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Covid Safe Appointments! Turnkey and Move-in ready! Parc Telegraph 601

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] Time To Get Outside! Nature Hikes Near SF Hello everyone! It seems like we have all settled into our work-from-home routines and now it's time to shake it up and get outside! We are blessed to live in a region with abundant outdoor space. This pandemic has reminded me to […]

From WFH tips to scream therapy in Iceland, we’re here for you no matter what!

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] "The value of a good place to live for a family cannot be quantified. If you can afford the cost, a home that you will live in for years to come may be worthwhile, regardless of the short-term shifts in the market." – Robert Shiller, Yale (NYT) And now as […]

Low Interest Rates, Limited Inventory, and An Active Real Estate Market – July 31st

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] It Is Going To Come Back! There is a concern amongst Realtors that many people are moving out of the city due to all the closures and lack of entertainment. However, this may be a very short sighted projection and every San Franciscan knows that the […]

New Pandemic Trends: Adding “Zoom Rooms” To Our Listings – July 28th

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] Hello everyone, Last week, there was progress on a safe vaccine and there’s more in other vaccine developments. Researchers plan to enroll 30,000 people across the U.S. in the last stage, or phase 3 trial of the Moderna vaccine candidate. Results, which government health officials said could come by November, will […]

☀️ Robyn’s Hot Summer Listings On The Waterfront – July 24th

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] Hello everyone, Mortgage interest rates continue to trend downward as last Thursday rates fell below 3 percent. In 2021, the annual average rate probably will fall to 2.8%. Needless to say, new mortgage purchase applications are up this year by 15%. And homebuyer demand seems to […]

Condo Listings That You Can Visit Virtually – July 17th

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] What’s Happening Around The Bay Area Visit The Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park. RSVP in advance to reduce wait time. The SF Botanical reopened on June 1st and remains free to all San Francisco residents. RSVP for your free timed showings. Donate to Oakland Zoo […]

Comets In The Bay Area, Waterfront Condos and WFH Tips – July 14th

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] Happy Tuesday! Every morning, I receive daily inspirations from the president of Compass, Leonard Steinberg, and I want share with you today’s contemplations on longevity and healthy living. Working from home can be hard on the body especially without a well-balanced routine. Maybe incorporating some of these healthy […]

Robyn’s Real Estate Review – July 10th

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] Shown This Weekend! Virtual Tours and Private Appointments The Best Value In South Beach! Light-Filled 2BD At The Brannan 219 Brannan Street #3H / South Beach Shown by Appointment* Sunday, July 12th, 1:00pm-2:00pm *Call 30 minutes ahead for appointment with Covid […]

Your Real Estate Resource During Covid-19 – July 7th

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] I hope your weekend was a relaxing one despite these uncommon times. As the world adapts to post-Covid living and embraces systemic change, we are reminded of what is important – that family and safety come first. Let’s take of each other! Here are some positive thoughts and […]

Have a Safe and Enjoyable Independence Day – July 3rd

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] Have a Safe and Enjoyable Independence Day! I hope you are already enjoying your long 3 day holiday weekend! Here are some fun ways to celebrate safely at home. How to Celebrate Fourth of July with No Fireworks Are you and your family quarantined for your Fourth of July? Here […]

Changes and Opportunities – June 30th

Changes and Opportunities As we navigate this Pandemic, I hope you and your loved ones are staying vigilant and safe! While we have completed the ‘sprint’, we still have a marathon ahead of us. But, out of all tragic events, great changes emerge. Here are 5 opportunities of positive change we can build on […]

Happy Golden Anniversary, Pride! – June 26th, 2020

Happy Golden Anniversary, Pride! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the very first Pride march in 1970. Although, Pride parades and local events around the world have been canceled to ensure the health and safety of communities—that doesn’t mean that the celebration is over. Our huge Pride SF celebration will be live streamed here. […]

Great Job Bay Area! – June23rd, 2020

Great Job Bay Area! Some good news! The Bay Area’s curve flattened quickly and dramatically after the shutdown and continued to plateau even as the number of COVID-19 cases in the rest of the state rose. Each one of our own actions has helped significantly in slowing the spread of Covid-19. Now, San Francisco […]

Honoring Juneteenth – June 19th, 2020

Honoring Juneteenth Compass is committing to a 15% Pledge that will go towards supporting Black professionals. Whether through direct spending or referrals, Compass real estate agents drive billions of dollars of business to a wide variety of local vendors each year. Alicia Keys John Legend Celebrate Juneteenth. Created by legendary hip-hop producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, […]

The First Days Of Summer Are Here – June 16th, 2020

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] The First Days Of Summer Are Here The COVID journey, not yet over, has been a remarkable experience for all of us. The good news is, with summer just around the corner, we can enjoy a great number of outdoor activities in and around the Bay Area. Just stay safe […]

San Francisco June 2020 Report – June 12th

San Francisco Real Estate June 2020 Report Supply & demand statistics, median sales price trends, sales and values by city district, the luxury home market, and the dwindling effects of COVID-19 Generally speaking, market activity – as measured by the number of listings going into contract – continued to pick up rapidly in May, […]

Your Real Estate Resource During Covid-19 – June 9th

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 [email protected] The New Smart Home: Useful Upgrades For Your Living Space Antimicrobial Sink Made of Krion We have spent months sheltering at home and people are focused more than ever on their living spaces, conscious of what they like and don’t like. If you’re opting to stay put rather than go […]

Promising Signs For An Active Real Estate Market

Promising Signs For An Active Real Estate Market Here are a few thoughts shared by Compass CEO, Robert Reffkin and President Mark McLaughlin about real estate activity in the near future: The real estate market has already hit bottom and started bouncing back. Over the last 3 weeks or so, we’ve started seeing a meaningful […]

Updated Tracker For Reopening San Francisco

Updated Tracker For Reopening San Francisco I hope you are all doing well and staying safe. With San Francisco’s stay-at-home order extended “indefinitely”, Mayor Breed introduced a four-stage plan for reopening the city last week. Private Covid safe in-person appointments for real estate with social distancing and face coverings are now allowed. If you are […]

With San Francisco Reopening Slowly, Private In-Person Showings Are Now Allowed

We Can Show Property By Appointment With Covid-Safe Protocols Happy Friday everyone! San Francisco is reopening in a phased and measured approach to help keep all residents safe and healthy. This also includes private covid compliant in-person appointments for real estate with social distancing and face coverings. The other Bay Area counties are following suit […]

In Remembrance Of Our Heroes On This Memorial Day

In Remembrance Of Our Heroes On This Memorial Day We remember our heroes on your special day. Thank you for your patriotism and your service to our country. Wishing you all a peaceful and safe weekend with your loved ones. Here are some easy ways to enjoy a low key weekend. Easy Recipes with 5 Ingredients […]

Your Real Estate Resource During Covid-19 | May 19th, 2020

Hi Everyone, I hope you and yours are well! Some good news! Many businesses in San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo counties are allowed to partially reopen today as part of California’s Phase 2 plan. As I was walking this morning, from my home on Rincon Hill to the North Waterfront area, I saw many […]

The San Francisco Real Estate Market Begins To Bounce Back…Slowly

San Francisco Real Estate Market Begins to Bounce Back – Slowly Market activity begins to tick up after severe shelter-in-place plunge. Median home sales prices are up. Interest rates hit new low. Shelter-in-place caused steep drops in activity across the board in what is typically the busiest selling season of the year. However, though still […]

Properties In Contract Since Sheltering In Place – May 12th

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Hi Everyone, I hope you and yours are well! I wanted to share some positive news! Over the last two weeks, we’ve seen the number of properties going into contract. Our Compass data showcases activity as it is happening, not after sales have closed, which provides you with real-time data. By utilizing Compass technology, I have access to […]

Real Estate News, Mother’s Day #SIP Brunch and Gift Ideas

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Happy Mother’s Day From The Moms at SFHIGHRISES! We’re wishing all of you a Happy International Mother’s Day! To honor all Moms around the world, the second Sunday of the month of May is celebrated as International Mother’s Day. We hope you get a chance to take a break from life and connect […]

Your Real Estate Resource During Covid-19 | May 5th, 2020

Robyn Kaufman, Realtor® 415.497.1798 roby[email protected] Hi Everyone, At SFHighrises we’re adapting to the new now! We understand the circumstances we are all in. And despite it all, we are virtually here for you no matter what! While we can’t hold bustling open houses for you right now, we can create an enticing, virtual […]

News, Market Info and Properties For Sale

Hi Everyone, Happy May 1st! It’s a new month and I hope you are all doing well and continuing to stay safe. We’re moving forward and we’ve seen some progress in the fight against Covid-19! Residential real estate showing restrictions have been eased. Feel free to contact me and I will explain how we can […]

Positive News During Coronavirus

Check out this cool video of the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds flying over NYC – it’s a bit long but you see great shots of the city too! California Continues To Flatten The Curve Positive Coronavirus News To Keep It In Perspective

Introducing Virtual Agent Services

Hello Everyone, We hope this newsletter finds you and your family healthy and safe. We’re super excited to announce our new suite of Virtual Agent Services. The health of our clients remains our top priority, so we are working on ways to use technology to continue to meet your real estate needs in our age […]

So Far, San Francisco’s Early SIP Seems To Be Working – Keep It Up!

In The News: So Far, San Francisco’s Early SIP Seems To Be Working – Keep It Up! A Message From Robert Reffkin, Founder and CEO of Compass In Case You Missed It on Instagram: Stephen Curry Interviews Dr. Fauci Navy Hospital Ships Being Sent To Los Angeles and New York […]

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

March 27th, 2020. This page will be udpated as soon as more information is available. Incredible news: The government is very close to approving a $2.2 trillion coronavirus recovery bill which will help hundreds of millions of people, including many of you and your clients. It will help small businesses stay afloat, provide access to […]

Your Shelter-In-Place Resource Guide for South Beach & SF

I hope you are all staying healthy and well during this unprecedented time. As we settle into new patterns and schedules, whether you’re working from home, watching your children (or both!), let us remember that we are all here for each other. Below is a list of shelter-in-place resources that you can utilize while you’re at […]

Happy Pi Day! Solds This Week & Movies to Binge-Watch

With the recent developments around the coronavirus disease, you may be spending lots of time indoors. Below a shortlist of binge-worthy movies and series recommended by family, friends and clients. Be well! Motherless Brooklyn Parasite The Good Liar Alamar Ali Joker The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Jack Ryan The Aeronauts The Lost City of Z Somebody […]

5M Development Project on 5th and Mission

5M is a massive development underway in Western SoMa neighborhood of San Francisco. Just two blocks west from Yerba Buena is another big San Francisco upgrade, where the city hopes to cohesively connect neighborhood pockets to each other with more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly corridors. Short for 5th and Mission, developers have planned 5M to uniquely […]

Quarter 3 2019 San Francisco Market Report

Click here to view your copy of our 2019 Quarter 3 Market Report. Is The Real Estate Market Changing? Year-over-Year Q3 Comparisons – Q3 2016 – Q3 2019 Looking back over the Q3 statistics in the past 4 years, the San Francisco market has remained quite strong, though the number of […]

Marketing Strategy That Maximizes Pricing

As year-end approaches, I take the time to reflect on my sales transactions from the year to gauge my performance. My marketing director and I are constantly searching way to offer more services to our customers, reduce transaction days on market and strategize how to sell for more per square foot. Some of our newly […]

Pre-Sale Preview For Union House in Pacific Heights

Union House: 1515 Union Street, San Francisco, CA New condominium residences are almost available in highly desirable Pacific Heights. Situated on the corner of Van Ness and Union Street, Union House is just blocks away from San Francisco’s most coveted neighborhoods – walk to Russian Hill, Cow Hollow, and the Marina shops, bars and […]

You Lucky Dog! Waterfront Living in Up-and-Coming Dogpatch

Welcome To Dogpatch With its post-maritime heritage and its unique waterfront location, Dogpatch is a great neighborhood to embrace and call home. This thriving enclave just south of Mission Bay, is undergoing through an exciting renaissance, being that it is just minutes from some of the city’s newest attractions such as The Warriors’ Chase […]

Short-Term & Long-Term Appreciation Trends

After the heat of the spring market, activity typically slows down markedly in July and August. In September, listings start pouring on the market again to fuel the relatively short autumn selling season – in fact, September is typically the single month with the highest number of new listings. Autumn is also a very […]

Millennium Tower Settlement

Millennium Towers Homeowners reached an agreement with the developer, Mission Street Development and the Transbay Joint Powers Authority. This agreement settles 2001 lawsuits and the homeowners will be “getting significant payout” according to the attorney who represents the building’s residents. The deal is expected to be finalized in ninety days. Fixing the tower can start […]

Member Preview Opening of Chase Center: Home of The Golden State Warriors

The view of the court from SFHIGHRISES’ Season Ticket Seats Chase Center in Mission Bay is a stunner! And is VERY San Francisco with its waterfront location, all of its tech upgrades, and inspired art installations. Here is a sneak preview of the Golden State Warriors’ new home. The pre-launch opening was open to […]

Quarter 2 2019 San Francisco Market Report

Click here to download your copy of our 2019 Mid Year Market Report. View flipbook version here. Condo Prices Hold Steady While Mortgage Rates Drop and The Stock Market Rebounds Spring and Summer condo pricing in South Beach has recovered from the seasonal Winter slowdown and is in line with 2018 Year-Over-Year averages. In […]

Sellers Deserve Better

News broke last week of Opendoor and Redfin teaming up to push more iBuyer offers to more sellers in more markets. It’s big news — and it brings the future of the industry into clear focus. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, “iBuyers” are companies that have raised billions of dollars to buy […]

2019 Quarter 2 Report for San Francisco

San Francisco Q2 2019 Market Report High stock markets, low interest rates, surging luxury home sales, limited inventory, a spring full of unicorn IPOs, and San Francisco – once again -hits new highs in median home sales prices. July 2019 Update After 2 quarters of no or negative year-over-year home price […]

Pricing Strategy – Does Overpricing Hurt Your Sale?

It’s pretty awesome to see a home sell for a high price in your neighborhood. The good news is, your home has the potential to sell at a high value too. I like to say that when a home is sold for at a high price point, the listing agent did a great job. Because […]

New Condo Developments Help Property Values

In May, price per square foot averaged about $1,241, for condos from Pacific Heights to Mission Bay (see map above). These neighborhoods encompass Realtor Districts 6-9, where most highrise residential buildings are concentrated. The development of newly constructed condos has been doing great things for South Beach, Rincon Hill and Mission Bay. 181 Fremont, Mira […]

Real Estate Services With A Unique Focus on The Metropolitan Residences

Live Your Best Life At The Metropolitan Three residences are available for sale off market! If you want to live at The Metropolitan, call me for more details of these three pocket listings. I live and own at The Metropolitan and love this building for many reasons. First, the location is ideal if […]

Chase Center / Thrive City

The Golden State Warriors Chase Center Mission Bay is about to get lit up! Many of my clients see this pleasant neighborhood as a suburb of downtown San Francisco. A laid-back respite to come home to, Mission Bay is just across the channel from edgy SoMa and the bustling Transbay district. It is like […]

Coolness Factor at 1331 Folsom

I sell highrise condos, but I can’t help but gawk at this super cool, fun and eclectic home in SoMa. It is very iconic of the neighborhood’s genesis, an incubator for the information age and the dot-com subculture. Some of San Francisco’s most eccentric artists and innovate entrepreneurs laid their roots here on this side […]

New Finds At The Avery

Gorgeous residences available now at The Avery! Last night, I attended an exclusive agent only event and toured the highrise tower and residences in person. The Avery is an impressive experience – a gorgeous undertaking, from the dramatic entry lobby to the textured finishes to the signature San Francisco views. Check out pricing, views and […]

The Market Takes A Break While Conditions Remain Favorable for Real Estate

There was a slow start in real estate at the beginning of 2019. Sales were slow citywide – sellers held off putting their homes on the market and hesitant buyers waited to pay top dollar for what was one the market. The economy at the beginning of the year was unsettling with the shifty […]

Quarter 1 2019 San Francisco Market Report

Home Prices, Sales & Statistics; Stock Markets; Interest Rates and Unicorns in Spring Spring is typically the season when median prices increase most. However, median house sales prices dropped dramatically from last March with a switch from high year-over-year quarterly appreciation rates to zero appreciation in the last 2 quarters. What occurs later this […]

Levi’s Presidio 10 Run/Walk

For 10% off discount on registration, enter promo code: TEAMCOMPASS Register here: Come out and support the 34th Annual Levi’s Presidio 10! Presidio 10 is a fun, family-oriented race offering runners either a 10 mile, 10 kilometer or 5 kilometer fun run/walk. Invite family and friends to join you at the finish line for a […]

Is the “Uber Effect” going to be as large as the “Facebook Effect”?

If IPOs do come to fruition and there are some newly minted millionaires, Bay Area housing markets could have another renaissance. 10,000 San Francisco based workers could be affected, which could have a notable impact on the Bay Area housing market Nevertheless, a company going public does not necessarily guarantee wealth for all of its […]

March 2019 Real Estate Report

The Conversation about Tech IPO’s If the big unicorn IPOs go forward as expected, and the market greets them enthusiastically, that could play a substantial role in demand as thousands of employees suddenly feel considerably more affluent. Some of the larger San Francisco tech companies that have been predicted to go public include Uber, Airbnb, […]

February Real Estate Review

Your Monthly Real Estate Report Prices are still the highest they’ve been in 10 years. Early spring sales activity is picking up. List with Robyn today. As of early February, the government shutdown is over – at least for a little while – the stock market has recovered dramatically from its late 2018 plunge, and […]

SFHIGHRISES 2018 End Of Year Report

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Quarter 4 2018 San Francisco Market Report

Interpreting Downward & Upward Trends Happy New Year! It’s another year to look forward to in a vibrant real estate market. Do you have plans to sell or buy this year? If you are planning to make a move, follow the real estate market closely this year in hopes to maximize your gains. There […]

Touring The Christmas Lights

During the holidays season, it is a tradition of many families to venture out and find the very best Christmas lights out in the bay area. You used to find light displays by word of mouth back in the day, but now there are whole websites dedicated to this cause and even Yelp pages! Here […]

Discovering Compass Technology

As you already know, SFHIGHRISES joined Compass, a tech-driven real estate company! My extensive local network coupled with Compass’ global reach with connect your home with the hottest real estate networks. These networks have been thoughtfully re-imagined by the Compass marketing team who’ve worked side-by-side with software engineers to develop a better digital experience for […]

California Housing Inventory Near a 3-Year High in September

California had a 4.2-month supply of inventory in September, the highest level recorded in 31 months. Statewide, home sales declined by 12.4 percent from September 2017 while dropping by 16.4 percent in the nine-county Bay Area. The Bay Area’s median sales price was $930,000 in September, an annual gain of 9.8 percent after 14 straight […]

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Quarter 3 2018 San Francisco Market Report

Interest Rates Are Rising and The Real Estate Market is Changing We continue to see annual price appreciation, but gains are beginning to ease, driven in part by higher mortgage rates. Home loan rates hit seven year highs though they remain historically low. Rising mortgage rates can negatively impact affordability, weakening demand and thereby leading […]

Quarter 2 2018 San Francisco Market Report

Continued Low Inventory & Price Increases: Tracking the San Francisco Condo Market There was an article written on a survey of California homeowners that expected a price correction by 2020. Here in the city, fears of property values dropping since mid-2017 has indeed kept sellers from putting their homes on the market. But now, low […]

Full Service Brokerage versus Discount Brokerage

So-called discount brokerages claim to save home sellers money by reducing commissions, however, discount brokerages can actually cause their clients to reduce their profit margins. Rather than working solely on commissions, as Pacific Union and other real estate brokerages do, agents affiliated with discount brokerages are typically paid a salary, then a bonus based on […]

San Francisco Condo Price Gains

San Francisco Condos See Price Gains in 2018 A lack of inventory and strong buyer demand led condo prices to rise again. Sales of condos exceeded last year’s first quarter across all price ranges. 70% of the city condos sold for premiums in March 2018. Furthermore, other indicators also suggest that housing market activity […]

Golden State Warriors – The Last Quarter Final Game

Go warriors! Almost a steal but a three point shot makes up for that. We’re now in the Semis after winning 13 games in a row. Go Dubs! The Warriors are moving to San Francisco! Real all about it here.

Salesforce Tower Light Installation

The top of the Salesforce Tower is lit and it’s pretty cool to watch! The image compositions are made up of 11,000 LED lights that are programmed together to make movie snippets. This ambitious project was conceptualized and successfully implemented by one of San Francisco’s most well-revered contemporatry artists, Jim Campbell. Campbell has exhibited […]

Before and After Photos of 355 1st Street #707 at The Metropolitan

#TipTuesday Did you know that the majority of buyers prefer a home where all improvements are already made for them? Our marketing plan includes condo reconditioning services proven to generate buyer interest and bring high returns on your investment. And, our team of experienced contractors work within your timeline and budget. This South Beach condo at […]

Quarter 1 2018 San Francisco Market Report

Average Sale Price Continues Upward Trend Into Spring Sales of homes priced higher than $1 million increased by 30 percent in the Bay Area in the first quarter, with even stronger gains in the South Bay and Silicon Valley. Newly constructed condominium inventory in San Francisco is at half the level from a year ago, […]

The Avery SF

The Avery San Francisco is a collection of new highrise condo residences located across the street from The Metropolitan. These exclusive residences will start on the 33rd floor, and will have the stunning views of the San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge, and the city skyline. The 55-story tower is designed by internationally renowned architect […]

Boutique Crenn Opening at Salesforce Tower

Coming Soon! Boutique Crenn at Salesforce Tower Dominique Crenn is one of the best chefs in the world. In fact, she received the World’s Best Female Chef award from the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. An established figure in the San Francisco dining scene, Crenn is now opening up a patisserie/art space in the Salesforce […]

Lack of Home Supply Slows Down Sales, Not Financial Volatility

The last few weeks of the stock market’s wild swings has alerted many about a potential recession. Pacific Union’s economist, Selma Hepp, examines January’s housing market activity in the Bay Area, addresses recent financial market volatility and how it may affect real estate markets. I’ve provided a short summary of the article’s main points below, […]

Quarter 4 2017 San Francisco Market Report

Fourth-quarter home sales activity in San Francisco picked up and condominium sales outperformed 2016’s fourth quarter and throughout 2017, especially for units priced between $2 million and $3 million. Strong buyer demand in the resale condominium market produced solid appreciation, and new condominium prices again likewise saw some upward momentum. Fewer new and existing resale […]

Pacific Union’s 2018 Real Estate Forecast

Happy New Year! Hope that your January is off to a good start. As we head into 2018, I thought it would be beneficial to know where the health of San Francisco’s real estate market is. As our new neighborhood is becoming more vibrant with grocery stores, cafes and restaurants all within walking distance, more […]

One Rincon Hill #4206: Gorgeous Views of The City Coming Soon

Not to be missed, this 2 bedroom condo residence at One Rincon Hill has gorgeous views of Downtown San Francisco from the 42nd floor. The owners bought this unit brand new in 2008 and are now selling for $1,899,000 at the beginning of next year. The unit is in superb condition – the owners occupied […]

Maximize Your Profit – Recondition Your Condo

If you have renters or have lived in your condo for at least 7 years, considering sprucing up your place before you sell. One of the most profitable selling goals that has proven successful over the years is to deliver a turnkey condo product that buyers are looking for in a high rise condo purchase. […]

Pacific Union’s Real Estate and Economic Forecast to 2020

Earlier this month, Pacific Union held its fourth annual Real Estate and Economic Forecast in partnership with John Burns Real Estate Consulting to project Bay Area activity through 2020. Below are some key, high-level takeaways from the live event. Across the entire Bay Area, the median home price increase averaged 9% year to date through […]

Thanksgiving 2017

“Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.” – W.J. Cameron I wish you and yours the happiest Thanksgiving holiday. Live It Up! Holiday events for the weekend. Here’s to enjoying the company of good friends and family. Citywide November 23rd Volunteer for Thanksgiving Give back to your community this Thanksgiving by helping organizations like […]

Quarter 3 2017 San Francisco Market Report

San Francisco Real Estate Market Trends South Beach Zip Code is The Priciest in San Francisco Now is the time to sell! Great news for the neighborhood! The Transbay neighborhoods of South Beach and Mission Bay has made some significant gains in 2017. In fact, according to SFGate, 94105, which makes up South Beach, won […]

Coming Soon? New Condo Developments in San Francisco

Three new condo developments in San Francisco will contain over 15,000 housing units. With such high numbers, the mega-projects will alleviate much of the housing pressure the city currently faces. The three housing projects are Parkmerced by San Francisco State University, Schlage Lock in Visatacion Valley and Treasure Island. Some of the reasons why these […]

Facebook is Coming to 181 Fremont in San Francisco

Facebook is Coming to 181 Fremont in San Francisco We have been talking about 181 Fremont for some time, given that it is one of the most striking new skyscrapers in San Francisco and now Facebook is moving in! Facebook is coming to 181 Fremont in San Francisco and is leasing all of its 432,000 […]

September 2017 San Francisco Condo Pricing

San Francisco Condo Pricing for September 2017 San Francisco Condo Pricing for September 2017 continue its upward trend as the Fall market begins. Between August 2016 and August 2017, median prices citywide went up 10.7%. That’s $117,000 up form last year. Strong buyer demand increased condo sales activity as the second half of 2017 began. […]

Sold $86K Over Asking! 2BD at Madrone in Mission Bay

Madrone in Mission Bay: Residence 623 Received Multiple Offers in Only 5 Days Listed: $1,199,000 Sold: $1,285,000 $86,000 Over Asking Sellers of this 2BD condo at Madrone lived in Austin, TX and I helped sell their home without them having to come to San Francisco. This cute condo was tenant occupied before it went onto […]

San Francisco Real Estate Forecast and Update – August 2017

San Francisco Real Estate Forecast Bay Area Home Prices Sizzle in July TAKEAWAY POINTS Median prices for condominiums in San Francisco have been especially strong, with a 12 percent increase over last July. Home prices have soared across the whole region. The median home price in the Bay Area increased 11 percent to $861,750. Bay […]

Quarter 2 2017 San Francisco Market Report

San Francisco Market Report for Luxury Condos – Quarter 2 2017 This quarter’s San Francisco Market Report for Luxury Condos observes citywide condo trends, Transbay luxury highrises and new construction to give you a fresh perspective on the changing landscape of the city’s housing stock. It’s reassuring to see that the city is working on […]

San Francisco Transbay Terminal Completion

San Francisco Transbay Terminal Completion The San Francisco Transbay Terminal has already taken up to 5 years to build and there is now a completion date on the horizon set on December 22, 2017. At only 5 stories tall, the sprawling terminal will be 1,400 feet long –about .25 of a mile – with a […]

San Francisco Real Estate Forecast and Update – June 2017

San Francisco Real Estate Forecast Sales Conditions Throughout the Bay Area In this month’s San Francisco Real Estate Forecast and Update, we will explore why property values in San Francisco have increased since the beginning of 2017. In the past five years, the San Francisco real estate market saw many record breaking sales in all […]

Bridgeview San Francisco

Bridgeview Towers San Francisco Enjoy waterfront condo living at Bridgeview San Francisco, an upscale residential building located just three blocks away from San Francisco’s southern waterfront. Built in 2002, Bridgeview is one of the original condo buildings in South Beach. This residential enclave stands among other low-rise communities on Beale Street with Rincon Hill’s high-rise […]

San Francisco Real Estate Market Report for Condos – May 2017

Since the end of the winter rains, MLS data shows the average price of a condo in San Francisco has increased. In fact, the average sales price of a condo saw a percent increase of 14% since January 2017. The monthly average sales price for San Francisco condos from 2014-2017. Source: SFARMLS In San […]

Where to Live Around The New Transbay Neighborhood

San Francisco’s Future Community The developing Transbay neighborhood crosses many neighborhood boundaries in San Francisco’s Southern Financial District, transforming what was once a warehouse district into a futuristic highrise community. With several development projects underway, moving to Downtown San Francisco would be an exciting investment opportunity. Transbay: The Neighborhood Transbay is not an entirely […]

The Salesforce Tower and Transbay Transit Center Progress

Progress is coming along at the Transbay Transit Center Project and The Transbay Tower, also known as the Salesforce Tower. Transbay is a new neighborhood and part of a redevelopment plan that includes residential condos, commercial office space and unique parks. It’s all about turning Downtown San Francisco into the futuristic “Grand Central Station of […]

Robyn’s 2017 Q1 Sales Update for San Francisco Luxury Condos

Q1 Real Estate Report for Transbay and San Francisco Luxury Condos The start of the year ushered in a wave of good news about a hot stock market, higher wages and an active home sales environment. At the same time, housing prices have continued to rise, and the low inventory situation and affordability crunch has […]

The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco’s Marina District

What was once the site of a world’s fair is now a collection of waterfront homes and breezy condos in one of San Francisco’s most upscale neighborhoods. When the Pacific Union Headquarters was located in the Presidio, my office had a stunning view of The Palace of Fine Arts with the Bay and the Marina […]

The 2016 End-of-Year San Francisco Highrise Report

Check out my 2016 End-of-Year San Francisco Highrise Report for info on condo buildings in the Transbay District. The up-and-coming Transbay District, comprised of South Beach, Rincon Hill, Yerba Buena, SoMa, and Mission Bay has seen incredible changes and record breaking real estate appreciation in the last five years. The same number of listings sold in […]

Millennials Won’t Move: Why This Generation Stays Put

Millennials are those born after 1982 and their habits are being tracked as they will make up the majority of the housing market in the coming years. Homeownership rates for these younger Americans are at a 40-year low, and that may not change anytime soon, as fewer of them are moving residences than previous […]

Californians Work Longest Hours to Make Rent

Californians work longest hours to make rent as workers in the Bay Area’s two largest cities pull down the biggest salaries in the country. But sky-high rents mean that they’ll spend about two full weeks of work in order to pay the landlord. An analysis from SmartAsset calculates the number of hours residents of the […]

San Francisco’s New Central Subway

There has been loads of construction in SoMa and Mission Bay for the new Central Subway that will connect Caltrain to Chinatown. This is a continuation of the T Line that runs down Third Street from Mission Bay to Bayview. When the Central Subway is complete, The T Line’s route will change. Instead of going […]

Coming Soon: Madrone Two Bedroom Residence with Two Balconies

I look forward to my showing my listing at Madrone! This is a unique opportunity to own a 2 bedroom/2bath with 2 balconies: 1 off the living room and 1 off the master bedroom. This 7th floor residences has outlooks to the pool and a peek at the bay and the Bay Bridge. Unit features […]

Pacific Union Sponsors Audi FIS Ski World Cup – March 9-12

Pacific Union is proud to sponsor the Audi FIS World Cup from March 9-12 this year! The event will be hosted at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe. This marks the return of World Cup ski racing to California for the first time in 19 years. Events held will consist of a Women’s Giant […]

Interest Rates and Purchasing Power

The slightest increase in the Federal interest rate can affect your purchasing power, or, how much you can borrow. Although it seems nominal, a 1% increase in the interest rate reduces your purchasing power by almost 10% because you’re paying more to borrow money. For example, with the interest rate hovering around 4.00% and an […]

The Views & Floor Plans at 181 Fremont

181 Fremont has 56 residential units on the top-most floors and the floor plans are stunning. With only 4 units on each floor, each large floor plan wraps around a corner of the building, giving you a variety of views room to room depending on where you are standing: Northwest and northeast facing units will […]

San Francisco Q4 2016 Real Estate Market Report

Quarter 4 ANALYSIS from Selma Hepp, Chief Economist Pacific Union International – 1/13/2017 “San Francisco’s real estate market report for 2016’s Fourth quarter is now out! This is adapted from Pacific Union and Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at Pacific Union. Fourth-quarter home sales activity in San Francisco sustained the same momentum as recorded in […]

San Francisco Plans to Redesign its Civic Center

San Francisco wants to redesign its Civic Center public space. Having live in the city for so long, it’s hard to imagine a different Civic Center, however it would be nice to see some change! The current format has been unchanged since early 1900’s, and although there are several lawn areas for public demonstrations and […]

VR Tours of The Pacific condominiums

It’s a big surprise that one of my favorite developments in the city is NOT in South Beach, but in Pacific Heights! It’s The Pacific condominiums. This building is loaded with opulence and exquisite detail. I will be attending a virtual reality tour of the penthouse collection. If you are interested, come take the tour […]

Bay Bridge Views From Your San Francisco Highrise Condo

San Francisco High Rise Condo Watermark

A chance to own your San Francisco High Rise Condo on the waterfront in a prestigious building. Sought after desirable,this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom urban home delivers panoramic world class Bay Bridge & Big Water Views from every room. This property is now available off market. Please contact us for details! This is a Rare […]

Golden State Warriors Chase Arena Ground Breaking

The much anticipated Chase Arena to host the Golden State Warriors saw its first step in construction during the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday in Mission Bay. This was a special occasion considering the NBA hasn’t really been involved in San Francisco, and it was a grand affair. Warriors coach Steve Kerr, Warriors forward Kevin Durant, and […]

Transbay Year-End Update

After an accelerated run of home price gains prices have stabilized. We are seeing fewer overbids and more price reductions. Interest rates have increased 1% over the last month and are expected to rise throughout 2017. Now is the time to buy! The same number of units sold in December 2012 and December 2016, […]

Boutique Residences in Pacific Heights

Absolutely one of my favorite new construction projects on the west side of SF. I love The Pacific Condominiums, with its opulent finishes and house-like floor plans. It’s extremely elegant and upscale in a central location. It’s walking distance to all the shops and boutiques on Fillmore Street. Call me for a showing. I can […]

PARK 181 – Fremont’s Highrise Residences

PARK 181 181 Fremont’s Highrise Residences 181 Fremont is on track to be one of the west coast’s tallest buildings and it will be a dramatic addition to the San Francisco skyline. Adjacent to the Transbay Terminal, the first fifty floors will be commercial space. Only seventy-four residences will be available on Floors 54-70, making […]

Penthouses at Lumina

The Penthouses at Lumina are stunning. Incredible views of the Bay are from the rooftop sky deck. Lumina SF Penthouses Contact me for more info on Lumina residences.

Market Conditions in San Francisco – South Beach

After 24 months of heated trends, the luxury markets appear to be normalizing. Despite normalization, condo sale prices in South Beach are higher than they were a year go. In June 2015, the average sales price was $1,179,560. The average sales price in May 2016 was $1,440,127. That is a 22% increase in one year. […]