Happy New Year… Let’s party, but get home safely! - 12/30/07 11:57 AM
If you are hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, don’t let your guests drive home if they are tipsy. Not only is it your responsibility as a host and friend to help keep the neighborhood streets and highways safe from drunk drivers, but also you could be held liable … (2 comments)
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Building Code Changes Take Effect January 1 - 12/28/07 10:50 AM
If you’ve been meaning to present your blueprints for construction approval in Marin County and expect to slide in under the old regulations, you’d better get a move on. Changes are the order of the day for California’s building codes, and new regulations will be in effect as of January 1, … (0 comments)
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Christmas is over... Now, what about the tree? - 12/27/07 06:04 PM
Have you ever wondered what happens to all those unsold Christmas trees that are left sitting forlornly in the tree lot on Christmas day? I’ve always thought they look a bit sad, and felt that it is such a waste to have them cut and not used or appreciated. As a … (6 comments)
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Affordable Housing In Corte Madera CA - 12/26/07 10:09 AM
It was good news, just in time for Christmas, for 500 people who had applied to live in a 79-unit housing complex in Corte Madera California. Construction of this affordable housing complex is scheduled to be completed next month, and families who have been accepted were recently been notified.Inside the four-building … (2 comments)
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Seasons Greetings - 12/25/07 09:02 AM
As one year draws to an end and another is ready to begin, it is time to look at where this past year has taken us and what the new year will bring. We here at Marin Modern Real Estate want to take the opportunity to wish everyone a merry Christmas … (2 comments)
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Anyone interested in becoming Marin County's first poet laureate? - 12/24/07 12:07 PM
Marin County is always an interesting place to live. Marin is hip and eco-friendly; it’s savvy and sophisticated. Marin County is renown for its interesting architecture, with mid-century modern homes and buildings designed by famous architects. Marin treasures its natural resources and celebrates the arts. The most recent tribute to the … (1 comments)
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Home Prices Rise As Sales Slump In Marin County - 12/21/07 09:02 AM
Sales volume and the median home price in Marin County real estate seem to have an inverse relationship. Home sales were down in November by more that 25 percent compared to last year, but the median price was up by 6 percent to $975,000 as compared to last year’s median price … (0 comments)
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The San Francisco Idea House Is Opened! - 12/19/07 02:01 PM
After months of delays, the San Francisco Idea House has finally opened its doors to the public. As part of Sunset Magazine's series of homes designed to inspire, the San Francisco Idea House is the first Idea House located in an urban setting, with the goal being to demonstrate that eco-friendly … (2 comments)
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Holiday Festivities in San Rafael California - 12/14/07 10:27 AM
There is something glorious about living in Marin County this time of year. In addition to lavishly decorated houses twinkling on the hillsides of Marin, we have our waterfront celebrations. Last weekend Sausalito held its annual Lighted Yacht Parade. Tomorrow San Rafael will hold its annual Lighted Boat Parade. This should … (1 comments)
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Are buyers' incentives really just not-so-cleverly-disguised gimmicks? - 12/09/07 11:35 AM
How far must a seller go in a buyers market? Recently a Marin County homeowner put a free Prius on the table to whoever buys their San Rafael house. After dropping the price of their house, but still getting no real nibbles, a San Rafael couple decided to up the ante … (6 comments)
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Set The Stage For A Holiday Sale - 12/06/07 10:44 AM
I love the way my house looks during the holidays. Of course I think it is tasteful and elegant, embodying all the best of the season. My mom also loves the way her house looks – tasteful and elegant – all the best of the season, and so very different than … (0 comments)
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Sustainability In Marin - 12/05/07 06:04 PM
There is no doubt that Marin is making great effort to be an environmentally responsible county. Businesses, government, and private individuals alike are looking for ways to safeguard our natural resources and keep our air clean. The county has adopted a variety of programs in an effort to create a cooperative … (0 comments)
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Glittering Yachts and Holiday Houses in Marin California - 12/03/07 09:33 AM
December is a magical time in Marin County. Snow comes to San Rafael, Santa shows up; craft fairs, bazaars, and boutiques abound; and just about every town has a tree lighting ceremony. The entire community bustles with fun and activity. In the midst of all this action perhaps one of the … (1 comments)
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