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
Walking and Biking to School in Marin
Marin has been a national leader in promoting students walking and biking to school Walking, cycling, and commuting on school buses were once an American tradition and an important part of free public education. By year 2000, most parents drove their children to and from school--many one student per car. The most common reasons for driving children to school have been longer distances to schools Continue Reading
Winter Home Maintenance Marin County
We are in the middle of winter, but there is still time for home maintenance that can save you larger repair costs. Inspect windows and doors for leaks. Check the window and door sills and surrounding trim. Don’t forget to check the high windows that you can’t see close-up. Minor water stains could be due to condensation. Peeling paint, damaged sheet rock, or warped wood can indicate Continue Reading
How to Sell Marin Homes in the Winter Months
With over 26 years of selling Marin homes, we have found that the winter months can be active and productive. Due to the low supply and high demand, buyers have recently become more active during the last quarter of the year. Here are the factors that contribute to a successful sale in the winter months: Correctly price the property Most important is price. If the seller Continue Reading
Gerstle Park’s Unique Marin Homes
Victorian Cottages on Tree-Lined Streets Gerstle Park, at the southern end of San Rafael, provides a variety of Victorian homes from the late 1800's and early 20th century. Some of the original homes were built as summer residences for San Francisco families, including two adjoining estates for the Gerstle and Sloss families. Gerstle Park, a center for community activities, was the Continue Reading
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