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June 1, 2020
April 2, 2020 Anne Giordano While the word “home” often harkens to something familiar, it can also include elements that transport you far away. This lavish abode listed in Palm Desert, California is full of regal Moroccan influences, both in its aesthetic style with ornate tiles and in the lifestyle it promotes. With a lush courtyard and two spas, this spread is all about wellness and embracing nature. ...more
June 1, 2020
By Claudine Zap | May 26, 2020 Fans of midcentury modern design, listen up! A few absolutely amazing Eichler homes have appeared on the market of late. These tract homes, developed by the builder Joseph Eichler, blossomed from the 1950s through the 1970s. The intent was to provide modern, affordable homes across the Bay Area and Orange County (with some rare outliers in New York). About 11,000 of these suburban homes ...more
June 1, 2020
Including an 1876 Victorian in the heart of the Mission By Brock Keeling@BrockKeeling May 27, 2020, 11:32am PDT With “stay-at-home” orders in effect throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area, most open houses are out. But video, photo, and 3D virtual tours are in. Take a virtual stroll through five new listings, including a Wayne Hertzka and William Knowle-designed midcentury on the Presidio Wall, an oh-so rare ...more
May 22, 2020
Each complete with central courtyards By Brock Keeling@BrockKeeling May 21, 2020, 11:12am PDT The swimming pool is a rare sight in San Francisco, where climate errs on the chilly side. But head east over the Bay Bridge and you’ll find neighborhoods riddled with these watering holes, including some in the backyards of highly sought-after—and pricey—midcentury Eichler homes. Here’s a closer look at three pool-enhanced Eichlers that also ...more
May 20, 2020
When an all-original Eichler in the Terra Linda neighborhood of San Rafael came to the market last spring, it was quickly snapped up by a designer and Eichler admirer who couldn’t wait to get his hands on one of the famed mid-century developer’s creations. “[He] dreamed of an opportunity to advance the Eichler with today’s modern design and lifestyle in mind,” said the owner’s realtor, Victoria George. ...more
May 20, 2020
San Francisco’s real estate market is expected to recover quicker than Los Angeles’ GETTY Real estate industry experts discuss California’s real estate market. I checked in once again with Compass California President Mark McLaughlin and CoreLogic’s Deputy Chief Economist Selma Hepp. The conversation focuses on the Bay Area and Southern California markets. In 2018, McLaughlin led the merger of San-Francisco-based Pacific Union International with Compass establishing Compass California, a ...more
May 18, 2020
Kathleen Pender May 16, 2020 Updated: May 16, 2020 4 a.m. Realtor David Grega (right) directs photographer Tom Sparks as Sparks creates a 3-D interactive tour of a home in Sausalito in April. Real estate has been deemed an essential service in California and the Bay Area, but the process of buying and selling a home has changed dramatically under shelter-in-place orders and continues to change as those ...more
May 14, 2020
Dig those lovely ceilings By Brock Keeling@BrockKeeling May 13, 2020, 2:23pm PDT Share this story Share this on Facebook (opens in new window) Share this on Twitter (opens in new window) SHAREAll sharing options Originally built in 1917 as a warehouse and printing shop, 355 Bryant, located a few blocks from Oracle Park and South Park, was refashioned by David Baker Architects into live/work lofts in 1992 just prior to the ...more
May 13, 2020
Sandy Alderson’s California home lands on the market for $5.25 million Sandy Alderson’s California home lands on the market for $5.25 million (Jason Wells/Realtor.com) Legendary baseball executive Sandy Alderson has placed his winning home in Tiburon, Calif., on the market for $5.25 million. Never before on the market, the custom-built home was finished in 1992 and offers San Francisco and bay views. It also looks out to Mount Tamalpais ...more
May 13, 2020
The legendary baseball executive Sandy Alderson has placed his winning Tiburon, CA, home on the market for $5.25 million. The views are simply spectacular. Claudine Zap, provided by Published 4:00 pm EDT, Thursday, May 7, 2020 Legendary baseball executive Sandy Alderson has placed his winning home in Tiburon, CA, on the market for $5.25 million. Never before on the market, the custom-built home was finished in 1992 and offers San Francisco and ...more
