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Success at last! I've found a new home!!

Oh my goodness, so I didn't get the place on 26th street, but I failed to mention that I had also looked at a condo that same night and even though it's not in the most desirable location - it had eve...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Mar 2005 11:52:00 GMT

A new family member - in 2 months

Since my last blog, I've probably looked at 20 more houses/condos. Am putting in an offer for the little house on 26th street tomorrow. Asking price is $695k, my offer is $850k, and it still looks l...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:35:00 GMT

SF - home sweet home

That TIC went for $800k. I wasn't even close. Which is just as well. I found a cute little house in Inner Mission. Not the best neighborhood, but a place close to the freeway, with a little back...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Mar 2005 09:21:00 GMT

Back on the horse

Yes, I put in another offer on a TIC in the Inner Mission this afternoon. Before I started to talking to my friend, I was beginning to be disheartened. Realtors and lenders are like any professional...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Feb 2005 18:04:00 GMT

Groovin to Peruvian

Had dinner with an old friend last night. Actually we became friends when he was my upstairs neighbor in Sausalito about 4 years ago. It's not often that friendships are developed in the bay area th...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Feb 2005 10:23:00 GMT

To be relieved or to be upset?

So I just got the news that we came in 4th out of 6 bidders. I have no idea how far off we are, and I'm a little emotionally confused at the moment. Am I upset or relieved that we didn't get it? Pr...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Feb 2005 13:28:00 GMT

The first step to owning a house in SF - pull out your monopoly money

I've been looking to purchase a house in SF since July.  It started off innocently enough.  I've been living with roommates since I can remember - well, I did have a small studio here and there to mys...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:27:00 GMT