Relocating to San Francisco in your near-term plans? San Francisco draws its diversity from all over the world – Hong Kong, Japan, China, Europe, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Asia, Mexico, South America,Brazil, Chile, Africa, the Middle East and more. The City also attracts a diverse crowd from every part of the United States. Diversity is one of [...]
Oysters galore at the Oyster Bliss Festival in Berkeley, California! The southeast corner of Cedar St. and San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley is home to three outstanding businesses: Cafe Fanny, a small French cafe started by Alice Waters, the founder of Chez Panisse, one of the most outstanding French restaurants in the world; Acme Bread, [...]
This modern high-tech home in Clarendon Heights, in central San Francisco, has panoramic views of the Bay Bridge and downtown San Francisco. With four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, the multi-level home has living/dining areas on the top floor. Built in 2008, the home has skylights, sauna and deck, and pacific cherry wood floors. The area [...]
Noe Valley, a neighborhood in central San Francisco, is filled with beautiful Victorian style homes. The neighborhood attracts many professionals,especially young couples with children. 24th Street, the main commercial street, is filled with neighborhood friendly bistros, coffee shops, bookstores and restaurants. Some of the best public schools in San Francisco are located in Noe Valley. [...]
Gourmet Ghetto is the name given to several blocks along Shattuck Avenue in North Berkeley, famous for a string of wonderful restaurants. The University of California Berkeley is close by, and these restaurants cater, of course, to the thousands of students who live in the area; but these restaurants draw people from all over the [...]
Sea Cliff, in San Francisco’s northwest corner, is an affluent neighborhood of large homes, many with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge. Adjacent is Lincoln Park, a beautiful woodsy area of about one hundred acres, with walking trails and a golf course. For a look at some homes in Sea [...]
This San Francisco Bay Area luxury home in Marin County, on the Tiburon peninsula, has five bedrooms and three and a half baths, and perfect privacy. There are vaulted open beamed ceilings and large skylights for natural light. Offered at $1,495,000. The home is located on the beautiful Tiburon peninsula, just several miles north of [...]
This Marin California country estate home has some of the most spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean in Marin County. The total real estate includes 14 rooms, 5000+ square feet, on 2 acres, with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 6 out buildings and 2 ponds. Offered at $1,375,000. The home is close to the beautiful Point [...]
In San Luis Obispo, this lovely country estate home is an epitome of luxury. Set on an acre overlooking mountains and working vineyards, the views from the home are stunning. Located half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo is set amid one of the fastest growing wine regions in the United [...]
This San Francisco Lower Pacific Heights home combines the ultimate in modern luxury behind an historic Victorian house facade. The luxurious home includes three bedrooms plus a family room, three full baths, two half baths, four decks, a two car garage, and a top floor master suite with great views and deck. Oak hardwood floors, [...]
This lovely San Francisco condo, just a block from Union Street shops and restaurants, is a beautifully remodeled, spacious, two-level gem. With three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, the condominium has Bay views, high ceilings, hardwood floors and original period detailing. Offered at $1,499,000. For more information, give us a call, or email us, [...]
The Matchmakers – a real estate company in the San Francisco Bay Area – has a unique mission when it comes to matching up its clients to their dream homes. Jim and Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers, love San Francisco, and they also have a passion for France. These two places are the focus of their [...]
This beautiful property on San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill has fantastic views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge and nearby Coit Tower. In a prime real estate location, this luxury home has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, three fireplaces, and a wonderful indoor/outdoor feeling with patio, decks, and balconies. Just down the hilltop [...]
On famous Telegraph Hill, in San Francisco, is one of the famous landmarks of the city, Caffe Trieste. The espresso here is some of the best outside of Europe, and the music of the Giotta family is legend. Papa Gianni Giotta is known as “The Expresso Pioneer”, having brought Espresso and Cappuccino to the West [...]
In the San Francisco Bay Area, video is a very powerful tool for marketing homes – especially high-end luxury homes – in the real estate market today. Video speaks volumes more than photos or bland virtual tours. And real estate is fast becoming an international market. This certainly applies to the San Francisco Bay Area. [...]