marinwood: Santa's Little Helper at Rotary Club XMAS Tree Lot - 12/15/09 04:07 PM
A gorgeous day at the Christmas Tree lot today at Saint Vincent's Boy's School in Marinwood, San Rafael, Marin County, CA.  This is one of my Rotary Club's (Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise) annual fundraiser. 
This year we have little helper, sure makes things go faster!
Missy (at time, according to proud papa, Rik Godell (a reputable inspector), mischieve, misbehave), turns five months old tomorrow, and shs is just a bundle of energy, super sweet, and very, very smart, well behaved puppy.
The foreground is a field owned by a farmer.  We get to see cows grazing and wondering back for dinner; the background … (0 comments)

marinwood: Marin County Bank Owned (REO) Homes, Farms, Ranches, Condos and Townhomes - 02/11/09 08:22 AM
Due to strong demand from my past and current clients and the interest from the prospective clients who might not have been able to purchase a home during the past sellers market, I will be providing you with list of current Bank Owned (REO - Real Estate Owned, and Foreclosed) homes.  The list will be updated periodically depending on the inventory. 
(Word of Advise from your Realtor -  One thing I would like to stress is not to get hung up on 'Bank Owned' - They may or may not be the best deal in town.  There are GREAT Deals out there from motivated sellers … (0 comments)

marinwood: Eichler Homes Tour Docent - What a Wonderful Experience! - 09/16/07 04:29 PM
I served as a docent today at the "Eichler Home Tour and the Exotic Car Show", a fundraiser for Hospice By the Bay (www.hospicebythebay.org).
The house I was at is located in Locus Valley.  One of the smallest model but sits on the 2nd largest lot in the area - originally a bit over 1300sf; after 2 remodels, it is now 2230sf.
The house took complete advantage of the original design of the Eichler home and totally transformed it. 
The original atrium is now part of the interior with a retractable glass dorm over the opening.  The owners love the atrium idea, so they converted … (5 comments)