John "JL" Townsend Realtor

Want to learn more about San Francisco's neighborhoods? Welcome to Cow Hollow! It is a coveted residential area that runs along the San Francisco Bay and has both the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz in full view. Its properties are mostly single-family homes and condominiums that go from Victorian to Art-Deco styling. The area is known for its plethora of galleries, luxury boutiques, and stylish restaurants. Homes for sale in the Marina/Cow Hollow neighborhood all coun...t with many sidewalk cafes, family-friendly parks, and luxury boutique shops. Where to eat: @atelier.crenn (3127 Fillmore St) Where to drink: @brixtonsf (2140 Union St) Coffee shop: @wreckingballcoffee (2271 Union St) Are you interested in moving to Cow Hollow? Do not hesitate to contact me today so I can find your perfect home. #newlistingsf #sanfranciscohomes #sflife #realestateagentsf #SanFranciscoRealEstate #compasslistingsf #compasscalifornia #agentsofcompass #compass #sfrealestate #JohnTownsend #compassagent #cowhollow #sfneighborhoods

DID YOU KNOW Apple is considering making an Apple TV streaming device that would have a built-in speaker and a camera for video conferencing. Its trying to jazz up its home offerings given its more limited traction in the category relative to Amazon which offer cheaper home speakers and streaming sticks. ... Apple is also contemplating a product that would combine a HomePod speaker with an iPad and also have a camera for video calls, according to the Bloomberg report. The touch-screen device may have a robotic arm that can move to follow a user around a room.

Did you dream of a perfect tree house in your backyard as a kid? This beautiful home in Stinson Beach has it! and more. Panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean... An outdoor shower and hot tub A charming guest cottage 6976 Panoramic Highway, Stinson Beach 5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 3.8 Acre | 3,672 SF $6,995,000 Contact me for more details! #newlistingsf #sanfranciscohomes #sflife #realestateagentsf #SanFranciscoRealEstate #compasslistingsf #compasscalifornia #agentsofcompass #compass #sfrealestate #JohnTownsend #compassagent

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@google will double down on California by investing more than $1 billion in properties and development projects statewide, including two that are already underway in the Bay Area. Two of the four projects in the Bay Area, the Bay View and Charleston East campuses, are existing developments. They were included in the total because Google intends to complete them, which then creates a location for more jobs. The Sunnyvale project on Borregas is brand new. Google also is preparing a massive development in downtown San Jose called Downtown West that doesn’t count towards the billion dollars that the company is spending this year in California.

Homeownership is good for you. It helps you put down roots in a community, provides a sense of stability, is an excellent investment, and can even help you save on your taxes. Let’s explore how owning a home can mean more cash in your pocket at tax time. 1Mortgage interest payments are generally tax-deductible on home loans up to $750,000.* This applies to first mortgages, second mortgages, and home equity loans and lines of credit, as long as the funds were used to bu...y, build, or substantially improve your home. 2The private mortgage insurance deduction was set to expire, but the IRS extended it through tax year 2020. 3Mortgage discount points may be deductible under certain circumstances. A point costs 1% of your loan amount, and purchasing points at closing will lower your interest rate. 4Property taxes paid to state and local government entities are deductible up to $10,000. 5Capital gains taxes, where you pay tax on the amount of money you make when you sell an asset, may be waived up to $250,000 (or $500,000 if married filing jointly). For example, if you purchase your home for $300,000 and sell it for $575,000, you may only need to pay taxes on $25,000 of the profit, rather than the full $275,000. Hopefully this was helpful!

Are you a real estate investor? Are you planning to invest? Real estate investing is an ever-evolving industry. Real estate is said to be one of the best investments that an individual can make. But why do so many people fail at it? The first thing you need is to set your mind and habits up for success. You also need adequate real estate education to help you out along the way. Here are some great books to start with your education in this field... "The Richest Man in Babylon" - George S. Clason "The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success" - Darren Hardy "High Performance Habits" - Brendon Burchard "Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!" - Robert T. Kiyosaki "Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom" - Robert T. Kiyosaki "Rich Dad's Guide to Investing: What the Rich Invest in, That the Poor and the Middle-Class Do Not" - Robert T. Kiyosaki "The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing" - Norada "How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Getting Started"- Brandon Turner and Joshua Dorkin "The ABCs of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits, Most Investors Miss" - Ken McElroy "The Book on Rental Property Investing" - Brandon Turner Don't forget to save this post!

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What’s the reason that stops you from becoming a homeowner? Whatever the reason might be, I am here to guide you through the process.

Can you believe it has been a year since the beginning of the pandemic? A lot has happened, including all the changed we saw in the real estate world. Here are some of the biggest highlights from the last 12 months. The first 212 months of 2021 saw year-over-year, median house sales price increases of 8% to 29% depending on county. (The picture for median condo prices was different.)... With the recovery from the initial April-May 2020 crash in activity, home sales of all prices and property types increased 6% in the 12 months since March 15, 2020. Since shelter-in-place was first introduced, luxury home sales were up 40% year-over-year and ultra-luxury home sales were up 59%. (Price thresholds for these categories are explained within the report.) The 12 biggest sales in the greater Bay Area over the past year ranged from $20 million to $35 million. Pebble Beach in Monterey County, with 4 sales, had the highest number of these. The 12 highest priced listings currently on the market range in asking price from $32 million to $135 million. Eight are located in the circle of very expensive communities surrounding Stanford University. The months-supply-of-inventory level for Bay Area single family dwellings is at its lowest point in at least 15 years. Median days-on-market for Bay Area single family dwellings are at their lowest in at least 30 years.

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Would you like to wake up feeling the Hawaiian breeze? With trusted colleagues in over 130 markets nationwide, I can help you make it happen! 4011 Aloalii Drive, Princeville, HI is a North Shore work of art.... $3,500,000 While the sun sets, float in the outdoor infinity pool with neighboring fire pit and behold the views of verdant green mountains kissing wispy clouds and the pacific breaking waves adorning the day. Sounds like a great Friday to me! Listed by: Amy Frazier and Billy Eckert @amyandbillyteam #newlistingsf #sanfranciscohomes #sflife #realestateagentsf #SanFranciscoRealEstate #compasslistingsf #compasscalifornia #agentsofcompass #compass #sfrealestate #JohnTownsend #compassagent #hawaiicompass #liveinhawaii