10 of San Francisco quirkiest homes

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:22:36 +0000

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The city of San Francisco enjoys fame for many reasons. Being boring isn’t among them. Should we be surprised then that within the pool of our spectacular, highly valuable, historic architectural masterpieces are a few quirky homes? Strange paint jobs, unique design features, political statements and more adorn several local homes in every neighborhood from the Outer-Sunset to Bernal Hill and beyond.

Today we feature just 10, knowing full well readers will have their own examples. The collection comes to us via Urban Hiker SF, a San Francisco based business run by Alexandra Kenin. On her many forays with and without clients hiking the city’s many stairways, parks, and hilly streets, Alexandra has seen these homes first hand.

But these are probably only the tiniest slice of the true number of eccentric abodes in this creative, self-expression rich city. Tell us where to find your favorites, readers, in the comments below.

Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest, and writes for SFGate and CurbedSF. Follow Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwert

Article source: http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2013/04/30/10-of-san-francisco-quirkiest-homes/

Jamie Howell Joins With Luba Muzichenko at Zephyr Real Estate

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:45:12 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Oct 13, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) –
Zephyr Real Estate has announced the addition of Jamie Howell,
long-time San Francisco Realtor, to its organization. Howell began
his real estate career in San Francisco in 1989 and has worked at a
number of brokerages over the years.

Originally from upstate New York, Howell was raised in Sao Paulo,
Brazil, and Lubbock, Texas. He toured San Francisco with his rock
band in the 60s, and elected to stay in the City by the Bay. While in
the music industry, he was a performer, guitarist, producer and road
manager before discovering his preference for the real estate
industry. He has developed an impressive roster of satisfied
customers, which has resulted in almost 100 percent of his clients
coming from referrals.

Howell’s commitment to his community is wide and varied. He has done
volunteer work at SF General Hospital’s emergency room and at Maitri
AIDS Hospice. He trains with the Golden Gate Triathlon Team, Leukemia
Society’s Team in Training, and has spent 27 years coaching soccer,
including being named coach of the year twice for CYSA District 1. A
longtime student of Zen Buddhism, Jamie is a lay lineage holder in
the Shinryu Suzuki line and teaches and practices Zen at San
Francisco Zen Center as well.

“Joining Zephyr is an honor, and I am eager to begin this next stage
in my career,” stated Howell. “Teaming up with Luba is the icing on
the cake.”

Howell is partnering with Luba Muzichenko, a Zephyr top producer,
e-PRO Internet Professional and Certified Residential Specialist.
Muzichenko was born in Odessa in the Ukraine, but has resided in San
Francisco since the age of two. She grew up in the City’s Richmond
District. She has also lived in Golden Gate Heights and gone through
the exciting process of rebuilding a home on Great Highway in the
Outer Sunset. “I am excited to partner my talents with Jamie,”
Muzichenko remarked. “With our combined extensive backgrounds, market
savvy and network, we are an incomparable team.”

Outside the workplace, Muzichenko volunteers at the San Francisco
Zoo, the Surfrider Foundation, and several local humane societies.
She is also a proud supporter of San Francisco public schools through
participation in edMatch. In her free time, she enjoys a variety of
outdoor activities, including kayaking, surfing and hiking throughout
the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as spending time with her canine
friends.

“We are delighted that Jamie has joined our ranks, teaming up with
Luba, one of our valued agents,” remarked Aimee Arost, Partner/Sales
Manager of the Noe Valley office. “Their synergy is impressive. I
foresee a long and prosperous relationship for all of us,” she added.

To learn more about Jamie and Luba, or to get in contact with them,
visit their website at
www.JamieandLuba.com .

About Zephyr Real Estate
Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San
Francisco’s largest independent real estate firm with $1 billion in
annual gross sales in 2010 and a current roster of more than 200
full-time agents. In 2010, Zephyr launched its new website, which has
earned two web design awards, including the prestigious Interactive
Media Award. 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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        Contact:
        Melody Brown
        Zephyr Real Estate
        San Francisco, CA
        415.729.3555
        Email Contact

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