Frank Castaldini's Blog

San Francisco condo conversion shorcut proposed for TIC owners. The current lottery system for condo conversions doesn't seem to be working. There are more than 2,500 units seeking to convert, but only 50 buildings (or 200 units) that are selected annually, meaning that some people have been wait...

San Francisco the perfect back drop for world class events all summer! With summer in full swing our beautiful city will be center stage for one world class event after another. Starting with the U.S. Open, The Film Festival, The 41st annual Pride Celebration and Parade, The Stern Grove Summer Co...

Bernal Heights Real Estate Market, how strong is it? In a word, Very!   As your Bernal Heights Real Estate Expert , I spend time in San Francisco's sunniest neighborhood each day meeting with clients to show them my favorite spots in Bernal Heights, from parks to cafes. I'm also out looking at ho...

Mission Dolores Park new home to Namu Gaji a taste experience of exciting flavors from a welcome addition to the neighborhood serving unique Korean / California Fusion dishes. Located across the street from Dolores Park Cafe and right next door to the oh so popular BI-RITE creamery is the perfect...

Bernal Heights neighborhood spectacular view at night of city lights.  it was very cold and windy out on top of Bernal Hill this June night in the Bernal Heights neighborhood. This beautiful dark night in San Francisco was the perfect backdrop to give me the chance to get in a few good shots of t...

  Frank Castaldini prepares a Bernal Heights home for sale part 3 the final episode. I’m back with the exciting conclusion of my video series on preparing a home for sale.  In the first two episodes I walked you through the various steps that I take when helping my client's prepare their home for...

 Preparing a Home for Sale Part 2 New Bernal Heights Home! Last week in my series: Preparing a Home for Sale, we talked about the steps I take to help a seller prepare their home within their budget to get the highest sales price for the lowest cost. Today we will look at my latest listing projec...

  Start your day on the top floor, waking up in the master suite filled with the morning sun light, vaulted ceilings, large windows & sliding glass doors open onto your private deck. You have a full bath with marble floors and granite countertops and a walk in closet. Down the stairs to the main ...

Preparing a Home For Sale When I meet with a seller for the first time I'm always excited to learning about their home, what has made the house a home for them, what they consider the best aspects about the home and what are the drawbacks.  I enjoy the tour they provide as we move from room to ro...