C L IMB R E A L E S TAT E
VANTAGE
October | 2011
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INSIDE
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BE S T OF T HE B AY Monthly featured listings
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HOME S, LOF T S & C ONDO S
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NE W C ON S T RUCT ION UP DAT E
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An update of our inventory
The latest developments in the city
REN TA L V IE W
The hottest rentals in SF
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A W ORD F R OM CL IMB
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F E AT URED AGEN T
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Letter from the Creative Director Melody Hultgren
F RIEND S OF CL IMB
Client testimonials
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CL IMB P E T S
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W H AT ’S NE W IN SF ?
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NEIGHBORHOOD SP OT L IGH T
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CL IMB C ONGR AT UL AT E S
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Our extended furry family Local events this October
Mission Dolores
Achievements, good news & amazing accomplishments
OUR T E A M
Meet your Climb Real Estate team
BEST OF THE BAY
PARK TERRACE 1BR/1BA | $629,000
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THE ARTERRA 1BR+Den/1.5BA | $599,000
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THE JACKSON BREWERY 1BR/1BA | $649,000
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THE ARTERRA 1BR/1BA | $549,000
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250 CL ARA 1BR+Den/1.5BA | $569,000
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HOMES, CONDOS & LOFTS
TOP: INFINIT Y VIEWS 1BR/1BA | $659,000 | Monica Burns MISSION BAY OASIS 2BR/2BA | $549,000 | Dirk Kinley BOTTOM: FILLMORE HERITAGE 2BR+Den/2BA | $950,000 | Edie Narrido POTRERO LOF T Jr1BR/1BA | $569,000 | Dirk Kinley
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TOP: PARK VIEW CONDO 2BR/2.5BA | $689,000 | Eric Tang INNER MISSION LOF T 2BR/2.5BA | $799,000 | Kristen Stuecher BOTTOM: BRIDGE VIEW STUNNER 2BR/1BA | $639,000 | Bruce Jones DIAMOND HEIGHTS VIEWS 1BR/1BA | $369,000 | Marcus Lee
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NEW CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
MADRONE Mission Bay Madrone by Bosa offers a new selection of residential condominiums in San Francisco’s Mission Bay. The building will hou courtyard, community room with kitchen, gated parking, new rooftop deck with firepit and barbeque area, new amenities e floorplans and configurations. Select homes will have views of the bay, the Bay Bridge, and city; other homes will have terr
THE ARTERRA Mission Bay The Arterra is LEED Certified with Green Technologies. The building features a sophisticated lobby with recycled and susta with state-of-the-art fitness equipment; a community lounge; a fully furnished condo suite for homeowners’ overnight gues Listed: #618, #102
use a variety of floorplans with both a towers and mid-rise component. In addition to a fitness center, landscaped expected are a swimming pool and spa. The condominiums and townhomes are expected to be completely new races and balconies. Exclusively represented by The Mark Company DRE# 01235902.
ainable materials, a 24-hour attended front desk with concierge services; a wellness center sts; and an enclosed garage with controlled access and bicycle storage.
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RENTAL VIEW
TOP: PORTSIDE I JR1BR/1BA | $2,600 | Melody Hultgren BOT TOM: TOP FLOOR LOF T 2BR/2BA | $3,600 | Dirk Kinley
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TOP: R ARE INFINIT Y PENTHOUSE 3BR/2BA | FURNISHED - $5,975 or UNFURNISHED - $6,950 BOT TOM: PACIFIC HEIGHTS VIEWS 2BR/2.5BA | $6,750
For upcoming rentals, contact Darcy Algeo at 415.601.2775
DARCY ALGEO
Leasing Director 415.601.2775 darcy@climbSF.com DRE 01369396
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A WORD FROM CLIMB As we enjoy the last days of summer here in San Francisco, I am attending the AREAA 2011 National Convention at the renovated Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Real estate owners, agents, and brokers come to our fair city to learn about news and the real estate market, specifically how policy, market forces, and trends impact Asian homeowners and practitioners. As I marvel at the restoration of this San Francisco institution, I realize how lucky we are to live in this part of the country. While most housing market regions are still struggling with bleak forecasts, San Francisco is one of the bright spots driven by our proximity to technology and jobs, limited housing supply, and access to the Pacific Rim. This month we highlight two developments: Mission Bay’s Madrone and The Arterra. Our fall inventory has arrived and this issue we feature Kristen Stuecher’s sleek 1-bedroom townhouse at The Arterra. Our featured agent is our lovely Senior Sales Associate, Melody Hultgren, at the Rosenblum winery. This is also a great month for food and there’s no better neighborhood to show off the harvest than Mission Dolores. Inside you’ll find reviews of Bi-Rite Creamery, Mission Beach Cafe, and Tartine Bakery. Our agent reviews will inspire your next weekend out, whether it’s a movie in Dolores Park or a clarifying yoga session. October’s issue is all about change, the month in San Francisco when we all want to hang on to the warm summer nights, but know that fall is coming soon. Personally, October is a favorite month as I celebrate three birthdays—first Mark Choey’s 41st birthday, my niece Cailyn’s 2nd birthday, and my own Mom’s birthday. Birthdays aside, Halloween in the city should not be missed. My favorite costume is the Devil in Prada. Tells us about yours.
Enjoy!
Chris Lim
FEATURED AGENT
Melody Hultgren Senior Sales Associate | 415.601.6915 | melody@climbSF.com
Melody Hultgren My Name ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. An eternal optimist I am .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Life is full of these Proudest Moment ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Every day has the potential for perfection Perfect Day ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... SOMA Favorite SF Neighborhood .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Hummingbirds—they are industrious and beautiful Inspiration .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Your urban real estate authority Climb Is .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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FRIENDS OF CLIMB
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“Working with Josh was a pleasure and virtually stress-free. He was able to get me a unit before it was listed, so that eliminated competitive bidding in a market that is heating up fast.�
Abhishek Lahoti (owner at The Metropolitan)
JOSHUA LAWRENCE Broker Associate 415.971.0454 joshua@climbsf.com DRE 01419693
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CLIMB PETS
EMMA FINLEY Owner: Matt Finley, Senior Sales Associate
Emma Finley My Name ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. A Labradoodle I am .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Riding in the back seat of Matt’s elegant car with the window open, Proudest Moment ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... head out, ears flapping and seeing One Rincon Hill in the distance!
A round of golf with Matt, a romp in the park and dinner with Matt Perfect Day ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... & Dawn. Steak bones when a deal is done!!
The smell of coffee in the morning—knowing it’s only minutes before our run. Alarm Clock ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ One Rincon Hill: The views make me “Woof” loud & clear. Ahoy!! Favorite SF Neighborhood ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Awesome Climb Is .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
WHAT’S NEW IN SF?
LOCAL EVENTS THIS OCTOBER 1 SAT / 2 SUN
HARDLY STRICTLY BLUEGRASS Golden Gate Park
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OKTOBERFEST BY THE BAY Pier 48
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CASTRO STREET FAIR
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TASTE OF RUSSIA FESTIVAL 6210 Geary Street
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SF FLEET WEEK
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FESTIVAL OF ROCK POSTERS GG Park Hall of Flowers
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SF MAGAZINE’S FALLFEST 2011 Justin Herman Plaza
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BEATS FOR BOOBS Mezzanine
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ZOMBIE CRAWL Civic Center
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HALLOWEEN HAUNTS & HAPPENINGS! Exploratorium
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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT MISSION DOLORES
Photo Credit: Andrew Mager
DOLORES PARK
JOSHUA LAWRENCE Broker Associate
Dolores Park is host to any number of activities, and thriving social scene in the neighborhood known for scenesters. Guitars, playing dogs, picnics, performances, little kids, tennis courts, annual hunky Jesus contest, ultimate frisbee, sloshball, movie nights...Day or night, Dolores Park will provide the cure when looking for something to do... Mission Dolores Park is one of my favorite places to take my dog on a sunny day: grab some Bi-Rite ice cream and sandwich (I love the pastrami) from Dolores cafe and chill in the sun.
TINA LY Sales Associate L AUGHING LOTUS YOGA CENTER
JENA DAVIS Sales Associate
Laughing Lotus Yoga Center is my favorite spot in Mission Dolores. Just steps away from Dolores Park, this yoga center has affordable classes in a fun, trendy, peaceful and vibrant environment. Classes are between $10-15 and they even have a midnight class with live music!
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BI-RITE CREAMERY
KRISTEN STUECHER Senior Sales Associate
When I think of Mission Dolores, two words come to mind: Bi-Rite Creamery. Be prepared for a line that spans the entire block, but it is worth the wait. My all-time favorite ice cream flavors are Honey Lavendar and Salted Caramel. Heaven in a cone! With flavors like Salted Caramel, Spiced Mexican Chocolate and Balsamic Strawberry—it’s no wonder they have a line down the block whenever the sun threatens to show up in SF.
JOSHUA LAWRENCE Broker Associate
MISSION BEACH CAFE
Mission Beach Cafe is great for brunch: wild mushroom benedict (and don’t forget their pancakes! ) TINA LY Sales Associate
TARTINE BAKERY
Tartine Bakery is an 18th Street Corridor staple. With a delightful assortment of the highest quality french pastries in the city—this is the block you want to be on. JOSHUA LAWRENCE Broker Associate
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CLIMB CONGRATULATES
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Congratulations to Mark Choey and his new addition to the family. Little Griffin was born on August 8, 2011 at 9 pounds!
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OUR TEAM
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1st Row Mark Choey 01701189 Dirk Kinley 01870469 Kristen Stuecher 01768022 Matt Finley 01465586 Joshua Lawrence 01419693 2nd Row Tiffany Combs 01459422 Marcus Lee 01354869 Melody Hultgren 01379851 Bill Williams 16601922 Gertrude Villanueva 01201379 Bruce Jones 01238923 Edie Narrido 01373261 Kevin Gueco 01461677 Monica Burns 01433935 Steve Mi 01795584 3rd Row Brian Anderson 01713343 Darcy Algeo 01369396 Eric Tang 01894435 Ellie Kravets 01816751 George Lew 01894088 Alisa Albrecht 01429728 Jon Sterling 01511958 Ana Rubke 0893990 Jessie Lee 01852582 Ksenia Jury 01827308 4th Row Michelle Ye 01758904 Joseph Curtin 01483387 Jena Davis 01874503 Adam Toups 01488087 Molly Gleason 01178317 Jason Murges 01291618 Tina Ly 01882746 Mike Valcy 1503796 Sophia Yuan 01898121 Anna Korepanova 01820513
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