Today on The Bay Insider, we are continuing our neighborhood guide series where we talk about the history, lifestyle, and real estate of the Central Richmond neighborhood in San Francisco.

On this episode, we 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 into a vibrant, varied community with amazing bakeries, inexpensive foreign food and attractive local shops. Whether you’re a foodie exploring Geary Boulevard or you love exploring the outdoors through Golden Gate Park and Baker Beach, this neighborhood is where you can experience life with the perfect combination of urban flavor and abundant nature.

We'll also talk about real estate, including why Central Richmond is a hotspot for new home buyers due to its affordable properties when compared to other San Francisco areas, and touch on some of the public schools in the area and buzzing local events like Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. With good public transportation options and possible future development plans, this neighborhood is becoming one of the best places to live in San Francisco.

Tune in for an insider's look at Central Richmond, a neighborhood that brings together rich culture, community warmth, and scenic beauty. Perfect for residents, visitors, and anyone interested in San Francisco real estate and lifestyle!

Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group

Today on Bay Insider, we are continuing our neighborhood guide series where we talk about the history, lifestyle, and real estate of the West Portal neighborhood in San Francisco.

In this episode, we talk about our homebase West Portal. The development of the twin peak tunnel has led to the beginning of this wonderful residential area with a blend of hip new restaurants and old San Francisco favorites. It is one of the best transportation hubs in the city. It also has a very strong community who come together in good times and bad times.

A recent article on 7x7 discusses how West Portal has recently become the coolest neighborhood. You can find the article here.

Local businesses we have mentioned
BarbCo
Ballast Coffee
Binu Bonu
Bookshop West Portal
Bullshead
Bursa
Burrito Loco
Calibur
Easy Breezy
Elena’s Mexican Restaurant
Franco’s Latin Table
George’s Donut and Merriment
Goat Hill Pizza
Goodwill
Little Original Joes
McCarthy’s Irish Bar
Noe Valley Bakery
Papenhausen Hardware
Peet’s Coffee
Philosopher's Club
Pilates Story
Pure Barre
Trattoria da Vittorio
RHAX
SF Siren
Shaw’s Candy
Sherwood Cocktail and Lounge
Spiazzo
Squat and Gobble
Submarine Center
Toast Eatery
Unwine’d

Events
Finding Waldo
West Portal Wine Walk
West Portal Halloween

Schools
Lowell High School
San Francisco Waldorf High School
St. Brendan Parish School

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Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group

Today on The Bay Insider, we are having another discussion about the NAR settlement as we approach the August 17th, 2024 implementation date.

In this episode, we 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 Association of Realtors FAQ

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Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group

Today on Bay Insider, we are continuing our neighborhood guide series where we talk about the history, lifestyle, and real estate of the Outer Richmond neighborhood in San Francisco.

In this episode, we had a special visitor, Captain Jack, who grew up in the Outer Richmond area. Captain Jack told us his childhood stories about Sutro Bath, Playland, China Beach, and Golden Gate Park. Through his tales, we got a glimpse of what life was like in Outer Richmond seven or eight decades ago.

Local businesses we have mentioned
Andytown Coffee Roasters
Balboa Theatre
Beach Chalet
Cliff House
It’s-It Ice Cream
Mr. Bahn Mi
Pacific Cafe
Purple Kow

Places
Archery Range
Bison Paddock
China Beach
Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club
Golden Gate Park Golf Course
Golden Gate Park Polo Field
Lands End
Legion of Honor
Lincoln Park Golf Course
Mile Rock Beach
Musée Mécanique
Ocean Beach
Sutro Baths
Sutro Heights Park

Schools
George Washington High School
Lafayette Elementary School
Presidio Middle School
SF Pacific Academy

Events
SF Turkey Trot

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Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group

In today’s episode, we give you an overview of San Francisco’s real estate market over the last ten years (2014 through mid 2024). We touch on the number of closings throughout the years and how COVID and interest rate have caused dramatic ups and downs. We discuss two segments of the market - single family homes and condos/tenants in commons (TICs) and how these two segments have behaved very differently in the 10 year period in terms appreciation rate and key market indicators such as Days on Market, Price per Square Foot, and Percentage of Price Received. We briefly explain how the San Francisco market is unique and different from the majority of the markets that tend to be far more homogenous.

The data we have collected is from San Francisco MLS (SFAR). You can access our data file here.
Market Trend

We also touched on the interest rate. You can find the graph we shared here. Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis

To know more about TICs, visit andysirkin.com

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Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group

Today on The Bay Insider, we are discussing the NAR (National Association of Realtors) settlement and its implications. This is the first of the series as we approach the August 17th, 2024 implementation date.

In this episode, we will walk you through the timeline and background of the Sitzer-Burnett v. NAR case. We will discuss the settlement and its potential implications to the real estate industry from our perspective. There are so many questions remaining and we will provide you another update in a couple of months.

The link below provides info related to the lawsuit, settlement, and proposed changes.

National Association of Realtors FAQ

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Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group

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
Noe Valley Ministry -
Nina Zimpel Youkelson
Noe Valley Voice
ARCHITECTURE

Parks & Activities

Noe Valley Town Square
Noe Valley Town Square Toilet
Noe Courts
Douglass Park
Upper Noe Rec Center and Park
Slow Sanchez Street
Kite Hill
Amos Goldbaum Murals
Noe Valley Murals
Noe Valley Library

Shops

Philz Coffee
Maxwell’s Pet Bar
Noe Cafe
Lola’s Art Gallery
SkinSpirit
Wink SF
When Modern Was

Restaurants

Firefly
Hamano Sushi
Saru Sushi
Todo El Dia
Novy
Hi-Way
Eric’s
Alice’s
Uma Casa
La Ciccia ; New ownership
Haystack Pizza

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Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group