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Zephyr Real Estate Announces New Headquarters Location

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:40:19 +0000

San Francisco, CA – January 10, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Zephyr Real Estate is pleased to announce its new headquarters location at 850 Seventh Street in San Francisco. This new South of Market office reflects Zephyr’s reputation as a modern, tech-oriented, forward-thinking company. The expanded office space affords ample room for the growing Zephyr team in an environment representative of the company’s commitment to creativity, diversity and results-oriented customer care.

Located on the SOMA/Potrero border near the design district, nearby neighbors include Adobe, Zynga, California College of the Arts, and the San Francisco Design Center. SOMA is also home to residential developments by some very notable architects, including 888 Seventh Street by David Baker, 1234 Howard by Stanley Saitowitz and the conversion of Jackson Brewery by Siegel and Strain. The eclectic neighborhood enjoys some of the best weather in the city, where commercial mingles alongside industrial and residential.

“We are delighted with our new location where there is abundant space to encourage and inspire our staff,” commented Randall Kostick, Chief Operating Officer for Zephyr. “The views of the City skyline and Bay Bridge alone are constant reminders of all that is amazing about San Francisco.”

For over 30 years, Zephyr has been a highly respected presence in the San Francisco Bay Area by clients as well as the entire real estate community. Zephyr is also dedicated to building community and supports a wide variety of charitable causes including delivering meals each week to homebound people through Project Open Hand, helping the elderly with home repairs, walking or riding to raise money for health-related organizations, donating directly from commissions to support local public schools, holiday toy and food drives, and donating over $1 Million to various organizations in recent years.

About Zephyr Real Estate

Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San Francisco’s largest independent real estate firm with $1 billion in gross annual sales and a current roster of more than 200 full-time agents. In 2010, Zephyr launched its new website, which has earned three web design awards, including the prestigious WebAward for Outstanding Website from the Web Marketing Association. Zephyr Real Estate is a member of the international relocation network, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World; the luxury real estate network, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate; and the local luxury marketing association, the Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco. Zephyr has six strategically located offices in San Francisco, a business center in Marin County, and serves a large customer base throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit www.zephyrsf.com.

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Zephyr Real Estate Announces New Headquarters Location

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:33:42 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Jan 10, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) –
Zephyr Real Estate is pleased to announce its new headquarters
location at 850 Seventh Street in San Francisco. This new South of
Market office reflects Zephyr’s reputation as a modern,
tech-oriented, forward-thinking company. The expanded office space
affords ample room for the growing Zephyr team in an environment
representative of the company’s commitment to creativity, diversity
and results-oriented customer care.

Located on the SOMA/Potrero border near the design district, nearby
neighbors include Adobe, Zynga, California College of the Arts, and
the San Francisco Design Center. SOMA is also home to residential
developments by some very notable architects, including 888 Seventh
Street by David Baker, 1234 Howard by Stanley Saitowitz and the
conversion of Jackson Brewery by Siegel and Strain. The eclectic
neighborhood enjoys some of the best weather in the city, where
commercial mingles alongside industrial and residential.

“We are delighted with our new location where there is abundant space
to encourage and inspire our staff,” commented Randall Kostick, Chief
Operating Officer for Zephyr. “The views of the City skyline and Bay
Bridge alone are constant reminders of all that is amazing about San
Francisco.”

For over 30 years, Zephyr has been a highly respected presence in the
San Francisco Bay Area by clients as well as the entire real estate
community. Zephyr is also dedicated to building community and
supports a wide variety of charitable causes including delivering
meals each week to homebound people through Project Open Hand,
helping the elderly with home repairs, walking or riding to raise
money for health-related organizations, donating directly from
commissions to support local public schools, holiday toy and food
drives, and donating over $1 Million to various organizations in
recent years.

About Zephyr Real Estate
Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San
Francisco’s largest independent real estate firm with $1 billion in
gross annual sales and a current roster of more than 200 full-time
agents. In 2010, Zephyr launched its new website, which has earned
three web design awards, including the prestigious WebAward for
Outstanding Website from the Web Marketing Association. Zephyr Real
Estate is a member of the international relocation network, Leading
Real Estate Companies of the World; the luxury real estate network,
Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate; and the local luxury marketing
association, the Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco. Zephyr
has six strategically located offices in San Francisco, a business
center in Marin County, and serves a large customer base throughout
the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit

www.zephyrsf.com .


        Contact:
        Melody Foster
        Zephyr Real Estate
        San Francisco, CA
        415.729.3555
        Email Contact

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Waterfront Estate on San Francisco Bay Listed at $45 Million

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:42:25 +0000

Villa Belvedere, a stunning waterfront estate in the affluent Marin County city of Belvedere, site of the 41st Marin Designer Showcase later this month, has been listed for sale at $45 million by Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty.

Designed by renowned San Francisco architect Sandy Walker, the recently completed 15,500-square-foot estate is located on a prized 1.15 acre waterfront lot on the San Francisco Bay with unobstructed views of Bay Bridge, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Sausalito and beyond. The stucco exterior is adorned with stone columns and trims and walls of glass for unparalleled indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. The residence features seven bedrooms with eight full baths and two half baths, including two masterful bayfront guest suites.

The well-planned property features a three-car garage and on-site parking for 24 cars; a gated 200-foot-long driveway leading to large cobblestone motor court; over 6,000 square feet of stone terraces for making the most of the panoramic vistas and incredible sunsets; a 50-foot Bisazza tile lap pool and spa; terraced gardens and a separate pool house with a teak outdoor kitchen; a private health club with a sauna, steam room and gym; a gourmet kitchen with butler and food pantry; a temperature-controlled wine cellar; a fully-equipped home theater; a spacious cherry paneled office/library; African mahogany floors; solar capability; and several working fireplaces. There are 16 rooms in total, with an elevator connecting all three floors of the main residence. Visit SanFranciscoFineHomes.com to learn more.

Article source: http://www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/real-estate/feature-1710161.php

Shared NFL stadium could be real treasure

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:14:59 +0000

Shared NFL stadium could be real treasure

With the 49ers and the Raiders needing new stadiums, talk heated up again earlier this week about the teams joining forces to build and share a facility.

The NFL reportedly has encouraged the teams to work together, much as the Giants and Jets did in New Jersey, but one obstacle stands in the way.

As they say in real estate: location, location, location.

The 49ers are working on a plan in Santa Clara, and Raiders boss Al Davis has repeatedly said Oakland is the best place for his team.

Is there a neutral site in the Bay Area that would be acceptable to both?

Many argue that Santa Clara would be ideal. Others have suggested Fremont, Jack London Square in Oakland and San Jose.

OK, we know it’s a bit crazy, but here’s a thought: Why not Treasure Island?

The man-made 400- acre island between the two Bay Bridge spans was created to host the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939-40 and it was initially planned as the site for San Francisco’s first international airport.

Sure, traffic would be a huge issue, but ferries could shuttle fans from all sides of the bay; how much fun would that be ? take the train from downtown Sacramento to Jack London Square, have breakfast, then hop a ferry to the game?

If you think ATT Park looks great on national TV, imagine how Treasure Island Stadium would look.

What to watch

Baseball, Giants at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m., CSNBA: Ryan Vogelsong goes for the ninth victory in his dream season.

Today’s poll

Where should a shared football stadium in the Bay Area be built?

? San Francisco

? Oakland

? Santa Clara

? Treasure Island

? Both teams should have their own stadium

Vote above or leave your comments in the comment field; Or, go to www.sacbee.com/sports

Thursday’s poll results

Best free-agent cornerback the 49ers should target?

? Nnamdi Asomugha: 82%

? Antonio Cromartie: 3%

? Johnathan Joseph: 12%

? Ike Taylor: 3%

Total votes: 331

Contact Tom Couzens at tcouzens@sacbee.com or (916) 321-1097.

? Read more articles by Tom Couzens

Article source: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/07/29/3802618/leading-off-shared-nfl-stadium.html

Hyatt expands in East Bay

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:28:00 +0000

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Hyatt Hotels has bought the Woodfin Suites complex in Emeryville and has re-branded the prominent hotel under the Hyatt Summerfield Suites flag, company officials said Tuesday.

The purchase of the East Bay hotel was part of a $76.5 million deal by Hyatt to snap up three Woodfin Suites hotels in Emeryville, Orange County and the San Diego area.

The 234-room Emeryville hotel was bought for an estimated $31.4 million. That’s based on a price-per-room of $134,000 for the three hotels combined. Hyatt didn’t officially disclose a separate price for the East Bay hotel, which is 11 years old.

“It’s a great buy for Hyatt,” said Alan Reay, president of Irvine-based Atlas Hospitality Group, which tracks the California hotel market. “Hyatt is stepping into some quality assets with all three of these hotels.”

Besides the price, the location of the Emeryville hotel is seen as ideal. The lodging is a short distance from the east end of the Bay Bridge.

“You have a major corporate presence in Emeryville, and it has great proximity to San Francisco,” said Mark Fraioli, a vice president with the hotels division of Jones Lang LaSalle, a commercial realty firm.

When hotel rooms fill up in San Francisco, guests are forced to seek lodging in nearby cities.

“San Francisco creates compression in the hotel market,” Fraioli said. “If you have events or conventions in San Francisco, rooms become less available there.”

The deals also were a

way for Hyatt to expand its footprint, the hotel giant said.

“These properties are great additions to the Hyatt Summerfield Suites portfolio in markets where the brand is not currently represented,” said Steve Haggerty, global head of real estate development for Hyatt Hotels.

At present, Hyatt has 11 hotels of all brands in the Bay Area, including three Summerfield Suites properties, according to the company online site. Four of the Hyatts are in the East Bay and three are in San Francisco, including the iconic Hyatt Regency.

It appears that Hyatt obtained a favorable purchase price, said analysts, who cited value trends for the hotel in Emeryville, which sold for more than $31 million on May 20.

“You can buy hotels at below replacement costs, you can get into strategic markets like the Bay Area,” said Andrea Grigg, a senior vice president with Jones Lang LaSalle.

In 2005, the hotel was valued at $41.1 million based on its financing at that time, according to Reay. In late 2007 or early 2008, at the peak of the commercial real estate bubble, hotels in Emeryville would have been worth $60 million. At present, the cost to build the hotel from scratch would be $50 million, Reay estimated.

“Hyatt Summerfield Suites is almost a quasi-residential concept,” Fraioli said. “Most hotels aren’t built that way. Typically, you would have to start from the ground up. This was a rare opportunity for Hyatt to buy an existing asset that suits their brand.”

The company’s Summerfield brand falls into a Hyatt unit called Hyatt select service. The select group has outperformed the company’s full-service unit.

During the fourth quarter that ended in December, Hyatt select-service generated a 9.5 percent increase in room revenue, while full service was up 3.9 percent.

The addition of the three inns leaves Hyatt with 38 Summerfield Suites hotels.

Customers can expect significant improvements at the new Summerfield Suites in Emeryville and Southern California.

Hyatt intends to undertake a major renovation of all three properties. The hotel company intends to spend $15 million on the three as a group. Hyatt didn’t specify how much of that cash it would deploy in Emeryville.

The seller of the hotels, San Diego-based Hardage Group, used the sales of the properties to pay off $110 million in debt.

“The Emeryville hotel will do really well at the price that Hyatt paid,” Reay said.

Contact George Avalos at 925-977-8477. Follow him at Twitter.com/george_avalos.

Article source: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18224893

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