Monthly Archives: February 2013

They Bailed on Their Homes—Now They Want Back In

While home ownership has fallen dramatically since the recent housing boom, from a high of 69.2 percent in 2004 to 65.4 percent at the end of 2012, according to the U.S. Census, the desire to own a home is still … Continue reading

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Zephyr Real Estate Is Number One Brand in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Feb 25, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) – Zephyr Real Estate, San Francisco’s largest independent real estate firm, achieved a sales volume of $1.5 billion in 2012, making it the City’s number one real estate brand. Zephyr has … Continue reading

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What Tops Home Buyers’ Wish List Now

Perhaps the most surprising finding of the NAHB survey is not what we want in our homes, but where we want our homes to be. Just 8 percent of those surveyed want to live in a city center, 36 percent … Continue reading

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Why Jazz Clubs in San Francisco are Struggling to Survive

Music By Jonathan Curiel | Feb 24, 2013 Near the corner of Broadway and Columbus, in the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood, a storefront beckons passers-by with signage that suggests good times for all. “Jazz at Pearl’s,” blares … Continue reading

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Bay Area home values rising above water

Rising home values pushed thousands of homes in the Bay Area above water last year, according to a report released Wednesday by the real estate information company Zillow. The report said more than 56,000 homes were back with positive equity … Continue reading

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