by Gary Belk | Oct 31, 2013 | Blog, Musings |
by Gary Belk On Sunday evening we had the first windstorm of the season and it reminded me that winter is on the way. The Rain is coming! I moved this summer and I’ve not been in my current home during high wind. When the wind started I was having dinner with friends. We all looked at each other and wondered what was going on! I was amazed at the noise. My house needs new windows (on order) and I discovered the skylights need repairing or replacing. The gusty wind blew through cracks in my rotted windows and this forced the operable skylight to blow open and then slam shut. The garage door rattled with each gust and there were some old fiberglass panels in the garden (the garden also still in desperate shape) that rattled and knocked against the house. Needless to say it was a long night! I was glad when the wind calmed and I was finally able to sleep. After having lived for the past 4 years in big buildings; this windstorm reminded me that when you live in a small building or single family home you need to prepare for the rainy season. Here are a few tips to follow to help you prepare your home: Take a look at your gutters to make sure that they drain well and don’t cause water to back up. Make sure that there are not a lot of little granules from the roofing or leaves and other debris collecting in there (granules in your gutter are a sign that your roof’s coating needs to be resealed). Make...
by Gary Belk | Oct 16, 2013 | Blog, Home Improvement, Neighborhoods, Properties with Potential, Real Estate, San Francisco Real Estate |
by Gary Belk After a busy 3 quarters of rising prices, bidding wars and limited inventory the traditionally calmer 4th quarter has arrived. During autumn our market tends to be a bit slower paced and easier for buyers to navigate. If you are in the market, you are in luck for two reasons: First, many buyers are distracted by the start of school, the end of summer and the coming holidays. Second, a seller with their property on the market at this time of year is a motivated seller. This is the time of year we see many relocation’s, probate and distressed properties on the market because they need to sell. We also have a few properties that were overpriced in the summer and now the sellers are starting to be realistic. All of these factors combined make for the ‘perfect storm’ buyers. So grab your all weather gear and give me a call! Here is a selection of some of my favorite properties: Great property for Land bank Land banking is buying a property for the future development of the land. This property is a perfect example. It is located on an RH-2 lot (can be up to 2 units). Hold this property for 10 years and you’ll be sitting on a gold mine. In the meantime rent the house and pay the mortgage. Perfect home to update This home is located in popular Noe Valley. It has un-permitted space on the ground floor and needs cosmetic upgrades. With these issues remedied you have a great family home for a great price in Noe. Best home for a...
by Gary Belk | Sep 29, 2013 | Before and After, Blog, Home Improvement, Properties with Potential, San Francisco Real Estate |
by Gary Belk Good ideas for narrow homes: The home in this article is only 10′ wide, makes the SF standard 25′ wide home feel spacious! Other by Washington Architects & Designers KUBE architecture Good ideas for narrow homes: Design Lessons From a 10-Foot-Wide Row House Architecture, interior design, and more ∨Browse living room ideas, from sectional sofas to chandeliers and floor lamps, for your next interior design project. Browse inspiring bedroom design, then outfit your own beds, convertible sofa beds ordaybed with luxury bedding and decorative throws....
by Gary Belk | Apr 25, 2013 | Blog, Home Improvement |
Bush St. Review Before Renovation with your Renovation Realtor Gary Belk from GaryBelk.com A home renovation can involve many decisions and these decisions can be daunting to make on your own. There are homeowners who understand but they either refuse to do a needed home renovation at all, or end up with in an unfortunate situation with their contractor. Here’s were I come in as a renovation consultant and help you organize and make those important decisions. In this second video I share the before pictures of the property with description of what the photo’s are and walk you through on what’s going to be done. If you want to learn more about the planning processed that took place read Bush St. Planning Process Don’t forget to come back and join me next week when we share the pictures of the finished property....
by Gary Belk | Apr 12, 2013 | Blog |
Bush St. Planning Process with your Renovation Realtor Gary Belk from wwwGaryBelk.com Often renovation is the best way to get the perfect home. Join me, Gary Belk San Fransisco’s Renovation Realtor over the next few weeks as we follow a renovation we are doing for a longtime client. She loves her home, with just a few exceptions. In this initial video I share the tips, techniques and reasons for spending some time planning your renovation. If you want to learn more about the homeowner and how she purchased the home read The Women of...
