Amy Blakeley

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Luxury real estate sales in San Francisco with top-rated boutique realty firm McGuire Real Estate.

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Which areas near San Francisco are affordable and has good living standards? Thanks in advance.

Asked Wed Jun 18 2008, 16:52 by Neil @ Trulia - San Francisco - General Area - 5 answers

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I agree with the Novato option. You are a little further commute-wise from San Francisco, but the benefits - good square footage for the price, low crime, great weather, good schools, open spaces and quick access to other quaint cities in Marin - make up for it in my book. - Fri Jun 27 2008, 17:08

Reality check - single-family house in SF for under $550K?

Asked Tue Apr 8 2008, 19:13 by Alex - San Francisco - Market Conditions - 6 answers

Amy Blakeley answered:

Alex,
I'm with Sally on this one. If you want to stay at $550k and under and don't want to be in the fog all the time, then you have 2 diametrically opposed goals. You may, with diligence and patience, find an SFH in the far far Avenues closest to The Great Highway, but you will end up being "fogged in all summer." I also am not familiar too much outside of SF, but I've heard pricing is pretty aligned with what you want to spend in Pacifica.

Best of luck. If you need a Pacifica agent let me know and I can refer one to you. - Wed Apr 9 2008, 17:38

Renovate or not?

Asked Sat Jan 26 2008, 14:08 by Timothy - Noe Valley - Home Selling - 10 answers

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Timothy,
If you are planning to stay in your home for another 3-5 years or more and you are happy with its current condition, I recommend holding off on the remodeling. That way, when you are closer to selling your home, the upgrades will be to the absolute newest standards and style. Talk to a Realtor before undergoing the remodel to ensure your design choices will appeal to the largest pool of buyers and which upgrades will provide the biggest return. - Sun Apr 6 2008, 12:39

I want to rent out my San Francisco home. If Trulia can't help me with this can you recommend a site that

Asked Wed Apr 2 2008, 13:19 by John Palmer - San Francisco - Tech Tips - 4 answers

Amy Blakeley answered:

Hi John,
The site address for Craigslist is http://sfbay.craigslist.org/. You can also hire a rental specialist to do the work for you - post the ads, show the house, provide applications/screen tenants, and handle the lease. If you want information on this please contact me.

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McGuire Real Estate - Thu Apr 3 2008, 16:04

Looking to buy in Lower Haight/Hayes Valley. How much over asking are properties going for right now?

Asked Mon Mar 24 2008, 20:44 by Sy - San Francisco - Market Conditions - 5 answers

Amy Blakeley answered:

Sy,
Whether a property, in Lower Haight/Hayes Valley or anywhere else in San Francisco, sells for over or under asking completely depends on whether it is priced appropriately for it's location and condition, as well as the number of competing like-properties in the area. Your agent should be able to compile a recent analysis of what has been listed in those areas and how they sold, but it won't necessarily be a guideline for how future listed property sales will behave. Having an experienced agent look at properties with you will educate you on what the homes you visit are worth with the current market conditions.

I hope this was helpful. Please feel free contact me if you would like more information. - Thu Mar 27 2008, 11:22

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