How Low Can Inventory Go?

Scott Erwert

Record breaking low inventory here in lovely land. This is a nationwide trend, but more pronounced in California, and especially in San Francisco. If no new listings were to come on the market, the existing inventory would be gone in 40 days. All of this wonderful earth based location info is great, but if you can't get into escrow, it's pretty moot. Here's some helpful perspective for buyers in this market.

Still an excellent, if challenging, time to be a buyer, and a fabulous time to be a seller.

More Ginormous Tide Swings

OK, one more chance to check out the flooding potential for neighborhoods you are considering, the last King Tides for 2013 are happening right now.

NWS FB page

King Tide lows are a great time for tidepooling and beach walking too, just be careful not to get trapped by the tide, and please don't go in  after your dog.

Lost Coast Outpost

Permeable Sidewalks and Yards

The Watershed Company

As a follow up to last weeks hand wringing over illegal paving of yards and lack of permeability, I wanted to pass on that Plant SF has quite a few projects going to remedy the situation. Check those before and after photos! San Francisco Department of Public Works site also has lots of info. While it takes a bit of neighborhood organizing (which is also great for crime prevention), a permit, and a little jackhammering, you can bet it will improve the quality of life in your neighborhood. and your real estate values. Happy Friday!

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