Kevin+Jonathan’s Blog Posts re SF Real Estate

SF Gate’s Sound Off: Will the 49ers playing in the Super Bowl affect open houses this weekend? 

We compare how San Francisco real estate stacks up against its Super Bowl rivals Baltimore and Kansas City. It’s not even close.

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Curbed SF: Why Do Some Realtors Use “Eureka Valley” Instead of “Castro”? – Curbed SF

Kevin Ho talks about why the Castro is its own neighborhood with Curbed SF

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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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Sold: 140 S. Van Ness No. 1130, San Francisco | $785,000 | MLS 478265

Number 1130 is an impressive, recently updated, 1-bed, 1-bath, penthouse-level condominium that’s contemporary and comfortable. On the non-future-construction side of the building, No. 1130 faces the courtyard and has the tallest ceilings in the building. Detailed updates include brand new stainless appliances (induction range, full-size refrigerator, and dishwasher); new, full-size stacked washer/dryer; new designer LED lighting; USB power outlets & high-end hardware. The large bath has a new dual vanity. There’s a bright and private patio where you can relax. The setting is quiet as there’s no one above you and because of the concrete construction. Secure parking, additional storage are among other amenities the unit has like a full-size gym, central courtyard and professional management. Located in a rapidly evolving and central location close to 101 and mass transit, the building is happens to be a morning commute tech shuttle stop with a 99 Walk Score and 100 Transit Score. MLS 478265

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Sold: 475 22nd Avenue, San Francisco | MLS 476861

4 bd, 3.5 ba, 3 lvls, 2400+ sqft, extra deep yard w/putting green. Lux+modern 475-22nd.com. Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco, 475 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA, MLS 476861

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Sold in 4 Days: 2346 Clement, No 3, San Francisco | MLS 473356

Listed with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties, San Francisco, Unit Number 3 at 2346 Clement Street is a Richmond District 1-bed, 1-bath, penthouse-level condominium that’s bright and spacious. Built in 2004, the unit has a fully loaded cook’s stainless steel and granite kitchen, wood floors with radiant heat, living room gas fireplace, large walk-in closet, in-unit laundry and deeded roof deck and more. With more than 850 sqft, 2346 Clement is located in a foodie haven. MLS 473356.

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One Buyer Journey to 234 Eureka Street in San Francisco with Kevin+Jonathan — A Relocation Story

[stack_hero layout="dark-image" image="11994" title="The Buying Journey" height="100" opacity="3"]Eureka! They Found ... well ... Eureka (Street) [/stack_hero]From There to Here: A Buyer Journey... Read more

Commanding Results — Ahead of Schedule. Successful Selling and Better Buying

When I had my first phone conversation with Kevin and Jonathan over a year ago, my gut told me that THIS is…

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Referrals — People We Like to Refer Our People

Owning a home, remodeling it and/protecting it involves so many decisions. Take a look at some of the folks Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties refer for a variety of needs and services

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Sold in 3 Days: 875 Vermont, No. 103, San Francisco | MLS 466128

SOLD in days 875 Vermont, No, 103 a chic 2-bed, 1-bath, 1-parking completely remodeled luxe condominium listed and sold by Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties in a magical Potrero Hill location with access and convenience.

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Steady and Increasing: Homes Sales Data from the First Part of 2017 is In

San Francisco home prices increase ever so slightly from the same period in 2016 signaling continued strength and manageable growth that is sustaining itself. Read Kevin and Jonathan’s market perspective.

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Twenty Percent Or Less!

Yes, It’s possible to buy for less than 20 percent down

Think a 20% down payment is the only way to buy property in San Francisco? Think Again. There are many mortgage programs out there that allow you to get into a home now while rates are low and appreciation potential remains strong in San Francisco. Advice from Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties

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