Guides

The real estate market can be confusing, whether you’re a first time homebuyer or a seasoned pro. Unsure when to list your home? How about questions you should ask before renovating your condo? Here, find everything you need as a homebuyer and homeowner to guide you through the purchase process and help you make the most out of your new home.

Everything you never knew about Columbus Tower in North Beach

Valerie Veteto July 11, 2016

Completed in 1907, the building has housed some of San Francisco’s best-known residents.
24 easy and inexpensive ways to upgrade your bathroom

Livabl January 17, 2016

There’s no need to invest in a full reno.
The average San Francisco house size by neighborhood

Valerie Veteto January 7, 2016

Paragon Real Estate has compiled a series of year-end charts for San Francisco illustrating note-worthy 2015 housing stats.
Is buying a home near a new stadium a winning investment?

Josh Sherman October 20, 2015

Even those who don’t care about box scores, batting averages or hat tricks might want to start looking into properties near stadiums, a new study suggests.
29 infuriating construction fails that will fill you with rage

Livabl May 24, 2015

Prepare to lose all hope in humanity.
35 building fails that take shoddy workmanship to a whole new level

Livabl March 29, 2015

Honestly, some people should just never be allowed near tools.
A hurricane-proof home that you can build on the beach for just over $100,000

Livabl February 20, 2015

Even without the obvious safety benefit, a $100,000 beach house sounds pretty great, no?
26 baffling design fails committed by incompetent home DIYers

Livabl February 1, 2015

Seriously guys, bathtubs do not belong in the dining room.
The psychology behind first impressions, and how it affects your home buying choices

Livabl August 11, 2014

What you’re initially exposed to when house hunting influences your buying decision more than you think.