The Schtuff crew is going on holiday. We hope our readers enjoy the time off and have a safe and happy holiday. We look forward to seeing you again next week…
Filed under: Ggold, holiday , holiday, thanksgiving
November 21, 2008 • 11:57 am 3
Weekend Schtuff November 21, 22 and 23
November 21: [CONCERT] KRS-1 @ Red Devil Lounge [Red Devil]
November 21: [DRINKS/MUSIC] Purple Party @ Fat City [myspace]
November 21: [MUSIC/Burlesque] Hubba Hubba Review @DNA Lounge [DNA]
November 22: [CLOTHING SALE] Huf/Upper Playground/True sale [SF Gate]
November 22: [FOOTBALL] Golden Bears host Cardinal @ Berkeley [calbears]
November 22: [OPEN HOUSE] 730 Noe Street open from 2-4pm [Home SF]
November 23: [OPEN HOUSE] 870 32nd Ave open from 1-4pm [Home SF]
November 23: [PARTY/CLUB] No Pants Party @ Vessel [going]
November 23: [CONCERT] Matisyahu @ The Warfield [ticketmaster]
Weekend Schtuff [SF Schtuff]
Filed under: events, weekend , events, open houses, weekend, weekend schtuff
November 19, 2008 • 8:02 am 5
Reduction Roundup XXIII
Our weekly installment, Reduction Roundup, will be available for your viewing pleasure each Wednesday. This little gem will bring you some of our favorite price reductions of the week. If you have questions, know of a good reduction that should be featured or want to know about a specific property, just ask…
Reduction 45
- Address: 3628 22nd Street
- Why: 3116 sq. foot home in Noe Valley with views, radiant heat and a cottage in the rear
- Original Price: $2,138,000
- Current Price: $1,594,000
Filed under: Ggold, price reductions, real estate, reduction roundup , garrett goldman, Noe Valley, price reductions, real estate, reduction roundup
November 18, 2008 • 2:50 pm 0
FHFA Announces “New” Conforming Loan Limits
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Friday announced that the “new” conforming loan limit for 2009 will remain at $417,000 for most areas in the U.S., unchanged since 2006. Loan limits for high-cost areas, including California, are capped at $625,500, down from the previous $729,750 limit. Loan limits for many areas of the state do not reach this lower threshold and are dramatically reduced from 2008.
“Although price declines mean that the total number of homes eligible for conforming financing has increased, we’re disappointed that the $729,750 limit stipulated in the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 signed in February was not made permanent,” said 2008 CAR President William E. Brown. “The reduction in the loan limit to $625,500 will negatively impact both the interest rates and the availability of funds for jumbo mortgages. We hope Congress will make the $729,750 limit permanent before the end of the year as one of the provisions in an economic stimulus package.”
The conforming loan limit determines the maximum size of a mortgage that Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can buy or guarantee. Non-conforming or jumbo loans typically carry a higher mortgage interest rate than a conforming loan, increasing the monthly payment and negatively impacting affordability for households in California.
• 10:37 am 1
Walking With Dinosaurs
It may not be happening in sF, but a dedicated reader brought this to our attention and it sounds like fun for the family…
After years of planning, the award-winning BBC TV series, Walking with Dinosaurs comes to life in a 
stunning theatrical event. Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs, including the terror of the ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus-Rex! Be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return before your eyes. It’s a dazzling $20-million-dollar arena spectacle of unprecedented size and quality set to captivate young and old alike. Marvel at the story of their 200 million year domination of life on earth. Watch them walk. Hear the roar. Be there as they fight for survival and supremacy. From the ripple of their skin to the glint in their eye, you will know the dinosaurs really have returned! So make sure you have your seat to see the return of the dinosaurs!
Schtuff:
- Where: HP Pavilion
- When: December 26-December 30
- More Info: www.dinosaurlive.com
November 17, 2008 • 9:07 am 0
Seductively Sold XXXV
Our weekly installment, Seductively Sold will be available for your viewing pleasure each Monday. If you would like to see the actual sales price for the properties listed, you must agree to the terms and conditions and ask…
| Single Family Homes | ||||
| Address | District | Asking $ | Selling $ | D.O.M. |
| 380 Bridgeview | Silver Terrace | 499,000 | sign up | 3 |
| 23 Robinson Dr | Crocker Amazon | 525,000 | sign up | 28 |
| 843 Italy Ave | Excelsior | 529,000 | sign up | 22 |
| 375 Head | Ingleside Heights | 550,000 | sign up | 91 |
| 884 Silver Ave | Portola | 589,000 | sign up | 76 |
| 537 Victoria | Merced Heights | 599,000 | sign up | 20 |
| 1918 45th Ave | Outer Parkside | 749,000 | sign up | 31 |
| 2247 47th Ave | Outer Parkside | 818,000 | sign up | 130 |
| 773 15th Ave | Central Richmond | 849,000 | sign up | 37 |
| 1226 30th Ave | Central Sunset | 898,000 | sign up | 80 |
| 160 Manchester St | Bernal Heights | 1,059,000 | sign up | 31 |
| 121 Edgehill Way | Forest Hill Ext. | 1,295,000 | sign up | 62 |
| 172 Precita Ave | Bernal Heights | 1,369,000 | sign up | 16 |
| 1757 15th Ave | G.G. Heights | 1,499,000 | sign up | 211 |
| 215 Moulton St | Cow Hollow | 1,895,000 | sign up | 211 |
| 2683 Green St | Pacific Heights | 2,495,000 | sign up | 11 |
| 89 Belgrave Ave | Parnassus | 3,000,000 | sign up | 7 |
Filed under: Ggold, real estate, seductively sold, stats , real estate, seductively sold, stats
November 14, 2008 • 9:02 am 1
Weekend Schtuff November 14,15 and 16
November 14: [music] Cut Chemist spinning at DNA Lounge [DNA Flyer]
November 14: [music] Free Funk Friday @ the Elbo Room [Elbo Room]
November 14: [food/drink] John’s Grill 100 year anniversary [SF Schtuff]
November 15: [protest] Prop. 8 protest @ Civic Center [protest 8 in SF]
November 15: [music/drink] Poleng Lounge 1 year anniversary [going]
November 15: [open house] 361 Folsom Street open 11am-5pm [Home SF]
November 16: [open house] 4124 26th Street open from 2-4pm [Home SF]
November 16: [football] SF 49ers host SL Rams [49ers.com]
November 16: [fashion] Threadshow @ Design Center [Thread]
Weekend Schtuff [SF Schtuff]
Filed under: Ggold, events, weekend, weekend schtuff , events, weekend, weekend schtuff
• 8:02 am 3
Get In the Spirit: Santacon Invades SF 2008
Dust off that old Santa suit and get ready to get your yule tide on! Every December for over a decade, Cacophonic Santa’s have terrorized conventional wisdom by staging events covering the globe. From Portland, Oregon to the Ukraine, St. Nicks have traveled far and wide for this ritual of intoxication and most importantly–giving. The 2008 SF Santacon will take place on December 13, 2008, but no further details are yet available, due to the secret, rave-like nature of this event, so stay tuned for schedules and meeting spots.
Bring:
- toys
- mistletoe
- beer money
- drinking vessel
- lube (the reindeer can get freaky if you know what I mean)
- comfortable shoes
- musical instrument or noisemaker
- healthy set of pipes because there’ll be some caroling out in those streets!
Rules:
- Don’t f*ck with kids. The holidays are hard enough on the little bastards.
- Don’t f*ck with the police. They might f*ck with you.
- Don’t f*ck with security. They will call the police (see rule #2)
- Don’t f*ck with Santa. He will ABSOLUTELY f*ck with you.
Enjoy the festive, friendly confines of Thanksgiving. This Christmas will bring a Santa Invasion. Nothing can stop the red tide!
Santarchy & Santacon [website]
The Cacophony Society [website]
Santacon 2007 [laughing squid]
Red Tide [Wikipedia]
Get in the Spirit: Santacon Invades SF [SF Schtuff]
November 12, 2008 • 9:03 am 4
Your Attention Please–8 cent cocktails
John’s Grill, one of the city’s oldest and most famous restaurants, boasting patrons such as Hilary Clinton, 
Alfred Hitchcock, Andy Warhol, Ronald Regan and many more is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. What does this mean for you? Well, stop by on Friday between 11:30-3:30 and get yourself some cheap-ass cocktails with prices from 100 years ago. 8 cents buys you some social lubricant and appetizers. While you’re there, try to spring for one of their famous steaks or fish dishes so that they can celebrate another 100.
Schtuff:
- What: John’s Grill 100 year anniversary celebration
- Where: John’s Grill 63 Ellis Street in Downtown San Francisco
- Perks: Get two cocktails for 8 cents each, a free appetizer and a complimentary martini glass
- When: Friday November 14th from 11:30am-3:30pm
John’s Grill [website]
Filed under: Drink, Food, downtown, events, restaurants , downtown, Drink, events, Food, restaurants
• 8:32 am 0
Reduction Roundup XXII
Our weekly installment, Reduction Roundup, will be available for your viewing pleasure each Wednesday. This little gem will bring you some of our favorite price reductions of the week. If you have questions, know of a good reduction that should be featured or want to know about a specific property, just ask…
Reduction 43
- Address: 2203 Broderick Street
- Why: The listing screams, “priced like a condominium!” (though we’re not sure which one), it’s in a great location and the sale includes plans for 3rd and 4th level expansion.
- Original Price: $2,395,000
- Current Price: $2,195,000
Filed under: Ggold, price reductions, real estate, reduction roundup , price reductions, real estate, reduction roundup
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