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
Is It Better to Rent or Buy a Home in Marin?
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
Why Do Eichler Homes Sell So Well in Marin, CA?
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
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
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 Though the townhouse was in a choice location, it was 20 years out of date and worn.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
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