Tag: San Francisco
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Is the Real Estate Market Softening?
There’s been a lot of chatter recently about the state of the real estate market: Is the market softening? Is the bubble about to burst? Are we seeing the first signs of another recession? Incredibly curious to see some hard facts myself, I dug in… Read on to hear more about my observations…
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Best Practices for Managing a Homeowners Association
If you live in a condo or TIC, like the majority of homeowners in San Francisco, you probably have a homeowners association (“HOA”). HOA management can be complex, but with some planning and organization on the front end, can lead to a more peaceful living arrangement for years to come. Here are some best practices…
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On Market vs. Off-Market: What’s All The Fuss?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about “off-market” listings (also referred to as “pocket listings”). You might be wondering how homes are being sold before they even show up online, without a “For Sale” sign or an open house, or you want to know how to get your hands on these opportunities. And if you’re a…
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Remodeled Home in Forest Hill, San Francisco
Looking for a home like this? Contact me for more info at (415) 993-0618.
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JUST SOLD – 57 Norwich Street, San Francisco
Congratulations to my clients on their new home with amazing views of downtown San Francisco and within walking distance to all that Bernal Heights has to offer! 1 bed | 1 bath | 713 square feet Represented buyer
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JUST SOLD – 46-48 Sumner Street, San Francisco
Congratulations to my clients on becoming new homeowners in San Francisco! 46-48 Sumner Street, San Francisco 2 bed, 2 bath TIC Represented buyer
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Getting to Know Me: 6 Things I Love The Most (and Least) About Being a Realtor
I’m often asked the question of how I like being a realtor compared to being an attorney. (For those of you new to this site, I practiced law full-time for about 5 years before starting my real estate business.) The truth is, I LOVE IT! Like every profession, there are pros and cons to working…
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The Less Obvious Costs of Buying A Home
If you’re a first time homebuyer, or it’s been a while since you bought your home, you’re probably wondering what added costs are involved in purchasing a home, aside from your down payment. Once you are under contract to purchase a home, your lender will provide you with a loan estimate, which will include an…
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The Cost of Waiting To Buy
Many homebuyers I encounter are on the fence of buying now vs. waiting until later this year or next year to buy a home. “Will inventory get better?” “What if the market softens?” “Is another crash coming?” “I’m waiting for prices to come down.” If we haven’t spoken over the phone or in person about…
Crystal Schip | Schip Real Estate, Inc. 