http://www.socketsite.com/ San Francisco real estate tips, trends and the local scoop: "Plug In" to SocketSite™ Copyright 2008 SocketSite Tue, 13 May 2008 11:30:16 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.33 While Libor has been heading up amid complaints "that financial institutions weren't telling the truth about their funding costs after rising mortgage defaults contaminated credit markets and drove up borrowing costs," jumbo-conforming rates have been heading down following Fannie Mae's... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/while_libor_heads_up_jumboconforming_rates_head_down.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/while_libor_heads_up_jumboconforming_rates_head_down.html Trends Tue, 13 May 2008 11:30:16 -0800 While the Planning Department’s recommendations for building heights and development surrounding the new Transbay Terminal is currently the center of attention, don’t forget that the potential for San Francisco's Fourth and King Street railyard is about to be studied... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/fourth_and_king_railyard_now_you_see_it_perhaps_one_day.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/fourth_and_king_railyard_now_you_see_it_perhaps_one_day.html Neighborhoods Tue, 13 May 2008 06:15:34 -0800 "My son is in escrow on unit 957 at the Beacon...and we are looking for good window coverings to block out the heat. He is installing ceiling fans. Who has ideas?" ∙ Comment: Quite Literally At The Beacon [SocketSite] ∙... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/window_coverings_can_you_beat_the_heat_and_help_a_reade.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/window_coverings_can_you_beat_the_heat_and_help_a_reade.html Just Quotes (Emphasis Added) Tue, 13 May 2008 06:00:44 -0800 "Mayor Gavin Newsom asked city legislators to delay a vote on a controversial plan to build a new power plant in Potrero Hill that will replace an older, more polluting plant, saying he needs another week to work on... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/justquotes_potrero_hill_power_plant_plan_put_on_hold_fo.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/justquotes_potrero_hill_power_plant_plan_put_on_hold_fo.html Just Quotes (Emphasis Added) Tue, 13 May 2008 05:50:29 -0800 The full site and floor plans are still “coming soon,” but a few new details about (and registration for) the sixty-nine new condos of (and at) 829 Folsom are now online. Units range from alcove studios to three-bedrooms (priced... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/829_folsom_street_update_a_few_new_details_and_online_r.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/829_folsom_street_update_a_few_new_details_and_online_r.html New Developments Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:21 -0800 By way of a plugged-in tipster and GlobeSt.com: The University of California at San Francisco will receive approximately $34.9 million from the [California Institute for Regenerative Medicine]. It will combine the grant it with $100 million from its own... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/stem_cell_research_funds_new_ucsf_building_outside_of_m.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/stem_cell_research_funds_new_ucsf_building_outside_of_m.html Design & Architecture Mon, 12 May 2008 09:36:29 -0800 A plugged-in tipster reports back on the bank owned condo in the Beacon that we pointed out ten days ago (260 King #957). ...3 offers...the [foreclosed upon] seller had stripped everything out of it before leaving...even the shower glass... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/so_not_only_appliances_but_a_shower_door_and_light_fixt_1.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/so_not_only_appliances_but_a_shower_door_and_light_fixt_1.html SocketSite Readers Report Mon, 12 May 2008 06:49:31 -0800 “Imposing community impact fees on developers similar to those applied to builders with projects in the South of Market area would likely happen for future development areas, one city legislator said. “No area plan improvements that create greater development opportunities... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/because_investment_in_the_neighborhood_isnt_enhancement.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/because_investment_in_the_neighborhood_isnt_enhancement.html Just Quotes (Emphasis Added) Mon, 12 May 2008 06:45:20 -0800 Inventory of Active listed single-family homes, condos, and TICs in San Francisco increased 3% over the past two weeks (37% higher on a year-over-year basis) while listed sales volume appears to have slightly slipped. Keep in mind that our... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/socketsites_san_francisco_listed_housing_inventory_upda_15.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/socketsites_san_francisco_listed_housing_inventory_upda_15.html Trends Mon, 12 May 2008 06:30:19 -0800 It's has nothing to do with the alliteration in the listing. Quite simply, we're completely crushing on the design, style and architecture of this Craftsman on Cole. And in keeping with the day's theme, the upstairs deck. And yes,... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/its_not_the_alliteration_but_were_crushing_on_this_craf.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/its_not_the_alliteration_but_were_crushing_on_this_craf.html Listings (for sale) Fri, 09 May 2008 11:29:43 -0800 “The [Home Builders Association of Northern California] has opened an office at 660 Mission St., an "urban division" that will push legislation and policies that help foster the sort of dense, urban, infill housing that is being built in San... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/justquotes_the_hbanc_comes_to_san_francisco_for_an_urba.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/justquotes_the_hbanc_comes_to_san_francisco_for_an_urba.html Industry Stuff Fri, 09 May 2008 10:08:15 -0800 We’re drawn to the deck(s) and views, but do wish they were located off the living room or kitchen for ease of entertaining (at least more than one, or perhaps two...). And while that couch in the kitchen has... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/drawn_to_the_decks_but_perhaps_not_the_best_for_enterta.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/drawn_to_the_decks_but_perhaps_not_the_best_for_enterta.html Listings (for sale) Fri, 09 May 2008 09:30:48 -0800 Three months ago we alerted you to a trend in lending to tighten up on Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs), so please don’t let us hear that any plugged-in readers have been caught unprepared or by surprise. The latest... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/wells_fargo_tightens_local_lending_standards_involving.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/wells_fargo_tightens_local_lending_standards_involving.html Trends Fri, 09 May 2008 08:15:45 -0800 It’s not the largest space (floor plan), but it’s not a bad us of what there is (or was); we do like the setting (up the hill from Cortland Avenue and backing up to Bernal Heights Park); and we’re... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/a_contemporary_remodel_backing_up_to_bernal_heights_par.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/a_contemporary_remodel_backing_up_to_bernal_heights_par.html Listings (for sale) Fri, 09 May 2008 07:30:59 -0800 They’re preaching to the SocketSite choir: fundamentals, cash-flow positive and a long-term horizon. The current challenge: finding those opportunities a bit closer to home (assuming you're not reading from Vallejo). Our solution: continue to plug in. ∙ Timing may be... http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/preaching_to_the_choir_fundamentals_cashflow_horizon.html http://www.socketsite.com/archives/2008/05/preaching_to_the_choir_fundamentals_cashflow_horizon.html Real Estate Economics Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:26 -0800