08Sep 2015 by Selling SF
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema

Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema

Community Events/News
The 12th season of free screenings showcasing local filmmakers — September 10-12 and October 27, 2015. In addition, Face-to-Face With the Filmmaker, indoor screenings presented in conjunction with the Bernal Heights Branch Library and other venues is in development. Film lovers are invited to view an evening program of films and Q&A discussion with the filmmakers. Selected titles vary, including shorts, longer-length features, narratives, documentary film, video and multi-media formats. Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema   What awards are given? Best of Bernal Award — is awarded to a local Bernal filmmaker for the Best of this year’s submissions by the Submissions & Selection Committee Spirit of Bernal Award — is awarded to a non-Bernal filmmaker for the film that best resonates with the sentiment/sensibility (political, social, physical locale) of Bernal Heights by the Submission & Selection Committee Audience…
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23Aug 2015 by Selling SF
SF SEPTEMBER 2016 EVENTS CALENDAR

SF SEPTEMBER 2016 EVENTS CALENDAR

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With the kids back in school, its time to exlore what the city has to offer.  September is a busy month in San Francisco! SEPTEMBER 1-30 ARCHITECTURE AND THE CITY Sponsored by AIA San Francisco, the largest architectural and design festival in the U.S. includes a series of architectural tours, film screenings, exhibitions, design lectures, home shows, and more. Admission fees for some events. www.aiasf.org/archandcity SEPTEMBER 2-4 SAN FRANCISCO COMIC CON: COMIC BOOK CONVENTION This is an annual convention for fans of comic books, magazines, toys, games, Star Wars, Star Trek, anime, manga, cosplay, and popular culture.  San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Admission is $30-$50 per day. www.sanfrancomiccon.com  SEPTEMBER 3-5 SAUSALITO ART FESTIVAL Sausalito’s yearly art festival has been showcasing the contemporary art world since 1952. A juried exhibit of more…
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30Jul 2015 by Selling SF
AUGUST 2016 EVENTS CALENDAR

AUGUST 2016 EVENTS CALENDAR

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THROUGH AUGUST 7 SAN FRANCISCO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL — Films from American and international filmmakers showcase the diversity and vitality of Jewish culture. The festival is the first, oldest, and most prestigious celebration of its kind in the world. Screened at the Castro Theater and other venues throughout the Bay area. 415-621-0556 (info), 866-558-4253 (tickets).  www.sfjff.org  AUGUST 2 (FIRST TUESDAY) FREE ADMISSION DAY— CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS, CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM, DeYOUNG MUSEUM, LEGION OF HONOR MUSEUM, MUSEUM OF CRAFT AND DESIGN, YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AUGUST 5–7 OUTSIDE LANDS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL— Outside Lands is the major music event of the summer for SF, drawing roughly 200,000 enthusiasts over three days. There are somewhat steep prices (starting at $115 for a general-admission day pass), but it’s an array…
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26Jun 2015 by Selling SF
SF Real Estate May Numbers

SF Real Estate May Numbers

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The median sales price for single-family homes in San Francisco for May 2015 was $1,400,000. This represents an increase of 28.4%, or $309,500 compared to May 2014. Condos have seen a $185,000 increase in median sales price, or 19.7%, to $1,125,000 for the same period. Average days on market has remained very low with a further decrease crease from 26 to 23 days for single family homes; and a slight increase from 29 up to 32 days for condos. This isn’t surprising as the pressure of low inventory continues to have an impact on both sales price and time on market. Speaking of inventory, there were 1,199 homes for sale (single-family and condos combined) during the month of May, which represents a decrease of 11.7% compared to the same month…
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24Apr 2015 by Selling SF
Stefano DeZerega Awarded Zephyr’s Golden Z for Distinguished Service

Stefano DeZerega Awarded Zephyr’s Golden Z for Distinguished Service

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San Francisco, CA, April 20, 2015 – Stefano DeZerega, a Top Producing Realtor with Zephyr Real Estate, was awarded that company’s prestigious Golden Z Award at a company-wide gathering last week. DeZerega has been on the board of Directors of Pie Ranch for the past six years and currently sits as their Chairman. Pie Ranch – a sustainable farming operation in Pescadero is one of the Bay Area’s more unique community organizations. It cultivates a healthy and just food system from seed to table through food education, farmer training, and regional partnerships. Stefano DeZerega Awarded Zephyr’s Golden Z for Distinguished Service Pie Ranch is committed to food source education of urban high school students. They are also focused on helping to stabilize the dwindling coastal farming of the area, providing…
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25Feb 2015 by Selling SF
SF Inventory Continues to Lag

SF Inventory Continues to Lag

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Anyone that is out looking for a home in San Francisco can tell you that inventory is low. How low is it? Well comparing January 2013, 2014 and 2015 data, inventory is down by over 30%. Sure there are off-market listings and new construction opportunities that don't show in this MLS data but still when comparing year over year numbers the results and significant. So we should not be surprised that days on market numbers are down and prices are up. The small sliver of good news is it seems that we have developed a more consistent seasonal pattern and march should bring much needed inventory to the market. Here is hoping.
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13Feb 2015 by Selling SF
Cash Transactions Made Up 36 Percent of All Home Sales in November 2014

Cash Transactions Made Up 36 Percent of All Home Sales in November 2014

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Michigan Had the Highest Cash Sales Share of Any State in November Source: CoreLogic Molly Boesel    |    Housing Trends Cash sales made up 36.1 percent of total home sales in November 2014, down from 38.8 percent in November 2013. The year-over-year share has fallen each month since January 2013, making November the 23rd consecutive month of declines. Month over month, the cash sales share ticked up by half of a percentage point, as is typical for the fall and winter months. Due to seasonality in the housing market, cash sales share comparisons should be made on a year-over-year basis. The peak occurred in January 2011 when cash transactions made up 46.4 percent of total home sales. Prior to the housing crisis, the cash sales share of total home sales averaged approximately 25…
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11Feb 2015 by Selling SF
SF and San Jose top list of best cities for wages, job growth and successful companies

SF and San Jose top list of best cities for wages, job growth and successful companies

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Gina Hall, Contributor Source: Silicon Valley Biz Journal San Francisco and San Jose topped the list of best performing cities in 2014, according to a new report out from the Milken Institute on Thursday. In the report titled "Best-Performing Cities: Where America's Jobs are Created and Sustained," San Francisco (including San Mateo and Redwood City) claimed the No. 1 ranking, jumping two spots to oust Austin, Texas from first place on the 2013 list. San Jose (including Sunnyvale and Santa Clara) remained in 4th place, the same spot as the year before. San Francisco's professional, scientific and technical services sector accounted for 45 percent of all jobs created over the five years ending in 2013, according to the report. The median wage for such professionals is $91,400 -- 30 percent…
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21Jan 2015 by Selling SF
Will Real Food Return to Noe Valley?

Will Real Food Return to Noe Valley?

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Real Food, an organic grocery store that prompted bitter recriminations when it closed 11 years ago is sure to generate as much debate thanks to a new plan for the 24th Street site. The proposal as it stands: retail on the 3,300 square-foot ground floor and two stories of residential units above. [caption id="attachment_5376" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Real Foods circa 2002, Courtesy of Noe Valley Voice[/caption] The community meeting to discuss the plans is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 725 Diamond St. Assuming Nutraceutical folks accept the invitation, it won’t be the first time they’ve been here. In February 2009, they attended, by invitation, a town hall meeting sponsored by the Noe Valley Democratic Club. See the full story at SFGate.com
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14Sep 2014 by Selling SF
Urban Farming Financial Incentive

Urban Farming Financial Incentive

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Starting next week San Francisco will be the first city in the country to offer a financial incentive to property owners that pursue urban farming on their empty lots. For allowing their vacant land to be used for agriculture, property owners can save thousands of dollars in property taxes each year. Urban Farming Financial Incentive Source: Zephyr Market Tracker The Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones Act is a state law spearheaded by local advocates of sustainable land-use and state Assemblyman Phil Ting of San Francisco. Both commercial and educational farms are covered under the new Act - and even farms housing some livestock (zoning permitting). Community farming has grown in popularity in the City with long waitlists for individuals who want to pitch in and farm. This new legislation will offer…
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