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Emmy Pho
Home Buyer

Do I need to pay all cash with a check at the foreclosure auction in San Francisco? asked by Emmy Pho

The auction on the court house steps is cash or cashiers check only. If you are ref... read more answered by Jed Lane; Fog…

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Why is Diamond Heights one of the cheapest San Francisco neighborhoods in terms of real estate prices?

Answered Sun May 18 2008, 23:20 by Ed - Diamond Heights - Home Buying
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Emmy Pho
Home Buyer

Do I need to pay all cash with a check at the foreclosure auction in San Francisco? asked by Emmy Pho

The auction on the court house steps is cash or cashiers check only. If you are ref... read more answered by Jed Lane; Fog…

Kp
Home Buyer

How do you buy a house that is in pre-foreclosure? asked by Kp

Here is a good article on the different stages of foreclosure. Preforclsoures can be very profitable with low competition, but you must be caref... read more answered by PropertyHook…

Emerald
Home Buyer

Is it strange that a developer sets it self up to be in charge of an HOA, with the majority of Board members? asked by Emerald

Emerald, In the beginning it isn't a conflict. As others have stated the developer ... read more answered by Jed Lane; Fog…

pinkdiva
Just Looking

How long does a landlord have to return your security deposit? asked by pinkdiva

California code 1950.5 is the leading cause of landlords being sued in samll claims court. Everyone should be clear on the law and very specific... read more answered by Jed Lane; Fog…

M
Just Looking

Landlord in foreclosure. Help! asked by M

Hi, Sorry to hear that you are in this situation. If you were to purchase the property you would be responsible for all back payments and taxes as well as the purchase price for the u... read more answered by Lisa

Mandy
Home Buyer

Handling dispute with agent on payback of buyer agent commission asked by Mandy

Jed, I created a new thread for my response to avoid any continued agrivation of our fellow realtors, and since the conversation has turned s... read more answered by Cameron Piper

Lori
Home Buyer

What are the pros/cons of a tic? asked by Lori

Jim and Melanie have given you the technical pros and cons. I'd like to add that the TICs that are on the market are in usually older buildings ... read more answered by Jed Lane; Fog…

Brian Sparr
Real Estate Pro

One Rincon Hill - Investment Opportunity? asked by Brian Sparr

Brian, There is a lot of construction in the Rincon Hill area. Yeah, it should do well in the long run, but initially I don't think that you ... read more answered by Peter Brunton

per
Just Looking

Staying on the sidelines the best investment! asked by per

Per......just to be straight I'm a realtor with a finance background; so I look at things from both sides. I guess my main point would be th... read more answered by Peter Brunton

J'mo
Home Buyer

What's a TIC? Tenants in common I assume, but when buying, what does it imply? asked by J'mo

Jim's answer is a good one. Tenancy In Common is a way to hold title on a single... read more answered by Chris Word

JoAnn Bonifa…
Real Estate Pro

What are good SFR or condo rental websites in San Francisco? asked by JoAnn Bonifa…

Craigslist. Everything goes there and everyone goes there to get the info. Unless you have special needs then try MetroRent. read more answered by Jed Lane; Fog…

Christopher
Home Buyer

As a first time buyer, how can we the house we are currently renting which is going on the market soon? asked by Christopher

Maybe wait a few years to buy. Prices will drop more. Yes, they have, and will drop ... read more answered by NonRealtor

Sid
Just Looking

I am planning on relocating to SF from NY and was looking at the Diamond Heights area. Have read about asked by Sid

Hey Sid, What part of NY did you live in? I lived there about 4 years ago and can... read more answered by Peter Brunton

Jcheary
Home Seller

How much should I expect to pay to stage a 1 bedroom, 900 sq ft house in san francisco? asked by Jcheary

I just got two quotes on a 1000 SqFt 2BR 2BA. One was $4900, the other $4000. Thes... read more answered by SFisHome Gro…

Elizabeth
Buyer & Seller

We are possibly being relocated to SF from Phoenix. With an 11 and 10 year old, my biggest concern is school asked by Elizabeth

Hi Elizabeth, You have received some great responses for your impending move. I ... read more answered by Julia Murtagh

Paul Petrian…
Home Seller

value home at 572 - 47th avenue, san francisco, california 94121 asked by Paul Petrian…

Dear Paul, No realtor can give you a true appraisal until she/he has seen your home. With a short visit, you would point out an upgrades you... read more answered by Sally Rosenm…

Elizabeth
Home Buyer

My husband, son, and I are going to be moving to San Francisco in the next few months. One of the few asked by Elizabeth

Dear Elizabeth, Please go to my website: www.sallyrosenman.com and look up inform... read more answered by Sally Rosenm…

Cristina
Just Looking

What is the average garbage, sewer and water bill in San Francisco. Am looking into buying for the first? asked by Cristina

To ad the the fees from SpaceTomCat the garbage company charges only for the garbage... read more answered by Jed Lane; Fog…

Nish
Home Buyer

I am a first time home buyer. My buyer agent has told me that he would pass me 1% of his commission. asked by Nish

Cherie, Have your agent do an Addendum . . . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This isn't pa... read more answered by Jed Lane; Fog…

Yoyo
Home Buyer

We submitted an offer on a short sale more than the asking price on the listing. The first lender approved, asked by Yoyo

Yo Yoyo! Which you no doubt feel like after trying to get a short-sale through. All ... read more answered by Michael J Ke…