That’s Bernal with an “A”.

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I’ve been making the case recently that SF’s enormous run-up in prices has caused formerly overlooked or “B” neighborhoods to suddenly become the latest battlegrounds in the bidding wars. The reasons’s simple: with more and more people priced out of their first choice neighborhoods, they are increasingly moving on to their second and even third or fourth choices.

Bernal Heights has always had its charms — fine weather, great views, and pretty good freeway access, depending on where you are. But, with its wicked-narrow streets and generally modest housing stock, it’s often been seen as the poor cousin to Noe Valley or even Potrero Hill. ...  Additional Details

New Case-Shiller Index Released

The November Case-Shiller Index report was released this week. Below are three looks at what has happened in Bay Area “high-tier-priced” houses (currently delineated as those selling for more than $801,000) since 2013 began, over the past 2 years – … Continue reading

Scoping Out: Noe Valley

We aren’t sure if winter will ever arrive, but while the forecast calls for mid- 60′s and partly cloudy skies, it’s perfect weather for strolling through one of your favorite San Francisco neighborhoods. Whether you’re jones-ing for a pick-me-up from Philz Coffee, … Continue reading