The Bay Insider

Today on Bay Insider, Amanda and Ying are continuing their neighborhood guide series where they talk about the history, lifestyle, and real estate of the Cole Valley neighborhood in San Francisco.  In this episode, they step into Cole Valley, one of San Francisco’s most captivating neighborhoods. They are going to tell you the hidden secrets of Cole Valley in conversation with a 20-year resident o...

In this episode of The Bay Insider, Amanda and Ying are taking you into the heart of Glen Park, San Francisco, a neighborhood with a rich history. They are joined by Hilary Schiraldi, President of the Glen Park Association, who shares some amazing stories about what makes Glen Park so special. From its early days as “Little Switzerland” to the lively, close-knit community it is now, Glen Park is t...

In this episode of The Bay Insider, Amanda and Ying take you on a journey through the vibrant Inner Sunset neighborhood with longtime resident, Marilyn. They highlight the area's rich history and community, featuring iconic landmarks like UCSF, Golden Gate Park, and the Japanese Tea Garden. You'll hear about local events like the Fall Equinox Festival, Summer Solstice Festival, and Flowe...

In this episode of The Bay Insider, Amanda and Ying bring you their Q3 2024 Market Update, breaking down some key stats and trends. They break down transaction volume between single-family homes and condos; compare year-over-year data; and drill down into metrics, including median home prices, price per square foot, and days on market. Want to know how high interest rates are affecting the market?...

Join Amanda and Ying as they give you a quick rundown on the 10 real estate districts of San Francisco. Learn about the neighborhoods in each of these districts-from the busy Marina neighborhood to newer construction in Mission Bay, and West Portal and Forest Hill's quieter residential areas. Whether you're seeking to buy a house, or just curious about the unique real estate landscape of...

In this episode of The Bay Insider, Amanda and Ying dive deep into the vibrant and storied Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco. They chat with a longtime local, Tino, who shares personal anecdotes and the rich history of the neighborhood, from its beginnings as farmland to its transformation during the iconic Summer of Love. Learn about legendary landmarks like Golden Gate Park, the evolution...

Joining Amanda and Ying today on The Bay Insider is Arlo Zoerner from Cross Country Mortgage, one of the best lenders in the Bay Area for mortgages. They will guide you through navigating the often murky waters of home financing. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a more savvy real estate investor, today's episode promises to deliver helpful information. They deal with a variety of...

Today on The Bay Insider, Amanda and Ying are continuing their neighborhood guide series where they talk about the history, lifestyle, and real estate of the Central Richmond neighborhood in San Francisco. In this episode, they take a deeper dive into Central Richmond, know its deep history, diverse culture, and unparalleled access to nature. Discover how this neighborhood went from sand dunes int...

Today on Bay Insider, Amanda and Ying are continuing their neighborhood guide series where they talk about the history, lifestyle, and real estate of the West Portal neighborhood in San Francisco.  In this episode, they talk about BarbCo's homebase, West Portal. The development of the Twin Peaks Tunnel has led to the beginning of this wonderful residential area with a blend of hip new restaur...

Today on The Bay Insider, Amanda and Ying are having another discussion about the NAR settlement as we approach the August 17th, 2024 implementation date. In this episode, they will discuss the two main changes that are going to take place and their potential implications to buyers and sellers.  The link below provides info related to the lawsuit, settlement, and proposed changes.  National Associ...

Today on Bay Insider, Amanda and Ying are continuing their neighborhood guide series where they talk about the history, lifestyle, and real estate of the Outer Richmond neighborhood in San Francisco.  In this episode, they had a special visitor, Captain Jack, who grew up in the Outer Richmond area. Captain Jack told his childhood stories about Sutro Bath, Playland, China Beach, and Golden Gate Par...

In today’s episode, Amanda and Ying give you an overview of San Francisco’s real estate market over the last ten years (2014 through mid 2024). They touch on the number of closings throughout the years and how COVID and interest rate have caused dramatic ups and downs.  They discuss two segments of the market - Single Family homes and Condos/Tenants in Commons (TICs) and how these two segments hav...

Today on The Bay Insider, Amanda and Ying are discussing the NAR (National Association of Realtors) settlement and its implications. This is the first of the series as they approach the August 17th, 2024 implementation date. In this episode, they will walk you through the timeline and background of the Sitzer-Burnett v. NAR case. They will discuss the settlement and its potential implications to t...

Welcome to the first episode of The Bay Insider! Join Amanda and Ying as they kick off their Neighborhood series, diving into the history, lifestyle, and real estate of Noe Valley with Pam Gill, Amanda's mother, who has lived in Noe Valley for 58 years! History Jose de Jesus Noe John Meirs Horner Dan’s Auto Horner’s Addition Rancho San Miguel Great Potato Famine - Ireland Dan’s Gas Station No...