Belveron is a small Tiburon neighborhood of about 250 homes in a level valley in the middle if the Tiburon peninsula. Built in 1950-51 as affordable housing for the post-war population returning to Marin, the original ranch-style homes were about 850 to 1,900 square feet on lots of 7,000 to 8,000 square feet. Attractive to Home Buyers In the last few years, home buyers have Continue Reading
High Demand, Higher Prices for Marin Homes
Home Values Appreciate in 2017 By the end of June the busiest season for Marin home sales is nearly over, with families settled for the school year or heading off for a summer vacation. Single family home and condo/townhouse prices both increased in value by about 4.5% so far this year (median sale prices, 2017, Marin MLS). This appreciation is lower than last year when single family homes Continue Reading
Bay Trail a Plus for Tiburon Homeowners
A favorite walk in Marin is along the Tiburon Bay Trail, which follows the edge of Richardson Bay from Blackie's Pasture to downtown Tiburon. The constantly changing views include Richardson and San Francisco Bays, the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sausalito peninsula, the Tiburon Hills, Mount Tamalpais, and Belvedere Island. You can enjoy this path on foot, bicycle, or Continue Reading
Paradise Cay Tiburon Homes, a Private Destination on the Bay
Paradise Cay in Tiburon is one of the many "secret" Marin neighborhoods that provide a unique living environment. Almost every resident has a dock 50 feet or longer, with direct access to the bay, or a bay view. This is a friendly community, where neighbors get together for holiday activities, sailing races, and swim clubs. The Tiburon Yacht Club in the Cay has provided summer sailing Continue Reading
Springtime Maintenance for Your Marin Home
Spring is the time to check your house, particularly the exterior, for the effects of winter weather. Check your rain gutters and downspouts. Looking up at the gutters, do you see loose joints, holes, or rust? Clean out the gutters and repair or replace as needed to prevent leaks next year. Check the drainage from downspouts. If you can, run water from the gutters through Continue Reading
Will The New 4+% Mortgage Rates Impact California Home Prices?
By now, many of us have heard through news or advertising that a small change in mortgage rates can make a big difference. In Marin County a home price is a big consideration when selecting real estate in this most desirable market. Interest rates will also be an important consideration, particularly for first time home buyers on a limited budget. Will a 5% mortgage rate make a substantial Continue Reading
How to Choose a Marin County School
Choosing a Marin County school, either private or public, for your child is a very personal issue. To investigate the considerations in choosing a school, we interviewed Debra Lambrecht, Founder and Head of Caulbridge School, a private, K-8 school in San Rafael, CA. The most important factor in choosing a school is what parents want for their child. This decision is weighted by Continue Reading
Marin Home Prices Past and Future
Marin home prices have appreciated greatly over the last five year. The statistics show a surge in values in 2013 to 2015, and a recent leveling. Prices for single family homes increased 57% over the last five years: Year Median Price Increase 2012 $765,000 --- 2013 $900,000 18% 2014 $1,010,000 12% 2015 $1,105,000 9% 2016 $1,199,000 9% The Continue Reading
Marin Waterfall Adventure
The best and most reliable waterfalls on Mount Tamalpais are in Cascade Canyon, which descends from the top of the mountain to the end of Cascade Drive in Fairfax. This year, after one of the heaviest rains, Madeline made the easy walk (about 1.5 miles round trip) up Cascade Creek to see torrents of water coming down every valley and wash. The trail ends at the high Cascade Continue Reading
San Rafael Open Space Preserved
Acreage Sold in San Rafael - Now Open Space Madeline Schaider Real Estate listed and sold 3.1 acres in San Rafael, adding to the 33 acres of Oakwood Open Space. This ridge-land separates the Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael from Upper Toyon Road in the Town of Ross. Historic Trail The main trail through the land, once part of the 1879 San Rafael to Bolinas Continue Reading
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