Category: Real Estate

‘I Need to Report a Stolen House’

Oh My Goodness – are the words you’re going to utter when you read this.  What a debacle.  What an experience!  On a real estate note, The Caton Team always suggests taking out a title policy on your property  and obtaining the proper permits – in this case – to prove there was a … well go on and read it….

‘I Need to Report a Stolen House’

Homeowners in Madisonville, Texas, who reported the theft of their home to police on Friday got some good news: The structure has been located. But it’s too soon for them to relax yet.

On Friday, Jo and Lonnie Harrison, a couple from Houston reported the missing house to police after they went to their vacation home and discovered it was completely gone from their 10-acre property in Madisonville.

The Harrisons say the one-bedroom, one-bathroom prefab home was their vacation home that they purchased last year. The cabin has a green roof and wood siding.

The retired couple told ABC-13 that they purchased the home to escape the busy city life. They last visited the house in early November. But last Friday, when they returned, the entire house was gone.

An investigation by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department found that the building had been repossessed by a company in Temple, Texas, for nonpayment.

Sergeant Larry Shiver told ABC-13, “It was part of the deal, but the problem was it wasn’t specified in the writing. Yes, we feel sorry for them. That’s why we’re looking to find the house. They had belongings in the house. Plus, they put time and effort into the house.”

The couple says that when they arrived on Friday, the only traces of the home that were left were cinder blocks and pipes sticking out of the ground.

They reported the missing house to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Jo Harrison recalled telling police: “‘You know this is really going to sound strange, but I need to report a stolen house.’ They were like, ‘A house?’ I said yes. We have 10 acres and had a little cabin, and the cabin is gone. … We really would like to have our house back.”

Shiver said records don’t show the building listed on the property. He suggested anyone looking to purchase land visit their local tax assessor and run the transaction through a title company.

Source: “Mystery Solved: Police Find Couple’s Missing Vacation Home” and “‘I Need to Report a Stolen House!’: Houston Couple Wants Vacation Home Back,” ABC-13 (Feb. 6, 2018)

The Caton Team strives to be more than just Realtors – we are also your resource. If you have any real estate questions, concerns, need a referral or some guidance – we are here. Contact us at your convenience.  Info@TheCatonTeam.com

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Thanks for reading – Sabrina

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The 13 Best Ways to Get Rid of Stuff You Don’t Want Anymore

The 13 Best Ways to Get Rid of Stuff You Don’t Want Anymore

By ALLISON MCCARTHY 

You’d think that years of apartment living would have made us San Franciscans the queens of minimalism. But somehow clothes, shoes and books always seem to take over our living spaces. (Repeat after us: Bay-window loveseats do not count as second closets.) Now that winter is officially over, it’s prime time for spring-cleaning. So put on your KonMari hat and start the purge. Here are the absolute easiest ways to get rid of everything you don’t want anymore.

WHEN YOU WANT TO MAKE SOME EXTRA CASH

You bought those Giuseppe Zanotti stilettos because they made your legs look killer, but they’re way too high for San Francisco hills. Remove them from the “stuff I’ll probably never wear again but you never know” section of your closet and post them on an app such as Poshmark, Tradesy or ThredUp. You’d be surprised how much you can actually make, and you’ll steer clear of the judgy looks from buyers at Wasteland and Buffalo Exchange.

WHEN YOU JUST WANT TO DONATE

All the non-designer stuff that’s taking up precious space in your closet is screaming to be donated, but you’ll never make it to Goodwill on foot with bags that weigh more than you do. Wovin will take your castoffs, and you don’t even have to leave the house. Just download the app, schedule a free pickup and pack up bags or boxes with your old stuff—everything from clothes and shoes to pillows, towels and bedding. It’s all tax deductible, and the goods go to a number of local charities.

WHEN YOU NEED SOME GUIDANCE

We get it: A closet overhaul is not to be taken lightly (even if it’s sorely needed). And it’s best done in the company of experts—otherwise, you’ll hold on to that pair of vintage Levi’s from high school forever. That’s where Cary Lane’s styling service comes in. The retailer sends a professional stylist to your home to help you figure out what to toss, what to keep and what key pieces to consider adding to give you the well-edited closet of your dreams.

WHEN YOU WANT TO GET RID OF SOMETHING BIG

That teal couch that never quite fit in your apartment? There’s always Craigslist, but may we suggest a few updated alternatives? LetGo is an online marketplace where you can sell anything from an Amazon Echo to a mountain bike. The app makes it easy to post products in a snap. Trove is a good option for furniture—listing is free, and you can show your availability to meet potential buyers right in the app. If you’re looking to unload high-end home goods, try Chairish. Your items will have to be approved first, but when they sell, you’ll reap 80 percent of the sale price.

WHEN YOU NEED TO UNLOAD OLD ELECTRONICS

You want to get rid of a broken TV and that old BlackBerry from 2007, but you can’t throw them out because electronics contain toxic materials that don’t belong in landfills. Drop them off at  Ewaste SF’s recycling center in the Mission, or schedule a pickup for $49. (There is an additional cost to recycle certain items, so check this list beforehand.) Recology Recycling allows you to schedule one free bulky-item pickup, so save this option for something like a refrigerator or washing machine. For a complete list of nearby e-cycling centers—they’re everywhere—check Greener Gadgets.

WHEN YOU WANT TO DONATE TO A GOOD CAUSE

Your new office has a pretty lax dress code, but you still have a bunch of J.Crew blazers and Banana Republic button-downs from a past corporate life. Donate them to Dress for Success, which provides women in need with interview-appropriate outfits. And those bridesmaid dresses you wore only once? They’re destined to make high school girls feel like a million bucks through The Princess Project.

I read this article at: https://www.purewow.com/home/donate-or-sell-your-stuff-san-francisco?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sf&utm_campaign=21477&utm_content=30_Days_editorial

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Thanks for reading – Sabrina

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Working with The Caton Team…

Or what I like to call it – The Caton Team Advantage…

 

I’m on hold at the moment.  Waiting to hear how many offers are coming in on my clients dream home.  Wondering if we offered enough.  Oh the joys of Real Estate in the Silicon Valley.

This isn’t the first time I’ve waited on hold, nor the last.  Though this is the first time I’ve waited long enough to start a blog post – so that tells you something.  Tenacity.  I’m not hanging up until I know.

You see, once I find out where we stand, I can call my clients and update our strategy.  Because it isn’t over until it’s over – and if we’re not the best offer – well gosh darn it – we will be.  Or try to be.

– I know Yoda – there is no try.  But I tell you – it doesn’t hurt to try.

When The Caton Team has the trust and confidence of our clients – we can do anything…

… As soon as the lovely agent concierge gives me the latest news.

I am so proud to say – that in 2017 – sellers left money on the table to work with The Caton Team buying clients.  That says something.  Furthermore, there were no side deals, no commission re-negotiations, nothing but a good clean offer and our Caton Team offer package.    Because The Caton Team knows what it takes – good old fashioned hard work.  Because when I say – sellers left money on the table – I mean – our buyers didn’t offer the most money for property in Silicon Valley – BUT – we had the best offer package and the hustle to ensure – we will close escrow.  That’s the name of the game.  You can offer all the money in the world and it doesn’t mean a thing if it doesn’t close escrow.

As my mother always told me.  Talk is cheap.  It’s all about the action.  Her words ring true today.

I’m still on hold…

I’ve been a Realtor for a lucky 15 years now, Susan for 20.  However in the past decade give or take, Real Estate has changed dramatically.  In fact, the past 5 years have been a revolution if you’ve been in the thick of it.  I was able to see how the internet – wait – mobile devices – single handedly changed everything.  It’s amazing.

By the looks of commercials, just a push of a button will summon someone to open the door and show a home.  That’s perfect – that’s grand!  I wish I could offer such amazing services, thing is – I’m probably across town showing homes and meeting inspectors for the pre-sale checklist – that I can’t drop everything to – well – literally just open a door.  So I wonder…

Do people still need Realtors?  Or is there an App for that?

In my humble opinion, the answer is YES, professional Realtors are still needed, relevant and imperative – especially in the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market.  As long as we are human, making one of the largest financial decisions in our lives, and for as many algorithms and apps with data we have – there are some things you cannot replicate.  Experience,  knowledge and the ability to navigate a contract in a market that moves so damn fast.

Not every Realtor is the same mind you.  I’m speaking on behalf of myself, Susan and a bountiful handful of awesome Realtors who get it.  We offer so much more than just opening a door.  There’s an app for that – what The Caton Team brings to the table is knowledge, experience, negotiations skills that turn our buyers into homeowners.

The Silicon Valley Real Estate Market is on par with New York now as one of the hottest Real Estate Markets in America and it also happens to be in our back yard.

Though this post was dedicated to our Buying clients in this hot market – Selling a home is just as challenging.  It’s not just putting a sign in the yard or a link on the net.  Alas – that’s a blog for another day.  Because….

…I’m off hold – so it’s back to work!

– Thanks for reading,

Sabrina

 

The Caton Team has 35 years of combined, local Silicon Valley Real Estate experience.  Both of us born and raised in San Carlos – The City of Good Living.  We know what it takes to become a homeowner in the Bay Area, we know what it takes to prepare your home for a successful sale in Silicon Valley.  If you’re interested in working with The Caton Team – please reach out at your convenience.   Desk (forwards to cell):   650-568-5522 | Email:  Info@TheCatonTeam.com

 

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The Caton Team believes, in order to be successful in the San Fransisco Silicon Valley Real Estate Market we have to think and act differently. We do this by positioning our clients in the strongest light, representing them with the upmost integrity, while strategically maneuvering through negotiations and contracts. Together we make dreams come true.

A mother and daughter-in-law team with over 35 years of combined, local Real Estate experience and knowledge – would’t you like The Caton Team to represent you? Let us know how we can be of service. Contact us any time.

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When in Life Do Most People Achieve Ownership?

I have the pleasure of meeting first time home buyers of every age.  Before I share this article – I want to say – Dream Big!  Set Goals.  Age is just a number.

 

When in Life Do Most People Achieve Ownership?

The average consumer’s life is filled with financial milestones, and buying a home is a major one. But when do most people reach the milestone of homeownership? Researchers at Comet Financial Intelligence, a student loan refinancing resource, surveyed 1,200 Americans on how long it took them to complete their financial “rites of passage” with homeownership and other savings hurdles. Among their findings:

•The millennial respondents surveyed say they expect to purchase their first home three years before paying off their student loans. As such, millennials may be prioritizing paying down their student loans before buying a home, and that may explain some of their delay into homeownership compared to previous generations, the survey says.

•The average age at which people buy their first home is 29.1 years old. Regardless of which generation they belong to, most Americans will be homeowners by age 35.

•Three-quarters of millennials surveyed do not yet own homes, and they will be 34.4 years old, on average, by the time they take out their first mortgages.

When consumers do become homeowners, they tend to feel a happy sentiment toward homeownership. Female homeowners surveyed showed greater feelings of excitement about a place to call their own. However, men surveyed expressed pride in their homes more often, the survey found. Recent studies have shown single women are buying homes at a faster pace than single men.

Source: “The Typical American Financial Life,” Comet (February 2018)

 

Wasn’t that fascinating.  The difference in generations is also interesting.  Whether you’re buying your first or forever home – The Caton Team knows what to do.  Contact us anytime.

 

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Got Questions? – The Caton Team is here to help.  

Email Sabrina & Susan at:  Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Call us at: 650-568-5522  Office: 650-365-9200

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Please enjoy my personal journey through homeownership at:

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Thanks for reading – Sabrina

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Could the Inventory Crunch Worsen?

I share this article as I look forward to hearing the Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors speak next week – I’ll keep you posted.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?  The Caton Team would LOVE to hear your thoughts on our local real estate market!  COMMENT PLEASE!

Could the Inventory Crunch Worsen?

Housing permits, a gauge of new-home activity, slipped in the final quarter of 2017, which could worsen a housing shortage already shaking many markets across the country.

Single-family permits are running at only 56 percent of normal activity, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index.

“We are concerned with the sluggish permit activity,” says Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders. “The weak permit numbers indicate that builders may be hesitant to start projects as they contend with supply-side hurdles, such as rising material prices and labor shortages.”

Permit levels are at or above normal in only 62 of the 337 metro areas tracked in the NAHB/First American Index, which is a drop of 7.5 percent compared to the third quarter of 2017.

Despite sluggish permits, the index showed that many markets are showing a stronger recovery in their economy and home prices. Housing markets in 195 of the 337 metro areas tracked nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the fourth quarter of 2017. The LMI measures three components: housing permits, employment, and home prices.

Employment is at 98 percent of normal activity, while home price levels are well above normal at 158 percent. Single-family permits were the only of the three components to see a decline in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Overall, the index shows the fastest-growing new-home metro areas are in the South and West, says NAHB Chairman Randy Noel.

The major metros scoring the highest on the LMI—meaning they are performing at the highest levels compared to their historic normal market level—are Baton Rouge, La.; Austin, Texas; Honolulu; Oxnard, Calif.; and Provo, Utah. Among smaller metro areas, the metros scoring the highest in besting their own previously normal market levels are: Odessa, Texas; Midland, Texas; Walla Walla, Wash.; Florence, Ala.; and Gadsden, Ala.

Source: National Association of Home Builders

 

WHAT DO YOU THINK?  The Caton Team would LOVE to hear your thoughts on our local real estate market!  COMMENT PLEASE!

 

The Caton Team strives to be more than just Realtors – we are also your resource. If you have any real estate questions, concerns, need a referral or some guidance – we are here. Contact us at your convenience.  Info@TheCatonTeam.com

 

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Remember to follow our Blog for the local real estate beat, a pulse on the San Francisco Peninsula at: https://therealestatebeat.wordpress.com

Got Questions? – The Caton Team is here to help.  

Email Sabrina & Susan at:  Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Call us at: 650-568-5522  Office: 650-365-9200

Want Real Estate Info on the Go?  Download our FREE Real Estate App:  http://thecatonteam.com/mobileapp

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Please enjoy my personal journey through homeownership at:

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Thanks for reading – Sabrina

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Top Floor End Unit…

Top Floor End Unit…

Need I say more?

Oh wait.  Two Master Suites.

And.

Wait for it…

Walk In Closet.

Seriously.  This spacious condo is situated in the Lauriedale Community in San Mateo.  The condo complex features a lovely greenbelt, coin-op laundry rooms, gym, tennis court, pools, spa, and it’s close to El Camino and 101.

Located on the top floor at the back of the complex you enter into a large living area with cathedral ceiling, electric fireplace, private deck and dining area.  The galley kitchen has extra storage and counter space, stainless on black appliances, full size oven range, microwave and refrigerator.

Now let’s talk about each wing of the condo.

The Master Suite on the right has a cool walk through closet, private bathroom, spacious bedroom area, with additional storage.  The next Master Suite has a grand and private walk-in closet, lovely bedroom area with updated bath.  Each bedroom has additional storage and tall windows.  Each bathroom is updated, features a shower over tub, and linen closet.

There is assigned parking and plenty of extra parking, pool and laundry room within walking distance.

Contact us for further details…  $40 application fee required be applicant.

Email us at:  info@TheCatonTeam.com

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For more information visit our site:

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The Caton Team strives to be more than just Realtors – we are also your resource. If you have any real estate questions, concerns, need a referral or some guidance – we are here. Contact us at your convenience.  Info@TheCatonTeam.com

I wrote this 🙂 – Sabrina 

Remember to follow our Blog for the local real estate beat, a pulse on the San Francisco Peninsula at: https://therealestatebeat.wordpress.com

Got Questions? – The Caton Team is here to help.  

Email Sabrina & Susan at:  Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Call us at: 650-568-5522  Office: 650-365-9200

Want Real Estate Info on the Go?  Download our FREE Real Estate App:  http://thecatonteam.com/mobileapp

HomeSnap: http://www.homesnap.com/Sabrina-Caton

Visit our Website at:   http://thecatonteam.com/

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PINTREST: https://www.pinterest.com/thecatonteam/

Visit us on FACEBOOK:   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sabrina-Susan-The-Caton-Team-Realtors/294970377834

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCatonTeam

Connect with us professionally at LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinawendtcaton

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susancatonrealtor

Please enjoy my personal journey through homeownership at:

http://ajourneythroughhomeownership.wordpress.com

Thanks for reading – Sabrina

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina – A Family of Realtors

Effective. Efficient. Responsive.  What Can The Caton Team Do For You?

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Pssst… Did you remember? Property Taxes are due….

Property Tax Due

Just a friendly reminder that the 2nd Installment of your Property Tax Bill was Due on February 1 – delinquent April 10.  You still have time to pay – so get to it!

For more information visit:

San Mateo County

http://www.smcare.org/default.asp

Santa Clara County

https://www.sccgov.org/sites/dtac/Pages/default.aspx

San Francisco County

http://sftreasurer.org

The Caton Team strives to be more than just Realtors – we are also your resource. If you have any real estate questions, concerns, need a referral or some guidance – we are here. Contact us at your convenience.  Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Remember to follow our Blog for the local real estate beat, a pulse on the San Francisco Peninsula at: https://therealestatebeat.wordpress.com

Got Questions? – The Caton Team is here to help.  

Email Sabrina & Susan at:  Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Call us at: 650-568-5522  Office: 650-365-9200

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Suburbs to Be Hot Office Markets in 2018

Suburbs to Be Hot Office Markets in 2018  

Development of office space is shifting toward suburban areas, though San Francisco is expected to remain a top spot for such development throughout 2018, Commercial Café reports. Economists project that the overall office market will see growth in the new year. On a national level, 347 buildings and close to 75 million square feet of new office space will be delivered in 2018. Forty-seven percent of that total will be located in suburban areas.

Nearly 35 million square feet of office space is expected to hit the nation’s suburbs in 2018. That beats out the 24 million square feet projected in urban areas and 15 million square feet for central business districts. Investors are shifting their focus toward the suburbs, where vacant land is still available and there’s potential for large-scale development, according to Commercial Café.

The San Francisco Bay Area’s rising number of tech companies and startups continue to drive more office construction. The area is expected to boast the largest number of new suburban office space in 2018, with a total of 5.9 million square feet.

 

 

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Millennials: We Don’t Want to Be Renters

HAPPY NEW YEAR READERS!

 

Millennials: We Don’t Want to Be Renters

Though many are stuck renting out of financial necessity, millennials show the same desire for homeownership as their parents and grandparents—and traditional suburban properties appeal to them more than renting or buying in cities, Bloomberg reports.

Many economists have acknowledged that the slow path to homeownership for young adults is contributing to record-low homeownership rates. But for two consecutive quarters, the homeownership rate among those ages 35 and younger has been on the rise. Some economists predict that millennials will eventually own homes at similar rates as their parents.

Rents, however, are taking a bigger bite out of household budgets, making it difficult for young adults to save enough for a down payment. Student loan debt is also delaying homeownership by up to five years, according to a 2016 study by the National Association of REALTORS®. Millennials also have less job security than prior generations, and their careers are more likely to require relocation.

“You go back 20 or 30 years, people would get a job in their late 20s, early 30s, with the idea that they might work there until retirement,” Dean Baker, codirector of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, told Bloomberg. “People aren’t in that boat today.”

Young adults who are ready for homeownership are also facing a shortage of homes in the market. “The result is that price gains continue to exceed income growth through scarcity, particularly in that smaller home market, which is the hardest market for a builder to essentially reach and build to these days,” Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders, told Bloomberg.

Overall, though, economists seem to be upbeat about millennials. They’re getting married and having children later than their parents did, but they are starting to “cross barriers typically associated with buying,” Bloomberg reports.

“Right now, probably a third of our housing business is young couples coming out of the apartments,” Chris Nelson, a builder in Simsbury, Conn., told Bloomberg. “We really think that’s just the beginning—that over the next three to five years, we’re going to see a ton of people coming out of the apartments, buying homes.”

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Source: “Millennials Want to Own Homes Too, if U.S. Economy Would Consent,” Bloomberg (Nov. 26, 2017)

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What to do this holiday season in the Bay Area!

Check out these Festive Holiday Events in the Bay Area

THE GREAT DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR | Daly City

November 18 – December 17 at the Cow Palace

SAN FRANCISCO TURKEY TROT | San Francisco

November 23 at Polo Field, Golden Gate Park  

MARIN TURKEY TROT | Novato

November 23 at 1800 Ignacio Blvd.

SILICON VALLEY TURKEY TROT | San Jose

November 23 in Downtown San Jose

ILLUMINATE SF FESTIVAL OF LIGHT | San Francisco

MACY’S 28TH ANNUAL GREAT TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY | San Francisco

November 24 in Union Square

SAN RAFAEL PARADE OF LIGHTS AND WINTER WONDERLAND | San Rafael

November 24 in Downtown San Rafael  

HARVEST FESTIVAL | San Jose

November 24 – 26 at San Jose McEnery Convention Center

GINGERBREAD HOLIDAY TEA AT THE FAIRMONT | San Francisco

November 24 – January 1 at The Fairmont San Francisco

555 CALIFORNIA STREET ALL STAR HOLIDAY CULINARY KICKOFF | San Francisco

November 29 at 555 California St.

ZOOLIGHTS | Oakland

December 1-23, 26-31 + January 1 at Oakland Zoo

SWEDISH CHRISTMAS FAIR | San Francisco

December 2 at 1111 Gough St. 

UNION STREET FANTASY OF LIGHTS | San Francisco

December 2 on Union Street in Cow Hollow

THE ELF PARTY | San Francisco

December 2 at Broadway Studios

MUIR BEACH HOLIDAY ARTS FAIR | Muir Beach

December 2 + 3 at Muir Beach Community Center

RUN WILD SAN(TA) FRANCISCO 5K | San Francisco

December 3 at East Beach, Crissy Field

THE RWF WORLD TREE OF HOPE CELEBRATION | San Francisco

December 4 at San Francisco City Hall

RUN & RIDE RACE + WINTERFEST | Santa Clara

December 9 at California’s Great America

SANTACON | San Francisco

December 9 in Union Square

SANTA SKIVVIES RUN | San Francisco

December 10 in Santa’s Village at The Lookout

HOLIDAY MERCANTILE | San Francisco

December 10 at San Francisco County Fair Building

THE GREAT SANTA RUN 5K | San Francisco

December 10 at Crissy Field

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE | San Francisco

December 15 on San Francisco Bay  

ZOOLIGHTS | San Francisco

December 15-17, 19-23 + 26-31 at San Francisco Zoo

CRANEWAY CRAFTS FAIR | Richmond

December 16 + 17 at Craneway Pavilion

 

 

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Thanks for reading – Sabrina

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