Another quater percent rate cut built-in to our rates! - 12/14/07 10:15 PM
Apparently the FED wasn't listening to our prayers. They only reduced the rate by a quarter-percent. These are more symbolic than anything else. From all the mortgage brokers that I have spoken with, rates have remained unchanged as a result of this cut. Had the FED reduced it rate a full half-percent, I think we would see a change in rates. In any event, rates are still at a historic low. … (2 comments)

Where else do you locate rentals other than MLS? - 12/12/07 09:12 PM
I have been getting a lot of calls from clients looking for rentals lately. As you know there are really only three ways a landlord can rent a property. The first is with a property management company. The other, is to do it yourself and place ad in the newspaper or craigslist. The last, is using a Realtor. This is much cheaper than using a property management company (we do not manage the tenants/buildings). We obviously use MLS and Craigslist.
My question is, what other sites or resources do other agents use to find other rentals? Do any of you partner-up with … (2 comments)

San Rafael's Lighted Boat Parage this weekend! - 12/11/07 02:59 PM
Saturday, December 15th    6:30pm
Each year, San Rafael unofficially celebrates the beginning of the holiday season with its annual lighted boat parade in the San Rafael Canal.  Boaters throughout Marin County devote many hours and days preparing their vessels for what has become one of the largest lighted boat parades in the Bay Area.
Parade viewing along San Rafael Canal, at Montecito Plaza, and at Seafood Pedder.
For more information, contact Community Action Marin at (415) 485-1489.
 I recommed calling the Seafood Peddler for reservations asap. They book up very quickly. Expect lots of small children if you do go. Dress warmly and say hi … (0 comments)

Will the fed cut rates tomorrow? - 12/11/07 12:34 AM
If so, will it be a half-point? Will we, here in Marin, see any changes in rates, or are they already "worked-in" as they have said in the past? By this I mean will the new purchase money buyer see any drop in rates? My gut tell me that we will not see a drop in mortgage money. Rates are historically low and I do not see them dropping based on the perceived half-point rate decrease tomorrow.
 What do you think?
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A micro-market! Glenwood, San Rafael - 12/10/07 11:30 PM
The days of giving a description of the "Marin" Real Estate market are gone! Each town and city is experiencing a different market. San Rafael and Novato are currently having more difficulty than the rest of the towns in Marin. However, within San Rafael there are many diverse neighborhoods, each with their own market. An example is Glenwood. Why are some homes selling quickly and others sitting for months. In some cases it is the obvious...price. However, in others it isn't Buyers today are taking a look not just at the neighborhood, but a very long and careful look at the … (0 comments)

 

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