A Sneak Peak at 181 Fremont

SF is buzzing about the new residential condos builting built at 181 Fremont.

The units will range from $3.5 to $50 million and from 1,260 to 3,400 square feet. There will also be a "grand penthouse" which will be on the 70th floor and have about 7,000 square feet. Sales have started although the first residents will not move in until the Summer of 2017..

The building will be over 800 feet tall with the residences starting on on the 54th floor and going to the 70th floor (commercial tenants will be on the first 53 floors). There will be no more than four units on each floor, providing residents with a great deal of privacy.

The developer is Jay Paul Company (Google's largest landlord) and the designer is Orlando Diaz-Azcuy who designed Ram's Gate.

The amenities will take up the entire 52nd floor and will include four distinct lounge spaces, a fitness center with a yoga room, a library, a catering kitchen, a conference room and a wrap around terrace. There will also be a 24 hour attended lobby with a 25-foot high entrance and a full-time concierge.

There will also be elevators to 7th floor with direct access to The Park (San Francisco's equivalent of New York City's Highline). The Park will have 5.4 acres of green space and will essentially be the residents' of 181 Fremont backyard.

Last, but not least, the Transbay Building will also be directly accessible from 181 Fremont and will have 150,000 square feet of commercial retail space, approximately twice the shopping, restaurants and bars of The Ferry Building.

If you have any questions about 181 Fremont, please contact us at Doug@BLGProperties.com or 415-295-6370.

The Lumina's New Neighbor - The "Twisty Tower"

The Lumina will be getting a new 400 foot neighbor on the corner of Folsom and Spear, the "Twisty Tower."

The Twisty Tower is being designed and developed by the same developer who developed The Lumina, Tishman Speyer.

You can read more about the new Twisty Tower here.

Are you looking to buy or sell your home? Please give us a call at 415-295-6370. We would love to help.

What Are The Most Expensive Homes In Marin?

The most expensive homes sold in Marin in 2015 included Locksley Hall, which sold for a record setting $47.5 million. The next most expensive home sold in Marin in 2015 was for $15.49 million with the third most expensive home selling for $13 million. You can view a slide show of the top ten most expensive homes sold in Marin here.

Are you looking to buy or sell a home? Please contact us at 415-295-6370.

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San Francisco's Least & Most Expensive Neighborhoods For Renters Mapped

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A new study has mapped the cheapest and priciest neighborhoods for renters in San Francisco.

South Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in San Francisco with the median one bedroom rent of $4,000/month.

The study also shows that San Francisco is still the most expensive renters market in the country, but prices have slightly fallen since last Summer's high water mark.

You learn more about the study and see the map here.

Do you need help find a place to rent? Please contact us at 415-295-6370. We would love to help you find your ideal home.

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What Is San Francisco's Most Affordable Neighborhood?

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A new study found that Bayview is currently San Francisco's most affordable neighborhood with an average sales price of "only" $700,500.

Want to check out the most expensive neighborhoods in San Francisco? You can view those here.

Do you or someone you care about need help buying or selling a home? Give us a call at (415) 295-6370. We will shoot you straight on whether we are the best real estate agent for the project or if we knows someone who can help you get the top dollar for your house or help you find the best place to call home.

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What Are San Francisco's Most Expensive Neighborhoods?

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A new study shows that the Pacific Heights/Cow Hollow neighborhood has the most expensive listings in San Francisco with 8 homes listed at more than $10 million. Russian/Telegraph & Nob Hills district has the most expensive average price per square foot at a whopping $1,616.

Curious what about the most affordable neighborhoods in San Francisco are? You can check those out here.

If you need help navigating the Bay Area real estate market, give us a call at (415) 295-6370. We pride ourselves on being 100% honest with clients and potential clients and will make sure you work with the best real estate agent possible for buying or selling your home.

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The Most Expensive Homes Sold In SF In 2015

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The most expensive homes sold in San Francisco in 2015 were in Pacific Heights, including a $31 million home. You can view a slide show of the top ten most expensive homes sold in SF in 2015 here.

If you need help buying or selling a home, contact us at Doug@BLGProperties.com or 415-295-6370. We woud love an opportunity to help you find your ideal home.

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Why Whole Foods, Starbucks and Trader Joe's Could Be Your Best Neighbors

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A new study shows that a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's opening in a neighborhood results in a more rapid increase in home prices.

In fact, homes within a 1/2 mile of either Whole Foods or Trader Joe's are worth more than twice as much as the median home price in the rest of the U.S.

Being located close to a Starbucks has also been shown to have a positive affect on the value of homes.

And so if a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's or Starbucks opens close to your home, toast a cup of java to the likely positive appreciation that will result in the value of your home.

Need help buying or selling a home? Please contact us at 415-295-6370.

Bay Area #46 On List For All Cash Real Estate Deals

A common compliant in the Bay Area is having to compete with all cash offers.

However, a new study shows that the area barely made it in into the top 50 cities with all cash deals.

What state had the most all cash deals? Florida. Yes, Florida with 7 out of the top 10 cities having all cash deal for home purchases including Miami with has a nation high 55%.

You can read more about the study and see the top ten cities that have all cash deals here.

Considering buying or selling a home in the Bay Area?  Please contact us at 415-295-6370.