Rhett Winslow answered:
anybody know if monthly rental quotes include utilities or not or does the posting have to say specifically?
Greetings
most condos (privately owned) include water, basic cable & trash removal - so all you need to pay is electric & internet etc…
Most apartment complexes charge se
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John Souerbry answered:
What new programs is the government implementing to help Americans buy new homes in your market?
Hopefully NONE. The government has no place in real estate or mortgage markets except to regulate it fairly. Government over-involvement has been the cause of almost every real estate
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Gabriel Rojas answered:
Hi, am contemplating on buying a condo in SOMA (Harrison betw 4th and 5th st). Is it a safe neighborhood? What is expected $ for sq/ft?
Hello Shedaquarium:
Congratulations on your potential condo purchase in SoMa!
One way to find out about crime is to use Trulia's built in crime analysis tool. See this link for mo
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Steve West answered:
How does buying an auction property work?
It depends on the auction. This process will not be like a standard purchase, but you still might want a real estate professional to help.
When looking for an online or in person au
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Will Lyon answered:
Should one be wary of renting an apartment in San Francisco where one can only pay by cashier's check or money order as opposed to a personal check?
I have worked with many renters in SF and agree with Bill that the initial payment is often by cashiers check. I actually had my most recent client send a cashiers check from Memphis to
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Lance King-Founder/Broker answered:
A Loving couple relocating within the next week to the Bay area of California...Looking for a rental.
No way you get a place in San Francisco for that much. You might start on craigslist and work your way outward till you get to your price range
Jena Beaver answered:
I live in SOMA at One Rincon and looking for a good restaurant to take my kids, ages 8 and 10. If you know the area, I'd welcome any suggestions.
Brickhouse on Brannan and 3rd is pretty fun and casual. I would think you could bring your kids there--they have live music sometimes and good drinks too :)
Rich Bennett 415.305.4911-cell answered:
Which neighborhoods are most accessible from SOMA?
Hey there Evelyn,
Most parts of SOMA closest to Market Street would allow you the flexibility of taking the subway to work. With that said, the areas accessible to the subway would w
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Liza Mock asked:
How have the influx of tech startups moving to SoMa affected home pricing?
Has this caused any appreciation? Have more residential buildings converted to commercial office space?
Sami answered:
What are the benefits of living in SoMa?
Having lived in the area for more than a year, here are some things to consider:
- Easy car access to both East (I-80) as well as south (101 and 280); as well as public transportation
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Sami answered:
What are the drawbacks of living in SoMa?
Here are some Con's to consider:
- you're constantly surrounded by concrete and a decent amount of traffic
- despite some "nice and active" parts of SoMa, there ar
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Wolf Rendall answered:
What is the crime and safety like in SoMa?
6th & Mission is the only intersection that you should try to avoid if possible. It's worth venturing there for Ms. Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant and the Monarch Bar, but otherwise SoMa
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Jena Beaver answered:
What advice would you have for someone moving to SoMa?
One thing I wish I had known about SoMa is that there is really a lack of greenery. Maybe that's not important to some, but despite the benefit of proximity to the interstates and new c
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Sean Aggarwal answered:
what is the average cost to rent an 800 sq ft apt around norfolk and harrison?
Alexander, I just went though this last month. I ended up renting a one bedroom apartment, about 750 square feet, in one of the high rise building in SOMA . I will share what I saw with
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Paul Hwang answered:
who are the top realtors (selling) in SOMA (in SF, CA)?
did you sell? how was it?
Kevin Olson & Jessica Laude answered:
if i pay cash, wil there be a price chaNGE.
Cash is always better, but don't forget about the terms. The terms (closing date, earnest money, contingencies, etc.) can have just as large of an effect a cash offer can. Cash off
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David 'TAP' Tapper answered:
we signed a contract and gave $5k escrow back in MAY 2010, THEN we were told the house is in probate, we are out $2 k in storage so far, help
OK Teresa, let me get the disclainer out of the way and say I cannot give you legal advise, you should talk with a real estate attorney.
With that said, prior to spending the money
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Oggi Kashi answered:
Can someone let me know if a 2BR flat becomes available in One Rincon?
Hi,
Just use this link any time and you can see what is available as far as 2 bedroom condos at the Rincon:
http://www.mlsfinder.com/ca_sfar/oggikashi?action=newsearchsession&
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Jamie Comer answered:
How much to rent for 6 months?
A short term rental is usually less expensive than a traditional lease. For a 1 bedroom 2000+ depending on location
Erika Burke answered:
i own a share in a condo with siblilngs, if i die who gets my share
Don Tepper below gave the straight up answer. You can ask your favorite real estate consultant to have a title company conduct a title search for you to determine how you did receive t
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