Doggy heaven as we know it may become significantly more limited in space! My recollection is that GGNRA has gone down this road a couple times before. Take a look at the proposed reduction in off leash areas at 19 GGNRA parks; there is a significant reduction in off leash space.
In a city where there are more dogs then children I can only imagine if these proposals are implemented how much more crowded these off leash areas will be if dogs are confined to smaller off leash space. Hopefully a balance can be struck between preserving this open space & accommodating the various park users.
Concerned about losing your dog's favorite romping grounds? Now is the time to get involved!! Here is a petition circulating to sign in opposition of this proposal:
Oppose GGNRA Draft Dog Management Plan Petition
Off I go this morning to walk my pup at Ft. Funston. Make it a great weekend!
Fort Funston: current off leash areas & proposal of significantly reduced off lease area
There are demographic changes that have been in motion for several years that you've likely been aware of if you've lived in S.F. for any period of time. For those who are curious about neighborhood demographics this is an interesting read. I wasn't aware that Golden Gate Park had such a large homeless population.....
What changes have you seen in your 'hood?
The SF Examiner:
The latest U.S. census data confirms much of what we knew about already San Francisco. That white hipsters are displacing Hispanics in the Mission. That Asians are now as common as blacks in the Bayview. And that the population in the South of Market area has exploded.
But the numbers also contain surprises. That Chinatown is becoming less Asian. That Treasure Island is the most diverse neighborhood in The City. And that if you count the homeless community in Golden Gate Park as its own neighborhood, it becomes the second-whitest neighborhood in the county.
Among the trends highlighted by a San Francisco Examiner analysis of census data by neighborhood for the past 20 years is that Caucasians are concentrating in the center of The City: The Mission district, Haight-Ashbury, Nob Hill, Potrero Hill, Chinatown, Russian Hill and the Western Addition have all seen increases in white populations.
Meanwhile, the neighborhoods on The City’s southern and western periphery are generally getting less white and more Asian and Hispanic. The Outer Mission, Excelsior, Visitacion Valley, the Sunset and Parkside are a few neighborhoods where these trends are prominent.
Changes Coming in August to SFAR MLS Map including renaming of some S.F. neighborhoods
It's taken some time but the San Francisco Association of Realtors is updating the S.F. neighborhood district map!
Now, it won't be all inclusive of the approximate 100+ names the locals have given (officially & unofficially) but it's a start!
Per SFAR:
Newly Added Districts, Carved Out of Existing Districts:
• 9G (Yerba Buena), carved out of portions of 9f (SOMA).
• 10M (Candlestick Point), carved out of portions of 10K (Bayview Heights).
• 10N (Little Hollywood), carved out of portions of 10K (Bayview Heights).
Renamed Districts:
• 8b (Financial District) is renamed Financial District/Barbary Coast.
• 9j (Central Waterfront) is renamed Central Waterfront/Dogpatch.
• 5e (Parnassus/Ashbury Heights) is renamed Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights.
• 1d (Lake) is renamed Lake Street (the word “Street” is added).
• 5f (Buena Vista Park) is renamed Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights
Click here to view the Existing Map
A run down of many of our macro & micro 'hoods:
Cheryl Bower, Realtor , GRI, ABR
Cell 415.999.3450
cheryl@cbower.com
DRE #: 01505551
Skype: cherylbowersf
Great news! Recology will be the new service provider for garbage, recycling and compost pick up for San Mateo County residents. Under the current service, pick up of recyclables happens bi-monthly which means multiple bins fill up & sit at the side of our house. Residents also have to sort paper from metals/plastics and pick up of compostable food waste is not a provided service.
As a former San Francisco resident up until 2004, I've been sorely missing this type of compost/recycling program which SF has had in place for several years.
Full details here on Recology's program including use of their bins. If you want to reduce your garbage bin size & save a little money each month, go to: http://www.recologysanmateocounty.com/single_family.htm by July 9th.
The new service will start January 3rd, 2011.
Related posts: S.F.’s mandatory recycling & compost program & their non-promoted elevated pick up service
Cheryl Bower, Realtor , GRI, ABR
Cell 415.999.3450
cheryl@cbower.com
DRE #: 01505551
Skype: cherylbowersf
The Community Coalition on High Speed Rail (CC-HSR) will present an informational program on High Speed Rail and Eminent Domain. You're invited! As many of you know, the California High Speed Rail Authority is proposing to build an elevated structure between San Jose and San Francisco along the present Caltrain corridor.
If that proposal comes to pass (and it's not a "done deal" yet, and CC-HSR and other groups are fighting it), the Authority will need to take property from private parties along portions of the corridor. Some takings will be permanent but others will be for construction purposes only. In either event, these takings will have a significant impact on Peninsula homes and businesses.
Eminent domain attorney Andrew J. Turner, Turner & Turner, P.C., will be our guest speaker. Mr. Turner will provide a brief overview of the eminent domain laws as they relate to residential and commercial properties in California. In addition, Gary A. Patton, Of Counsel, Wittwer & Parkin, LLP, will provide updates on the Community Coalition's efforts to force the Authority to 'do it right' or not to do it at all.
Related posts: California High Speed Rail update-Looks like it’s not the project voters thought it was
Cheryl Bower, Realtor , GRI, ABR
Cell 415.999.3450
cheryl@cbower.com
DRE #: 01505551
Skype: cherylbowersf
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S.F. native & 16+ year investor, specializing in residential home & condo sales as well as leasing. Areas served include San Francisco and San Mateo County.
Clients are Saying:
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I invite you to compare what I’ll do for you with what other Realtors offer!
Please get in touch: 415.999.3450 or Cheryl@CBower.com.
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As a third generation San Franciscan, Cheryl feels fortunate to have been raised in such a diverse, exciting city as San Francisco. Her fascination with real estate started at a young age. By her early twenties she had purchased her first home and learned firsthand the rewards of sweat equity.
A subsequent purchase was a five unit property in the Sunnyside where she quickly became engrossed with San Francisco's complicated and ever changing rent control laws from a property owner perspective. This experience has proven invaluable not only for the successful management of her property but for her investor clients who rely on her vast rental experience to help them successfully fill their vacant units with well qualified tenants. The system she's been consistently using for the past 10+ years has resulted in a track record of zero evictions!
Cheryl enjoys working with a variety of clients ranging from investors to commercial clients to first time home buyers. She firmly believes in the tremendous benefits of owning real estate including the tax incentives, the gradual building of wealth and the satisfaction of being a property owner. She takes pride in helping clients navigate through the sale or purchase of a property, negotiating the best price and terms, as well as ensuring that all the details will be smoothly handled.
In her free time, Cheryl enjoys raising orchids, hiking with her dogs, renovating her Spanish Revival home in Burlingame, and enjoying the fantastic restaurants in San Francisco and on the Peninsula.
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Cell 415.999.3450
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DRE #: 01505551
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I love helping clients through the complexities associated with the San Francisco market, whether it be rent control issues, condo conversion, TIC properties, or how to update a 100 year old property while retaining it's Victorian charm and detailing. My experience helps clients determine if a property is the right match for their needs.
My clients range from first-time buyers, to investors, to owner users. Property types include residential, commercial, mixed-use and multi-unit.
As a Burlingame resident, I am also able to help clients who are relocating from S.F. to the Peninsula or vice versa.
To help clients navigate through the onerous paperwork associated with a purchase or sale, I implement a variety of tech systems: electronic signature, efax, and web based transaction management software so that they can review and sign documents at their leisure. It's a virtually paperless, streamlined system that helps create a smooth transaction with minimal impact on a client's work & travel schedule.
I am also dedicated to continually improving the services & market knowledge that I provide my clients. Real estate laws, contracts, technology and policies are always changing. To keep up with the latest developments, I regularly attend continuing education courses and am currently working on my Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation & have completed the GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) and ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) designations.
I am the person that a client trusts implicitly to get the job done while always looking after their best interests.
Dear Cheryl,
I understand that escrow is closed and we are now the proud owners of an office building in San Francisco. I have to admit over the course of the last six+ months, I was hopefully optimistic that we would be able to find a suitable space.
However, after several attempts at offers that were not accepted, my hope began to fade and I think I would have gone into a passive position if it hadn’t been for your constant dedication and outstanding service.
Your tenacious searching for properties was never exhausted and you were always ready with solutions to any roadblocks that crossed our paths. You graciously offer an outstanding portfolio of services to your clients. I am so happy that whenever we need real estate assistance, you’ll be there to help us.
On behalf of my entire company, thank you, thank you, thank you. Everyone is very happy this process is complete.
Ron J.
San Francisco Commercial space
I would like to commend Ms. Cheryl Bower for her excellent service during the sale of my property at 1730 Sanchez Street, San Francisco.
Ms. Bower was informative, professional and helpful every step of the way. I was not experienced in property sales and found myself relying on her heavily. My trust was not misplaced. She handled the sale and property transfer smoothly and efficiently.
I would certainly recommend Ms. Bower without reservation.
As first time home buyers, it was a relief to work with Cheryl who was patient and thoroughly answered all of our many questions. She has excellent suggestions about how to maximize a home's potential and she helped us to visualize the possibilities for home improvement with a limited budget.
We would highly recommend Cheryl to anybody looking to buy or sell their home.
Cheryl, hit it out of the park! 21 offers in a normalizing market & realizing a higher sales price than we expected was pure delight. Cheryl helped me to stay balanced during the sale of our beloved home that had been in the family for decades.
She was a pro at maintaining excellent relations with both the tenants occupying the property as well my brothers and sisters during this difficult time. By getting my family and our tenants on the same page, the result was a more marketable property which translated into a higher sales price.
Cheryl’s intangible skills truly sets her apart from the competition. Without a doubt you will enjoy & appreciate Cheryl’s calm, professional, no-pressure approach! Cheryl is the most reliable, trustworthy Realtor I’ve ever worked with.
Rich P.
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