Kevin's Marin County Real Estate Blog

First Open House 11/1! 6 Silver Maple Place in Pointe Marin, Novato - 5 Bedrooms

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:33:17 -0500

FIRST OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY 11/1 from 1-4 p.m.

6 Silver Maple Place in Novato -- $1,049,000

Lots of photos at www.6SilverMaplePlace.com

I have a new listing in Pointe Marin, in southern Novato. It's a regular sale, so no long waiting for bank responses, plus it's in excellent condition.

Built in 2004, this was the model for Centex Homes' largest floorplan. It's had only one owner. A 5th bedroom was recently added, so there's plenty of room in this 3,600+/- square foot home.

Other features:

5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms
Ideal cul-de-sac location
Crown molding
Granite kitchen counters
Marble tile master bath
Wide-plank pecan hardwood floors
Two bedrooms are on main level
Office/sitting area in master suite
Enormous master closet
Bonus room upstairs
Professionally landscaped backyard
Close to the newly renovated Pacheco Plaza, Hamilton Marketplace and Marin Country Club

To see this home, please call me at (415) 725-1911 or kmcginnis@fhallen.com

Kevin McGinnis, Frank Howard Realtors

Search all Marin homes at www.BestHomesMarin.com

Lots more photos at www.6SilverMaplePlace.com

No Rear Neighbors - the Unique Open Space at Olive Court, Novato

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:21:09 -0500

Wow, it's a neighborhood! Check out the new homes at Olive Court and learn about a special opportunity for the homeowners' association...

www.OliveCourtHomes.com

Kevin McGinnis

Frank Howard Allen Realtors

(415) 725-1911

Last Week of Low Introductory Prices at Olive Court, Novato - $799,000, $899,000

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:16:45 -0500

Pre-sales are underway! This is the last week to take advantage of the low introductory prices (starting at $799,000) on the last 6 homes being built - the ones you can customize now! Nowhere else in Marin can you buy a brand new home, semi-customized, for less than $900,000.

Check out these new pictures of the construction progress!

Olive Court is a brand new community of nine eco-friendly homes in Novato, just 25 miles north of San Francisco in lovely Marin County. Most back to open space!

http://OliveCourtHomes.com

Select your own finishes on these homes:
7 Olive Ct: Now $899,000 (5 bedrooms/4 baths, 3,163 sf, Lot: 12,559 sf) 3 fireplaces!
10 Olive Ct: Now $899,000 (5 bedrooms/4 baths, 3,163 sf, Lot: 9,240 sf)
11 Olive Ct: Now $899,000 (5 bedrooms/4 baths, 3,444 sf, Lot: 9,742 sf )
15 Olive Ct: Now $899,000 (5 bedrooms/4baths, 3,163sf, Lot: 11,749 sf)
23 Olive Ct: Now $899,000 (5 bedrooms/4baths, 3,163sf, Lot: 9,833sf)
31 Olive Ct: Now $799,000 (Single story 3 bd+ office/2.5 baths, 2,840sf, Lot: 13,899 sf) Huge lot! Room for pool. See photos

Completed Homes
19 Olive Ct: $899,000 (5 bedrooms/4 baths, 3444 sf approx.)
27 Olive Ct: $899,000 (5 bedrooms/4 baths, 3444 sf approx.)
3 Olive Ct: $799,000 (3 bd+ office/2.5 baths, 2840 sf approx.)

Location: Olive Court is located off Olive Avenue, halfway between Redwood Boulevard and Atherton Avenue

Contact Kevin McGinnis of Frank Howard Allen Realtors for a tour or more info. (415) 725-1911
http://OliveCourtHomes.com

Marin County Foreclosures REO -9/21/09 - All Bank Owned Homes

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:59:57 -0500

Marin County Foreclosures List - Single Family Homes For Sale

"Your complete source for Marin foreclosure listings."

September 21, 2009

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.

MARIN COUNTY FORECLOSURES: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (11 total)

TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:

kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911

Search the entire MLS... go to BestHomesMarin.com

Novato Foreclosures REO for Sale -9/21/09 - All Bank Owned Homes

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:57:14 -0500

Novato Foreclosures List - Single Family Homes For Sale

"Your complete source for Marin foreclosure listings."

September 21, 2009

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.

NOVATO FORECLOSURES: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (5 total)

TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:

kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911

Search the entire MLS... go to BestHomesMarin.com

Marin County Short Sales / Pre-Foreclosures - 9/21/09

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:51:15 -0500

Marin County Short Sale List - Single Family Homes For Sale

"Your complete source for Marin short sale listings."

September 21, 2009

What is a short sale? It's where the sellers owe more on their mortgage than the house is now worth, so they must ask the bank to accept less when they sell. These are often "pre-foreclosure" properties. The major banks are starting to see the light, favoring and encouraging short sales versus foreclosures. That's good news for everyone, including buyers because it should shorten the buying process. Now, a typical short sale can take 2-4 months to close.

Short sales can present a great opportunity for home buyers because the seller's emotion is taken out of the equation, and the price becomes all about market value based on recent sales (and not what the seller "needs" or "wants" to make on the sale.)

Please click this link to view ALL Marin short sale properties currently on the MLS. These are "active" status and listed as available for purchase.

MARIN SHORT SALES: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (30 total)

TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:

kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911

Search the entire MLS... go to BestHomesMarin.com

Novato Short Sales / Pre-Foreclosures for Sale - 9/21/09

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:47:38 -0500

Novato Short Sale List - Single Family Homes For Sale

"Your complete source for Marin short sale listings."

September 21, 2009

Please click this link to view ALL Novato short sale properties currently on the MLS. These are "active" status and listed as available for purchase.

NOVATO SHORT SALES: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (21 total)

TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:

kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911

Search the entire MLS... go to BestHomesMarin.com

New Construction in Marin, Reduced Below Market - Opportunity to Customize Now

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:51:19 -0500

OPEN SUNDAY, 9/13, 1-4 p.m.

Olive Court is a brand new community of nine eco-friendly homes in Novato, just 25 miles north of San Francisco in lovely Marin County. The homes are designed with Farmhouse and Craftsman influences, reflecting rural California architectural themes.

www.OliveCourtHomes.com

September Special: All homes reduced by $100,000 or more
19 Olive Ct: Now $899,000 (5 bedrooms/4 baths, 3444 sf approx.)
27 Olive Ct: Now $899,000 (5 bedrooms/4 baths, 3444 sf approx.)
3 Olive Ct: Now $799,000 (3+bedrooms/2.5 baths, 2840 sf approx.)

6 more homes under construction. Now is the time to select your own finishes and customize your dream home! All 2-story homes are now $899,000; single-story are $799,000

Here is a first look at the "B Plan" home!

Location: Olive Court is located off Olive Avenue, halfway between Redwood Boulevard and Atherton Avenue
Contact Kevin McGinnis of Frank Howard Allen Realtors for a tour or more info. (415) 725-1911

Reduced by $100,000+! September Special on Brand New Homes in Marin County

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:16:25 -0500

The Homes at Olive Court

www.OliveCourtHomes.com

Open Saturday, September 5 from 1-4 p.m.

Open Sunday, September 6 from 1-4 p.m.

3, 19 and 27 Olive Ct. in Novato

These are among the ONLY brand new homes in Marin county under $1 million, now at very compelling prices. Just reduced by $100,000+ for the month of September.

Elegant NEW Craftsman-style homes with lots of architectural flair. Olive Court is a cul-da-sac community featuring 9 luxury homes in Novato, less than a mile from downtown. Three homes have been completed and the developer is full-steam ahead on the remaining six. Select your custom finishes now!

Olive Court features state-of-the-art GREEN building technology to help reduce the impact on the environment and improve the quality of life for the buyers and the surrounding community.

Each home has many designer custom touches and "intelligently" designed floor plans to meet the needs of today's buyers. Homes are level-in (so no hauling groceries up a flight of stairs) with the main living areas on the first floor. The spacious kitchen-family room combinations open to a level, landscaped yards. Most homes have no rear neighbors!

3 Olive Ct $799,000 - 3bd+/2.5 ba single level, 2840sf

19 Olive Ct $899,000 -5bd/4ba 2-story, 3444sf

27 Olive Ct $899,000 -5bd/4ba 2-story, 3444sf

Other features:

One bedroom and at least one full bath downstairs
Tall ceilings
Wide-plank hardwood floors
Oversized kitchen islands
Kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances (refigerator is included!)
Crown molding
Stacked stone fireplaces
Built-in bookcases and entertainment centers
2- and 3-car garages

Close to Trader Joe's, the upcoming Whole Foods, 101 corridor and Highway 37. For a private tour, contact me at (415) 725-1911.

www.OliveCourtHomes.com

Listings Courtesy Kevin McGinnis and Mike Cohen, Frank Howard Allen Realtors.

Marin County Foreclosures For Sale /All Bank-Owned Homes 9/1/09

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:43:16 -0500

Marin County Foreclosures List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale

"Your complete source for Marin foreclosure listings."

September 1, 2009

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. This includes everything available, from condos to single family homes to luxury properties.

MARIN COUNTY FORECLOSURES: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (25 total)

MARIN COUNTY FORECLOSURES: CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES (10 total)

TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:

kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911

Search the entire MLS... go to BestHomesMarin.com

Marin County Short Sales / Pre-Foreclosures For Sale - 9/1/09

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:40:09 -0500

Marin County Short Sale List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale

"Your complete source for Marin short sale listings."

September 1, 2009

Please click this link to view ALL Marin County short sale properties currently on the MLS. These are "active" status and listed as available for purchase. This includes everything available, from condos to single family homes to luxury properties.

MARIN COUNTY SHORT SALES: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (56 total)

MARIN COUNTY SHORT SALES: CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES (33 total)

TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:

kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911

Search the entire MLS... go to BestHomesMarin.com

I can see houses! More progress at Olive Court in Marin County - New Novato Construction

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:50:47 -0500

August 21, 2009 -- It's amazing how quickly these homes go up! Olive Court is a new cul-de-sac community in east Novato, in lovely Marin County.

Green construction.

Visit our brand new website, http://olivecourthomes.com

Listings courtesy Kevin McGinnis and Mike Cohen, Frank Howard Allen Realtors
(415) 725-1911

Olive Court Novato - Framing Begins on 6 New Homes in Marin County

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:17:21 -0500

August 17, 2009 -- At Olive Court, three homes have been completed, and now foundations are poured and framing is going up for the last six homes!

Olive Court is a new cul-de-sac community in east Novato, in lovely Marin County. Visit our brand new website, wwww.OliveCourtHomes.com

Listings courtesy Kevin McGinnis and Mike Cohen, Frank Howard Allen Realtors
(415) 725-1911 or kmcginnis@fhallen.com

Open House Sunday 8/16 - Sausalito Townhome w/Water Views! $399,000

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:40:00 -0500

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY 8/16 from 1-4 p.m. 28 Ross Rd.

I have a new listing in Sausalito. It's an excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer, investor or someone looking for a weekend retreat in the scenic town of Sausalito. Best price per square foot in the area!

The well-kept townhome has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. It's 2 stories with both bedrooms upstairs. There is a half bath downstairs.

Other features include: Bamboo floors downstairs, vaulted ceilings in both bedrooms, deck off the living room and partial water views. Updated kitchen cabinets. The complex has a swimming pool.

This is a short sale with just one lender. To see this home, please call me at (415) 725-1911 or kmcginnis@fhallen.com

Kevin McGinnis, Frank Howard Realtors

Search all Marin homes at www.BestHomesMarin.com

4155 Paradise Dr. Tiburon - Foreclosure $945,000 -Kevin's Steals & Deals List 8/8/09

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:58:46 -0500

New addition to Kevin's Steals and Deals List! These are homes on the market that we identify as being good deals, usually priced at or below market value.

Search ALL foreclosures at www.BestHomesMarin.com

4155 Paradise Dr. in Tiburon $945,000 (Listing Courtesy George DeSalvo, Frank Howard Allen Realtors)

*Single-level home
*3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms
*1,813 square feet (approx)
*Lot is .328 acres (approx
*2-car garage
*Built in 1951

View MLS Page

One of the lowest prices (per square foot) of any single-family home in Tiburon right now. Priced at $521/sf.

This bank-owned foreclosure has partial Bay views. Large living room with fireplace, exposed beam ceiling and recessed lights. Kitchen w/granite counters, electric cooktop, dishwasher, oven, & microwave. Flagstone patio, level lawn. Make it your own!

To see this home or for more information, contact Kevin at (415) 725-1911 or email kmcginnis@fhallen.com

Search ALL Marin homes and view daily foreclosures updated at www.BestHomesMarin.com

Marin County Short Sales /Pre-Foreclosures For Sale - 8/8/09

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:39:21 -0500

Marin County Short Sale List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale

"Your complete source for Marin short sale listings."

August 8, 2009

MARIN COUNTY SHORT SALES: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (43 total)

MARIN COUNTY SHORT SALES: CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES (32 total)

TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:

kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911

Search the entire MLS... go to BestHomesMarin.com

Marin County Foreclosures For Sale -8/8/09- All Bank Owned Homes

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:35:57 -0500

Marin County Foreclosures List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale

"Your complete source for Marin foreclosure listings."

August 8, 2009

MARIN COUNTY FORECLOSURES: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (28 total)

MARIN COUNTY FORECLOSURES: CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES (14 total)

TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:

kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911

Search the entire MLS... go to BestHomesMarin.com

Open FRI, SAT, SUN Aug 7-9 - New "Green" Luxury Homes - Olive Court Novato

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:28:09 -0500

The Homes at Olive Court

Open Friday, August 7 from 1-4 p.m.

Also open Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m.

3, 19 and 27 Olive Ct. in Novato

Rare new construction in "no-growth" Marin County. Elegant NEW Craftsman-style homes with lots of architectural flair. Olive Court is a cul-da-sac community featuring 9 luxury homes in East Novato, less than a mile from downtown. Three homes have been completed and the developer is full-steam ahead on the remaining six. I was out there today and they were pouring foundations.

Olive Court features state-of-the-art GREEN building technology to help reduce the impact on the environment and improve the quality of life for the buyers and the surrounding community.

3 Olive Ct $899,000 - 3bd+/2.5 ba single level, 2840sf

19 Olive Ct $999,000 -5bd/4ba 2-story, 3444sf

27 Olive Ct $999,000 -5bd/4ba 2-story, 3444sf

Other features:

One bedroom and at least one full bath downstairs
Tall ceilings
Wide-plank hardwood floors
Oversized kitchen islands
Kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances (refigerator is included!)
Crown molding
Stacked stone fireplaces
Built-in bookcases and entertainment centers
2- and 3-car garages

Close to Trader Joe's, the upcoming Whole Foods, 101 corridor and Highway 37. For a private tour, contact me at (415) 725-1911.

Listings Courtesy Kevin McGinnis and Mike Cohen, Frank Howard Allen Realtors.

Pleasant Valley in Novato for $359,900! Single Family Home Foreclosure 8/3

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:14:43 -0500

New addition to Kevin's Steals and Deals List! These are homes on the market that we identify as being good deals, usually priced at or below market value.

Search ALL foreclosures at www.BestHomesMarin.com

65 Rica Vista $359,900 (Listing Courtesy Nick Rasic, Palladium Realty)

*3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms
*1,172 square feet
*Lot is 7,492 sf
*2-car garage
*Built in 1954

View MLS Page

Lowest priced single-family home in coveted Pleasant Valley. According to district website, Pleasant Valley Elementary is the neighborhood school for this home! (Always check with district before buying a home.)

Living room has vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Nice sized backyard. Home could use some "TLC."

This home is a foreclosure that just came on the market this evening, 8/3. I'll shoot a video of it tomorrow and post it on this blog.

To see this home or for more information, contact Kevin at (415) 725-1911 or email kmcginnis@fhallen.com

Search ALL Marin homes and view daily foreclosures updated at www.BestHomesMarin.com

Marin County Short Sales / All Pre-Foreclosure Homes 8/3/09

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:33:02 -0500

Marin County Short Sale List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale

"Your complete source for Marin short sale listings."

August 3, 2009

MARIN COUNTY SHORT SALES: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (42 total)

MARIN COUNTY SHORT SALES: CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES (34 total)

TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:

kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911

Search the entire MLS... go to BestHomesMarin.com

Marin County Foreclosures for Sale - 8/3/09 - All Bank Owned Homes

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:29:46 -0500

Marin County Foreclosures List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale

"Your complete source for Marin foreclosure listings."

August 3, 2009

MARIN COUNTY FORECLOSURES: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (27 total)

MARIN COUNTY FORECLOSURES: CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES (15 total)

TO SEE any of these properties, or for more information, please contact Kevin by phone or email:

kmcginnis@fhallen.com or (415) 725-1911

Search the entire MLS... go to BestHomesMarin.com

New "Green" Luxury Homes For Sale: Olive Court in Novato - OPEN SAT & SUN 8/1, 8/2

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:14:53 -0500

The Homes at Olive Court

Open Saturday, August 1 from 1-4 p.m. and Sunday, August 2 from 1-4 p.m.

3, 19 and 27 Olive Ct. in Novato

Olive Court features state-of-the-art GREEN building technology to help reduce the impact on the environment and improve the quality of life for the buyers and the surrounding community.

3 Olive Ct $899,000 - 3bd+/2.5 ba single level, 2840sf

19 Olive Ct $999,000 -5bd/4ba 2-story, 3444sf

27 Olive Ct $999,000 -5bd/4ba 2-story, 3444sf

Other features:

One bedroom and at least one full bath downstairs
Tall ceilings
Wide-plank hardwood floors
Oversized kitchen islands
Kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances (refigerator is included!)
Crown molding
Stacked stone fireplaces
Built-in bookcases and entertainment centers
2- and 3-car garages

Close to Trader Joe's, the upcoming Whole Foods, 101 corridor and Highway 37. For a private tour, contact me at (415) 725-1911.

Listings Courtesy Kevin McGinnis and Mike Cohen, Frank Howard Allen Realtors.

First Open House: 28 Ross Rd. - Sausalito Townhome w/ Partial Water Views - $399,000!

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:21:36 -0500

FIRST OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY 8/2 from 1-4 p.m. 28 Ross Rd.

The well-kept townhome has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. It's 2 stories with both bedrooms upstairs. There is a half bath downstairs.

This is a short sale. To see this home, please call me at (415) 725-1911 or kmcginnis@fhallen.com

Kevin McGinnis, Frank Howard Realtors

Search all Marin homes at www.BestHomesMarin.com

Pointe Marin in Southern Novato: Why it's a Popular Place to Call Home

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:47:06 -0500

If you are looking to buy newer construction in Marin County, Pointe Marin is an excellent place to consider. It's located in southern Novato in the Ignacio area on the west side if Highway 101.

Pointe Marin is made up of about 250 single-family homes, all built within the last seven years (since 2003). Pointe Marin's newer construction makes it a rare subdivision in Marin County, where there's a zero-growth policy.

Pointe Marin also has condos for people age 55 and over, along Entrada Drive.

The Pointe Marin neighborhood used to look a lot different, and it had a different name, too. Formerly called Rafael Village, these 100 acres along Ignacio Blvd. were the site of surplus military family housing for Hamilton Air Force Base (which was primarily located across the freeway at what is now a newer housing subdivision called Hamilton). The base was decommissioned in 1974, but some military personnel continued to use the housing until 1996.

Today, Pointe Marin is characterized by wide streets, mature trees, and beautiful homes - some of which sit on quarter-acre and larger lots. Points of interest nearby include the Marin Country Club, with its newly refurbished 18-hole golf course, and Pacheco Plaza, a shopping center undergoing a total transformation. Across the freeway, there is the newly-opened Hamilton Marketplace, which has the largest Safeway market in Marin County, plus popular restaurants Toast and Sonoma Latina Grill.

Single-family homes in Pointe Marin range from about 1,800 square feet to more than 4,400 square feet, with prices today (2009) ranging between about $685,000 and $1,100,000. Recently (first half of 2009), there have been several foreclosures and short sales in Pointe Marin that have brought down prices. So, if you were priced out of Pointe Marin in the past, it is a good time to take another look.

Are there drawbacks to living in Pointe Marin? Perhaps. A trade-off for newer construction is often smaller lot sizes. Some of the homes do have that "neighbor looking in the window" feel, with a 2-story home on three sides. However, some homes back to open space and have more privacy.

I'm Kevin McGinnis and I'm an expert in Marin County real estate and Pointe Marin homes. You can reach me at (415) 725-1911 or kmcginnis@fhallen.com

Search the MLS on www.BestHomesMarin.com

Cash Buyer Wanted: Foreclosure, Newer Condo in Santa Rosa - Doubles Dr. $155,500

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:34:00 -0500

New to market: 905 Doubles Drive #205 in Santa Rosa

To see this home, contact Kevin at (415) 725-1911 or kmcginnis@fhallen.com

MAP

Bank-owned
2 bedroom, 2.5 bath
2-story
Granite and stainless in kitchen

Great wealth-building opportunity in newer complex with retail at bottom level of adjacent buildings.

$155,500. Excellent amenities in this 2-bed/2.5 bath home. Like-new complex with well-appointed fitness center. 2-story penthouse unit. High ceilings, balconies, large kitchen island, granite, stainless. Stacked washer/dryer in unit (in laundry closet off the kitchen). Bedrooms have private baths with granite counters. HOAs are $200/month.

Call Kevin at (415) 725-1911 or email kmcginnis@fhallen.com to talk about this home.