It's not too late... - 09/27/07 11:40 AM
If you haven’t purchased a raffle ticket for that house you’ve always dreamed about, it isn’t too late.  Although the deadline has passed to be included in the first drawing, which will see a $25,000 cash prize awarded, there’s still time to get in on the action for the second Early Bird Drawing.  Just get your ticket by November 16, and you will be eligible to win one of the 5 prizes given in the second drawing, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.
The Grand Prize Drawing will be held on February 9, 2008.  The lucky winner will have the choice of a … (0 comments)

What is it about Mill Valley? - 09/24/07 10:33 AM
Recently I ran across a nice little article in Sunset Magazine called Stargazing in Mill Valley.  In this case, the stars referred to are not of the celestial type.  They are the members of Hollywood’s A-list who will sweep into town next month for Mill Valley’s annual film festival.  The article got me to thinking about what a special place Mill Valley really is.  After all, it is no small feat to pull off hosting a major film festival.
Located only about 15 minutes north of San Francisco, Mill Valley is an entity unto itself.  Sitting at the base of Mount Tamalpais, … (0 comments)

Sleepy Hollow to Host 4th Annual Kitchen & Garden Tour - 09/22/07 06:21 PM
Mark your calendar for September 30 and get set for a Sunday full of fun and food.  This is when the San Anselmo community of Sleepy Hollow will be hosting its fourth annual Kitchen and Garden Tour.  The tour will feature 5 homes with an interesting range of architecture that includes a California Ranch, an Eichler, and what is interestingly described as an eclectically styled home. This year, the properties on the tour will be staged by local designers, adding panache to some already pretty stylish homes.  It sure sounds like a great opportunity to check out the work of a … (0 comments)

Marin Home Sales Plunge 32%, Prices up almost 9% - 09/14/07 02:24 PM
Marin County California real estate continues it's dyxlexic trend of rapidly escalating median home sale prices while the nation's overall housing market continues to sputter in many parts of the United States.
Bucking both the national and mostly regional trend of a slowing housing market with depressed prices and excess inventory, August 2007 represented an interesting month for homebuyers, sellers and agents in Marin County, CA: 
The median price for a single family home in Marin County reached $1M (an 8.7% increase compared to August 2006)The number of single-family homes sold in Marin County fell to just 201 (a 32.8% decreased compared to August 2006)The achievement of a $1,000,000 … (0 comments)

Free Solar Energy Workshop for Marin County Homeowners - 09/12/07 10:35 AM
Sustainable, green living is a credo for many San Francisco Bay Area homeowners.    
For environmentally concious homeowners in Marin County, Wells Fargo & Company is working in conjunction with Solar Depot to host a series of Solar Energy Workshops in Marin to help educate local residents on the myriad of options, benefits, costs and financing options related to solar energy for the home.
Whether you are looking for an eco-friendly home in Marin County or if you are already a homeowner looking for ways to make your home more energy efficient, you should try to attend one of these free workshops.    Discussion items will … (2 comments)