonathan

1264 Church Street, San Francisco, a sunny, top-floor, 2-bed, 1-bath, 1-car parking garage space with ±1,284 sqft (per LiDar) as listed by Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties. SF MLS 423910006. www.1264-church.com At the heart of this stand-out property is the newly renovated chef’s kitchen (designed for cooking classes and entertaining), the new bathroom, new, in-unit laundry, new stainless appliances, dual pane windows, wood floors and designer lighting. Combined with its 1935 Spanish-revival heritage in a sought-after Noe Valley location, 1264 Church is exceptional.

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Page 1 of the SFAR Contract
July 23, 2023 Advice, Buy Now, Buyer Advice, Education, San Francisco Real Estate, Sellers advice

Reviewed: The San Francisco Association of REALTORS June 2023 Purchase Contract with Kevin+Jonathan

As realtors and leading San Francisco real estate agents, Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, read through the latest version of the standard purchase contract that they consulted on. This version tracks homeowner insurance and responds to the housing market’s recent evolution.

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814 Carolina's front facade
June 9, 2023 Buy Now, Listing, Noted Design, Potrero Hill, San Francisco Real Estate, Victorian

SOLD: 814 Carolina Street, San Francisco, CA • Listed with Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties | MLS 423748380

Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties, San Francisco, www.814-carolina.com 814 Carolina is a sunny, fully detached updated Potrero Hill Victorian cottage with a secluded courtyard that’s set at the back of a shared parcel. Renovated and updates less than 10 years ago the home balances classic elements with modern living.

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Kevin+Jonathan (and Raffi)
August 20, 2022 Advice, Buy Later, Buy Now, San Francisco Real Estate, Sellers advice

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]

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Raffi Awaits
August 7, 2022 Advice, Buy Later, Buy Now, Buyer Advice, Buyer Reviews, Home Buying, San Francisco Real Estate

Working With Kevin+Jonathan in San Francisco's Housing Market

The home buying process in San Francisco as explained by Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, successful buyer and seller agents, homeowners and top producers with Vanguard Properties, the leading, locally owned boutique brokerage for the Bay Area. www.kevinandjonathan.com 415.297.7462. [email protected]

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The Front Facade
May 20, 2022 Bernal Heights, Buy Now, Hot Property, Listing

SOLD: 166 Ellsworth. San Francisco, CA, 94110 | Listed with Kevin+Jonathan, Vanguard Properties | MLS 422660050

166 Ellsworth, San Francisco, CA 94110. For Sale: South Slope Bernal Heights SFH with updated finishes, light + location. Considered finishes, updates + more. 2+ beds, 1.25 baths, large garage w/potential, bonus room set on a true tree-lined, one-way, non-power line street equidistant from Bernal Hill & Cortland Street, the heart of Bernal Heights. Listed with Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties. MLS 422660050. (DRE 10875957 + 01747295) www.166-Ellsworth.com (http://www.166-ellsworth.com/)

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Raffi the Fortune Teller and San Francisco top-rated elementary schools
October 11, 2021 Advice, Announcements, Buy Later, Buy Now, Buyer Advice, Outer Sunset, SF Urban Planning, SFUSD - schools, Sunnyside, Sunset

SF Market Forecasting: Changes to School Assignment Policy Likely to Impact Home Prices

How housing prices will change as San Francisco’s Unified School District takes geography and proximity into consideration. The Sunset will rise even more.

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July 31, 2021 Bernal Heights, Buy Now, hi end, Listing, Open House, San Francisco Real Estate

SOLD: 119 Prospect Avenue, San Francisco, Bernal Heights West Slope Exclusively Listed By Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry | MLS 421580361

Listed and sold with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, 119 Prospect Avenue, San Francisco. The home is a truly special one set on the west slope of Bernal Heights. A blend of London-meets-California, this home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 outdoor area, a garage with 1-parking parking and room for storage and a workshop with seismic updates too. The 1902-era Victorian has just been updated with all the finest details where they count the most — the kitchen and bathrooms. $1,795,000. Sold $2,200,000 (@ $1,630/sqft) MLS 421580361 Learn more at www.bernal-elemental.com

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July 10, 2021 Buy Now, Golden Gate Heights, Great Opportunity, Hot Property, Listing, San Francisco Real Estate, Views

SOLD: 2155 12th Avenue, San Francisco, Golden Gate Heights, Multiple Offers with Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry | MLS 421572637

2155 12th Avenue, Golden Gate Heights view home w/3bds, 2baths, sweeping view patio, yard, 1,690 sqft, updated for sale. Listed with Kevin+Jonathan, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco. SF MLS 421572637. Stylishly updated with sweeping ocean views and deck to enjoy them from on a block that rarely sells. There are 2 beds and 1 full bath up with an open-layout living, dining and kitchen and the lower level has 1 bed, 1 bath, a wet bar/kitchenette and direct access to the back garden.

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April 20, 2021 Buy Now, Great Opportunity, Listing, Lower Pac Heights, Something Special, Vanguard Properties, Victorian

SOLD: 1631 Pierce Street, San Francisco, Lower Pacific Heights by Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties | MLS 421572650

Fall in love with this beautiful Victorian home with a blossoming, oversized yard in Lower Pacific Heights with yoga next door and tennis courts at either end of the block among the many shops, restaurants and attractions that surround 1631 Pierce Street. 1631 is a sophisticated and stylish, 3-bed, 2.5-bath, 1-car garage parking updated Victorian condominium that with rich details, updated chef’s kitchen, laundry, 2 outdoor areas, and an adaptable layout that allows for public and private spaces to coexist comfortably. The home is envy-worthy but not overly pretentious either. Tour virtually, watch the sweet video and see the floorplans at www.1631-Pierce.com or visit in person. Before we forget, 1631 is part of a self-managed 3-unit HOA with invested co-owners who are committed with ensuring 1631 shines on for another 135 years and love the building and its amazing yard. Homeowner dues include earthquake insurance and 1631 has ≈ 1,504 sqft of living area (per appraiser).

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March 8, 2021 Buy Later, Buy Now, San Francisco Real Estate, Sellers advice, SF News

Why SF Real Estate Now? Lockout Period Mints at least 7,000 New Millionaires in the Bay Area

This may explain why we’ve been so busy over the past few months…. Over the past six months, at least 35 companies…

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March 1, 2021 Buy Now, Great Opportunity, Listing, San Francisco Real Estate, SoMa, Something Special, Unqiue Properties for Sale

SOLD: 27 Boardman Place, San Francisco | A Rare and Unexpected SoMa Home MLS 421524274 | List $1.895M | SOLD: $2M

Owned by the same family for years, this first time in over 40 years that 27 Boardman Place is available for sale. With more than 2800+ square foot, this home can be a family compound, home + income property, or multigenerational home. With 4 bedrooms, 2 levels, 2-car parking, this is a special opportunity. The current owners supplemented their income with a licensed Airbnb space that generated more than $80,000 with the income prior to the pandemic.

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