San Francisco Real Estate - Janice Lee

  Buying a home is a huge financial step; in fact, it might be the biggest you’ll ever take. Furthermore, getting a place in an exciting city like San Francisco feels great. However, worrying about regret after you buy is also natural. This feeling, known as home buyer’s remorse, happens often, especially in SF’s tough and fast-moving real estate market. Therefore, to make sure you love your San Francisco home purchase, it’s vital to do your homework and carefully check everything before you decide.   9 Key Ways to Prevent Home Buyer’s Remorse in San Francisco Follow these important steps. Indeed, they will help you navigate the SF market with confidence and consequently avoid feeling regret later on.   1. Research the Unique San Francisco Real Estate Market The San Francisco real estate market has its own rules. Specifically, prices are usually high and can change quickly. Things like interest rates, how many homes are for sale, and the tech industry also all play a part...

Two different new plans would subject development to two different new formulas San Francisco has two new plans in the works for how much affordable housing to ask from developers. However, lawmakers put off a scheduled showdown between them this week, possibly to work out a compromise. In 2016, voters granted the Board of Supervisors the power to decide how much affordable housing the city can ask for from developers. Right now it’s 12 to 20 percent of total units for buildings with 24 homes or fewer and up to 33 percent for bigger projects. (The actual number depends on whether the developer opts to create affordable units in their own building or pay a fee to build them elsewhere. The percentage for fee payment is higher.) In a report issued last week, the city’s Office of Economic Analysis observed: [Subsidies are] paid by the market-rate housing developer, which increases their cost of development. It is often argued that developers pass these costs on to land-owners ...

Bay Area is mecca for people ages 18-34, and a plurality of them live with their parents According to the real estate site Realtor.com, San Francisco and San Jose are the ninth and tenth most popular city for Millennials. (Here defined as those between 25 and 34.) And according to the rental site Abodo, a potentially alarming number of those Millennials—nearly one third across both cities—are still living with their parents. The Realtor and Abodo studies, released one day apart, create a stark image of being young in the Bay Area. On the one hand, 20- and 30-somethings here are higher paid and have better career options and more peers than almost anywhere in the country. On the other hand, many of them can barely get by. Between August 2016 and February 2017, Realtor clocked the number of page views from young adults on their listing site Realtor.com and tallied up the results. Salt Lake City, Miami, and Orlando took the top three spots, with San Francisco and San Jose ...

A teardown and new construction could leave you happier with your home — and a bit more flush! Renovating your home could be just the thing you need to make it truly yours. But be careful: This decision could lead you down a never-ending (and stealthily expensive) home improvement rabbit hole. Once you’ve turned your kitchen from drab to fab, for example, your family room now seems out of place, the living room looks dated, and so on. In many cases, tearing down an old home is more affordable than a top-to-bottom remodel , with or without an addition. But not always. It really depends on the home, your location, and your situation. Here are five factors to consider when weighing your options, plus advice on how to make this costly financial decision. 1. Does your older home have a lot of character? Solid-core doors, marble windowsills, crown molding, pocket doors, arched doorways — who could get rid of these features? “Some older houses are made with higher-quality wood and ...

A teardown and new construction could leave you happier with your home — and a bit more flush! Renovating your home could be just the thing you need to make it truly yours. But be careful: This decision could lead you down a never-ending (and stealthily expensive) home improvement rabbit hole. Once you’ve turned your kitchen from drab to fab, for example, your family room now seems out of place, the living room looks dated, and so on. In many cases, tearing down an old home is more affordable than a top-to-bottom remodel , with or without an addition. But not always. It really depends on the home, your location, and your situation. Here are five factors to consider when weighing your options, plus advice on how to make this costly financial decision. 1. Does your older home have a lot of character? Solid-core doors, marble windowsills, crown molding, pocket doors, arched doorways — who could get rid of these features? “Some older houses are made with higher-quality wood and h...

If your bedroom needs a makeover, but you only have $100 to spend, don't despair. Although you can't redo the entire room for that amount, you can make a significant improvement. Pick just one area to focus on, and even a tiny budget can go far. Paint A fresh coat of paint provides the most impact for your money. For less than $100, you can buy a gallon of good-quality paint for the walls, a quart of paint for the trim and a paint roller set with all the equipment you'll need. Go clean and fresh with a coat of white, cream or soft gray. Add a charming, feminine feel with soft pink, green, peach or yellow. Bring sophisticated tranquility to the space with a medium brown or gray. Or, go all out and paint your walls a cheerful bright green, blue, pink or lavender. Bedding Make your room feel fresh again with the immediate impact of new bedding. Although expensive designer brands are probably out of reach on a $100 budget, you can find terrific deals on moderate ...

Good news: San Francisco is the fifth most walkable city in America, according to a study by the Washington DC-based think tank Smart Growth America. Bad news: That makes housing more expensive. But more good news: It also makes here a cheaper place to live. So, yes, it’s complicated. SGA’s 2016 report "Foot Traffic Ahead" assesses and ranks the number of walkable neighborhoods in the U.S.’s 30 largest cities. Walkable in this case is defined as having 100 or more intersections per square mile, a walk score of 70.5 or better, and a sufficiently high density of commercial properties.

Are you considering putting your home up for sale, but not sure where to start? Afraid it will take too long to sell, or that you won’t get the price you want? Think about staging your home, or in other words, setting the ideal scene for immediate buyer interest in your property. To be really effective, you need to look at both the outside and the inside of your home. Here are 10 tips to get you started with the inside of your home: De-clutter your home.  This is one of the most important things you can do. It might be easier to think of de-cluttering like this you’re moving anyway, so why not start packing now? Start in the basement and either throw things out or rent a locker off premises to store it until you move but prospective buyers need to see what the house looks like behind all your stuff. This means going room to room and clearing everything out that makes it look junkie and disorganized.

Stunning Top Floor, remodeled one bedroom one bath luxurious unit overlooking the mountain greenery. Renovated kitchen features sleek European cabinetry, quartz counters and stainless steel stove, microwave hood, dishwasher and Samsung fridge. Open living room with high ceilings and dining room with direct access to patio deck. Stylish double sink, oversized mirrored medicine cabinets and beautiful travertine flooring in bathroom. High end carpet, designer paint colors, LED track lighting and fixtures, a crystal chandelier and In-unit Washer/Dryer complete the condo. 2 car deeded parking, guest parking and clubhouse. Close to all the conveniences for a comfortable lifestyle with easy access to shopping, restaurants and public transportation.1010 San Antonio Cir Unit 324 is near Mission Hills Park, Frankfort Park and Arden Park. Low Hoa dues! Open remodeled European cabinetry with quartz counters Modern double sink and mirrored medicine cabinet and gorgeous tilewor...

There are plenty of reasons why many people today aren’t financially prepared for retirement. We’re living longer, so we have to stretch our savings further. And the pensions that helped previous generations have largely vanished. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to panic quite yet.

The path to success in real estate investing can be a short, straight one or a long, winding one. A lot depends on the individual. As real estate and home improvement television shows become more popular, more people are considering house-flipping as a lifestyle. In addition to questions about my hair and my bracelets, viewers have a lot of questions about the actual business of flipping. Is it as easy as it looks? How can I avoid a scam? Where should I begin? Is flipping a good career move for me? This is the first question every potential real estate entrepreneur needs to ask. You have to be absolutely sure before you start that flipping is a path you are going to want to continue on. It has to suit your personality and work style.

Selling a home during the holidays can feel like a challenge. From winter weather to deciding whether to decorate or not, there are certainly some obstacles. Here is excellent advice from the experts from our global network of Coldwell Banker agents, brokers and offices. Keep it Classic  “Should I decorate for the holidays?” This is an extremely common questions for home sellers. It may be family tradition to “deck the halls” across every square inch of your house, but, if you are trying to sell your home, it may be better to scale back. When selling a home, it’s important to present it in a way that others can see themselves living in. “We encourage sellers to still decorate (if that’s their thing), but not Griswold style decorating…. keep it simple and classy. Mostly keep the walks clear and maybe add a spot for shoe removal just inside.” –Coldwell Banker  Use the holidays to create warmth in your home. “I think lights and color can warm anyone’s heart,” says Heather Ostro...

Feng Shui is based on energy flow or "qi flow" throughout the home. There are some things to stay away from or consider when purchasing a home. - Home is located on a dead-end street. On a T street - Home address includes the number 4. The number 4 is worst if located at the end of the address. 4 means death in Chinese. - Home does not have a square or rectangular floor plan. Buyers do not want corners and pointy edges, as it may symbolize a knife. - Front and back doors are directly in line with each other - Home stairs directly face the front door. Please call me today to set up a FREE, NO STINGS ATTACHED property consultation at 415-832-9151. You will receive a customized consultation.  The sooner you call. the sooner your property gets sold!

This story has been updated to reflect PwC retracting its forecast of a decline in San Francisco office rents. The Business Times confirmed the decline with PwC twice. The firm has now said it made an error in one of the data points related to the decline. San Francisco's office and multifamily real estate markets will see a slowdown in rental growth and a contraction starting this year, according to a report by PwC. PwC projects that new office construction will raise supply by around 6 percent, which will lead to excess space that "will put increased downward pressure on rent levels," said Emily Pillars , partner at PwC. The PwC report is based on responses from real estate investors and data from commercial real estate brokerages. The forecast for Oakland's office market is more positive. PwC forecasts expansion between 2015 and 2018, and the beginning of a contraction in 2018. San Jose's office market is projected to have a downturn in 2015 and 2016...

While stock markets in the U.S. have been more than a little volatile the past month or so, the dip has been nothing compared to China. The Hong Kong Hang Seng index is down more than 21 percent so far this year and more than 38 percent from its 52-week high. So what impact will troubles in the world’s second largest economy have on the U.S. housing market? A recent article in Realtor.com, the magazine of the National Association of REALTORS®, said the shaky Chinese market may be a double-edged sword for real estate here at home. On one hand, Chinese buyers have been one of the major drivers of the Bay Area real estate market, and tough economic times could mean less competition from those offshore investors, “possibly cooling some markets and making a wee bit of room in inventory at least in the luxury market,” the article notes. But at the same time, there continues to be a very strong desire by the Chinese to invest in the U.S., which is still seen as somewhat of a “safe h...

Buyer really liked the home and even though there was an offer date, we wrote a strong preemptive offer (an offer before the offer date) and our offer was accepted without competing with other buyers. The wonderful sellers also left a ton of cool personal items like swings and patio furniture and plants for my clients. Both buyer and seller were great to work with. 25 Del Monte St  San Francisco, CA  For More Information Janice Lee 415-832-9151 International President's Premier Top Producer, Top SF Realtor Investment Specialist JaniceFLee@gmail.com www.JaniceLeeHomes.com BRE #01720205