california: 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, (0 comments)
california: 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 (0 comments)
california: 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 (0 comments)
california: Dog Parks in Marin, California - 10/25/09 11:22 PM
DOG PARKS IN MARIN
- Bayfront Park, Sycamore Avenue east of Camino Alto, Mill Valley.
- Canine Commons, Doherty Drive east of Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur.
- Field of Dogs, Civic Center Drive at Armory Drive and the lagoon, San Rafael.
- O'Hair Park, Novato Boulevard just west of San Marin Drive, (0 comments)
california: Marin County Trends $500K to $1 million (Q1 to Q3 2009) - 10/21/09 11:27 AM
The year 2009 in Marin County, California has been a roller coaster ride for real estate sellers, buyers, and agents. To the extent that trends can be identified, they have proven particularly ethereal and fleeting.
Nonetheless, it does appear that the one market sector that has shaken out this year is (0 comments)
california: Mill Valley CA. Real Estate Market Report (October 2009 Home Sales Update) - 10/17/09 11:36 PM
The good new is that it seems the media has turned a corner on its reporting of the U.S. and worldwide economies, as well as the housing market. Positive press coverage has permeated all forms of media and is certain to change the tide, although it will take time. (0 comments)
california: Paradise Foods Set to Open (Novato, California) - 10/12/09 06:13 PM
Southern Novato will soon benefit from another grocery store — the highly anticipated Paradise Foods is scheduled to open next week, according to the Marin IJ. I drive by the site regularly and sure enough it is looking good. The entire shopping center (on Ignacio, just west of HWY 101), (0 comments)
california: How to Lose Your Net (Impact of Overpricing in Mill Valley, California) - 10/10/09 10:05 AM
Barring special circumstances, there is generally nothing more important to sellers than the net amount of funds they retain when their home is sold. As every real estate professional will attest, pricing correctly for the market at the outset of the listing period is far and away the most important (0 comments)
california: 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 (1 comments)
california: 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 (1 comments)
california: 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 (0 comments)
california: 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 (0 comments)
california: 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 (0 comments)
california: 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 (0 comments)
california: 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 (0 comments)
california: 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 (1 comments)
california: 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 (1 comments)
california: 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 (0 comments)
california: Marin County, CA. Real Estate Update — August 2009 (Homes For Sale & Price Ranges) - 08/21/09 01:38 PM
Marin real estate has, it appears, survived the worst of the downturn. While prices are down across the board no matter how you slice it, the road to recovery is in view. Yet, virtually every call I get from potential buyers, at some point in the conversation, eventually turns to (0 comments)
california: Belvedere | Tiburon, California (August 2009 Real Estate & Homes For Sale) - 08/21/09 01:33 PM
The Tiburon and Belvedere real estate market is showing signs of gathered traction despite ongoing concerns on Wall Street regarding consumer confidence and spending. There are currently 102 active listings in the 94920 zip code, which covers Tiburon and Belvedere (down from 120 last month). Nineteen of these properties are (0 comments)
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