In recent years, Madeline Schaider Real Estate facilitated the addition of properties to existing open space preserves in the hills of San Rafael: In 2017, our client sold 3.1 acres in San Rafael, adding to the 33 acres of Oakwood Open Space. This sale for $399,000, paid by neighbors, was managed by the Marin Open Space Trust. In 2022, another client donated a 2.6 acre parcel near Gold Continue Reading
Reducing Your Property Taxes: California Proposition 19
Proposition 19 allows eligible homeowners to transfer the taxable value of their existing primary residence to a replacement primary residence. The new law, replacing Propositions 60 and 90 on April 1, 2021, gives homeowners more options for moving to a different home for their retirement years. If you are 55 years old or older and meet the requirements of the law, you can apply your Continue Reading
Transforming Fireplaces Helps Optimize Home Sales
Five homeowners planning to sell their Marin County properties had this in common: fireplaces that were were 40-60 years old and needed an update. Fireplaces are often a focal point of a room, so their appearance counts. Madeline Schaider Real Estate and her design team transformed these fireplaces as part of their strategy to maximize the sale price of the homes. See the dramatic results Continue Reading
Winter Walk with Madeline on Ring Mountain
Ring Mountain and Tiburon Ridge Preserves Ring Mountain Preserve and the adjacent Tiburon Ridge Preserve cover the spectacular ridgetop from Highway 101 in Corte Madera to Trestle Glen Road in Tiburon. The preserves provide 360 degree views of the bay area, including San Francisco, the East Bay, Tiburon, the eastern towns in Marin, and the bay. The dramatic rock outcrops display prehistoric Continue Reading
Nine Memorable Adventures in Marin
Marin County is a treasure trove of natural beauty, historical sites, and vibrant culture. With so many things to see and do, it's easy to fill up a 48-hour trip with unforgettable experiences. Whether you're a local or visiting, we hope this list inspires you to explore Marin County. Here are nine activities that you may fit into your visit to Marin. Drive to the top of Mount Tamalpais - At Continue Reading
Mill Valley Responds to Sea Level Rise
Mill Valley Marsh and Sea Level Rise The Bothin Marsh Open Space Preserve in Mill Valley, California is a 106-acre wetland on the northern arm of Richardson Bay. The marsh is fed by the Arroyo Corte Madera del Presidio stream, originating in downtown Mill Valley, and Coyote Creek, originating in Tamalpais Valley. Today, the preserve is home to hundreds of birds and wildlife species, and provides Continue Reading
The Best Ice Cream In the North Bay
Ice Cream Expert Ranks the Top Six Ice Cream Spots in the North Bay Whether you prefer old-fashioned floats, an ice cream sandwich, or a scoop of your favorite flavor, our local ice cream expert Gary Appleman has you covered. Gary, a friend of Madeline Schaider Real Estate, is an ice cream aficionado. He and his wife, Sandra Figone, travel the state looking for the best ice cream in California. Continue Reading
Marin County Beaches You Need to Visit
Marin County has approximately 70 miles of open coastline and many convenient destinations within the Point Reyes National Seashore on the northern coast, which encompasses the Point Reyes Peninsula, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) on the southern coast. This land is rich with wildlife, beautiful beaches, rugged terrain, and dramatic views. Four of the most popular Marin Continue Reading
Meeting the Housing Needs for Seniors in Marin
Marin’s population is growing older, and as Marin realtors we are assisting more clients 65 year and older to find the best living situations. Here the statistics on age from the US Census. Median Age of Marin Residents Year 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Median Age In years 29.8 33.7 38.2 41.3 44.5 47.1 In 2020 the median age for California was 36.7 years and for Continue Reading
Hiking with Madeline on Christmas Tree Hill
Christmas Tree Hill Walk A walk up Christmas Tree Hill starts at the Old Town Square (Menke Park) in the oldest part of Corte Madera. Like many of the older neighborhoods in Mill Valley and Sausalito, there are stairs that were installed to take visitors from nearby train stations up the hills to the good life and spectacular views. One of Madeline’s favorite hikes proceeds Continue Reading
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