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Just Approved: ‘Owner occupied’ status keeps transaction alive Gerson arranged to have a tenant sign a new lease with a security deposit that enabled the couple to qualify for both mortgages. The buyer’s family and the seller’s flexibility helped Gerson’s clients secure the purchase. The wife’s brother gifted some funds to the couple, while the seller returned non-recurring closing costs, freeing up funds for reserves for the direct lender. Gerson and the couple’s listing agent read up on the... Читать дальше...

This light-filled full-floor condo boasts panoramic city views while offering both an open floor plan and full-width deck. The unit includes a two-car garage with tandem parking and a third space in the driveway, plus in-unit laundry. A walk-in shower and walk-in closet with Elfa shelving highlight the master suite. Listing agent: Josh McAdam, Pacific Union Real Estate, (415) 656-6779, josh ... Читать дальше...

This modern twist on the Traditional style enjoys spa bathrooms and a chef’s kitchen worthyof being the set of a cooking show. Craftsman elements and sleek lines adorn an interior highlighted by a great room with an 18-foot ceiling and Marvin sliding doors opening to the garden. Listing agent: Dana Green, Pacific Union Real Estate, (925) 339-1918, dana@danagreenteam.com ... Читать дальше...

The Pacific Ocean’s white sand beaches stretch just beyond this home built in 2007. The master suite’s angled windows frame ocean views and the spa bathroom’s soaking tub provides a soothing getaway. Listing agent: Rick Teed, Sotheby’s International Realty, (415) 518-9115, rick.teed@ ... Читать дальше...

The broker and developer’s latest project experienced no unforeseen complications, no permitting holdups and no construction-related delays. All-new infrastructure includes smart home automation, and a spacious view terrace on the top floor enjoys southern light and sweeping city views. A 6-foot-wide hallway on the entry level leads to spacious public rooms made for entertaining. Stainless steel fixtures and hardware complement the stone and glass finishes found throughout the home. A bit... Читать дальше...

The weekly poll THIS WEEK’S TOPIC Should the U.S. continue its lethal drone program? 41% No, targeted assassinations are contrary to American values. 27% No, drone killings are a recruiting tool for ISIS. 22% Yes, we owe our troops the protection drones offer. 10% Yes, drones combat threats to Americans. Читать дальше...

For those enthusiasts who relish the off-road capability of Jeep’s iconic Wrangler model offerings, but would prefer more sophistication in a style that’s less utilitarian, there’s a new kid in town — it’s the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade that builds on and enhances the Wrangler’s bold athletic stance, rugged packaging and aggressive proportions, incorporating best-in-class approach and departure angles that were purposely designed to deliver the best capability in its class. The new Jeep Renegade is crafted and assembled in Melfi... Читать дальше...

Witnesses said an argument over the dice game boiled over into a fistfight when “suddenly shots were fired,” Aaron said. Three female students whom Aaron described as “innocent passersby” were struck in the shooting. New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran pleaded guilty to embezzlement and other charges Friday after abruptly resigning amid a fraud investigation that alleges she siphoned off thousands of dollars from her election account and withdrew the money at casinos around the state. The... Читать дальше...

Maya Erickson on Vice Munchies Want to learn more about Maya Erickson, the pastry chef behind the desserts at the newly Michelin-starred Lazy Bear? You’re in luck. Related Links Watch Jesse Koide of Pink Zebra on Vice's Munchies The latest Vice Munchies episode showcases the chef — who talks about her culinary background, including the year she spent staging for free at Elizabeth Falkner’s now-closed Hayes Valley pastry joint, Citizen Cake, while she was in high school — as she, along with compatriots Chris Johnson (Lazy Bear chef de cuisine)... Читать дальше...

So yucky but so worth it in the end #heidihalloween #heidiklumhalloween A photo posted by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) on Oct 2, 2015 at 1:09pm PDT Heidi Klum is planning her most extravagant costume for her annual Halloween party, revealing her design team is creating a look that will be every “male’s fantasy.” The model has become famous for the outlandish costumes and disguises she dons for her bashes, and she insists this year’s choice will really turn heads. Klum allowed People.com cameras inside a recent costume fitting... Читать дальше...

Increasing the government's $18.1 trillion borrowing cap so that it can continue to pay its bills in full and on time would prevent a potential meltdown in the financial markets and save the Republican Party from presiding over a default on U.S. obligations. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has warned lawmakers that the government's ability to use accounting steps to pay its bills for veterans, Social Security recipients, federal employees and others will run out early next month. [...] the president... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee said Friday that he would end his quixotic Democratic presidential campaign after failing to gain traction against Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Chafee delivered a widely panned debate performance earlier this month and has struggled to raise money and generate enthusiasm in a field that has been dominated by Clinton, the former secretary of state, and Sanders, the Vermont independent senator.

Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale. (Photo by Donna Ward/Getty Images) Australian actress Rose Byrne is expecting her first child with actor Bobby Cannavale, according to reports. The “Bridesmaids” star, 36, was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday sporting what appeared to be a large baby bump under her plaid dress. Rose and Bobby, who have not confirmed the news, began dating in 2012 and co-starred in films “Adult Beginners,” “Annie” and “Spy.” Rose Byrne is seen at LAX on October 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Читать дальше...

Jeb Bush has ordered across-the-board pay cuts and slashed staff positions at his Miami headquarters — a drastic shakeup for a campaign that has performed far short of early expectations. According to an internal memo, Bush plans to reduce payroll costs by 40 percent, cut salaries for all but the most entry-level staff members, cut travel costs by 20 percent and significantly reduce staff at headquarters in Miami. The memo, reported by Bloomberg News on Friday, cast the changes as foresighted,... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Take a look at the cover of acclaimed chef Alex Stupak's new cookbook on tacos, and you might note something missing: acclaimed chef Alex Stupak. [...] like everything in Stupak's thoughtful, unusual and even fiercely passionate cookbook, there's a reason behind the cover choice of an empty tortilla. The 50 tacos from Stupak, a self-described "white boy from suburban Massachusetts" who turned to Mexican cuisine after years as a pastry chef in two famous kitchens of molecular gastronomy... Читать дальше...

Swedish police say deadly school attack a racist hate crime Swedish police on Friday labeled Thursday’s stabbing attack in Trollhattan a hate crime based on discoveries they made when searching the man’s home, the way he dressed, his behavior at the scene and the way he selected his victims. The southern industrial town has a large immigrant population among its 56,000 people and most students at Kronan school, where the attack took place, are foreign-born. Senior police officer Niclas Hallgren... Читать дальше...

VIENNA — The United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey put forward new ideas Friday to revive a failed push for a political transition in Syria that could end the country’s civil war, Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday. The top diplomats from the four countries agreed to meet again in an expanded format with representatives from other nations next week, but the only concrete result of this week’s talks appeared to be an agreement between Jordan and Russia to coordinate military operations in Syria. Читать дальше...

J.K. Rowling. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, FILE) J.K. Rowling. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter stage show focuses on the grown-up wizard and his youngest son as he starts school at Hogwarts. The British writer announced in June that she was working on two-part play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” with writer Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany, but they kept plot details under wraps. It has now been revealed that the show will pick up where her final book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” finished... Читать дальше...

In a week when Oprah threw her financial weight around, when YouTube planned to make some green with Red and when the only flying DeLoreans were fictional, we also saw: Facebook updated its app to try to be less of a battery drain on iPhones, addressing such techie items as CPU spin. Runners can now use a popular fitness app on their Apple Watch without having to lug their iPhone around with it. The story cited a Reddit post, which bases the assumptions on you working a four-day week, averaging... Читать дальше...

Suzanne Kisting’s burly 10-year-old, 120-pound St. Bernard, Moose, hobbled down the 40 stairs of her former Inner Sunset District apartment every morning, crippled by pain from severe arthritis. Kisting tried everything she could to ease it, buying expensive prescriptions drugs and taking him for acupuncture treatments. [...] as efforts increase to make marijuana legal in California, and weed products enter the mainstream, businesses have started producing cannabis oils and tinctures for dogs and cats... Читать дальше...

Four designers remain, and only three can go to New York Fashion Week, so this week’s elimination is a BFD. Tim and the designers fly all the way to Los Angeles for a “red carpet challenge,” making such a very big deal about how L.A. is so glamorous. Heidi went on and on about the

An estimated 60,000 people will stream into San Francisco this week for Oracle’s OpenWorld conference, a tech gathering that runs Sunday through Thursday and has a speaker lineup including Intel CEO Brian Krzanich and Golden State Warriors President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts. Oracle’s flagship conference is a fall staple in San Francisco and pulls people from all over the world. Former Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, now the executive chairman, will kick off the event with a speech at 5 p.m. Sunday. On Wednesday night... Читать дальше...

By Mark Barbeau “DECISION DAY” FOR QUAKES AND MLS PLAYOFFS MLS is taking a page from the English Premier League playbook this weekend. Sunday is the final day of the MLS regular season or “Decision Day” as the league has dubbed it. All teams in the Eastern Conference will all play their final matches simultaneously

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Photo: Twirl and Dip When Meg Hilgartner and Siri Skelton first met while working front of house at now-closed Cole Valley restaurant and wine bar EOS, neither of them had any real kitchen experience. They were, however, united in a love for desserts and sweets, which eventually led the pair to open their own organic soft serve ice cream truck, Twirl and Dip. Related Links Del Popolo to preview forthcoming brick and mortar pizzeria with pop-up dinners For the past five years, their truck has been... Читать дальше...