San Francisco Real Estate with Matt Fuller and Friends

In this episode Matt explains how the hold status is being used during the Covid-19 shelter in place directive. In addition, Matt explains the mis-match between properties that are displayed on websites and apps vs what properties are actually available. Short story, shorter: Be in touch with your agent, and if you don't have one, we'd love to chat with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Is real estate an essential service during the mandatory shelter-in-place directive issued on March 16, 2020 in San Francisco county. Links mentioned in show: Federal Directive from DHS that is not binding (Mar 28, PDF) SF list of essential businesses and exemptions Open San Francisco city services How you can volunteer during the shelter-in-place directive SF Social Distancing Guidelines #stayhom...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we talk to a special guest star, who has been solidly attached to the San Francisco scene since the 1970s; can you guess who they are? [00:40] This is the first ever podcast our guest has ever been on. She is more used to 8-track tapes and cassette tapes. [01:01] Our guest is perfectly proportioned; with a sunny outlook...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we talk to Kevin Birmingham, owner of Park North Real Estate . Kevin Birmingham and Matt Fuller both started in SF real estate around the same time (a long, long time ago) and over the years an unlikely friendship has developed. Matt and Kevin served together on the Board of Directors for the SF Real Estate Board, with...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we are talking about bridge loans with our special guest from Opes Advisers, sales manager and senior loan advisor Tracy Andreini. [00:40] A lot of people think about selling their property at this time of year. The nice thing about bridge loans is that they make it possible for people to buy their next home allowing th...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we have a very special guest star: our friend and client Kay. [00:44] Kay shares a little of her background with us. We also learn how she came to buy her lovely house in Burlingame almost forty years ago which was almost brand new at the time. [03:46] Other than the perfect location, the two other features that made Ka...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we talk real estate marketing, internet photos and buyer privacy. [00:21] People love pictures, which is why real estate marketing (at least in San Francisco) is all about photos. Everybody wants photos. Everybody also wants privacy. The problem with this is, that once something is up on the internet it is generally ver...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we uncover the answer to the last neighborhood riddle and continue the game with new clues! [00:21] Last round’s answer: Russian Hill. [00:50] Clue 1: The two best known features of this neighborhood are called Eureka and Noe, the two summits in the neighborhood for those seeking great views of the city. [01:22] Clue 2:...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we uncover the answer to the last neighborhood riddle and continue the game with new clues! [00:21] Last round’s answer: Ingleside Terraces. [00:50] Clue 1: This is one of the original seven hills of San Francisco. [00:58] Clue 2: You probably heard of a particular street in this neighborhood, that actually began as a s...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we give the answer to long-awaited question, what was the neighborhood from round 4 of the Neighborhood Guessing Game? We also play round 6! [00:22] Last round’s answer: Nopa, right across the street from the Panhandle. [01:15] Clue 1: This neighborhood is famous for its sundial, which at the time of its dedication in 1...

In today’s episode of our San Francisco Real Estate podcas t, we’re talking about a new building that popped up on 2100 Market St. [00:22] So there is a new building that popped up at the site of a former restaurant on the corner of Market, Church and 14th. From housing a market, a restaurant and then a vacant lot, this site went through a lot of different iterations before becoming what it is tod...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we’re playing round five of the Neighborhood Guessing Game! Controversy surrounds this neighborhood name. Where did it come from and why? And how do you properly capitalize it? Listen in! We also reveal the neighborhood from the previous round. [00:22] Last round’s answer: Polk Gulch , the original gay neighborhood in S...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we’re back with another round of the Neighborhood Guessing Game and reveal the neighborhood from the previous round. [00:37] Episode 80's neighborhood answer: Dogpatch [00:52] Clue 1: In celebration of Pride month, we stay on theme and for this round choose the original SF gay neighborhood (No, it’s not The Castro). [01...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we look at what the SF real estate market was like in May 2019. [00:26] What trends should buyers be aware of in the condo and single family home markets? The numbers show that under a million dollars, condos are really the only available option, barring virtually uninhabitable single family homes. What about higher pri...

Last week we played round two of guess the neighborhood. In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we reveal the answer and keep the game going with round 3 (If you missed previous two rounds have a listen to our two most recent episodes). [00:43] The answer to episode 79's neighborhood is: San Francisco MLS District 2F, otherwise known as the Inner Sunset. And...

Last week we had some clues to help us figure out a neighborhood. In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast , we reveal the answer and play round two. With a whole new set of clues how quickly can you guess the neighborhood this time? [00:47] The mystery neighborhood from last week’s episode, Are You Smarter Than a Realtor, Neighborhood #1, is… Pacific Heights ....

As our listeners are probably aware by now, we love different San Francisco neighborhoods . In this episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast, we play a little game. Matt will give us 10(+1) hints to see if we can guess which San Francisco neighborhood he is thinking of today. [00:45] Clue 1: Donald Trump Jr’s current girlfriend and former Fox News personality once lived in...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast, we interview Tom Cotter and Doug Beebe – real estate agents based in Portland, Oregon – about the differences in the markets in San Francisco (SF) and Portland. [00:21] We learn more about Tom and Doug, their brief background and how long they have been agents. [01:49] When our clients decide to move to Portland we love...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast, we are on location at City Hall meeting with the Mayor’s Director of Housing Delivery – Judson True. [00:23] Due to the current housing crisis in San Francisco, Mayor Breed has set a goal of creating at least 5,000 new homes a year; with roughly a third of this being affordable housing. It is a lofty and crucial goal she...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast, we interview a very accomplished and well-know guest. Former President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and civil rights attorney, Angela Alioto , joins us today as we find out why she decided to take on the case of the Hillsborough ‘Flintstone House’. [00:45] An introduction to our guest, Angela Alioto, an extr...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast, we talk to a very special guest; Joe Gallagher, owner of Joe's Barbershop in San Francisco at 2150 Market St., and a long-time San Francisco resident. [00:25] Joe and his partner at the time moved to San Francisco from New York in 1998. How did they end up in Midtown Terrace and how did their prior home in a co-op in New...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast, we talk about how, in San Francisco, our past does not live up to our ideals. [00:28] Compassion, brotherhood, love. These are just some of our values in San Francisco. But do we always live up to these ideals? The history of Sutro Baths is one example where we have some bad history. More recently a statue, Early Days, h...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast we demystify some new acronyms that have surfaced as a result of the new housing bills that have been introduced. [00:29] A housing crisis means new housing bills in the legislature and that means new acronyms and jargon. We jump right in with an acronym that doesn't exactly ‘acronymize’, the CASA Compact. What does it st...

In today’s episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast we welcome back a guest who has been featured in publications such as Gentry Home and recognized for his talents with an award from the American Society of Interior Designers – Kevin Sawyers of Sawyers Design. (For past conversations with Kevin and his husband Pete see episodes 41 , 42 , and 43 ) [00:57] To warm him up, w...

In this episode of Escrow Out Loud, our San Francisco Real Estate podcast we are joined by the CEO of the San Francisco Association of Realtors (SFAR) , Walt Baczkowski. [00:21] Walt Baczkowski has an impressive background, including being the recipient of the SFAR’s prestigious William Magel Award, recognizing a lifetime of outstanding leadership and contributions to the real estate industry. We...