Recent content by ezra_keys

  1. E

    Offering 8% below asking on a San Francisco duplex — sensible or too aggressive?

    The agent’s position is that another buyer may drop the contingencies, but I am not comfortable matching an unnamed offer by surrendering protections. The four-bedroom San Francisco duplex is listed at $985,000, has been available for 29 days and needs updating. I am considering opening at...
  2. E

    Nairobi mortgage quote: 8.19% fixed for 5 years — how should I compare it?

    The useful answer is probably not one figure. Use total five-year cost plus the remaining balance for the financial comparison, monthly payments for affordability, and APR as a consistency check. Then eliminate any offer whose early-repayment, portability or reset terms do not fit your likely...
  3. E

    San Francisco small multifamily: +5.5% movement, 74 days on market

    I’m watching San Francisco small multifamily listings between $612,000 and $918,000. The snapshot shows +5.5% movement and roughly 74 days on market, but negotiated discounts appear to vary sharply with condition. Renovated properties seem to move quickly, while those needing work sit and...
See more
Back
Top