Frank Castaldini's Blog

Precita Park Cafe In Bernal Heights Is Now Open! The long awaited opening of the Precita Park Cafe is over.  I stopped by last week and was delighted to see it open and as vibrant as you can hope for.  Many of my clients, those who I've helped own a home in Bernal Heights, have also been waiting ...

Meeting With a Seller - What To Cover! When getting together with a seller, of course, once you've both determined you are working together, there are several items that need to be covered to effectively prepare a property to be listed.  I will outline a few areas that I covered in a recent meeti...

Adjusting Open House Dates for Major Events?  12-3pm for the Niners!!! Niners Play at 3:30pm! Open House at 183-185 Hancock in the Heart of the Castro from 12noon - 3pm on Sunday Jaunuary 22. Holding open houses in San Francisco is a great way to showcase a house, find a buyer for that house and ...

 Vacant Two Unit Building in the Heart of the Castro!   Rare and often welcomed is the opportunity to own a two unit property in San Francisco.  183-185 Hancock Street in San Francisco is the latest property to be offered where it will be delivered vacant.  Vacant unit give the owner a lot of fle...

137 Elsie Street in Bernal Heights came to market and was well received! Priced at $499,000 (In contract)   Every once in a while you get a listing with a great story behind it.  In fact, all properties do have some fascinating history to it.  137 Elsie Street is no exception.  It has been owned ...

742 Andover - Bernal Heights Home for Sale - Comes To Market There is a wonderful story to this house.  Acquired in January of this year as a fixer, this house has been transformed into an amazing property that is sure to delight.  Major renovation was done to the property including foundation wo...

Lowest Housing Starts Since World War II This comes from article by Lawrance Yun, Chief Economist for NAR http://economistsoutlook.blogs.realtor.org/2011/09/15/lowest-housing-starts-since-world-war-ii/ Not that this should totally surprise me or anyone else but that certainly is an amazing headli...

2754A Folsom Street - Condo in the Inner Mission for Sale! Great Condo Living in the Mission!Go to: www.FolsomStreetCondo.com for more photos. A Beautifully updated Condo in the Inner Mission, a very Vibrant and Hip District of San Francisco!  Built in 1900, this upper unit, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath con...

Listing at $1,049,000 Fantastic House in Noe Valley.  Amazing floor plan for great living and entertaining. Opportunity Knocks!   Photos availabe at www.3933-26thStreet.com     Not On MLS - Private Showings Only - Call for Appointment     3 bedrooms all on same level 2 baths Large living, dining ...

Bernal Height's Hidden Gem A Hidden Gem on Large Lot in Bernal Heights! You literally won't believe it when you see it. A Wonderful turn-of-the-century home, tucked away from the main street, on a large lot (4970sqft per tax records) with great bones, awaits the remodeling imagination and inspira...