The coastal canyons on Mount Tamalpais are home to verdant redwood forests. The mild Mediterranean climate and the summer fog in Marin County are ideal for these majestic trees. Many homeowners live with and protect their redwood trees, the remnants of ancient forests. A Little History of California Redwoods The coastal redwood, Sequoia semperviens, grows well from south of Monterey to Continue Reading
Expectations for the Marin Housing Market
Our experience and common sense, plus a few numbers, suggest the Marin housing market will continue to increase in value, though perhaps at a lower rate than the the last few years. Here are some factors that support the healthy real estate market in Marin: Our economy is strong. If the Bay Area economy is growing, there will be demand for homes in Marin. Bay area employment Continue Reading
Selling your Marin Home: Make the Best First Impression
You have only one chance to make the best first impression Most buyers see your home for the first time on the Internet. If you make a good first impression through attractive photos, they visit in person. When they enter the house, the first impression starts on the street and continues through the first rooms. To excite buyers, it is important to communicate the “WOW” factor immediately. Continue Reading
Affordable Alternatives to Single Family Homes in Marin
If you are a first-time home buyer or are otherwise limited by your budget, you may have affordable alternatives to a single family home in Marin County: condos and town houses. Before you reject the possibility, consider the important advantages. The average price of a single family house in Marin over the last year was $1,628,000. This "average" house had three bedrooms and 2 3/4 baths Continue Reading
Luxury Town Home in Central Marin
With the continued shortage of homes to buy in Marin, you can still find attractive and affordable homes in central Marin County. We have an outstanding example, the 1,900+ sq. ft. town home at 48 Parkview Circle in Corte Madera. 48 Parkview Circle at Meadowcreek Station This town home offers convenient, luxury living in Central Marin. The unique design provides all the advantages of a Continue Reading
Foreclosures in Marin County
In the current sellers' market, there are few foreclosures in Marin County--but there are some. Here is a snapshot taken today, May 2, 2018, when the housing market is very active: There are 4 properties for sale: three REO sales and one short sale. This is 0.6% of the 662 homes for sale. In the last year, there have been 27 foreclosure properties sold: 11 REOs, 8 Short Sales, and 8 Continue Reading
Saving the Oak Trees of Marin County
Vintage oak trees are dramatic and beautiful complements to many Marin County homes. Millions of these trees, plus California bay, Douglas fir, and redwoods are under attack and have been killed by Sudden Oak Death (SOD). I found in the the Marin Independent Journal (Saving oak trees from SOD) a hopeful cure and preventative for your trees. The method, proposed by William Binzen Continue Reading
Madeline Has a Pleasant Surprise for You!
Our new listing is at 10 Pleasant Ave in Corte Madera. This home is in Hidden Valley/Madera Park, likely named because no one knows where it is; though only minutes to Tamalpais Avenue and Highway 101, downtown Corte Madera, Larkspur, and Mill Valley! It is a gem of a neighborhood with wide streets, beautiful Panoramic south-facing views from Horse Hill and Alto Bowl Open Continue Reading
Living on Mount Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais and the Panoramic/Muir Park Neighborhood Homes on Mount Tamalpais provide exceptional access to open space, state and national parks, and a rural lifestyle. The mountain, rising to about 2,600 feet, is a highlight of Marin County. Most of the mountain is preserved as open space, divided among these parks: Mount Tamalpais State Park comprising about 25,000 acres. Muir Continue Reading
Increase in Marin Property Taxes for 2017-18
You may see an increase in your Marin property taxes for 2017-18 Your Marin property taxes may increase for 2017-18. Here are the reasons: Increase in the assessed value of your home. Since an amendment in 1978 to the California State Constitution (also known as Proposition 13), assessed values of homes can increase up to 2% per year. Since your tax bill includes other items, like Continue Reading
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