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Just Listed ! Development Opportunity in the Westwood Park neighborhood in San Francisco.

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Development Opportunity! Owner User? Currently used as a grocery store. Approximately 2,000 square feet on a 2591 square foot lot. With the new Whole Foods, Avalon Rentals, Target and half a block from the recent build on the corner of Ocean and Miramar and the various developments in the area, Ocean Ave is slated for growth and expansion. The closest Bart Station is located at Balboa Bart station where the millions are being spent to make Ocean Ave more pedestrian friendly and more walkable. Located on the M line and close to Stonestown, 24 hour fitness and other eateries. Applied for Preliminary Project Assessement. Historical Analysis completed and architectural drawings.  Tenant is on a month to month lease beginning June 2016. Applying to build 9 condos and 1 commercial. Sold without planning approval and in as-is condition.

Snøhetta-Designed SFMOMA Expansion is an Astounding, Playful Success

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The modern update is an unabashed success for both San Francisco and the art world. And you can't miss it. The 10-story contoured facade, inspired by San Francisco's characteristic fog and choppy Bay waters

Awesome SFMOMA Time-Lapse Video

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Watch the new  SFMOMA expansion  construction, from start to finish, in this time-lapse video from  EarthCam . It shows that the entire project is an impressive feat considering it arose on such a seemingly awkward piece of land, sandwiched between two existing structures. Behold:

How rooftop decks are becoming the must-have amenity for 2016

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A rooftop deck addition can return double-digit profits in some markets When Conrad Lifsey and his partner, Derek Loftin, who own a luxury RV rental company in Palm Springs, bought a house 2015 in a property development called Sol, what sealed the deal for them wasn’t inside, but up on the roof. “No other property in Palm Springs had a rooftop deck and it really set things apart,” said Lifsey, 52. “It’s a place we like to go at sunrise for yoga and sunset for cocktails,” he said. In fact, three-fourths of the 46 homeowners in Sol have opted to add 150 to 300 square-foot rooftop decks to their property, said Rudy Herrera, principal of Family Development Homes in Palm Desert, Calif. It’s a $50,000 upgrade, but it allows views of the 10,000 foot-high San Jacinto Mountains, the sixth-biggest mountain range in the lower 48 states. “Given the views, it’s criminal not to have one,” he said. They’re not alone. When it comes to improving your home’s value in 2016, homeowne

Pro and Con Buying During Real Estate’s Hottest Season ?

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Whether it’s the warmer weather, the pending summer break from school, or simply a seasonal mental shift, spring is hot for real estate. (In some markets, the spring home sales season even gets an early start.) “Statistically, spring has been the busiest season to purchase a property,” says Maria Babaev of Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Roslyn, NY. But is spring really the best time to buy a house? While there are certainly some advantages to buying during the coming months, there are also plenty of disadvantages. If you’re focused on optimal timing, consider these variables. Pro: There’s more inventory It really is like clockwork: When April rolls around, property listings multiply like crocuses. One reason is that homes simply show better in the spring, with all the blooming flowers and the lack of snow. Sellers also feel more motivated once the warmer weather rolls around. And then, of course, success begets success. Potential sellers hear about all the bidding wars that r

Just Listed! Remodeled Single Family Richmond Home

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598 38th Avenue San Francisco   Three bedroom two bath corner home on three levels with an additional room in the garage level. The kitchen, dining and living room is located on the main floor offering recessed lights, refinished hardwood floors and fresh interior paint is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen features new floor tiling, freshly painted cabinets, new stainless steel appliances and an eat in breakfast area. On the second floor, you are greeted with two bedrooms, one bath and the top floor offers a large master bedroom and bath. Updated bathrooms with new lighting, vanity and toilet. Beautiful garden and foliage. Large garage with high ceilings provide development potential. Excellent location close to Golden Gate Park, eateries on Balboa, Clement and public transportation. New stainless steel appliances