Buying versus Renting a Marin Home The New York Times recently published a very sensible article regarding the real estate market and its impact on home buyers and renters: “Four Not-So-Obvious Things to Consider When Deciding to Buy or Rent.” For your convenience, here is our summary as it applies to buying or renting a home in Marin County, CA. Advantages of Owning a Home As Continue Reading
Marin Home Prices Up in 2016
Marin Home Prices Q1 2016 In the first quarter of 2016, Marin home prices rose about 5% compared to the same time in 2015. The Marin Real Estate market is a strong sellers' market. As always, prices vary for each city. For example, Mill Valley +2%, Tiburon +4%, San Anselmo-Fairfax +12%, San Rafael +10%, and Novato +7%. Insights for Marin Home Buyers If you are buying a home in Marin Continue Reading
Thinking About Your Home Insurance
Insuring Your Marin Home One of our neighbors had a garage fire recently that left their house unlivable. This made us think about home insurance. What kind of insurance should you have? How do you know if you have enough insurance? Here are a few considerations when planning your home insurance: Find a good insurance agent/broker who is willing to talk to you and explain your options. Continue Reading
San Rafael Neighborhoods: Glenwood
Glenwood in San Rafael, CA The Glenwood neighborhood in East San Rafael is located in a large, level valley. California ranch-style homes were built in the 1960's on large lots, often about a quarter of an acre, along wide, sunny streets. This is an ideal family neighborhood with its outstanding Glenwood Elementary School. Learn More About Glenwood Go to our Glenwood Continue Reading
San Anselmo Neighborhoods: Yolanda and Calumet Parks
Yolanda and Calumet Park Homes, San Anselmo, CA This small neighborhood in San Anselmo may be the most picturesque and charming in Marin, with romantic architecture, magnificent trees, wide streets, intimate lanes, and views of Mt. Tamalpais and grass covered hills. Learn More about Yolanda and Calumet Parks Go to our Yolanda-Calumet Park page at Livinginmarin. You will find Continue Reading
Larkspur Neighborhoods: Baltimore Canyon
Baltimore Canyon, Larkspur, CA Baltimore Canyon is in the oldest part of Larkspur, with homes dating to the late 19th century and large stands of second-growth redwood trees. Situated between Magnolia Ave and Mt. Tamalpais open space, it provides a short walk to downtown Larkspur. To Learn More About Baltimore Canyon Go to our Baltimore Canyon Page at Livinginmarin.com. You Continue Reading
Mill Valley Neighborhoods: Strawberry
Strawberry Peninsula, Mill Valley, CA Strawberry is a unique section of Mill Valley on a small peninsula in Richardson Bay, across Highway 101 from downtown Mill Valley. A ridge of hills provides fine views of the Bay, San Francisco, and Mount Tamalpais. To Learn More about Strawberry Go to our Strawberry page at Livinginmarin.com. You will find special features of Continue Reading
Greenbrae Neighborhoods: Greenbrae Hills
The Hills of Greenbrae, CA The Greenbrae hills community begins on level land near Sir Frances Drake Boulevard then climbs the hill, along terraced roads with Spanish names like La Questa and Via Lerido. Views from this south-facing hill are toward the Bay and Mt.Tamalpais. To Learn More About the Greenbrae Hills Go to the Greenbrae Hill page at Livinginmarin. Continue Reading
Ross Neighborhoods: Old Town
Old Town Ross: Ross Common-Lagunitas Ross is one of the smallest towns in Marin, with a population of about 2,500, and one of the highest property values. The average home price in the last year (through August 2016) was about $3,038,000, second only to Belvedere, CA at about $3,438,000. To Learn More About Ross Go to the Ross Common page at Livinginmarin.com. Continue Reading
Corte Madera Neighborhoods: Chapman Park
Chapman Park Neighborhood Chapman Park, located to the south of Tamalpais Drive, was developed about 1900 as "villa sites for people of quality." The home sites begin on level land near Tamalpais Drive then gradually climb the hill, along winding roads, through beautiful woods of Redwood, California Bay, and Eucalyptus trees. Many sites have spectacular views of the Bay and Mt. Tamalpais, a Continue Reading
