Madeline Schaider was voted the Best Realtor and the Best Real Estate Office in Marin for 2024, for the 5th year. The Marin Independent Journal Readers' Choice award recognized Madeline's effectiveness and dedication to her clients for 34 years. Thanks Marin! We owe this recognition to our many clients and friends who believe in us. Thanks to all! What it takes to be an exceptional Continue Reading
Luxury Homes Sold in Marin County in 2022
The Marin luxury home market continues to flourish with homes bringing record high prices. 147 Marin homes sold in 2022 for more than $4.6M and are considered luxury homes. Most of these homes reside in Belvedere, Mill Valley, Ross, and Tiburon. Here are the five most expensive homes of the 147 sold. This information is courtesy of the Marin Multiple Listing Services (MLS). Ross Continue Reading
Winter Walk with Madeline at Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore presents 71,000 acres of dramatic coastline in northwest Marin County, California. It is home to the extensive inland waterways of Drake Estero and Tomales Bay, beaches, forests, and grasslands shared with Tule elk and cattle ranches that date from the mid-19th century. Tomales Point Trail One of the popular attractions within Point Reyes National Seashore is Continue Reading
Madeline Contributes to San Rafael Open Space
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 FireplacesĀ 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
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