Lisa Thompson

Yesterday, the Case-Shiller Index — considered the most objective index of US home prices — reported, as pertaining to April to May prices: “10-city and 20-city composites reported positive returns for the first time since the summer of 2006…the first time we have seen broad increases in home prices in 34 months. This could be an indication that home price declines are finally stabilizing.” For the SF Metro Area (i.e. greater Bay Area, NOT just SF), C-S reported gains of .6% March to April, and 1.4% April to May. Year over year, C-S reported an overall metro area decline of 26.1%.

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I thought it would be helpful to let everyone know that the Building and Planning , 3R division, ask desk at Planning, etc. at 1660 Mission Street have new hours that start at 9:30am. This change took place on 7/15. 

Please note some neighborhoods have had very few sales.  Conclusions could be hard to draw because of this.

1995 to Present: SF Median Home Prices (PDF)

This week’s list of upcoming listings, pocket listings, price reductions and needs for buyers:

Upcoming listings:
$1,600,000 // Pacific Heights // Sacramento Street BR/BA: 4/3 PKG: 4 Brief Description: This is a great Victorian SFH, that had a 70’s remodel that opened up the floor plan with an incredible yard and great parking.  It hasn’t sold since the 70’s and needs a cosmetic re-do. Trust sale, no court confirmation.
 
$1,325,000 // Healdsburg // Chalk Hill Rd  BR/BA: 3/2.5  PKG: 6   Brief Description: 2+ acres in Alexander Valley, 1 hour from GG Bridge, 10 minutes to hburg plaza, 15 min to St Helena; pool, gardens, decks, patios and outbuildings. World class wines, dining and cycling.

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Yippee…my house is in contract with an expected close date of August 3rd which means I have to find a place to live and pronto. I am reaching out to all my friends to ask that you keep your eyes and ears open for a 2 bedroom 1 to 2 bath flat, house or loft for me and Annalise. I can also house sit for someone moving away for a year or something else creative!

Call or email me if you know of something!  Thanks!!