First-Time Homebuyers Extension Passes House

June 30, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Thousands of first-time homebuyers were making a mad dash to close on the current deadline, today, June 30th,  to receive the $8,000 tax credit. But many of those who signed a purchase agreement prior to April 30th are having difficulty closing  due to the slow short sale process and the backlog facing many lenders right now. Thanks to [...]

HOA Reserve Question

May 20, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

I came across this question, regarding HOA reserves, on the Realty Times website – where they report Real Estate news and advice. I thought it might be a good tip for San Francisco buyers investing in complexes with an HOA. The agent was trying to advise her client on,  ”what a good reserve balance should be for [...]

Price Reduced on SF’s Painted Lady For Sale

Price Reduced on SF’s Painted Lady For Sale

May 4, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

After coming on the market 3 months ago for $3,999,000, San Francisco’s oldest and largest Painted Lady gets a price reduction of over $200,000, bringing the new price tag to $3,799,000. Built in 1892, 722 Steiner is known worldwide as the anchor of the Painted Ladies of Postcard Row. Featured in over 70 movies, TV shows and ads, including the 1980′s [...]

SF Single Family Home Market Healthy

May 3, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

The San Francisco Association of Realtors put out their April newsletter claiming the median single family home prices increased by 19.4% from March 2009 to $791,000 in March 2010. Completed home sales during the month totaled 212 sales, a 58% increase from the same month the previous year, while pending sales activity saw a similar rise, [...]

125 Presidio Avenue – Mid Century Classic For Sale

125 Presidio Avenue – Mid Century Classic For Sale

April 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

There were some beauties on tour yesterday- one house in particular stood out. 125 Presidio is a large, mid-century house,

Home Sales in SF Surge 38 Percent in March

April 26, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

All but one of the 13 Western cities tracked in the report saw annual sales increases last month. Boise and Seattle both posted gains of more than 50 percent, according to the report. Los Angeles was the only major city that saw a decline in sales, off 7 percent. San Francisco saw the sharpest gain [...]

April Newsletter

April 9, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

  San Francisco Real Estate Increasing Demand, Decreasing Supply, Stable Prices April 2010 Update As shown in the updated charts below, buyer demand in the San Francisco home market continues to strengthen, while supply (as measured by months’ supply of inventory) continues to tighten. Median prices remain surprisingly stable, jogging up and down in small [...]

San Francisco’s Top Real Estate Pick- 466 Clipper St.

San Francisco’s Top Real Estate Pick- 466 Clipper St.

February 24, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Our single family home listing located at 466 Clipper Street,  in Noe Valley, was showcased in the SF Examiner’s, Sunday Edition of the Real Estate section, as  San Francisco’s Top Real Estate Pick. Even though 466 Clipper Street is under contract, here is what Larry Rosen, at the Examiner, had to say. More than a house In [...]

Spring Inventory Comes Online For SF Homebuyers

February 22, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

For all you home buyers, in the San Francisco real estate market, that have been waiting patiently for more homes to come on the market. Wait no longer, the spring inventory is FINALLY starting to arrive. San Francisco Hotsheet Statistics for the past 2 weeks, 2/5 – 2/19/10 For houses, condos and TICs New Listings  382 Back on Market [...]

St. Regis San Francisco Penthouse Remains on the Market

St. Regis San Francisco Penthouse Remains on the Market

February 18, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

The Penthouse at the St. Regis San Francisco has undergone an incredible price reduction! 

Next Page »

  • About Us

    Specializing in San Francisco Bay Area real estate, Mike Murphy and Sue Schultes are the right team of real estate agents to help you achieve your goals. Whether you are buying or selling your first home, trading up, or building your real estate investment portfolio, we look forward to working for you and will do so with enthusiasm, energy and professionalism.

  • Testimonial

    We sold the house within a month thanks to the Paragon Team's awesome marketing plan, total professionalism and keen salesmanship ability.

    Phil and Michele D.