San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2012

Vi Pavlicevich of CLIMB Real Estate Group sees a bright future for San Francisco’s Mission Bay. Searching for the perfect place to raise her young family, Vi turned to Madrone and Mission Bay as a quieter alternative to the bustle of downtown, with the added bonus of convenient transportation to stay in touch with the urban lifestyle she adores.

Starting a family requires several things: super human energy, nearly endless patience, and if you’re lucky a loyal support network to help along the way. It’s also an experience that’s best shared with family and close friends. As a Bay Area native, Vi Pavlicevich knew that San Francisco was the only place her young family belonged, the only question left was where to settle down. After surviving three Chicago winters, returning home and setting up roots in the right neighborhood was key. In such a dynamic and fast paced city, making the best financial investment on a home would also be important, setting the family up for fiscal well being or potential struggles down the line. With a keen eye for a bargain and a family in her priorities, San Francisco’s Mission Bay leaped out as the clear destination.

Vi was raised in the Bay Area originally, but moved with her high school sweetheart, later to be her husband, to Chicago for his job in 2008, right at the onset of the financial crisis. As Vi explains, “The cost of living was very affordable. We were able to purchase a 48th story home in a 50 story building, and pay around $400,000 for a home that would have been easily over a million in San Francisco.” Chicago’s lagging real estate market meant prices for homes were at an all time low, with home prices at 60-70% of their previous sales prices. As an interested investor, Vi took advantage on this unique opportunity to heavily involve herself with the growing market for distressed property resale. By taking a proactive approach in locating and predicting future mortgage values on a huge array of homes, she became a seasoned veteran in foreclosure and short sell properties.

Having succeeded in her multiple investments in Chicago, Vi returned to her home city in 2011, looking for a comparable neighborhood; a place where she could buy a home and watch her investment increase in value. Her time in Chicago had taught her first hand: “buying a home is not only choosing the place you are going to live, it is an important financial investment.” Selecting a home that will increase in value over its life is an essential part of the home buying process.

With a passion for urban lifestyle, Vi looked for a luxury highrise that would fit her needs. A lacking inventory in new construction meant that the choices were limited, with developments like One Rincon Hill, One Hawthorne, and the Infinity in her sights. However, one development stood out from the rest. With its high end finishes, convenient location, waterfront views, and very affordable cost per square foot, Bosa’s Madrone made the most sense for Vi and her husband, Ariel. Ariel, who works at a hedge fund in the financial district, felt that “buying in Madrone has a clear investment purpose. At $550 per square foot, Madrone is a true bargain, compared to the average of around $850 per square foot to other downtown highrises.” Predicting fast growth in the Mission Bay neighborhood, Vi and her husband anticipated an upside to their investment in 3-5 years.

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The distinguished estate planning lawyer will ride his bicycle from San Francisco to Los Angeles in order to raise HIV/AIDS awareness and funding.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 18, 2011

This June, approximately 2,500 bicycle riders of all ages and abilities will ride their bicycles from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the 10th annual AIDS/LifeCycle ride to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS. San Francisco Bay Area estate planning / real estate lawyer Thomas Huster will participate in the ride and raise a minimum of $3,000 for the cause.

This is the second year that Huster has participated in the event after raising $10,000 in 2009. He hopes to top that amount this year. Like many who lived in San Francisco during the 1980’s, Huster lost a number of close friends to the emerging AIDS/HIV pandemic. For Huster, riding his bicycle from San Francisco to Los Angeles is not a matter of fun but of principle.

“For me the ride is extremely difficult physically and not a lot of fun,” said Huster. “But, I look at this as a way to contribute something to this cause in memory of my close friends who didn’t survive the 80’s. It gives me a way to approach folks and ask for their support for this incredibly worthy cause. I admit to a feeling of satisfaction at the conclusion and hope to top my 2009 fundraising amount.”

Having represented numerous clients in all areas of trusts, probate, real estate, business law, and estate planning in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Law Office of Thomas Huster analyzes issues, gets to the point, and reaches creative solutions to problems that seem insurmountable. Huster established his solo, private practice in San Francisco in 1978 after experience in both a major law firm on Wall Street and a large San Francisco firm.

For more information about Huster’s participation in AIDS/Life Cycle or any of his services, call the law office at (415) 675-8071 or view them on the web at http://www.husterlawsf.com.

About the Law Office of Thomas Huster

The Law Office of Thomas Huster is a law firm that specializes in estate planning, real estate, and trust and probate matters. In addition to San Francisco estate planning, he also works with litigation of issues in areas including business fraud, will contests, real estate disputes, and elder abuse in San Francisco and the surrounding area. The Law Office of Thomas Huster serves the San Francisco Bay Area, with communities including Alameda, San Mateo, Marin, Santa Clara, Contra Costa.

Huster is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School (cum laude 1967) and received a degree of Master of Laws (in Taxation) from New York University School of Law. He is Martindale-Hubbell AV rated, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards, and received an Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award from the Bar Association of San Francisco for the year 1998 and again in 2004. He also received the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services from the State Bar of California in 1999.

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San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 18, 2011

This June, approximately 2,500 bicycle riders of all ages and abilities will ride their bicycles from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the 10th annual AIDS/LifeCycle ride to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS. San Francisco Bay Area estate planning / real estate lawyer Thomas Huster will participate in the ride and raise a minimum of $3,000 for the cause.

This is the second year that Huster has participated in the event after raising $10,000 in 2009. He hopes to top that amount this year. Like many who lived in San Francisco during the 1980′s, Huster lost a number of close friends to the emerging AIDS/HIV pandemic. For Huster, riding his bicycle from San Francisco to Los Angeles is not a matter of fun but of principle.

“For me the ride is extremely difficult physically and not a lot of fun,” said Huster. “But, I look at this as a way to contribute something to this cause in memory of my close friends who didn’t survive the 80′s. It gives me a way to approach folks and ask for their support for this incredibly worthy cause. I admit to a feeling of satisfaction at the conclusion and hope to top my 2009 fundraising amount.”

Having represented numerous clients in all areas of trusts, probate, real estate, business law, and estate planning in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Law Office of Thomas Huster analyzes issues, gets to the point, and reaches creative solutions to problems that seem insurmountable. Huster established his solo, private practice in San Francisco in 1978 after experience in both a major law firm on Wall Street and a large San Francisco firm.

For more information about Huster’s participation in AIDS/Life Cycle or any of his services, call the law office at (415) 675-8071 or view them on the web at www.husterlawsf.com.

About the Law Office of Thomas Huster

The Law Office of Thomas Huster is a law firm that specializes in estate planning, real estate, and trust and probate matters. In addition to San Francisco estate planning, he also works with litigation of issues in areas including business fraud, will contests, real estate disputes, and elder abuse in San Francisco and the surrounding area. The Law Office of Thomas Huster serves the San Francisco Bay Area, with communities including Alameda, San Mateo, Marin, Santa Clara, Contra Costa.

Huster is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School (cum laude 1967) and received a degree of Master of Laws (in Taxation) from New York University School of Law. He is Martindale-Hubbell AV rated, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards, and received an Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award from the Bar Association of San Francisco for the year 1998 and again in 2004. He also received the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services from the State Bar of California in 1999.

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