novato: Hamilton Marketplace's New Restaurants Named - 07/21/08 10:07 PM
Everyone has been waiting, hoping, praying that the new shopping center outside of Hamilton Field would include some good dining fare (I mean, nothing could beat Nave Lanes, but food is a good alternative). Today it was announced that Toast Cafe, La Boulange and Sonoma Latina Grill will be moving in.
We … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County, California--Lease Options (Rent to Buy) - 11/04/07 12:27 PM
Marin County, when it comes to real estate prices and trends, is said to "march to its own drummer." This is because Marin County home prices are remarkably resilient even when other real estate markets are suffering. Nonetheless, there are neighborhoods where prices are down and/or sales are slow. Owners of homes and condos in … (0 comments)
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novato: Novato Real Estate - A Buyer's Market - Marin County, California - 10/11/07 10:17 PM
This article concerns itself with the relative price and value of one of Marin's most affordable towns-Novato. In other parts of California (and certainly across the country), real estate prices are down by 30% and foreclosures sky-rocketing. Yet, such phenomenon are very limited in Marin. In fact, much of Marin is experiencing a remarkably resilient … (1 comments)
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novato: Marin County Real Estate Update (October 2007 Homes For Sale & Price Ranges) - 10/11/07 10:14 PM
As we enter the Fall selling season, the number of homes for sale (inventory) in Marin County, California continues to march onwards and upwards. There are 788 active listings (up by 49 over last month). This month we begin to see more and more homes come off the market as sellers bunker down and reassess … (0 comments)
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novato: Novato's Top 10 Reasons for Future Price Appreciation - 09/25/07 01:07 PM
Below are a few factors which point to Novato as a place with a bright future.
1) The widening of HWY 101, now in its final stage, is on target for a Fall 2008 completion. Because of current construction, traffic going south on HWY 101 can be bad. Traffic woes are expected to be reduced dramatically (by as … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County, California, Real Estate Update / Market Report (September 2007) - 09/10/07 01:54 PM
The number of homes for sale (inventory) in Marin County, California continues marching upwards. There are 739 active listings (up by 50 from 689 active listings this time last month). As expected, we are seeing a substantial increase in the number of homes on the market this September-due in part to extended marketing periods and the traditional … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County, California -- Luxury Home Sales (Market Report) - 07/22/07 12:43 PM
The number of Marin luxury homes for sale continues to rise. Following the strong early Spring selling season, luxury estates, view and waterfront homes, new construction, and homes with prime locations continue to sell at a very respectable rate. Overall, about 20% of Marin County, California's luxury homes (those priced above $2 … (1 comments)
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novato: Novato Home Sales (Market Report) - 07/22/07 12:41 PM
Novato home sales and real estate values-have they hit slack tide? That's a tough question. While much of the rest of Marin continues to experience meaningful appreciation and, yes, even multiple offers. Novato home sales are a different story. Of course, Novato homes that are PRICED FOR TODAY'S MARKET, are nicely maintained, updated, and/or located … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Dining & Restaurants - 07/09/07 10:30 AM
Boca Steak & Seafood340 Ignacio Blvd.Novato, CA 94945 (415) 883-0901 http://www.bocasteak.com/ Buckeye Roadhouse15 Shoreline HighwayMill Valley, CA 94941(415) 331-2600 http://www.buckeyeroadhouse.com/ Cacti Grill1200 Grant AvenueNovato, CA 94948 (415) 898-2234 http://www.cactigrill.com/
California Grill & Rotisserie1531 S Novato Blvd # ANovato, CA 94947(415) 893-1540 http://www.califgrill.com/ The Caprice2000 Paradise DriveTiburon, CA 94920 (415) 435-3400 http://www.thecaprice.com/ The Cheesecake FactoryThe Village at Corte MaderaCorte Madera, CA 94925(415) 945-0777 Christophe Restaurant Francais1919 … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County, California Real Estate Market Update -- Home Prices and Inventory - 07/09/07 10:26 AM
The number of homes for sale (inventory) in Marin County, California continues marching upwards. There are 701 active listings (up from 647 active listings this time last month). We are likely at or near the high water mark (in terms of the sheer number of homes for sale). While the number of homes … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Water Conservation - 07/04/07 11:33 PM
For the first time in 30 years, mandatory water conservation is going into effect in Marin County. The North Marin Water District (which serves Novato) has enacted some mandatory measures which will remain in place until October 28, 2007. Many of us recall the extreme water situation of 1976-1977, which required drastic measures in order to … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County, California (Luxury Portfolio Homes) - 06/30/07 11:00 AM
Marketing luxury homes requires attention to detail and unique resources and talents. Frank Howard Allen Realtors' inclusion in the Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection's stable of extraordinary property purveyors underscores the esteemed regard of Frank Howard Allen Realtors in the real estate community, and more importantly, provides tangible and unique benefits … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Real Estate Inventory - 06/20/07 08:39 PM
The following is a brief rundown of the absorption rates and trends (based on last month's numbers) in Marin County:Current Absorption Rates (single family homes):As the chart reflects, absorption rates are very low in most Marin towns. Inventory has increased over the past month, as we enter into the buying season between school … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Real Estate Update (Homes For Sale & Price Ranges) - 06/08/07 06:46 PM
The number of homes for sale (inventory) continues its upward trend-countywide, there are 719 active listings (up from 647 active listings this time last month). The high point (in terms of the sheer number of homes for sale in Marin County) will likely be next month. While the number of homes for sale … (0 comments)
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novato: 360 Grandview Avenue, Black Point, Novato - 05/31/07 10:00 PM
Remodeled in 2004, this large air conditioned home (with 4 bedrooms, including the Master, on the same floor) sits on a big lot (about 2/3 acre) with views of the bay to the east and sunsets to the west. The kitchen features large granite counters, designer cabinets, a large island, and opens to a … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin Human Society Turns 100 Years Old - 05/31/07 11:48 AM
What do dogs, cats, song birds, chickens, rabbits, and turtles all have in common? A second chance provided by the Marin Humane Society ("MHS")!
MHS turns 100 this year and is celebrating that milestone on June 3rd with festivities for all ages. There will be contests (e.g., biggest dog, smallest dog, best … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Luxury Home Sales (Market Report) - 05/26/07 12:14 PM
The number of Marin luxury homes for sale continues to rise. In the $2 million to $4 million range, the number of active listings is up by 9 for a total of 107 homes. That may seem like a lot. But, 38 homes in that price range sold in Marin last month (up from 23 the … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin Mothers' Clubs/Groups - 05/22/07 08:30 PM
Corte Madera/Larkspur Mothers' Club: playgroups and monthly meetings, 415/451-7234, website MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): inspirational speakers and monthly meetings, 415/485-1497 Novato Mothers' Club: playgroups, outings, and mixers, 415/458-4203, website Ross Valley Mothers' Club: playgroups and family fun, 415/721-4576, website San Rafael Mothers' Club: meetings, 415/451-7355 Southern Marin Mothers' Club, meetings for … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Public/Private Pools - 05/19/07 10:56 AM
Community Centers
Hamilton Pool, Novato - 492-9622
McNear's Beach Park, San Rafael - 499-6387
Mill Valley Community Center, Mill Valley - 383-1370
Sleepy Hollow Pool, San Anselmo - 453-3091
Strawberry Recreation District, Mill Valley - 383-1610
Terra Linda Recreation Center, San Rafael - 485-3344
School Pools
College of Marin, Kentfield - … (0 comments)
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novato: Novato Real Estate Market (5/1/07 Home Sales Report) - 05/14/07 06:56 PM
Novato home sales and real estate values are proving to be somewhat sluggish as we enter the Spring selling season. Novato's homes that are nicely maintained, updated, and/or located in the most desirable neighborhoods continue to sell at a relatively quick pace (especially those priced under $700,000. Once prices get up above $700,000, however, the … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Market Report - 05/06/07 08:51 PM
Marin County, California, sits just north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, straddling Highway 101, and boasts some of the most valuable real estate in the Bay Area. Homes for sale in Marin County (cities and towns include: Mill Valley, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Real Estate Update (Homes For Sale & Price Ranges) - 05/04/07 03:33 PM
The number of homes for sale (inventory) continues marching upwards--countywide, there are 647 active listings (up from 549 active listings this time last month). The high point (in terms of the sheer number of homes for sale in Marin County) will likely be next month. While the number of homes for sale has … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Population Growth Surges in Novato - 05/04/07 10:27 AM
As noted in a recent news report in the Marin Independent Journal, growth rates in Marin were relatively low over the past year. Overall, population growth was 0.9 percent last year (for a total population of 255,982).
In Novato, however, the population grew by 2.4 percent to 52,426, largely due to … (0 comments)
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novato: Novato Real Estate Market Update (Homes For Sale and Sales Report) - 04/28/07 08:28 PM
The level of inventory for single family homes in Novato (North Marin County) has increased steadily over the past several months. As we get settled into the peak buying and selling season in Marin, Novato leads all other Marin towns in homes for sale with 173 (active listings). There are 66 properties currently in escrow. Twenty-seven … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Farmers Markets (Corte Madera, San Rafael, Larkspur, Ross, Point Reyes, Novato, San Anselmo, Fairfax, San Gernonimo) - 04/17/07 10:46 PM
Marin County Farmers MarketsNothing beats a sunny morning at the local Farmers Market. And Marin has some very good ones with lots of seasonal local and organic produce. Here are some worth checking out:Corte Madera (Town Center Courtyard, noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, year-round)Civic Center (at the Civic Center, 8 … (0 comments)
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novato: Novato Real Estate Market Overview (4/1/07 Home Sales Market Report) - 04/05/07 12:52 AM
Novato Real Estate Market Overview (Home Sales Market Report 4/1/07)Overall, the market in Novato is gathering momentum. There are currently 155 active listings (single family homes) for sale (up from 126 last month). About 1/3 of those are priced under $750,000-making Novato a desirable option for buyers priced out of Central … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Absorption Rates (Real Estate Update) - 03/31/07 06:40 PM
MMarin County, California, sits just north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, straddling Highway 101, and boasts some of the most valuable real estate in the Bay Area. Homes in Marin (cities and towns include: Mill Valley, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael and … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Real Estate Update (Homes for Sale & Price Ranges) - 03/31/07 06:22 PM
Marin County Real Estate Update (Homes For Sale & Price Ranges)
The number of homes for sale (inventory) continues marching upwards as Spring beckons-countywide, there are 549 active listings (up from 459 active listings this time last month). The high point (in terms of the sheer number of homes for sale in … (0 comments)
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novato: Novato Sales Report (Market Analysis 3/1/07) - 03/04/07 11:24 AM
There are currently 126 active listings (single family homes) for sale. About 1/3 of those are priced under $750,000-making Novato a desirable option for buyers priced out of Central and Southern Marin (for example, Mill Valley, at the time of this writing, has just two listings under $750,000). Nicely maintained and … (0 comments)
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novato: Novato Home Inspections - 03/01/07 05:30 PM
Recent news reports in the Marin IJ confirm that the City of Novato is making efforts to normalize the home inspection process. All homes sold in Novato are required to go through inspections prior to the close of escrow (and sellers are also required to provide a copy of the report to … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Absorption Rates (Homes For Sale) - 03/01/07 02:23 PM
Marin County, California, sits just north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, straddling Highway 101, and boasts some of the most valuable real estate in the Bay Area. Homes in Marin (cities and towns include: Mill Valley, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael and … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County Real Estate Update (Homes For Sale/Price Ranges) - 02/26/07 01:38 PM
The graph below breaks down the current number of homes for sale in Marin County, California, as of February 26, 2007, along with the price ranges for each town/city:
Marin Single Family Homes For Sale
The number of homes for sale is edging upwards as the year progresses-countywide, there are 459 active listings. … (0 comments)
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novato: Novato Home Sales Market Overview - 02/13/07 09:51 AM
Overall, the market in Novato seems fairly typical, especially in the bread and butter price ranges (e.g., up to $800,000). Nicely maintained and updated homes located in affordable neighborhoods with good schools (and which are priced correctly) are seeing multiple offers. But, even with multiple offers, many times the winning bid … (0 comments)
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novato: Kyle Frazier’s Best Home Pick For Marin County, California (2/9/07) - 02/09/07 01:02 PM
Each week I select one home that was on brokers' tour in Marin County, California, which I feel really stands out (e.g., winning criteria may include value, unique location, desirable or unusual architectural properties, views, or some other striking feature). These are NOT my listings, but rather ones that I truly … (0 comments)
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novato: Novato, Marin County, California (Profile) - 02/06/07 10:28 AM
Novato is the northernmost town in Marin County, California. It has a rich history and began as Rancho de Novato, a Spanish land grant given in 1839 to Fernando Feliz. per. Olompali State Historical Park just north of the city is where a panorama of history unfolds in a single afternoon. It's named … (1 comments)
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novato: Marin County, California Absorption Rates Very Low - 02/03/07 12:46 PM
Marin County, California sits just north of San Francisco (across the Golden Gate Bridge) and boasts some of the most dramatic and expensive homes in the Bay Area. Homes in Marin (Mill Valley, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Ross, Kentfield, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Greenbrae, Corte Madera, Larkspur, and Novato) are not entirely … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County--Number of Homes For Sale & Price Ranges - 01/24/07 10:39 PM
The following is a brief rundown of the number of homes for sale in Marin County, California, as of January 24, 2007, along with the price ranges for each town:
Marin Single Family Homes
As is evident, except for Mill Valley, San Rafael and Novato (of course, these are Marin's largest cities), there … (1 comments)
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novato: Marin County Buyers Jumping Off The Bubble - 01/21/07 09:06 AM
In Marin County, over the past few weeks and back as far as mid-November, more and more buyers have made their move and written offers on homes they feel represent good value. Many of them are bubble sitters who stood back over the past year to see where the chips were going to fall (e.g., … (0 comments)
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novato: Marinwood—San Rafael, Marin, California - 01/19/07 02:41 PM
Marinwood is northernmost neighborhood of San Rafael, California. Good schools, low crime, reasonable prices (relative to Marin), and a friendly neighborhood feel are the prime attractors to Marinwood. There are lots of nearby parks and open space for hiking, biking, etc., and lots of community involvement. Homes in Marinwood generally are … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County, California Homes/Absorption Rates - 01/14/07 06:23 PM
Marin County, California sits just north of San Francisco and boasts some of the most expensive real estate in the nation.Homes in Marin (Mill Valley, Tiburon, Belvedere, Ross, Kentfield, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Greenbrae, Corte Madera, Larkspur, and Novato) are not entirely immune to the effects of rising interest rates and … (0 comments)
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novato: Novato, California Home For Sale - 01/09/07 02:44 PM
38 Lauren Avenue, Novato
3 Bed/2 Bath Updated Home on cul-de-sac/Great Price
This delightful two story home was remodeled in 2004. It is located in a convenient location within seconds of shopping, transportation, restaurants, and just about everything else we love. It sits in a private spot on a level and quiet street between … (0 comments)
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novato: Marin County, California Number of Homes For Sale & Price Ranges - 01/03/07 01:50 PM
The following is a brief rundown of the number of homes for sale in Marin County, California, as of January 3, 2007, along with the price ranges for each town:Marin Single Family Homes As is evident, except for San Rafael and Novato, there is very low inventory county-wide (especially in Kentfield and … (2 comments)
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novato: Marin County Absorption Rates Becoming Bloated - 07/26/06 02:53 PM
Marin County, California sits just north of San Francisco and boasts some of the most expensive real estate in the nation. Last month, the median home price in Marin County again tickled the million dollar barrier, falling just short of that astonishing threshold.
While those living in Marin (Mill Valley, Tiburon, … (0 comments)
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