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Complimentary Seminar: How to tackle the Real Estate Market as a buyer or seller in the bay area! Part 2

Greetings,

This is a reminder that we will be hosting a complimentary seminar: How to tackle the Real Estate Market as a Buyer or Seller in the Bay Area!

San Francisco's Beloved Dickens Fair Returns

It's hard to believe the holiday season is upon us once more. At this time of the year, Hartford Properties likes to give a shout out to one of San Francisco's beloved traditions, The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. The theme of course derived from Charles Dickens, the author A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist and Great Expectations to name a few. Established in 1970, this perennial event brings together our Bay Area community and a cast and vendors who work diligently to bring a Victorian Christmas card to life. Located in the Exhibition Halls of the Cow Palace at 2600 Geneva Avenue in San Francisco, you don't want to miss partaking of this holiday feast.

Open House Tomorrow, 2-4 pm, 11/17/13: 397 Whittier St, Daly City, CA 94014

Join us tomorrow, November 17, 2013 for our first Open House at 397 Whittier Street, Daly City, CA 94015 between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. This is a two story, corner home that has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two car garage. It has a stucco exterior and the interior boasts an ornate fireplace, central heating, panoramic views and refinished oak floors. Situated on the San Francisco/Daly City border, you have access within minutes to transportation (MUNI, BART & Samtrans) and the 280 freeway.

Open House Next Sunday, 11/10/13: 299 Curtis Street, SF, CA 94112

Join us next Sunday, November 10, 2013 for our first Open House for 299 Curtis Street, San Francisco, CA 94112 between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. The home is located in San Francisco's most southern neighborhood, Crocker Amazon, which was named after Charles Crocker's land holdings in the area. The area was predominantly farm land until the 1930s when it began to be developed for housing.

Ghosts At 1427 Valencia Street?

It has been said that homes take on the spirit of their occupants over time. As we near Halloween and the Day of The Dead next week, it's a good time to reflect on the people who previously resided in our current location and honor their memory. Our office at 1427 Valencia Street was the home and business of the Christen family from 1899 until 1967.  According to a Christen family descendant, at least four Christen family members passed away in the property.

The Christens originated from the German part of Switzerland and Dairy Farming was their business. What started as a relatively small operation in back of the house in a barn grew to become the Christen Dairy Ranch located where the present day Serramonte Shopping Mall sits in Daly City.

So, have we had any ghostly visits at 1427 Valencia Street? Not specifically, but out of the ordinary incidents have been reported: Doors opening when no one is there or no window was open that could have caused a door to blow open, documents printing without signatures immediately after said documents were signed and envelopes appearing down the hall from where they were put. The general atmosphere of the house, however, is bright, open and welcoming.