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The real ‘Full House’ house in San Francisco and where to find it
The whole world cried in shock when beloved actor and comedian Bob Saget passed away unexpectedly in early 2022. Tributes poured in, and unsurprisingly, most of them were tied to his unforgettable portrayal of the loving father-of-three, Full House‘s Danny Tanner. Saget’s character, with his caring, gentle nature and bottomless sac of good advice stood […] More
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Hillside House Overlooking San Francisco Looks Like the Perfect Villain Lair
What do all of Hollywood’s nefarious movie villains have in common other than a desire to take over the world? Deviously well-designed and incredibly luxurious homes, of course. From Dr. Strangelove’s War Room to Stavro Blofeld’s Elrod House in Diamonds Are Forever, from Wallace Corporation Headquarters in Blade Runner 2049 to the Vandamm House in […] More
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You Can Buy the House Where Frank Herbert Wrote ‘Dune’
The 1965 novel written by Frank Herbert spawned one of the most iconic science fiction media franchises — that’s now back in the limelight thanks to the masterful adaptation by Denis Villeneuve (the award-winning director whose past credits include movies like Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, and Sicario). The book, seen as a triumph of imagination, […] More
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New Homes are Rare in Cali’s Marin County, Which Is Why This $5.5M House Is a True Gem
Marin County lies just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate bridge, and over 80% of it is preserved open space. New constructions are rare in this area — and usually no more than 10 new homes are built here each year. This is why the property we’re about to tour is such a […] More
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New Reality Dawns on Bay Area Housing Market in 2020
The Silicon Valley boom paved the way for unprecedented returns for scores of high-tech companies, resulting in a mass influx of highly-skilled professionals to the San Francisco Bay Area. A surge in job creation invariably boosted housing demand across the region. With a limited supply at hand, the prices quickly spiraled out of control, appreciating […] More
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An Expansive Napa Valley Vineyard and Equestrian Estate Hits the Market With an $18M Price Tag
Just an hour outside San Francisco, in the golden hills of the Carneros region, lies an 80-acre vineyard estate — and one of California’s finest equestrian facilities. Napa Valley’s Toyon Farm has recently hit the market with an $18 million asking price, and it’s worth every penny. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury (with Cyd Greer at […] More
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$18.9M Renaissance-Style Villa Just Outside of San Francisco is Looking for a New (Art-Loving) Owner
Opulence, elegance, extravagance; these are just some of the words that can be used to describe Villa La Sosta, a majestic Italianesque mansion in the Bay Area. Nestled behind lush trees at 2 De Witt Drive in Marin County’s coveted Ross neighborhood, the 8,660-square-foot property is San Francisco’s best-kept secret, and it’s looking for a […] More
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This 4-Floor Penthouse Atop San Francisco’s ClockTower Asks $6.3 Million, Comes With the Actual Clock
If you haven’t yet had your daily kick of fancy living, here’s a treat for you: the massive penthouse atop San Francisco’s iconic ClockTower Building. And since it just dropped its asking to $6,250,000 (from $6.9 million), this seems like the perfect excuse to kill a couple of minutes drooling over this stunner of a […] More
