08/28/2026
Touring an older SF home and already picturing yourself in it?
Before the charm sets the number in your head, check five buckets early: foundation and drainage, roof and exterior, plumbing and sewer, electrical, and any added space or work that could complicate permits or insurance. These are usually the numbers that move a budget fast.
This is the lens I use with buyers when a house has great bones and real question marks.
If you want, I can help you pressure-test a home before emotion does the math for you.