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Civic Center, the luxury real estate hotspot in San Francisco - California, USA.

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Civic Center · San Francisco

Essentials of Civic Center

The Civic Center district is the heart of San Francisco's city. This unique neighbourhood is a blend of cultural and arts hub, classic architecture, government offices, historic landmarks as well as business institutions. This iconic destination is home, among others, to the Opera House, Symphony Hall and Asian Art Museum as well as the wealthy elite of San Francisco. Therefore, it is characterized by its many beaux arts-style government buildings and performing arts venues. Civic Center is worth discovering as its uncover facets epitomize San Francisco and it has a lot to offer in terms of attractiveness, dynamism and lifestyle.

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Understanding the Civic Center market

San Francisco has always been considered as one of the luxury real estate leaders thanks to its dynamism and its attractiveness. Therefore, this is one of the favourite destinations of American billionaires.The luxury real estate market in San Francisco is buyer's market and this upmarket represents 20% of the real estate transactions held in San Francisco. The market is particularly influenced by seasons as the wealthy population does not hesitate in taking summer or winter holidays. Besides, more and more high-end constructions are being built, which enlarge buyer's range of choices. This is a good period for buyers, who can enjoy a little decrease in prices.

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Buying basics

Before any investment, the potential buyer will have to contact a professional of the real estate sector. The latter will need his client's passport and other administrative and bank documents to testify his identity and his solvency. The buying process is really fast (around one month). You do not need to have the American citizenship nor the famous Green card but you are required to provide a social security number (SSN), which is obligatory to fill in the tax return (that is only $100 for a property). Besides, it is highly recommended to purchase an insurance regarding the ownership title in order to be secured in case of potential recording error.

Seasons

High Season

May 01 – Oct 31

Between May and October, the climate is characterized by mild temperatures. However, the weather is particularly foggy. Karl, the fog of San Francisco appears in the morning, vanishes around 12am and appears again in the afternoon due to the presence of the Pacific Ocean. Temperatures are not especially warm in summ...

Peak Season

Jul 01 – Sep 30

Between July and September, the city of San Francisco is taken by storm by tourists, who come visiting the famous landmarks or attend the renowned gay pride organized during summer. Therefore, places are over crowded and prices are particularly expensive. The summer is dry and mild, temperatures can reach a maximum ...

Low Season

Nov 01 – Apr 30

San Francisco enjoys a pleasant climate all year round. Its Mediterranean climate provides a warm and cool weather from November to April. Temperatures never drop below 5 degrees in January, which is the coldest month. Even if snow is rare in San Francisco, winters are particularly wet and rainy as precipitations ar...

Points of interest

Asian Art Museum

The unique Asian Art Museum is dedicated to the discovery of distinctive materials, aesthetics and intellectual achievements of Asian art and cultures. The Museum also serves as a bridge of understanding between Asia and the United States and between the diverse cultures of Asia. Throughout 2,000 works of art from A...

United Nations Plaza (U.N. Plaza)

Built in 1975 by the famous architect Lawrence Halprin, the United Nations Plaza is a pedestrian mall situated in San Francisco's Civic Center area. This is also a red brick promenade designed in tribute to the United Nations whose charter was created in San Francisco. The Plaza is a major venue worldwide renowned. ...

San Francisco Public Library

The San Francisco Public Library is the perfect hangout for those chilly San Francisco mornings. The Library is home to exclusive exhibitions, like "Faces of Fracking", "Body by Derby: LGBT Athletes" or even "WWII in the Philippines". With an exceptional collection of over two million books plus over 800,000 resourc...

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Situated in the State of California, between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco is an iconic city which spreads over 600 square kilometers and hosts over 800,000 inhabitants. The city was created in 1776 and is now the fourth largest city in the United States and the third most visited place of North America. Tourism represents a major economic activity. Indeed, San Francisco hosts some of the most iconic landmarks of the USA, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the Alcatraz Island, the Fisherman's Wharf, the Chinatown district or even the Painted Ladies. Visitors come t...

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