
A Streetcar Named Desiree
Hop aboard a historic San Francisco streetcar and take a reflective ride through the city’s past, present, and future. Real estate insights, neighborhood revival, and timeless charm converge in this story from local expert Richard Valdez at www.richardvaldezre.com.

From Santa Barbara to Twin Peaks: How We Bought Our San Francisco Dream Home (Without the Victorian I Always Wanted)
After selling our renovated Santa Barbara home, we set out to buy a Victorian in San Francisco—only to fall for a mid-century gem in Twin Peaks. Here’s how a tight market, shifting priorities, and city views led us to our unexpected dream home.