marin county real estate: Marin County Schools - 09/15/08 10:59 AM
For a lot of people, when considering moving to or within Marin County, the three most important things in real estate are schools, schools, schools. A lot of home buyers factor in the school where they are moving when they consider making a puchase. And, for those buyers without children, it is also an … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Win $2 Million Dollar "Dream House" in Marin County, California! - 09/04/08 10:41 AM
For a second year Community Action Marin, a San Rafael-based nonprofit, is offering a raffle to help fund its programs for the poor by offering raffle ticket buyers the chance to win a San Rafael "dream home" priced at $2 million. Last year's winner chose the cash over the house that was priced at … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: A Tale of Two Marin County Cities - 08/25/08 05:39 PM
If you are familiar with Marin County Real Estate at all, you know that Tiburon and Mill Valley are situated right next to each other. Each is in Southern Marin, close to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. Each is highly desirable and each abounds with beauty.
But in this … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Tiburon and Belvedere Real Estate - 08/24/08 10:17 AM
A couple of days ago I received a phone call from the San Francisco Chronicle. The Chronicle is preparing an article that will come out on September 5th regarding some of the high end neighborhoods in the Bay Area, and how those neighborhoods have been affected by the current real estate market. The Chronicle also … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Real Estate - 08/24/08 10:14 AM
For the full story that appeared August 20, 2008 click here: Marin Median Home Price SlipsCheck out my Marin History web site with the Marin Independent Journal: Marin History
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marin county real estate: A Note to Buyers - 08/20/08 10:20 AM
I'd like to comment on the news out yesterday posted by DataQuick about recent home sales here in the Bay Area and specifically in Marin County.
DataQuick's analysis showed that Bay Area home prices are down more than 30% year-over-year. This is huge news! For Marin County real estate, though, the … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: I'm going to write a book about this! - 08/18/08 01:45 PM
As a former television journalist, I cannot watch any newscast without yelling at my TV. That's a fact for most former journalists.
Presently, my biggest pet peeve is the "reporting" done with regard to the present state of the real estate market. Here in Marin County, I see it every day. … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: A Little Real Estate Humor To Lighten Your Day - 08/18/08 12:07 PM
For the comedically challenged and humor impaired this post is not recommended. But for those of you a little more daring... here we go with a little real estate humor:* Sign next to FSBO (For Sale By Owner): We shoot every third agent, and the 2nd one just left!* This house … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Realtor Safety Tips - 08/11/08 06:12 PM
It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in. Here are 8 tips for Realtors to consider so they can protect themselves. We work in a very unusual work environment, where occassionally we are meeting strangers. Recently, in a Mill Valley, California Real Estate office, a well dressed couple walked in, and robbed … (5 comments)
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marin county real estate: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ain't Helping.... - 08/11/08 06:03 PM
On August 9, 2008 the Associated Press reported: Fannie Mae Cutbacks Chill Mortgage Market! Right now Fannie Mae is making bold cutbacks that according to the Associated Press will send shock waves through the mortgage market, especially after posting a quarterly loss Friday that was three times larger than Wall Street expected. To slow … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Tiburon Real Estate Market Update - 08/10/08 11:49 AM
What is happening in the Tiburon real estate market?
The charts below are a great visual to what has been happening in the last 90 days as compared to last year. It is a good to see the median Tiburon home price continues to beat out median home prices from … (1 comments)
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marin county real estate: Allow Me to Introduce Myself... - 08/08/08 07:28 PM
First off, thank you for taking the time to stop here and learn a little bit about me. My name is Kevin McGinnis and I am a Realtor with Frank Howard Allen in Marin County. We are the largest brokerage in this county of 250,000 people and we're located just north … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Mortgage Giants to Receive Help - 08/05/08 04:37 PM
On July 14, 2008 Jeannine Aversa/Associated Press reported that the Federal Reserve and the Treasury will take steps to shore up mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, whose shares have plunged as loses from their mortgage holdings threaten their financial survival. The steps are also being taken to send a … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Fannie, Freddie, and Indy - 08/05/08 04:33 PM
Last post I ran a headline that said, "Ignore the Headlines!" Well, that might have been a little premature. Last Monday Indymac Bank, in an attempt to reassure depositors that the company is not near collapse, issued a response to letters to Federal Bank regulators from Senator Charles Schumer that … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County, CA home sales statistics - 07/25/08 12:23 PM
Date: July 2008
Since the beginning of the year, the volume of single family home sales in Marin County, CA has steadily risen. Average and median home prices have remained relatively steady in spite of the ever present poor economic news.
However, the lower end of the market (in Marin, say … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Ignore the Headlines! - 07/05/08 10:53 AM
To buy or not to buy? When prices are falling few people have the discipline to buy stocks, a house, gold, art or any other asset. But, for those who do "pull the trigger" excel in the long run. As John D. Rockefeller famously said,"The way to make money is … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Independence Day in Marin County, California - 07/03/08 09:39 AM
Independence Day is a heartbeat away and one of the beauties of life in the North Bay is the variety of fun events that our charming communities organize at this time of year. Read on to learn of the many unique ways to observe this all-American holiday. Happy Fourth! Corte Madera-Larkspur 43rd … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: June Marin Real Estate Magazine - 06/23/08 04:52 PM
Please click on the link to view June issue of Marin Real Estate Magazine on line,
http://www.sfmarin.com/cgi-bin/password_manager/program_files/omlsmagnew.pl?search1=vawells@comcast.net
For all you real estate needs:
Vcitoria Wells
Broker, eco-broker
415-710-4090
vawells@comcast.net
www.marinbesthomes.com
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marin county real estate: Sausalito, California circa 1864 - 05/06/08 10:43 AM
Special thanks to Alberto Pinto for providing this photo of downtown Sausalito in 1864. Off to the left of the man standing in the foreground is a sign that reads, "Walk Your Horses." A special platform was created to load horses onto the ferry to San Francisco. The street you see … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County's Population Info - 05/04/08 10:04 AM
Marin Count's population increased by almost 1% in 2007 , Marin's largest jump in four years reported the State Department of Finance. The Counties population increased from 255,080 to 257,406. Here are the State's California Department of Finance's population of Marin's Towns as of January 1, 2008:Belvedere 2,161Corte Madera 9,512Fairfax 7,412Larkspur 12,204Mill Valley 13,925Novato 52,737Ross 2,393San … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Real Estate Statistics - 04/15/08 10:01 AM
Click here forMarin County Sales StatisticsProvided by AppleStats
The Facts of Marin Real Estate The Facts of Marin Real Estate
For more detailed information on your neighborhood email: MarinCountyRealEstate@gmail.com
It's not that simple anymore...the seller's market in Marin County peaked in July and August of 2005. In the past year we've seen declining property … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: How to lower your Property Taxes in Marin County, California ! - 04/05/08 11:04 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 … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Belvedere Tiburon Landmarks Society History Event March 30, 2008 1 to 4 PM - 03/24/08 10:18 AM
Belvedere Tiburon Landmarks Web SiteMarin Independent Journal's online Marin History Web Site
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marin county real estate: San Francisco Flower and Garden Show - 03/11/08 12:17 PM
The San Francisco Flower and Garden Show promises to be exciting this year. With over 200 nurseries and other exhibitors, thousands of flowers and plants, and four acres of inspiring demonstration gardens there will be plenty to do and see. Many exhibitors will be offering their wares for sale. Highlights will … (1 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin Dream House Winners! - 03/08/08 09:42 AM
I've been flooded with emails wondering who won the Dream House raffle in San Rafael, California. Here is the link to the Marin Independent Journals article listing the winners. The man from Washington State that won the 2.1 million dollar dream house opted to take cash instead. Here the link: Winners … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Is the Marin Association of Realtors in a State of Crisis? - 03/08/08 09:37 AM
Is the Marin Association of Realtors in a state of crisis? Many members think so. What do you think? About 10 years ago the Marin County Association of Realtors maintained the Multiple Listing Service (MLS/property information) database for Realtors in Marin County. This was prior to the internet becoming such an intricate part of our lives and … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Real Estate - 03/08/08 09:33 AM
Welcome to Marin County Real Estate! This site will focus on the Marin County Real Estate market, and what's going on in Marin's many diverse neighborhoods. You'll also find helpful statistics, articles, opinion pieces from various local contributors, and much more! Please feel free to click on "comments" and share your thoughts! Mark Danforth Lomas Want to know what's going on … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: What They're Saying About the Real Estate Scene in Marin County - 03/08/08 09:27 AM
Recently someone alerted me that a web site, Real Estate Guidance, had reviewed this web site. Here's what they had to say," If you're looking forward to investing in property you have to be armed with information regarding the real estate business. Investments are interesting if a property looks lucrative to you. … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Window of Opportunity in Marin County Real Estate - 03/08/08 09:24 AM
The Government just announced that it will temporarily increase limits on conforming loans from $417,000 to as high as $729,000. Marin County and thirteen other counties in California qualified. This will affect only those loans originated between July 1, 2007 and December 31, 2008. The Government is expected to be working … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: The Redwoods Townhome in Novato - Just Listed by Marin Modern - 03/07/08 09:51 PM
Novato California homebuyers should be sure to check out my brand new listing at 206 Albion in Southern Novato.
This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in The Redwoods was built in 1976 and has been updated extensively throughout. This spacious 2-story townhome features:
3 BR, 2.5 baths,Large master bedroom with full in-suite … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: San Anselmo CA Home Featured On HGTV - 02/25/08 09:30 AM
I thought I’d seen, or at least heard of, every gimmick there is for bringing attention to your house for sale – then I read about a Marin County home whose owners not only offered a sleepover to entice buyers, but put the experience on TV. Now, I don’t know about … (1 comments)
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marin county real estate: What's draining your wallet? - 02/18/08 12:02 PM
Did you know that despite all the florescent bulbs, timers for lights, and energy-efficient appliances you’ve installed, that you may still be wasting electricity through leaking appliances? Many modern devices draw power, even when they are in an off mode. Need proof? Just turn off all the lights some evening and … (3 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Real Estate Market Update - 02/14/08 09:47 PM
Marin County Real Estate Market Reports by CityJanuary 2008
Corte Madera Home SalesFairfax Home SalesGreenbrae Home SalesKentfield Home SalesLarkspur Home SalesMill Valley Home SalesNovato Home SalesSan Anselmo Home SalesSan Rafael Home SalesSausalito Home SalesTiburon Home Sales Ginger Wilcox is a licensed Marin County REALTOR®.
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marin county real estate: Marin Median Home Price Tops $1 million in Jan - 02/04/08 10:44 PM
The price of single family homes in Marin County rebounded in January. The median home price for Marin County homes was $1,083,000, up 14% from Marin's January 2007 median home price of $950,000 and up 24.55% from Marin's median home price of $869,500 in January 2006.
There was a 30% decline in … (9 comments)
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marin county real estate: Recent Rains Offer Spectacular Hiking In Marin - 01/31/08 09:57 AM
They say that every cloud has a silver lining. The silver lining to the rain clouds that have been hovering over Marin County lately just might be the spectacular hiking opportunities they bring. Hiking in Marin is always awesome; now, with runoff from all the recent rain we’ve had, cascades of … (1 comments)
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marin county real estate: 2008 What's Hot and What's Not in Marin County & San Francisco Real Estate - 01/20/08 04:42 PM
Pockets? If you're a buyer in today's Bay Area Real Estate market then you know exactly what pockets are. While most of the country is experiencing a declining Real Estate market, some neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area are defying that trend. There are certain "pockets" that are still "en fuego", and in … (2 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County California - View Home - Midcentury Architecture - 01/20/08 09:21 AM
Located on a 3/4 acre lot in the hills of San Rafael California, 77 Upper Fremont features amazing panoramic views of views of the Bay, Bridge and Mount Tam.
This Marin County property consists of two separate units which could be an ideal setup for an in-law or au pair.
77 Upper … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County a Great Investment! - 01/19/08 10:52 AM
When evaluating real estate (or any investment for that matter), people often make the mistake of looking at it in a short term perspective. For most people who own Marin real estate, it often a long term investment. The chart below details the average Marin County home sales price in 2007, … (3 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Year End Home Sales- 2007 - 01/19/08 10:23 AM
Here are some new sales charts comparing Marin County real estate in 2007 through 2004. The number of Marin County homes sold in 2007 has continued to decline each year since 2004. Despite the number of Marin homes sold going down, both the median and the average sales price of Marin … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin Real Estate Predictions for 2008 - 01/05/08 10:11 PM
Here are my predictions for Marin Real Estate in 2008: Throughout Marin county, sales volume will pick up substantially in the spring. Both buyers and sellers waiting for the shakeout of the mortgage industry will jump back in to the action.Sellers in most southern and central Marin cities will be in … (4 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin Real Estate Market Still Strong - 12/30/07 04:55 PM
Many Marin County home sellers took their homes off the market over the holidays. This helped overall stats. Despite the holidays, we still saw quite a few homes go into contract. Many areas of Marin are considered seller's markets including Corte Madera, San Anselmo, Sausalito and Mill Valley. The situation in … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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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marin county real estate: 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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marin county real estate: $65 Million Marin Home Sale - 12/18/07 02:11 PM
If you have been waiting for a price reduction to write an offer on Locksley Hall, the Belvedere Mansion , you are out of luck - it appears another buyer snatched it up for a mere $65 million . The historic home owned by mining magnate Robert Friedland has been on … (9 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: Marin County Beaches Reopen - 11/26/07 06:50 PM
November 23, 2007: Most Marin County Beaches are reopening today as clean up crews have gained the upper hand, despite high tides that continue to threaten the Marin Coastline. Also, there is a surf report for the next couple of days where large northern swells will fill into most Marin County … (1 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: What's Happening in Marin County Real Estate - 11/12/07 04:18 PM
October sales numbers are in and they are not as bad as you might think! Actually, they look pretty darn good. The months supply of inventory (MSI) for all residential Marin real estate was down to five months as compared to eight months county-wide in September . This means that if … (1 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: Show me some APPRECIATION! - 10/08/07 11:32 AM
Here in the Bay Area, the media has finally slowed down a little on "the sky is falling approach" to coverage of the troubles in the mortgage industry. I think O.J. helped trigger the change!
I never thought I would be thankful for O.J.!
The mortgage market has been a mess- there … (12 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: Helping Abused Women & Children- Marin Family Service Agency - 09/13/07 01:30 AM
The Marin Family Service Agency is an extraordinary organization providing support services to the Marin Community. Despite our economically affluent community, there are still many people - including children- who struggle to survive. More than 7,000 Marin residents benefit from FSA's programs each year.Family Service Agency is an organization near and … (6 comments)
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marin county real estate: "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 real estate: Buy this house for $150 - 09/06/07 07:53 PM
Everyone is talking about the this fundraiser. A Marin charity, Community Action Marin, is raffling off a house valued at about $2.1 million. In lieu of the dream house, the grand prize winner can take about $1.7 million in cash. Raffle tickets are $150. 35,000 tickets need to be sold in … (12 comments)
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marin county real estate: "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: "Neighborhood News" A fond farewell to Mill Valley's Village Music - 09/05/07 06:32 PM
THE LAST last year is the best year for John Goddard. In the final months of his four decades as the owner of Village Music, the famed record store in Mill Valley, Goddard is, in his words, "having a ball." "I'm getting a lot of support from people, and … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: Marin County Real Estate Sales- August - 09/01/07 12:11 PM
The initial August sales numbers are in for Marin County.
These numbers could change a little bit as late month sales are reported. Numbers are as reported on Saturday, Sept 1 at 9:12 am.
The median home price for Marin County in August was $947,000 with 181 sales and an average … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: Marin Market Snapshot- Aug 1-Aug 17, 2007 - 08/18/07 10:49 AM
The Marin real estate market has not come to a crashing halt because of the mortgage industry troubles, despite what you may hear in the news. Here is a a quick snapshot of the Marin market:
136 NEW listings from Aug 1-Aug 17 in Marin County
Belvedere -2Corte Madera -7 (2 already under … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: Strawberry Neighborhood Tour, Mill Valley, CA - 08/11/07 06:17 AM
The Strawberry neighborhood is located eight miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, California. It is an unincorporated area of Marin, often considered part of Mill Valley. It shares the Mill Valley zip code- 94941. Strawberry is a small community with diverse housing from bayside condos and apartments, … (3 comments)
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marin county real estate: Real Estate Auctions – Are They A Good Deal? Part I - 08/10/07 05:21 PM
I was showing property last weekend to a client and we ran across an open house for a property I had not seen on the MLS. When we went inside- we found out the house was going to be sold via a silent auction.
We walked through the house- it was … (5 comments)
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marin county real estate: To Zillow or Not to Zillow - 08/09/07 10:07 AM
Zillow.com is a web site that does property valuations. In uniform neighborhoods and new subdivisions, this web site has demonstrated a reasonable degree of accuracy. In many neighborhoods throughout Marin County though, where the homes and neighborhoods are quite diverse, Zillow.com's accuracy is questionable. Take a moment and check out this web … (4 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: Blogging and Real Estate - 08/08/07 11:10 AM
Blogging and Real EstateFinally, a forum/methodology for the Professional Realtor and the General Public to exchange ideas in a healthy virtual enviroment. This will benefit the real estate industry's relationship with the public by allowing a Town Hall like atmosphere for the free exchange of ideas while providing information that conventional … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: The Marin County Real Estate "Green Building" Movement - 08/06/07 01:03 PM
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marin county real estate: Tiburon Market Stats, July 2007 - 08/05/07 04:58 PM
There were 14 sales in Tiburon, California in the month of July. 1805 Lagoon View Drive was the largest Tiburon sale in July. The property sold for $7,130,000. The least expensive sale in Tiburon was 195 Blackfield Drive for $855,000.
There have been 81 sales YTD in Tiburon. The median sales … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: July Market Stats for Belvedere, California - 08/05/07 04:45 PM
July was a quiet month for Belvedere real estate.
22 Homes were for sale at some point during the month and 4 properties went into contract. 30 Crest Road in Belvedere sold for $8,100,000. This transaction was the only closed sale during the month.
Year to date there have been 17 sales … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Real Estate Defies Market Trends - 07/21/07 11:52 AM
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marin county real estate: 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 real estate: Do you know where your Realtor is? - 07/02/07 12:18 PM
How can you safely check your email for property updates ,and send a text message to a client while driving? You can't!
Please, be careful....the car you rear end....might be a prospective client! Be safe and be well!
www.marklomas.com "For all your real estate needs"
Marin County Real Estate 2007
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marin county real estate: Marin County Real Estate - 06/30/07 09:36 AM
Welcome to the Marin County Real Estate Blog!
An open forum for those interested in the Marin County Real Estate market. This web site provides access to the Marin County Mulitple Listing Service , a Marin County Directory , and information about the various Towns and Cities in Marin with links to their web sites.
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marin county real estate: The Marin County Real Estate "Green" Movement - 06/27/07 09:08 AM
The "Green" house movement is catching on with home buyers and sellers in Marin and Sonoma County. Enviromentally friendly, energy efficient homes have been around for years, but until recently, these "green" homes have amounted to little more than a niche market in real estate. Now, some 37 years since … (2 comments)
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marin county real estate: Marin County Real Estate - 06/24/07 11:17 AM
On June 20, 2007 Tad Whitaker for the Marin Independent Journal reported: A new study says Marin children and families are tops in the state in terms of health, educational success and financial stability, but experts caution the results do not include everyone. The 2007 California County Data Book, published by … (0 comments)
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marin county real estate: Neighbors from Hell? - 06/23/07 11:51 AM
Earlier this year ,Diane Tuman of Zillow.com, posted an article in Zillow's Real Estate Blog in response to an article/post from Bradley Inman's Inman Blog about a "Noisy Neighbor from Hell". The article Diane posted led with the above photo in which a neighbor war in Utah led one neighbor to install … (3 comments)
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