Where the Rich Want to Live

Where the Rich Want to Live

April 3, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Monte Carlo, Monaco is home to the most expensive prime real estate in the world. But according to a study by luxury real estate consultancy Knight Frank, the world’s rich prefer to live in London and New York. The emerging markets of Asia and Latin America might be where all the world’s growth is heading, [...]

Luxury condos at S.F. Waterfront get key OKs

Luxury condos at S.F. Waterfront get key OKs

March 26, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

A series of luxury condominiums proposed for San Francisco’s waterfront took a major step toward construction Thursday when city agencies handed the project key approvals. The proposed project would build two residential buildings with a combined 134 dwelling units on a 3.2-acre, triangle-shaped site on the north side of Washington Street between the Embarcadero and [...]

$2m+ Property Sales: Paragon Has Most Agents Making Sales

$2m+ Property Sales: Paragon Has Most Agents Making Sales

December 14, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

For the 12 months ending 11/30/11, Paragon has more agents selling San Francisco residential properties of $2,000,000 & above than any other brokerage. Paragon is one of the top 4 brokerages nationwide for total unit and dollar-volume sales in this price range. (Paragon also has the most agents selling properties of $1.5m and above, and [...]

Hidden Gem on Market only 7 days!

Hidden Gem on Market only 7 days!

December 3, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

In mid-November 2550 Green Street came on the market for the first time in 50 years, offering a rare opportunity to own a large view home on one of the best blocks on Cow Hollow. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, this dramatic home also featured a large lot and elevator to all levels. Most [...]

The Hellman Mansion Hits The Market Listed For $20 Million

The Hellman Mansion Hits The Market Listed For $20 Million

September 22, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

2020 Jackson Street has a storied past. The home was designed by Julius Kraft and built in 1902 by Wells Fargo Bank President Isaias Hellman as a wedding gift for his daughter. 2020 Jackson Street served as the makeshift headquarters of Wells Fargo following San Francisco’s great quake and fire in 1906.

Luxury Sales Strong in 2nd Quarter

Luxury Sales Strong in 2nd Quarter

July 28, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

By virtually every statistical measure of supply and demand, the luxury home segment in San Francisco dramatically strengthened in the 2nd quarter. And this is what we are clearly experiencing on the ground in the day to day transactional market here in the city. One always wants to see trends continue for minimally 2 or [...]

Luxury Sales Best in 3 Years

Luxury Sales Best in 3 Years

June 17, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Year to date luxury sales – defined as properties selling over $2,000,000- are better than they were in 2009 and 2010! The Single Family Home market is slightly ahead of last year’s sales and the condo/co-op/tic market is significantly better than last year and 2009 with regards to number of sales. We’re still not at [...]

The Ultimate List: 10 Most Expensive U.S. Homes for Sale

June 2, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

You thought San Francisco was expensive? Check out the 10 most expensive homes for sale in the U.S. Makes SF real estate seem like a deal!

Foreclosures of Million-Dollar Homes on the Rise

Foreclosures of Million-Dollar Homes on the Rise

September 14, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Foreclosure is blind. After the mortgage meltdown and the plunge in home prices, record numbers of ordinary houses tumbled into foreclosure across Southern California as borrowers became unable or unwilling to pay their mortgages. But the rich aren’t so different after all: Million-dollar-plus homes have reverted to lender ownership in increasing numbers — previous sales [...]

Clarendon Heights Home Gets Major Renovation

Clarendon Heights Home Gets Major Renovation

August 11, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Two years ago,  this single family home, 28 Clarendon Avenue,  sold for$1.6 million in a trust sale.  

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