San Francisco Neighborhood Information
There are hundreds of web sites dedicated to Bay Area recreation, dining, shopping and neighborhood details. Here are some of my favorites:
Search For Homes Online
With instantaneous access to thousands of properties for sale, many buyers are turning to the Internet to help them find the perfect home. Once they find a few homes that meet their requirements, they contact their real estate agent to help them handle the details.
Mortgage & Financing
Smart buyers know the price range in which they can buy, and have their financing pre-approved by a mortgage broker.
The Mayor's Office of Housing ("MOH") offers a variety of assistance programs to low and moderate first time homebuyers in the purchase of affordable single family homes, townhouses, and condominiums.
Legal
In some cases, specialized legal help may be needed to complete a transaction. Below are links to attorneys specializing in real estate law. Even if you don't think your transaction will require legal assistance, these sites contain a wealth of information for property owners, buyers, and sellers alike.
For Homeowners
If you're a property owner, the Tax Collector's website will give you lots of great information about your taxes, supplemental taxes, how to read your
bill, what you owe, and more:
If you are a property owner interested in finding out about legislation that affects your rights:
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