Best Biking Trips in Marin - 09/24/09 05:04 PM
Estero Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore: A nine-mile trip with sweeping coastal views and no trail conflicts makes this a near sure thing (unless there's fog). Take the Estero Trail up to the ridge to the Drake's Head Trail. The views are breathtaking, first across the Estero de Limantour, and then later across miles of ocean. Open foothills mean no blind turns or surprise encounters. (415) 464-5100 or nps.gov/pore.
Sir Francis Drake Bikeway, Samuel P. Taylor State Park: An easy 10-mile round trip runs parallel to Lagunitas Creek, a gorgeous stream under a redwood canopy.
Start at the Platform Bridge trailhead … (1 comments)

Kyle Frazier, CRS (Christie's Great Estates -- Morgan Lane) Earns Luxury Home Marketing Designation - 09/23/09 10:58 PM
Kyle Frazier with Christie's Great Estates -- Morgan Lane Marin in Kentfield has earned the certification from The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing. Kyle is the only agent in Marin County California to hold both that designation and the Certified Residential Specialist designation. Call Kyle for counseling and marketing services relating to your luxury home needs in Marin County. Kyle Frazier, CRS Christie's Great Estates -- Morgan Lane Marin Kentfield, California (415) 350-9440 Kyle@ImagineMarin.com … (1 comments)

Marin County, CA. Real Estate Update — September 2009 (Homes For Sale & Price Ranges) - 09/21/09 02:11 PM
Marin County, California real estate held steady, for the most part, through Summer 2009. While year over year prices are down across the board no matter how you slice it, many feel as though absent further crisis, we may be nearing the end of the downward cycle — after a full 3 years. Certainly, well priced, updated homes in great locations are selling promptly.
In Northern Marin (a.k.a Novato), 81% of homes priced under $500,000 are in escrow (that’s 39 out of 48 homes!). In San Rafael, 64% of homes priced at or below $600,000 are in escrow. These astonishing sales numbers … (0 comments)

Marin County, California, Luxury Homes Report (September 2009) - 09/21/09 02:05 PM
Earlier this month marked the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the equities market meltdown, which profoundly impacted Marin County, California’s luxury real estate market. In our New Economy, real buyers have become less numerous and have placed increased emphasis on prestige locations, views, lifestyle amenities (usable yards, proximity to clubs/shopping, etc.), schools, and sensible scale.
As reported all year, the luxury segment remains weighted towards homes priced under $4 million — while we had 3 sales of homes priced over $4 million in July 2009, yet August 2009 saw just 1 sale in this affluent price band. Among the sales … (0 comments)

Tiburon & Belvedere CA Real Estate Market Report (September 2009 Home Sales Update) - 09/19/09 10:39 AM
Tiburon and Belvedere, California real estate is some of the most valuable in the Bay Area — Belvedere had a closing at $5.1 million in August 2009. Perhaps because of this, sales and activity remain choppy, despite the favorable market environment for buyers. In fact, even the "anti-real estate" Wall Street Journal recently noted that the real estate market "has rarely looked better" click HERE for article.
There are currently 113 active listings in the 94920 zip code, which covers Tiburon and Belvedere (up by about 10 properties from last month). Twenty of these properties are priced over $5 million. While last month’s … (0 comments)

Mill Valley CA. Real Estate Report (September 2009 Home Sales) - 09/18/09 10:40 PM
 
The Mill Valley, CA. real estate market fulfilled low expectations in August 2009 with 22 sales — same as in July 2009. It has become apparent over the past several months that asking prices have largely halted their downward spiral. As is evident in the graph below, which tracks the median price per square foot (down from $740 to $612), in Mid-June prices flattened out in Mill Valley and have more or less remained stable. It will be interesting to see whether this flattening out carries over into the sales prices of homes trading this Fall and Winter.
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Mill Valley CA. Real Estate Report (September 2009 Home Sales) - 09/18/09 10:38 PM
The Mill Valley, CA. real estate market fulfilled low expectations in August 2009 with 22 sales — same as in July 2009. It has become apparent over the past several months that asking prices have largely halted their downward spiral. As is evident in the graph below, which tracks the median price per square foot (down from $740 to $612), in Mid-June prices flattened out in Mill Valley and have more or less remained stable. It will be interesting to see whether this flattening out carries over into the sales prices of homes trading this Fall and Winter.
  Based on … (0 comments)

San Rafael CA Real Estate Market Report (August 2009 Home Sales Update) - 09/18/09 10:52 AM
San Rafael, CA’s real estate market is increasingly fueled by foreclosures and short sales. The entry level price band (under $600K) remains extremely hot (84% of such homes are currently in escrow) and the $600K to $800K price band has seen steady activity with 35% of homes in escrow (same as last month). Increased affordability, low interest rates (rates are down from the time of last month’s report), an increased presence of FHA loans, and a shifting mindset by both buyers and sellers, are impacting these price points in a positive manner. Additionally, the $8K tax credit for first time home … (0 comments)

Novato Real Estate Update (September 2009 Home Sales Report) - 09/17/09 05:08 PM
I have written in past months about the high level of competition in Novato, California’s entry level real estate market. This trend continues into Q3 2009. In August 2009, 38 Novato homes sold. This is down from 47 sales in July and the same as in June. Many of these sold properties were bargain basement homes that were in some of distress. But, the inventory continues its rapid absorption as pent up demand, historically low interest rates, the First Time Homebuyer Credit, and increased affordability carry the day.
Continuing on a trend noted last month, the average sales price of Novato homes rose. … (1 comments)

The New Normal in Marin County, California ... and beyond! - 09/11/09 10:25 AM
I generally avoid posting articles from other publications, but a recent Associated Press article carried by the San Francisco Chronicle seemed particularly clear and to the point. In sum, there is a "New Normal" in real estate locally (I work in Marin County, California where prices for single family homes are relatively high compared with the rest of the nation) and nationally.
 
This New Normal can be characterized as world in which "real" buyers have significantly increased power due to a number of factors. To read the full story, please click here.

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Some Recent Numbers in Marin County - 09/08/09 02:49 PM
  The last month's real estate stats are below. Please call with any questions.   Statistics - Marin County - SFR & Condo 8/17/09 8/24/09 8/31/09 9/7/09 ALL Marin Cities -  Actives 1070 1052 1063 1020 ALL Marin Cities - Contingents 345 352 338 344 ALL Marin Cities  - Pendings 95 104 103 97 ALL Marin Cities  - Solds 1173 1219 1278 1327 % In Contract  29.14% 30.24% 29.32% 30.18% % Sold  77.68% 80.84% 84.97% 90.83%           13 Marin Cities  - Actives 971 952 967 928 13 Marin Cities - Contingents 332 333 322 326 13 Marin … (0 comments)

 
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