Marin County, California, Luxury Homes Report (November 2009–Sales and Inventory Analysis) - 11/19/09 10:59 AM
[Click HERE for the full article, courtesy of www.ImagineMarin.com]
Building on a trend noted in last month’s report, media coverage of the overall economy has improved. In particular, reporting on the housing market. Forecasters are predicting that 2010 will be the first year since 2005 for housing to contribute to the growth of the U.S. economy (based on a survey by the National Association for Business Economics). According to that organization, home prices are expected to rise 2 percent next year — over 80% of economists surveyed think the recession is over and recovery has begun. The Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Jay … (0 comments)

Marin County, CA. Real Estate Update — November 2009 (Homes For Sale & Price Ranges) - 11/10/09 05:19 PM
Marin County, California real estate enters the Winter months much the same way it entered the Summer months — with a feeling that activity will be stronger than usual for this time of year. 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.
As noted in my Novato update, it is apparent that the low end in Northern Marin has settled … (0 comments)

Tiburon & Belvedere CA Real Estate Market Report (November 2009 Morgan LaneUpdate) - 11/10/09 11:02 AM
Belvedere and Tiburon real estate is expensive — land values are extraordinarily high. Several homes each year sell for $5 million and up. As 2009 began to unwind, the luxury sector was flat for obvious reasons and it seemed as though the highly valued luxury homes with jetliner views and royal class appointments would never sell again — that has changed. For four months straight we have experienced sales above the $5 million mark. October was no exception with 2 sales. 
Nonetheless, sales and activity remain choppy. There are currently 93 listings in the 94920 zip code, which covers Tiburon and Belvedere … (0 comments)

Mill Valley CA. Real Estate Report (November 2009 Home Sales) - 11/09/09 11:53 AM
We know from past experience that in down cycles, once the San Francisco housing market recovers, there is a domino effect on surrounding communities. Accordingly, in our current cycle, we believe that our best leading indicator regarding a healthy, appreciating market (particularly in Southern Marin) will be the home sales environment in San Francisco. And there can be no doubt that the San Francisco market has improved dramatically in recent months. Additionally, as the banking institutions regain their footing and again provide bonuses to their employees, we will also see a surge in luxury home sales. In fact, if bonuses are … (0 comments)

San Rafael CA Real Estate (November 2009 Home Sales Update) - 11/09/09 10:53 AM
San Rafael, California real estate sales were brisk in October 2009. We experienced 44 trades, up from 31 in September 2009. The entry level price band (under $600K) remains at hot, with 70% of home now in escrow, up from 64% last month. Meanwhile, the $600K to $800K price band (a mix of entry level and move-up homes) remains nearly the identical to last month (36% of these homes are in escrow).
It is no secret that our current real estate environment in San Rafael favors buyers, not only because of the state of the market, but also because of superior … (0 comments)

Novato Real Estate (November 2009 Home Sales) - 11/07/09 10:16 AM
Leaves are starting to hit the ground as the days grow shorter. But, Novato’s hot market shows no signs of cooling down. In October 2009, 50 Novato, California homes sold, compared with 35 sales in September 2009. Suffice it to say, the Novato real estate market is hot. Entry level home sales have shown sustained strength for the past 6 months. The number of homes actively listed in Novato remains very low compared with the rest of Marin (and the percentage of homes in escrow remains much higher than the rest of Marin). This exceptional demand is based on stunning affordability (homes are selling … (0 comments)

Would I Like Condo Living (Marin County, California) - 11/05/09 11:25 AM

There are lots of reasons to love condominiums ("condos").  People at both ends of the home buying cycle often find condos are perfect for their needs.  Young, first-time buyers often buy condos (I am including townhomes and lofts for the sake of simplicity) because condos are generally more affordable than single family homes at the entry level. 
At the other end of the spectrum, are those folks who have raised their families and are ready to embrace the concept of "easy living," leaving the hassles of home maintenance to somebody else.  Indeed, the maintenance-free lifestyle also appeals to just about everybody … (0 comments)

Prevent the Flu -- Identify the Flu - 11/02/09 02:44 PM
Somebody e-mailed the below to me. It seems like good stuff, so I am passing it on....
Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms  FeverFever is rare with a cold.Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100 F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu. CoughingA hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough). AchesSlight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are … (0 comments)

 
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