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Cow Hollow - San Francisco

Cow Hollow is a posh residential district situated between the Marina and Pacific Heights. This is a perfect mix of both neighbourhoods, with upscale fashion and delicious food. Cow Hollow therefore harbours an international array of eating spots, many of them with garden and veranda service, from French fine dining to Italian bistros to brunch cafés. The affluent neighbourhood is home to chic fashion boutiques, trendy shops, pilates studios as well as beauty salons. Popular with wealthy young professionals, Cow Hollow is an elegant place characterized by a friendly atmosphere.

Market overview

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.

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.

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 summer and vary between 11 and 13 degrees despite the sunny weather.This is a dry period, with very little rain. This is the best period to enjoy attractive deals regarding hotels and flights.

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 of 23 degrees and September is the warmest month. However, bathing is impossible due to the cold stream of California which makes the water very cold. Fog can cover the city, mainly in the afternoon, which creates a lot of moisture and the decrease of temperatures.

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 are especially concentrated over this period, between November and March. This is the best moment to benefit from attractive prices and places are much less crowded.

Lyon Steps

San Francisco is built on hills and some of the city's steps offer stunning scenery. Heading to the end of Cow Hollow will provide an amazing view on the city. The Alcatraz Island, the Palace of Fine Arts and even the entire bay can be spotted on a sunny day. The Lyon Steps may be quite the workout but they are beyond worth it. This is one of the most wonderful places in San Francisco as it is a more authentic and local experience in such touristy city.

Cooking Lessons

San Francisco is renowned for its culinary tradition as it has been the hotbed of trendy restaurants, artisanal food and increasingly culinary schools which provide cooking lessons. Therefore, this is one of the best places to learn new recipes and to improve one's culinary experience. Cooking lessons will satisfy everyone's expectations, from macaroons and croissants to global date nigh dinners to seafood session.

McElroy Octagon House

Built in 1861 by Willian McElroy, the McElroy Octagon House, also referred as the Colonial Dames Octagon House, is a historic landmark and usually know as "San Francisco Landmark 17". This is one of the three remaining octagon houses in San Francisco. The other two are the Feusier House and the Marine Exchange Lookout Station (also called "Land's End Octagon House) but both have fallen into great disrepair. Nowadays, the McElroy Octagon House is an architectural treasure as well as a renowned museum dedicated to Colonial and Federal Decorative Arts. The is the only one that the public is allowed into.

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