Eichler Homes Popular in the Marin Real Estate Market Eichler homes are a perfect fit to the Marin County, California climate and lifestyle. They merge the indoors with the outdoors, allowing us to live out of doors even when are inside. Walls of glass to the rear and central courtyards provide light, views, and easy access to nature. Flexible floor plans adapt easily to changing family 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
Transforming Your Property Pays Off
Making your property attractive to buyers pays off in many ways: Quicker sale Possibility of multiple offers Good sale price High return on investment Here is a typical success story. The out-of-state heirs to a townhouse in Corte Madera hired us to prepare their parent's home and sell it. Though the townhouse was in a choice location, it was 20 years out of date and worn. Continue Reading
Our Top 10 Reasons to Live in Marin County!
Marin County is Paradise Here are the reasons you'll want to live in Marin County, CA: 1. Proximity to a world-class destination: San Francisco. A beautiful city with superb museums, entertainment, and restaurants. From Central Marin, the drive takes about 20 minutes. You can also take a spectacular ferry boat ride from Larkspur, Tiburon, and Sausalito, or a comfortable bus ride on Golden Continue Reading
Make Your Life Easier With a Reverse Mortgage
Advantages of a Reverse Mortgage If you are 62 or older, you may want to consider a Reverse Mortgage on your home. Reverse Mortgages have improved in recent years, and may bring you important benefits at a lower cost. If you owe very little or nothing on your home, you can use a Reverse Mortgage (FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or HECM) to live on your equity without mortgage Continue Reading
How to Lower Marin Property Taxes
We Can Help You Lower Your Marin Property Taxes From July 1 till November 1st, you can request a review of your property taxes and may be able to obtain a reduction in your next tax bill. The process is simple—a one page form—and the application is free. The first step is to obtain the form from the Marin County Tax Assessor at their web site. Then, you will need this information: The Continue Reading
Marin’s Distinguished Schools
Marin's Distinguished Schools Each year, the California Department of Education selects the highest achieving public schools in the state as Distinguished Schools. Schools may apply for this award only every four years. Here are the Marin schools on the list for the last four years: Continue Reading
Growing Tomatoes Marin and Children in Bali
Growing Tomatoes in Marin Mom always said there was nothing to match a garden-grown New Jersey tomato. She was probably correct. However, the industrious home tomato growers in Marin have found ways to produce some fine tomatoes, despite the fog and cool summer nights.My friend Heidi Hornberger has mastered tomato growing in Mill Valley. Here is a summary of her tips, with the help of Rodale’s Continue Reading
Growing Up and Older in Marin
Marin’s population is growing older, and as Marin realtors we are assisting more clients 65 year and older to find the best living situation. Here are some interesting census numbers for Marin, from the Association of Bay Area Governments. Median Age of Marin Residents Year 1970 1980 1990 2000 2006-08 2013 Median Age In years 29.8 33.7 38.2 41.3 44.3 45.5 In Continue Reading
Green Building in Marin
Finally, we are thinking about the resources that we are using and the environmental quality of our Marin homes. Green building is a buzzword in Marin and across the country. You can read a concise explanation of green building on Wikipedia. Here is what it means: Thoughtful use of resources including water and energy Reuse of building materials, like lumber Healthy interior Continue Reading
