5 Simple Ways to Increase a Home’s Value

Here is a good article to learn how to improve home’s value from today’s real estate news.
Below are five basic steps that every home owner ought to take – before spending money on dream bathrooms or gourmet kitchen.

Safety – Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monozide detectors are installed and in good working order. Make [...]

What is Short Sales and Foreclosures?

Short sales, foreclosures, home equity sales are words were rarely uttered by REALTORs in the not so distant past. But as subprime loans with low introductory rates adjust higher and more homeowners struggle to make their mortgage payments, these foreclosure-related transactions have become more prominent in California’s real estate industry.
What is Short Sales?
A short sale [...]

Testimonial – Exceptional Buying Experience with Parc Bay Real Estate

Working with Kathy Chan at Parc Bay was amazing.  Your attention to details, real estate knowledge, clarity in explaining the entire transaction process on top of the sheer enthusiasm and energy in execution have set you apart from other real estate agencies.
My husband and I are active real estate investors which means we have worked [...]

Latest News – National Home Prices Face Modest Decline

Here is an update on Real Estate trends from today’s news. See below.
While some housing markets in Florida, Nevada, and California have had sharp declines, nationally home prices have been far less dramatic.Home prices fell 0.4 percent nationally in the third quarter, according to the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight. That’s the first decline after [...]

Did you know…2007 New Laws – California Capital Gains Taxes

In most real estate transactions, escrow companies were previously required to withhold 3 1/3 percent of the sales price. Common exceptions to this requirement include transactions involving a principal residence and 1031 exchanges. Beginning this year, non-exempt sellers can now choose to have escrow withhold a sum of money equal to the maximum California personal [...]

Did you know…2007 New Laws, 60-Day Notice to Terminate Lease

Starting this year, residential landlords are required to give any month-to-month tenant a 60-day eviction notice if that tenant has lived on the property for more than one year.
However, a 30-day notice to terminate is allowed if the tenant has lived on the property for less than one year or when all of the following [...]

New Rental Listing – Brand New Tri-Levels 2-bedrooms in Mission District

Our team here at Parc Bay is excited about this rental listing at 2577 Bryant Street, San Francisco. This new construction building consist of 3 units. Each unit has a roof deck with panoramic view of the city. This is a 2-bedrooms unit with approx. 1200 sq ft.

1st level is the living, kitchen, and 1/2 bath
2nd [...]

Testimonial – Relocation Experience

I would like to recommend Kathy and April from Parc Bay Real Estate for their outstanding professionalism and attention to details. I received exceptional customer service and timely follow up. I have a very busy schedule and the service and knowledge they provided made my relocation to San Francisco effortless.
Thank you for your hard work!
Kevin [...]

New Rental Listing – Jr. 1-bedroom @ “The Beacon” – breathtaking panoramic views

Parc Bay now has one Jr. 1-bedroom  rental listing available at “The Beacon“. This unit has breathtaking panoramic view located on the 15th floor with approx. 680 sq ft. In-unit washer/dryer, patio, and lots of window for sunlights.
About Beacon & what’s nearby

Desirable Mission Bay/South Beach neighborhood
Steps from ATT Ball Park, Embarcadero, 85 resturants/shops nearby, Starbucks, Borders, [...]

Testimonial – “Portside” building at 403 Main Street – South Beach

I would like to commend Kathy Chan at Parc Bay for her excellent service. No one among the brokers I worked with in San Francisco had her commitment to customer service. It was a distinct pleasure to work with her. Thanks Kathy!
Joel A., IBM / Corporate Relocation @ portside

Did you know…”5 Safety Tips for Showing or Viewing Property”

Tip 1: Ask for Identification (ID) to verify identity
Tip 2: Tell Someone – Always let a colleague, friend or family member know where you are going and when you expect them to return. Give that person the name and phone number of the person you are meeting.
Tip 3: Leave Valuables Behind – Carry only non-valuable items [...]

New Rental Listing – “170 Off Third” Cozy Studio with modern kitchen/bathroom

 Parc Bay now has another exclusive rental listing at “170 Off Third” – a brand new building with many amenities to offer.  Rarely available sunny Studio in the heart of San Francisco – South Beach district. This studio is just steps away from Ball Park, Borders, Safeways and Caltrain. It has modern kitchen finishes and brand new [...]

New Rental Listing – “Bay Crest” 2-bedrooms Nicely Furnished, Excellent for Corp Relocation/Piede-a-terre

“Bay Crest” was one of the first condo buildings in the Rincon Hill/South Beach area. It’s only few blocks to Embarcadero San Francisco Waterfront and Ferry building which is perfect for in-line skating and jogging. The ferry building also offers weekly Farmer’s market with fresh, organic produce from small regional farmers and ranchers.
About the building [...]

Testimonial – Rental Services Experience with Parc Bay at “The Palms” 555 4th St

I am writing to thank you Kathy Chan at Parc Bay for her excellent service related to my recent real estate transaction. You exemplified professionalism, knowledge and customer service which led to a successful acquisition for my partner and me. I will not hesitate to recommend you to friends who are acquiring or leasing property.
Thank [...]