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marin county real estate: FREE Money... Almost! Interest Rates for Marin County Real Estate - 08/05/10 06:32 PM
At our weekly sales meeting this morning (August 5), our in-house mortgage broker, Andy Shine of Terra Mortgage Banking, told us all about the fabulous rates she is seeing. Can you believe 4.25% on a 30-year fixed loan up to $729,750?? Andy has been in the mortgage business for more than 20 years and she says she has never seen rates this low.
At that interest rate, it almost doesn't make sense to be in the lending business! But in business they are!
These terrific rates come after the hand-wringing last winter that rates were headed higher. The theory was that … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Olive Court in Novato: Just Five Homes Left! - 06/30/10 05:52 PM
We closed 19 Olive Court today, yahoo! This was our model home and we have since moved to 27 Olive Court, 2 doors down. This home sold for $875,000.
19 Olive Court is a 5 bedroom, 4-1/2 bath home with 3,444 square feet of living space, according to the builder. It features hardwood floors, granite countertops, 9-foot ceilings throughout and gorgeous crown moulding. This beautiful home is set on a 9,369 square foot, level lot.
Only five homes remain in this development, and we expect them to sell quickly! We're open every weekend, from 1 pm until 4 pm, so please … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: National Real Estate Numbers are Predicted to Head Higher. And Lower. - 05/25/10 02:56 PM
From yesterday's Chronicle, these are national numbers. Here in Marin, so far this year, total home sales (units) are up more than 40% vs. year-to-date last year. Here's the Chron:
Sales of previously occupied homes are expected to have risen by 5.2 percent in April as government incentives provided temporary fuel to the housing market.
In a new report today, economists polled by Thomson Reuters predict National Association of Realtors figures will show that sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.63 million, up from 5.35 million in March.
The federal government provided a big boost to home sales … (1 comments)
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marin county real estate: What $1 Million Buys in Marin County - Recent Sales + Homes for Sale - 05/19/10 04:42 PM
What You Get For the Money in Marin County - $1,000,000
The first three properties listed here are recent sales. "Sold" homes are the most reliable indicators of what $1 million buys (versus relying on the asking prices of unsold homes, which can be overpriced).
If you'd like to see a sampling of available Marin County homes listed for $1 million, scroll down.
FAST FACTS: In the past 5 months (December 19, 2009-May 19, 2010), 13 single-family homes in Marin County have sold for roughly $1,000,000 ($985,000-$1,015,000). That's compared to just four homes in the same period last year. That represents a 325% increase in … (1 comments)
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marin county real estate: Great Backyards in Marin County Real Estate- 3 Homes for Sale 5/4/2010 - 05/04/10 10:46 PM
Is a fabulous backyard on your real estate wish list? Here are three Marin County homes for sale with lots to offer out the back door...
8 Echo Ave. in Corte Madera - $820,000
4bd/2ba * 1,457 sq ft *10,280 sq ft lot
Almost a quarter acre of flat space! Fully landscaped, lush backyard with greenhouse. Lawn and patio are Perfect for entertaining and play. Solarium too! Private lot. Corte Madera home is remodeled and located in award-winning school district! Superb chef's kitchen w/light-colored granite counters, Viking range, JennAir fridge. Near bayfront bike path and 18 mins to SF.
To see this … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: What $700,000 Buys in Marin County - 3 Homes for Sale - 4/30/2010 - 04/29/10 11:35 PM
What You Get For the Money in Marin County - $700,000
208 Tiburon Blvd. in San Rafael - $699,000
4bd/4ba (multiple units) * 1,962 sq ft * .5+ acres
Income potential! Great home on a very private lot. Thinking about a family compound then this is it! Or perhaps you'd like to be in your own home, rent out an apt AND have your own artists studio/office space! 2 bedroom house, 1 bedroom apartment and 1 studio...all on a 1/2 acre lot! Pool, views galore and a 2 car garage!
To see this home, contact Kevin (415) 725-1911 or kmcginnis@fhallen.com
Listing … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: 640 Goodhill Rd. - Kentfield Foreclosure - New Listing 4/22/10 - 04/22/10 02:29 PM
All Foreclosure Listings in Marin County SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (excludes West Marin) 34 total
Today's Featured Foreclosure:
640 Goodhill Rd. Kentfield - $1,395,000
5 bd/3 ba * 2,553 sq ft * .848 acres
Serene location with fabulous, expansive views in all directions. Bridge, Bay, hills, Mt Tam! Gated entry. Spacious floor plan. Living room with brick fireplace. Formal dining room or family room with French doors to the large sun deck. Big kitchen with tons of counter space & cabinets. Master suite upstairs. Hardwood floors. Recessed lights. Mature landscaping. Brick walkways & accents. Tranquil woodland setting. 2-car carport, extra parking.
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marin county real estate: Week of April 19, 2010 Novato Real Estate Activity Guide - 04/19/10 04:21 PM
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marin county real estate: Marin County Real Estate: March 2010 over March 2009 By the Numbers - 04/16/10 05:42 PM
I like numbers. They don't lie, and they can usually tell a really good story.
The Marin IJ today had a story about home prices and sales both being up double-digits compared to last year. According to the IJ, home sales (units) in March 2010 were up 55% from March of last year. In March 2009, 111 single-family homes changed hands in Marin. Compare that to this year's number, 172 homes and you could say the market has shifted.
If you look at price, there's a change there too. March 2009 the median price for a single-family home in Marin County was $670,000 (just … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Foreclosures For Sale SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES 4/15/10 - 04/15/10 02:50 PM
Foreclosures continue to be an important part of the Marin County Real Estate landscape, but the supply of bank-owned homes has dwindled. Here are all single-family foreclosures currently listed for sale in the County.
The market for these properties has shifted geographically, and quite notably so. Remember last year when, if you wanted to buy a foreclosed home, chances were that you'd be looking in Novato or Northern San Rafael? Those days are over, at least for now, as just 5 of all 38 foreclosed homes on the market for sale in Marin County are located in Novato.
Instead, the epicenter of the foreclosure … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Short Sales Condominiums/Town Homes 04/15/10 - 04/15/10 02:11 PM
As of this writing, there are 37 condos and town homes listed as short sales in Marin County. That means, 37 Sellers are in distress, waiting for a Buyer to come and rescue them. Is that you?
Here is the complete list as of 4/15/10.
Short sales occur when a home's value has dropped below what is owed on it. For instance, if you bought in mid-2006 for $600,000, chances are strong that same property is worth $350,000-$400,000 today.
If this value appeals to you, perhaps you might consider this: 108 Stanford Way in Sausalito. This home has been on the … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Is this the right time to buy? - 04/07/10 07:34 AM
What do you think?
Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the time is right to buy a house, with a majority believing prices will be the same or higher over the next year, according to a Fannie Mae survey released Tuesday.
The 64 percent that said it is a good time to buy is just shy of the 66 percent that said the same thing in 2003 as the U.S. housing market was racing higher, said the survey.
However, most of the 3,451 polled said that it would be tougher for them to get a loan than it was for their parents.
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marin county real estate: Marin County Real Estate Market Update - Winter 2010 - 01/31/10 03:01 PM
2010's Potentially Bumpy Road to Recovery in Marin
There's reason to be both optimistic and guarded about the 2010 real estate market. On the one hand, after more than a year of bad news for home prices, we finally are starting to see some steadiness in several Marin market segments. However, excitement about this possible turning point is tempered.
Many analysts are predicting another dip in the market, about mid-year. The reasons? Rising foreclosures, possibly higher mortgage rates and the end of government homebuyer incentives (the scheduled end-some predict there will be an extension).
Still, I say let's focus on some … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: 101 Traffic Issue in Marin? SOLVED! - 07/09/09 06:44 PM
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marin county real estate: Hey First-Time Buyers! Congress Wants to Help You! - 07/02/09 04:08 PM
I read an article in the Wall Street Journal this morning that talked about the Federal income tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Presently, first-timers are eligible to receive 10% of the purchase price of the home up to $8,000. There are limits though, based on income and the program is set to expire December 1st.
Now, Republican Senator Johnny Isakson from Georgia is trying to up the ante, proposing to give first-time homebuyers a $15,000 federal income tax credit when they purchase a home. He's introduced legislation to that effect and he has received some support from the other side of the … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Where's the Inventory? Marin County Real Estate Update 7/2/09 - 07/02/09 08:05 AM
An interesting trend has taken shape in recent weeks in Marin County. Sellers are disappearing!
Take Novato, for instance. Sales right now are brisk, with half of all homes on the market in escrow. While that points to a return to a Seller's market, there are just 347 homes listed for sale currently. Typically, at the height of the Spring/Summer selling season, we'd have about 450 homes and condos for sale. Roughly 1 in 4 homes are missing!
Several factors are causing this. First, and most obviously, Sellers have been hit with falling prices and many may simply choose not to … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Affordable Marin County Homes -Under $500,000- Updated 1/3/09- All Single Family For Sale - 01/03/09 10:52 AM
((SCROLL DOWN for *all* bank-owned/foreclosure listings by area))
It's a great time to buy in Marin County! Home prices are way down, and now with interest rates approaching their lowest point in 50 years, buying a home is more affordable than it's been in a long time. To help in your search, here's a handy list we created from the MLS, updated daily...
ALL **Single-family homes** in Marin - Priced Less than $500,000!
(Most single family homes are detached or stand-alone and do not include condos and townhouses.)
JANUARY 3, 2009 - Happy New Year!
Today's total: 43 (Available homes. We've weeded out … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Homes Under $500,000 For Sale -12/21/08- All Single-Family - 12/21/08 11:42 AM
((SCROLL DOWN for *all* bank-owned/foreclosure listings by area))
It's a great time to buy in Marin County! Home prices are way down, and now (just this week) with interest rates approaching their lowest point in 50 years, buying a home is more affordable than it's been in a long time. To help in your search, here's a handy list, updated daily...
ALL **Single-family homes** in Marin - Priced Less than $500,000!
(Most single family homes are detached or stand-alone and do not include condos and townhouses.)
Today's total: 41 (Available homes. We've weeded out the ones in escrow. These include "regular" sales … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Foreclosures For Sale - 12/21/08 - All Bank-Owned Homes Updated Daily - 12/21/08 11:24 AM
Marin County Foreclosures List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale
"Your complete source for Marin foreclosure listings...updated daily"
DECEMBER 21, 2008
Please click this link to view ALL bank-owned (REO) properties currently on the MLS. These are "active" status and listed as available for purchase:
Total today in Marin County: 46 properties MARIN FORECLOSURES - VIEW LISTINGS
TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:
kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911
Other Marin County foreclosures information:
51 homes are currently in escrow
27 homes (condos and single family) have sold since November 21, 2008. In … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Foreclosures For Sale - Updated Daily - All Bank-Owned, MLS Listings - 12/17/08 08:03 PM
Kevin McGinnis and Associates
Marin County Foreclosures List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale
"Your complete source for Marin foreclosure listings...updated daily"
DECEMBER 17, 2008
Please click this link to view ALL bank-owned (REO) properties currently on the MLS. These are "active" status and listed as available for purchase:
Total today in Marin County: 48 properties VIEW LISTINGS (One new today)
TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:
kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911
Other Marin County foreclosures information:
49 homes are currently in escrow
30 homes (condos and single family) have sold … (0 comments)
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