marin county: What's Hot this week in Marin County Real Estate? 87 Portsmouth in Novato! - 04/14/08 04:54 PM
87 Portsmouth Drive in Novato, California! Located in the prestigious "Sunny Cove" community in Southern Novato. This elegant 4 bedroom 3 and 1/2 bath home has it all! Over 100K in upgrades. Backs to open space. Open Sunday April 20th, 2008 from 1 to 4pm. Truly the "Jewel" of the neighborhood! … (0 comments)
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marin county: Welcome to Marin County California - 01/23/08 06:03 PM
Remember the San Francisco Fillmore and Avalon Ballroom Rock and Roll Poster Artist? Well, most of em are living out here in Marin and Sonoma County. And, they're just about the most fun people I've gotten to party and hang out with. Great folks like Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse … (0 comments)
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marin county: A Freeze in Sub Prime Rates - 12/12/07 04:17 PM
The devil is in the details of President Bush's plan to curb the nation's escalating home foreclosures by freezing for five years the introductory teaser interest rate on many subprime loans. Those buyers that qualify will also have the option of refinancing into a new mortgage or switching to loan insured … (0 comments)
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marin county: Mission San Rafael Arcangel Celebrates 190th Anniversary - 12/12/07 04:01 PM
Members of the Coast Miwok Indian Tribe will join an historic celebration Saturday marking the 190th Anniversary of the founding of Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Tribal dignitaries will take part in what many consider a long overdue coming together of the church and the Miwoks, which had often been treated inhumanely … (0 comments)
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marin county: Using Monthly Median Price For Assessing Marin County Real Estate is Absurd! - 12/01/07 12:09 PM
The top headline in the November 16, 2007 Marin Independent Journal "Median Leaps to $978,000" is not only misleading, but it borders on irresponsisble jounalism. The problem lies in the statistics, and how they are misinterpreted by the media and public. According to the Marin County Assessor, there are 61,500 detached … (3 comments)
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marin county: Helping the needy in Marin County, California - 11/26/07 06:53 PM
Ann Rodgers, executive director of the Marin Community Food Bank sits among bags ready to be distributed at the Food Banks warehouse. The Marin Community Food Bank agency gives out 2 million pounds of goods each year and will provide meals to more than 3,500 families during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah.Marin … (0 comments)
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marin county: Marin County Beaches following oil spill in San Francisco Bay - 11/17/07 12:02 PM
November 15, 2007 Ever since the oil spill that took place on November 7, 2007 the bay,local ocean waters, and surrounding coastlines have been contaminated. All the public beaches in Marin County are now closed, and it may be weeks before they are reopened. The cleanup of the San Francisco Bay oil spill has settled into what … (5 comments)
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marin county: Marin County Media Hysteria - 11/17/07 11:59 AM
The following information has been gathered from fairly reliable sources over the last twelve days. The opinions are those of the individual, and may not reflect this web sites point of view. The information provided here, I believe, contributes to an "open forum" or "atmosphere" for ideas that might benefit the general public, and real estate … (0 comments)
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marin county: What's Happening in Marin County this Weekend! - 11/03/07 06:24 PM
What's happening in Marin County this week? Check out the events below, and please feel free to leave any comments or notices about events that aren't included here!What's Happening! November 3, 2007 and November 4, 2007November 3, 2007"By George, It's War!" a satirical musical that takes on the Bush Administration this … (0 comments)
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marin county: Reassess Your Property Taxes - 10/31/07 09:11 AM
The slump in Marin County home sales has resulted in an increase of homeowners requesting the County Tax Assessor to reduce their property taxes. Joan Thayer, the County Assessor-Recorder, reported that her office has already received 150 requests this year up from 90 requests in 2006. Thayer says, "the increase … (1 comments)
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marin county: 9 Reasons to Sell in Today's Real Estate Market - 10/30/07 10:09 AM
1. There is less competition for Buyers towards the end of the year.
2. Winter prospects typically are more serious buyers.
3. One of the highest ratios of "Listings Sold" to "Listings Taken" occur during this time of the year.
4. December is oftentimes the biggest "closing" month. Now is the time to list to "capture" that … (5 comments)
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marin county: Marin County Real Estate Market Trends - 10/29/07 11:18 AM
The number of sales for Single Family Homes in Marin County fell 39% from the month before. Year to date, home sales are down 2.2%. As we near the Holidays, sales are expected to continue to slow, which is fairly typical this time of the year. Condo sales were down 52.2% from … (0 comments)
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marin county: Marin County Urban Legend - 10/18/07 05:39 PM
Marin County is graced by Mount Tamalpais that reaches 2,571 feet into the sky. Mount Tamalpais is 6,300 gorgeous acres of oak woodlands, spectacular waterfalls, and beautiful redwood groves. Overlooking San Francisco Bay and Marin County, Mount Tamalpais was thought by the Miwok Indians to be the home of their god, Coyote. They considered it … (1 comments)
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marin county: 6 Reasons to Sell Now! - 10/18/07 05:18 PM
6 REASONS TO SELL NOW!
1.There is less competition for buyers towards the end of the year. Less listings as we near, and go into the holidays.
2. Winter prospects are more serious buyers.
3. One of the highest ratios of "Listings Sold" to "Listings Taken" occur during this time of year!
4. January is … (1 comments)
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marin county: To Buy or Not to Buy? - 10/15/07 06:09 PM
Now that we've seen the real estate market shift by varying degrees in different neighborhoods throughout the Bay Area, is it still hip to flip...real estate? Or, to buy or not to buy, in a slow market?
"Flipping" a home in the conventional sense means to purchase an undervalued property, and … (1 comments)
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marin county: What's Happening In Marin County! - 10/05/07 12:30 PM
What's happening in Marin County this weekend? Check out the events below, and please feel free to leave any comments or notices about events that aren't included here!What's Happening! October 5th 2007 - October 9th 2007THE MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES IT'S 30TH ANNIVERSARYMILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVALThe Mill Valley Film Festival … (0 comments)
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marin county: Bubble Bloggers, Doom and Gloomers and sometimes a touch of humor... - 09/26/07 09:43 PM
This is not an endorsement of some profoundly virtual negative types. But, in the hope of creating (and maintaining) an open forum for ideas (whether you agree with these bloggers or not) here's a little piece from the dark side of real estate blogs. If you can look past the underlying bitterness … (4 comments)
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marin county: The Martha Property - 09/17/07 11:06 AM
On August 28, 2007 the Marin County Board of Supervisors approved a legal settlement that gives the Martha Company the right to build 43 homes on it's 110 acres on the tip of the Tiburon Peninsula. Although this tract of land is located in Tiburon ,it is an area that is governed … (1 comments)
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marin county: Jumbo Loans in Marin County, California - 09/17/07 10:51 AM
As simply as possible... Due to the price of real estate in Marin County the "Jumbo Loan" is the primary loan that is used. The guidelines offered here are in a state of flux due to the changing mortgage environment. Due to the mortgage liquidity crisis, and the record number of … (0 comments)
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marin county: Congress and the Mortgage Industry - 09/17/07 10:16 AM
Top economic minds have been clamoring for federal action to help out the estimated 2 million people who are in danger of losing their homes. It may take more dire circumstances to push Congress ,and President Bush to do something. Why aren't the candidates running for the Presidency in 2008 … (2 comments)
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marin county: Marin County Real Estate Market Trends September 15, 2007 - 09/15/07 02:07 PM
No one knows better then the Marin Independent Journal that dramatic Real Estate headlines sells newspapers. On Friday, September 14, 2007 the IJ's Headline screamed, "Marin Home Sales Take Dive!". Once more the Marin County Real Estate median price hits the $1 million dollar mark, while home sales for August … (0 comments)
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marin county: "Neighborhood News" Miller Avenue Controversy in Mill Valley, California - 09/07/07 09:17 AM
Ivan Poutiatine is a 40-year volunteer, having served on citizen committees, the Mill Valley Planning Commission, City Council and 30 years on the Marin Theatre Company board writes:
I ATTENDED the joint meeting of the Mill Valley City Council and Planning Commission on July 30, which was a public hearing on … (0 comments)
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marin county: "Neighborhood News" Mill Valley's Sweetwater Saloon to close - 09/05/07 06:36 PM
After more than 30 years in Mill Valley, Sweetwater, the rock club that became a Marin County cultural institution, has been told to close by the end of the month. Sweetwater owners Thom and Becky Steere have been given a 30-day notice by their landlord to vacate the landmark Throckmorton … (0 comments)
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marin county: Real Estate Disclosures - 09/02/07 11:03 AM
How many times have you come home, opened up your garage door, and there in the middle of your garage is a Weapon of Mass Destruction? You ask yourself," will I have to disclose this to prospective buyers?" So you call your Realtor, wondering if this could have a negative … (1 comments)
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marin county: What Buyers need to know in today's real estate market - 08/27/07 12:18 PM
In today's real estate market, with all the recent changes in the Mortgage Industry, prospective buyers should: 1. Get prequalified by a Mortgage Brokers or Lender. If you did this prior to August 2007, you'll need to get prequalified again. Take the time to talk to a Mortgage Broker or Lender. Their … (0 comments)
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marin county: Short Sales - 08/27/07 12:02 PM
What is a Short Sale?A Short Sale is where the loan balance exceeds the market value of the home. Lenders, facing a surge in delinquencies, increasingly have been willing to accept short sales.How Did this Happen?Homeowners faced with stalled appreciation, little or no equity, and sub-prime mortgages (ARMs) that are resetting … (4 comments)
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marin county: Selling in Today's Real Estate Market Part One - 08/24/07 11:59 AM
When I represent Sellers my goal is not to simply sell their house, but to help them realize the best possible price obtainable for their property, with the best terms and conditions, in the shortest period of time. To help achieve this goal I provide proven marketing techniques on how to prepare your … (1 comments)
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marin county: Selling in Today's Real Estate Market Part Two - 08/24/07 11:56 AM
EXTERIOR Your property's landscape is not limited to the lawn and shrubs but encompasses everything from the street to your doorstep. For this reason, you must make sure each component of the visual landscape looks its best. The real estate industry refers to this as "curb appeal." STREET: Make sure the … (2 comments)
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marin county: Selling in Today's Real Estate Market Part Three - 08/24/07 11:54 AM
INTERIORS: Appeal to the senses: There are many ways to create a more exciting and saleable interior, at surprisingly little cost. I'll briefly discuss the sensory selling tools that can have an enormous impact, then provide you with some suggestions:LIGHT: It is proven that people react more favorably to property shown under … (0 comments)
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marin county: Marin County Median Home Price Drops - 08/18/07 01:46 PM
Marin's median single-family home price fell back to $950,000 last month, still higher than this time last year, but below last month's record $1.125 million. The homes at the higher end definitely drove the median up in the spring and again when it hit it (the $1 million mark) in June. … (0 comments)
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marin county: Mortgage Industry Meltdown ... What does this mean? - 08/17/07 02:38 PM
Your probably aware that there are problems in the mortgage industry in the sub prime and Alt-A lending arena. The problems occured because underwriting standards became too lax. This has resulted in higher incidences of mortgage defaults and foreclosures.WHAT DO THESE CHANGES MEAN FOR THE LENDING INDUSTRY? * Some loan programs … (0 comments)
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marin county: Mortgage Industry Meltdown ... How Will This Affect Real Estate Sales - 08/13/07 09:42 AM
What's Happening? In recent weeks, lending criteria for home mortgages have tightened considerably, making it more difficult and expensive to borrow when purchasing or refinancing a house.What Happened? First, housing prices, after enjoying a huge run up over several years began cooling. Then, many borrowers who had taken out mortgages with … (4 comments)
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marin county: Blog if you love Real Estate - 08/08/07 11:18 AM
Blogging has hit the real estate industry...and it just may upend a marketplace known for inefficiency and restricted information. There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of blogs covering real estate and they shine unfiltered lights on their subjects, reporting market gossip, innuendo, facts, opinion, virutally anything. "Blogs are telling like it is at the … (2 comments)
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marin county: Marin County Real Estate Market August 7th 2007 - 08/07/07 10:03 AM
Marin County Real Estate Market report for August 7, 2007
The Marin County Real Estate market remains on the same track as last week with minor changes. The most significant change is that the $2-$3 million Single Family Residence segment, though still a buyers' market, has continued to show strength by rising to … (2 comments)
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marin county: Marin County Real Estate - 08/06/07 01:56 PM
What's Happening in the Marin County Real Estate Market as of August 6, 2007?
The market remains on the same track as last week with minor changes. The most significant change is that the $2-$3 million Single Family Residence segment, though still a buyers' market, has continued to show strength by … (0 comments)
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marin county: The Marin County Real Estate "Green Building" Movement - 08/06/07 01:03 PM
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marin county: Marin County Real Estate Defies Market Trends - 07/21/07 11:52 AM
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marin county: Marin County Real Estate - 07/09/07 10:04 AM
According to economist Leslie Appleton-Young Marin County Real Estate is holding it's own!
A prominent real-estate economist predicts that troubles will persist in the California housing sector throughout the year, but she said Marin's unique market is weathering the downturn better than other areas.
"It's God's country, what can … (0 comments)
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marin county: Your "Borrowed Views" may be changing....welcome to Tiburon and Belvedere, California! - 06/19/07 12:14 PM
On June 18, 2007 the Marin Independent Journal reported that Belvedere resident Robert Bernheim is appealing before the Belvedere City Council and Planning Commission, with several neighbors, to protest the new construction where steel columns and platforms have unexpectedly jutted into their views. Belvedere City Manager George Rodericks said the issue … (0 comments)
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marin county: Marin County Real Estate 2007 - 06/15/07 09:29 AM
2005 year was a great year for Sellers. Low inventory coupled with strong demand drove home prices in many regions of the Bay Area. Sellers called the shots as they turned equity into cash effortlessly. It was a tough year for buyers, however. Many were discouraged after making offers in vain on … (0 comments)
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marin county: Real Estate Commissions - 06/14/07 10:20 AM
What do Real Estate agents do to earn their commission ?
Ever heard that question? Here's a comprehensive and humorous take on that very question from a Home Inspector who's worked closely with Real Estate practitioners.
"They don't do @*!?&% thing! Why they just stick a sign in the yard … (5 comments)
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marin county: Marin Real Estate featuring Towns, Cities, and Communities (w/web sites!) - 06/14/07 10:15 AM
SAUSALITO For many tourist who visit the Bay Area, Sausalito is the only part of Marin County they see or know. In some respects, that isn't so bad because the harbor village has always been a place that is beautiful and bodacious. Sausalito's beauty is easy to catalog. The tree covered hillsides cascade … (2 comments)
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