JUNE 2020

Bay Area Real Estate & Local Newsletter

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REAL ESTATE NEWS IN SAN FRANCISCO

Business Continuity During Pandemic

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, the economic consequences are getting complicated. M any business owners are uncertain of what steps to take to control risk, protect employees and clients. With people already working from home, there are a lot of tools business owners can utilize so that everyone can stay in touch and keep working even if they aren’t in the same workplace.

When a crisis hits, it is natural for the business owners to own the crisis response. Crises will increasingly become harder to contain and more complex to solve and address.

With the increasing demands from shareholders and investors, there will be even less room for error, thus making organizations and leaders responsible for doing the right thing from the outset. This way businesses can turn crises to their advantage. Overall, how fast companies can adapt to the effect of the coronavirus pandemic will be important to their survival. It is important to note that crisis situations provide holistic learning environments for businesses to grow, thrive, adapt and test their internal processes.

CAR: HOME SALES AND PRICE REPORT

Forty-seven of the 51 counties tracked by C.A.R. recorded a year-over-year sales loss in April, with Mono declining the most from last year at -62.5 percent, followed by Marin (-60.6 percent), and San Francisco (-52.8 percent). Counties that experienced a sales decline from last year averaged a loss of 29.1 percent from the previous year. (www.car.org)

BEST PRACTICES FOR HOSTING A WEBINAR

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY HOST A DIGITAL EVENT?

USE WIRED CONNECTION

This will help you avoid any interruptions with an unstable wireless connection, which can affect your audio quality and the overall attendee experience.

MINIMIZE BACKGROUND NOISE

Try to host your event in a quiet place as much as possible. Using a noise cancellation microphone is recommended.

DRESS PROPERLY

Wear business attire with solid colors. Accessories or jewelries may cause noise during movement that is quite distracting.

BE PUNCTUAL

Start your webinar 5 minutes early to allow your attendees to join on time. It is important to inform attendees when the event will begin and if the content will be recorded and shared afterward.

EASY 3-INGREDIENT CAKES FOR THE LOCKDOWN

THESE CAKE RECIPES ARE EASY TO MAKE WITH JUST 3 INGREDIENTS!

Choco-Orange Cake

1 box ready made Cake Mix or crushed cookies

2 cans of Orange Soda (150 ml each)

1 tsp Orange Extract

Mix the Cake Mix with two small cans of orange soda. Put a big cake tin in the slow cooker. Pour the mix into the cake tin. Turn the slow cooker onto high for 1.5- 2 hrs. 15 mins cooking time varies on your slow cooker so always check after 1.5 hours. When cooked, allow the cake to cool down, remove it from the slow cooker and then decorate!

Chocolate Cake

8 large eggs

225g unsalted butter

450g dark chocolate

Preheat the oven to gas 3, 160°C, fan 140°C. Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin. Beat 8 large eggs in a large mixing bowl until doubled in volume. Put unsalted butter and chopped dark chocolate in a pan and gently melt over a low heat. Carefully fold into the eggs. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and wrap the outside of the tin in foil. Place in a large roasting tin one-third filled with boiling water. Bake for 1 hr or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the tin.

FEATURED LISTING

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61 Wolfback Ridge Rd , Sausalito, CA

5 beds 5 baths 4,611 sq ft

Jaw-dropping vistas spanning 8 counties and the glistening San Francisco Bay set the backdrop for this modern architectural gem. Its exclusive, unparalleled location is just 3 minutes to the Golden Gate Bridge. The 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath estate with an open floor plan awash with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, and freestanding guest house is a world unto itself. Acclaimed, modern design optimizes simplicity, comfort and elegance, amidst the surrounding natural beauty. Access the miles of hiking and biking available just outside your door in the expansive Golden Gate National Recreation Area, explore local water sports, venture a short distance to wine country, or ease into the refined simplicity of this stunning property.

SF HISTORY

KNOW MORE ABOUT HISTORY OF SAN FRANCISCO

1848 Gold Rush

The Gold Rush of 1848 is usually considered as the single most significant event that took millions of citizens to the western stretches of America. Before this, much of the west coast was still seen as savage lands not ideal for civilized eastern citizens. San Francisco was affected by the mining era in 1849. The population boomed with many Chinese workers in the gold mines and railroads. The Chinatown district of the city became and is still one of the largest in the country. Many businesses founded to service the growing population exist today, notably Levi Strauss & Co. clothing, Ghirardelli chocolate, and Wells Fargo bank.

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