Why Floor Plans are the Secret Ingredient to Selling Your Home When you’re getting ready to sell your home, great photos are non-negotiable. They’ve been the gold standard in real estate for years because buyers expect them, and sellers know they’re essential. But in today’s market, photos alone aren’t enough. More buyers are looking for something extra: floor plans and site plans. Madeline Continue Reading
The ABCs of Real Estate Landscaping
Simple Tips to Help Your Home Sell Fast When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter, and these start long before buyers step inside. The way your front yard and landscaping look sets the tone for the entire showing. A neat, welcoming yard communicates care and pride of ownership, while a messy or overgrown one can raise doubts about the home’s overall condition. The good news? Continue Reading
Living on Mount Tamalpais
Muir Woods Park on Mount Tamalpais Homes in Muir Woods Park neighborhood of Mill Valley provides exceptional access to open space, state and national parks, and a rural setting. A few hundred homes at 800 to 1,000 feet above downtown Mill Valley are often set in redwood groves and many have spectacular views of Mount Tamalpias, San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay, and the Pacific Continue Reading
Luxury Home Sales in Marin County
Seven to eight percent of Marin homes sold each year are considered luxury properties. This chart shows that luxury home prices surged since 2019 (up 18-20% each year in 2020 and 2021), leveling in 2022 and 2023, and decreasing by 7-10% in 2024. Since statistics can be misleading and misinterpreted, we checked two indicators of sale price: Median sale price. The median price peaked at Continue Reading
Marin Nonprofit Furniture Bank Can Help You Move While Helping Others
Home sellers often need to dispose of excess furniture and housewares. This is often time-consuming and frustrating -- trying to sell these items can be difficult and provides only a fraction of the original price. Make It Home, a non-profit furniture bank, provides an efficient option that simplifies your life while helping others. Helping You You can easily find out if Make It Continue Reading
Madeline Visits Drakes Bay to See Elephant Seals
February is the best time to visit the new-born elephant seal pups at Drakes Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore. Madeline and Alan recently made the 45-mile trip at end of January to the Chimney Rock Overlook to see the seal colony lounging on the beach. The overlook is an easy, third-of-a-mile walk from the parking area at the end of Chimney Rock Road. It was a sunny winter day without wind Continue Reading
How Proposition 19 Can Reduce Your Property Taxes
Proposition 19 allows eligible homeowners to transfer the taxable value of their existing primary residence to a replacement primary residence. The 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, you can apply your existing tax bill to a Continue Reading
Selling Your Marin Home at the Highest Price
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1017321632?h=0b6e2890e1 Smart Pricing results in a higher final sale price Correct pricing provides a quick and stress-free sale. We work with you to set your price based on: Comparable sales in your neighborhood The condition of your house The upgrades that you have made The location in your neighborhood The profiles of your potential buyers Continue Reading
What the NAR Settlement Means for Real Estate in Marin County
NAR Agreed to Settle an Anti-Trust Lawsuit In March, 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reached a proposed settlement with a group of homebuyers who filed a class action, anti-trust lawsuit accusing the real estate industry for unfair commission practices. Rule changes will go into effect on August 17, 2024. The settlement is still subject to final court approval, to be held on Continue Reading
A Walk on Mount Tamalpais with Madeline
Hike to the Mountain Theater A short walk from the parking area at Rock Creek Springs takes you by the outdoor Mountain Theater, formally known as the Sidney B. Cushing Memorial Amphitheater. This 4,000 seat theater was built by the Conservation Corp in 1933, a few years after the railroad abandoned operation. The theater is home to the annual Mountain Play, established in 1913. Next Stop at the Continue Reading
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