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Allison Fortini Crawford Recognized as RealTrends Top 1.5% RealTrends + Tom Ferry Announce 2022 America’s Best Real Estate Professionals List 18th Annual Real Estate Ranking SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2023 – Allison Fortini Crawford of Sotheby’s International Realty was named one of America’s most productive sales associates as a part of RealTrends + Tom Ferry...
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Luxury Shopping and Dining on Fillmore Street in San Francisco Every city has that one iconic luxurious shopping area. Fillmore Street is one of those areas, in the heart of San Francisco, running south from the Marina District up and over Pacific Heights and down to Lower Pacific Heights.        Known for its upscale shops and fine...
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Luxury Loft Living in SOMA Our Latest Luxury Listing in SOMA. Contact Us for a private showing.   This rare and beautifully designed 3-bedroom loft is located on a quiet street and is filled with natural light throughout, featuring oversized windows that reach the top of the grand cathedral ceiling. Award-winning architect George Hauser transformed...
The ‘Flowery’ History of San Francisco’s Conservatory of Flowers The San Francisco Conservatory Of Flowers  Considered as one of the largest urban parks in San Francisco, California, the Golden Gate Park houses many sights and attractions that can amaze every tourist and even the locals. One of the main attractions - the Conservatory of Flowers – has been...
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Discovering The Past of The San Francisco Maritime Museum Considered the second-most densely populated US city, San Francisco offers many historical attractions. It is a must-see for both locals and tourists, aside from gaining more knowledge about the rich and cultural past of the city. One of these amazing tourist destinations is the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park...
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A little History of Sausalito California Famous for the iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, waterfront restaurants, and the Bay Area Museum, Sausalito is one of the cities worth visiting in California. It is located in Marin County at the northern end of the popular Golden Gate bridge. Due to its geographic location, the city...
Top Agent Magazine: Allison Fortini-Crawford Top Agent Allison Fortini Crawford – of Sotheby’s International Realty in San Francisco – is a hard- working, dedicated real estate professional who is truly commit- ted to providing her many grateful clients in both San Francisco and Marin County with the very best in customer service. Consistently...
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Sound Off: What role do children play in a client's decision to buy or make an offer on a listing? Yes, indeed children do play a big role in a client’s home buying decisions. They put more weight on the neighborhood (Is it safe? Are their good parks and recreational facilities nearby?), the local schools and the layout of the home when shopping for the right property.
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Sound Off: What are you most thankful for in the Bay Area real estate market? This question is impactful given the recent firestorms and the devastation it left behind. Let me talk about how I’m most appreciative for being in the real estate industry.
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'So Why Are You Selling?' 10 Answers You Should Never Give "Why are you selling?" might seem like an innocent question from a home buyer, but watch out for the home seller, this is a dangerous question to answer.
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Sound Off: Are San Jose, Fremont more competitive than Oakland, San Francisco? The recent Redfin article on what city is the most competitive is fairly accurate, given the data used to calculate the figures. It does appear however, that the data quoted did not account for off market sales, which, if taken in to consideration, could potentially change the figures.
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Sound Off: Common regrets among buyers, sellers? They say the best defense is a good offense. In the case of real estate regrets, I would have to agree wholeheartedly. Knowing potential pitfalls in advance will help to avoid them altogether.
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Sound Off: How does the Bay Area's constant risk for earthquakes play into buyers' minds? Buyers vary in their concern over earthquakes with some people being very worried about them to others just accepting them as something that comes with living in California.
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