Come join Tom Parke, sales manager at Mason-McDuffie, Lottie Kendall, Realtor at Compass, and Rachael Kendall, team associate, as we demystify the buying process and answer fundamental questions like: how do I know if I'm qualified to buy anything? what's a credit score and how do I know if mine is good? how much down payment must I have? rents are sky-high in San Francisco; is it possible for me to buy a place of my own? These are typical questions we are often asked, the Buyer Information Night makes it easy to learn and ask questions in a friendly, no-pressure environment. Stop by on your way home from work. Enjoy some pre-dinner appetizers and beverages. Enter the raffle for a gift basket or two. Meet your neighbors. Start giving thought to how you might invest in your future. Ask t... 04/24/2019

The San Francisco City Chorus has been working hard, preparing a treat for us! Who: San Francisco City Chorus, a community group of about 30 singersWhat: Spring Concert, with pieces by Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn and Alexander GretchaninovWhere: Old First Presbyterian Church, 1751 Sacramento Street (corner of Van Ness Avenue), San Francisco 94109When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 3:00 PMWhy: To provide us a joyful, peaceful respite in the midst of our busy days If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, please come and join us. I think you'll be glad you did.San Francisco City Chorus ...where the City sings   04/10/2019

It's no secret that San Francisco has faced a tremendous housing shortage in the last few years. As a result, many new condominium projects have been built recently and are recently completed or nearly completed.Many of these are in the South of Market area, near AT&T Park or Mission Bay. However, other in-fill projects have gone up along or near the Van Ness corridor, and that's our report for today.Looking only at units with condominium ownership, excluding BMRs (below market rate) TIC (tenancy-in-common) or stock co-ops here's what our multiple listing showed for this area as of 3 days ago:17 Active listings currently for sale. These range from a resale studio of approximately 470 square feet price at $460,000 to a new penthouse with 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths, about 1485 sq.ft. listed at ... 01/30/2017

San Francisco has faced a tremendous housing shortage in the last 4 or 5 years, with rapidly increasing prices. As a result of the high demand, a number of new condominium projects have recently come on line, with many being completed in 2016.The bulk of these are in SOMA (South of Mission Area, near the financial district and the Bay Bridge) with many others near AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, and rapidly developing Mission Bay.However, other project have gone up in more established neighborhoods like Pacific Heights and the Van Ness Corridor.One of the large new developments in lower Pacific Heights, just off Van Ness is The Rockwell. This complex consists of two towers, each 13 stories high, offering a total of 260 residences. The first move-ins in this luxury developme... 01/28/2017

 So, you're ready to buy your San Francisco condo and begin living your San Francisco Dream.You have picked the neighborhood that appeals. Now it's time to drill down on the type of condo that most appeals - the size, the price, the style, the amenities.If you've chosen the north Van Ness corridor (close to the Polk Street, Fillmore Street and Union Street neighborhoods) here are 3 units within 3 blocks to show you the range of possibilities:1840 Washington #603 (between Van Ness and Franklin) - Built a couple of years ago, this sleek and modern one-bedroom, one-bath unit sports a balcony facing Washington Street. The building has a large, shared roof deck, with views of San Francisco Bay and plenty of seating. Priced at: $995,000.1770 Pacific, #302 (corner of Pacific and Franklin) - Ju... 06/17/2016

Living in San Francisco, it seemed only fitting that we go see the movie, "San Andreas" on opening weekend. So last night we walked the 8 or so blocks down Van Ness Avenue to the AMC Theater (cool location, housed in a former Cadillac auto dealership showroom) to watch Hollywood's vision of the destruction of southern Nevada, Los Angeles, and--in particular--San Francisco!The special effects were amazing, and what was even more amazing was the crowd of movie goers--cheering for the good guy, booing the slimeball, clapping approval throughout. This has all the makings of a cult film, here in San Francisco at least.Do you think it will affect our housing prices? Or convince homeowners that they might want to sell now? Nah...not counting on it. We love it here. 05/31/2015

Van Ness Avenue is one of the major north-south thoroughfares in San Francisco. Actually a part of Highway 101, it passes by Davies Symphony Hall, The War Memorial Opera House, Herbst Theatre, and City Hall. Many people recall when it was known as “auto row” and a few high-end show rooms are still located here. However, as one crests the hill at Sacramento Street and continues north, the atmosphere changes and it takes on much more of a neighborhood feel. This 5th issue of Living the San Francisco Dream  talks about the Van Ness Avenue corridor, in particular the 1-mile stretch from Sacramento Street north to Lombard.  You’ll find a number of churches, several of which often host musical and neighborhood events, small specialty shops like Chan’s Trains and Hobby, Big Swingin Cycles, an... 04/04/2014