SF’s got a reputation as one of the nation’s greenest cities. And though people argue over the ban on plastic bags or the date when all of MUNI will run on clean energy, few people have anything against solar power. Homeowners are included here, since installing solar power not only reduces our carbon footprint, it also reduces our out of pocket utility expenses.
In green spirit, fellow blogger Tracey Taylor kindly gave me the heads up on this site, which offers an interactive map by which you can type in your address and see which buildings (including homes) have solar panels around you. You can also find out if your location is viable for solar panel installation. SFSolarmap.org even promises solar to residents in the Sunset District, so it’s definitely worth a visit.
If you like your solar panels already installed, these new TICs on Greenwich will be very attractive. According to the building’s site, 2828 Greenwich St. consists of six...
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Oakland Price Reductions: Focus on Crocker HighlandsFrom: blog.redfin.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 21:28:58
I’m really excited about one of Redfin’s new (relatively) features: mapping with big red lines, cool! Now my searches are much easier, being the visual person that I am. I’m a big fan of my neighbors to the west of the Lake and decided to check out what’s going on in the 94610 zip. The boundaries for Oakland’s 94610 go right around Lake Merritt, sprawl a bit north/west (Adams Point, Westlake) border on Piedmont Ave. (and some of Piedmont...
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Post Date: 2008-03-05 08:01:17
Let’s start the morning off with two articles in yesterday’s SF Chron. There was a smallish sidebar mention on page D2 about in-house appraisers, “ Deal Bars Lenders from Using Own Appraisers .” Having worked for an independent real estate appraiser years ago, I never could understand the wisdom of allowing banks to have their own staff of appraisers. What better way to make a house appraise at a price conducive to a loan? A loan they will probably later sell anyway. ...
more Time to Relandscape?From: blog.redfin.com
Post Date: 2008-03-06 08:35:46
I know I’ve been thinking about it. In fact, I gave it so much thought that in December I dug out my folder of magazine and newspaper clippings on landscaping. I keep folders on ideas, furniture, design, and products that I hope to use some day—you know, the hopes and dreams kind of things like a Turbo Chef oven. That day has come for my front yard. You know what they say about curb appeal, and my suburban rancher could use some. My nephew has drawn up plans, which we will be implementi...
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