mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ September 2008 - 10/08/08 06:57 PM
As of October 6, 2008 only 19% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of September 2008 21 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,533,405.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,674,000.
The range of final selling … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ August 2008 - 09/05/08 08:18 PM
As of September 5, 2008 17% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of August 2008 26 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,245,538.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,361,327.
The range of final selling prices … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin Home Stager - Staging Appropriate to Home Architecture and Style - 09/03/08 07:07 PM
In a recent home staging consultation I was presented with this traditional-style master bedroom, as furnished by the homeowners (picture below).
The furnishings were appropriate for the beautiful '30's-era stone house in a prestigious older neighborhood. From the master bedroom, potential home-buyers would then turn to the right … (11 comments)
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mill valley: 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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mill valley: Habitat for Humanity charitable event * YARD SALE * Aug. 23rd - 08/14/08 11:20 PM
Did you know about the Huge Yard Sale going on this coming Saturday Aug. 23? It benefits Habitat for Humanity, The non-profit organization that helps people and into new homes by their own sweat equity.
Coldwell Banker of Southern Marin is hosting the greatest yard sale in Southern Marin and you … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ July 2008 - 08/07/08 06:45 PM
As of August 5, 2008 21% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of July 2008 30 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,653,445.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,749,798.
The range of final selling prices … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin Real Estate Home Sales 2008 Mid Year Report - 07/30/08 01:01 PM
My clients or many Realtors on the National Forum have been asking me about how the market is in general and in Marin county.
My answer is always - Real Estate is LOCAL
No matter how much the media dramatizes the market condition, Marin County House Prices still hold steady. … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley (Marin County) Real Estate Report (July 2008) - 07/19/08 07:28 PM
As Marin experiences its seasonal slowdown this time of year (a.k.a. the Summer selling season), Mill Valley's sales numbers continue skirting the stratosphere. This is not news to anyone who follows my monthly reports.... Click HERE for the rest of Kyle Frazier's thoughtful analysis of the current Mill Valley real estate market.
Kyle is a broker … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/12/08 08:10 PM
As of July 12, 2008 20% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 29 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,264,862.
The average original asking price was $1,337,428.
The range of final selling prices was from a … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley Real Estate Update & Market Report, June 2008 - 07/09/08 11:09 PM
Mill Valley can stand up toe-to-toe with any micro-market one can point to. As noted in my reports over the years, Mill Valley is simply one of the most desirable and highly sought-after communities in Marin-and for good reason (click HERE for last month's report and 8 solid reasons we love Mill Valley).
Click HERE for the rest of the … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ May 2008 - 06/07/08 12:33 PM
As of June 7, 2008 25% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of May 2008 thirty homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,588,567.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,724,177.
The range in final selling prices … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ April 2008 - 05/10/08 07:41 PM
As of May 10, 2008 23% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of April 2008 20 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,555,358.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,574,450.
It took these homes an average of … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Pumping Gas - How to Get The Most Out of Your Money - 05/07/08 12:42 AM
With Gas price skyrocketing ($4.00+ per gallon in Marin County, CA), I really appreciate getting the follwing tips on how to effectively pump gas and save the precious commodities - money and Gas. And yes, I have been doing everything wrong until now, and probably still will ...
1) Only buy or fill up … (21 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County Population Marks Growth in 2007 - 05/05/08 01:03 AM
According to Marin Independent Journal (Marin IJ), the populaton in Marin Country grew by 2,326 in 2007, almost a 1% growth, the largest jump in 4 years.
Marin population grew from 255,080 to 257,406; a 0.9% growth from 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2007; which is in line with those of the state of … (1 comments)
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mill valley: Novato Real Estate, Marin County Market Overview, Week of April 30, 2008 - 05/01/08 02:07 AM
Novato Real Estate Market Review as of April 30, 2008
Novato Real Estate Market changes since March 19, 2008. Available units changed from 376 to 436 (16% increase), in escrow changed from 82 to90 (10% increase), so we have a loss of 5% in percent in escrow.
The biggest gain in In-Escrow is in … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Immaculate, Functional Updated Home - Move In Ready - 04/29/08 10:16 PM
Property Website www.621NikkiDr.com
Starter Home, Priced at $399,000
Light and bright, extensively remodeled 3 bedrooms/3 full baths home is ready to move in.
Family room has vaulted ceiling and brick fireplace with energy-efficient insert. A display shelf separates family and dining area. Sliders in the family open to back patio.
Beautifully updated … (5 comments)
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mill valley: Upscale Town Home in Desirable Partridge Knolls. Nature Lovers' Choice, Great Schools! - 04/29/08 09:45 PM
Sought-after Townhome in Courtyard at Partridge Knolls
3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, over 1700sf Living Space
property website: www.30LittleCreek.com
Lovely Townhome, priced at $699,000. Private and serene, this wonderful townhome is conveniently located on a PRIME location in sought-after Courtyard at Partridge Knolls nestled in the hills of Mt. Burdell. Sited off path … (3 comments)
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mill valley: KEY TO YOUR FUTURE - A GREAT EDUCATION - Four Marin Schools Selected as 2008 California "Distinguished Schools" - 04/10/08 11:09 PM
KEY TO YOUR FUTURE IS A GREAT EDUCATION!
Come to Marin County - We Care for Our Children
Looking for GREAT Schools for your clients when moving to Marin County, San Francisco North Bay>?
Four Marin Schools have been selected as the 2008 California ‘Distinguished Schools' by the California State … (2 comments)
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mill valley: Cities of Marin What's in the Name Cont. - 04/08/08 02:29 AM
San Rafael- the heart of Marin
With the open space, numerous parks places to get away from it all and it is also a cultural, political and geographic center of the county. San Rafael is the heart of Marin. Located 17 miles north from San Francisco, San Rafael stretches 16.5 square miles … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ March 2008 - 04/05/08 01:01 PM
As of April 5, 2008 only 18% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of March 2008 16 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,325,500.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,360,906.
It took these homes an average of 57 … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Great Schools, Cheap Homes - Don't Forget to Check Marin County Schools - 04/01/08 04:52 PM
Trulia took a shot at researching for affordable homes and great schools in and around the country. The top choices are Philadelphia, Dallas and Boston. While those are great selections, I feel that my hometown of Novato in Marin County, San Francisco North Bay was over looked.
While being in Marin county, San … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Green Facts About Your Marin Home - Did You Know This? - 04/01/08 09:58 AM
I came upon this fast facts about your home on the GreenBuilding.com website; thought I'd shar the Green Facts. Did you know that -
Older toilets use 3.7-7 gallons per flush
Dishwashers use 8-14 gallons per cycle
Top-loading washers use 45 gallons/load
A dripping faucet waste 15-21 gallons per day
US water users withdraw enough … (4 comments)
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mill valley: Red Skelton "Pledge of Allegiance" - 03/27/08 10:00 PM
A friend at my Rotary Club sent us the link to the meanings of Pledge of Allegiance, beautifully done by Red Skelton; 30 years ago. A Class Act!
I thought I'd share this with you all at the time of great changes, divide, worries, insecurity; here is something we should all reflect upon.
This is … (3 comments)
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mill valley: Novato Real Estate Market Overview, Week of March 19, 2008 - 03/22/08 01:10 AM
Novato Real Estate Market Overview, Week of March 19, 2008
It's been almost two months since I last posted the market statistics for the Novato Real Estate Market (part of Marin County). There is a noticeable improvement on the market - Other than a couple of price ranges, most of the others increased … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County Home Sales Survey from 2005-2007 - 03/20/08 05:00 PM
Here's a nice survey of Marin County home sales from 2005-2007 co-authored by my appraiser Chantal Griffin, of Griffin Appraisals. The survey goes town-by-town and divides the properties into single family and townhomes and further divides sales into price ranges.
The local newspapers often report the median price for the county, … (1 comments)
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mill valley: Spring is Almost Upon Us. Marin, Sonoma County Easter Egg Hunts - 03/20/08 01:17 AM
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mill valley: A Wonderful Irish Day - 03/17/08 11:10 PM
I had a GREAT day today -
Called somebody who is a victim of the current Foreclosure Scams (yep, and there are many, unfortunately), wondered if they ended up foreclosing on the house. He told me that his lenders are willing to work with him on his loan and he will … (3 comments)
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mill valley: Top 9 Unique Buildings in The World - In Progress (no, not a Marin County Home) - 03/14/08 03:32 PM
One great about being a Realtor is that I get emails about unique properties in the world and I thought I will share a few of those with all.
This is from my sister, who has been an Independent Broker for the past 30+ years in San Francisco. I guess we won't see this in … (3 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ February 2008 - 03/08/08 07:58 PM
As of March 8, 2008 19% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of February 2008, 12 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,092,896.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,140,583.
It took these homes an average of 75 days … (0 comments)
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mill valley: 3320 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA - 02/19/08 02:03 PM
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mill valley: Are You A Routine Person? - 02/19/08 01:52 PM
Are You A Routine Person?
In the world of Real Estate, routines can be your best friend. Top producing agents always have a routine- whether they are aware of it or not. They do those mundane tasks day in and day out that create consistent results.
Not all routines are good routines … (9 comments)
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mill valley: 9 Sunnyhill, Novato, CA 94949- Marin County Real Estate - 02/19/08 01:20 PM
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mill valley: 30 Pizarro Ct, Novato, CA 94949- Marin County - 02/19/08 01:14 PM
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mill valley: Immaculant Hamilton Home- Novato, CA 94949 - 02/19/08 01:13 PM
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mill valley: Marin Home on Corner Lot- Marin County Real Estate, CA - 02/19/08 01:11 PM
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mill valley: Terra Linda Home on Large view lot- San Rafael, Ca - 02/19/08 01:08 PM
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mill valley: Marin County Two Month Close Sales Comparison Report - 12/07 and 01/08 - 02/17/08 11:41 PM
Marin County Association of Realtors released the two months closed sales comparison report for the months of December, 2006/January 2007 vs December 2007/January 2008.
As you can see from the report; the sales price stays slightly ahead of average, but the sales volume dropped substaintially from 2006 to 2007, and again, from 2007 to … (0 comments)
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mill valley: First Annual Marin Real Estate Reality Check Report Lauchec! - 02/17/08 09:42 PM
The Marin Association of Realtors launched it's first annual Marin Real Estate Reality Check report.
The report is 43 pages long and contains more than 800 facts and figures about the recent pricing history for single family homes and condos in 13 towns, from Sausalito to Novaot.
The statistics for 2005-2007 includes number … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County Real Estate Sales Statistics as of 02/01/2008 - 02/03/08 11:07 PM
A new year, coupled with lower interest rate, buoyed by potential good news of possibly increase the limit on Conforming loans; spring does bring out buyers. Let's keep a close eye on what the new year will bring and keep you posted.
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ January 2008 - 02/02/08 04:30 PM
As of February 2, 2008 20% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of January 2008 only 12 homes sold in Mill Valley, for an average final selling price of $1,540,179.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,735,825.
It took these homes an average of 72 … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Forbe Magazine Ranks Marin among Nation's Wealthiest Counties - 01/27/08 01:53 AM
It is official now - Marin county is one of the wealthies county in the country - Forbes Magazine ranks Marin the 15th wealthiest county in the U.S.
However, Marin still does not compare with the nation's capital (Washington D.C) where there are three wealthiest counties in the county - wonder where all … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Novato Market Overview, Week of January 23, 2008 - 01/26/08 12:31 AM
Novato Market Overview, Week of January 23, 2008
At the end of January, 2008; Novato is still in a buyers market. The good news for the sellers is that the inventory is about 1/4 (90+ units) lestt than that four months ago, in September, 2007. The % in Pending also increased in … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County "wants & needs" - 01/26/08 12:19 AM
Lease Needs:
1) Mill Valley: Two adults and two large dogs in need of a 4 - 6 month rental. Their home was severely damaged in the last storm. They are most interested in Mill Valley, and may consider Tiburon or Corte Madera. Up to $5,000 @ month.
2) Novato: 4 bed / 2 … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Novato selected as Best Affordable Suburbs in California by Business Week - 01/23/08 12:28 PM
My home town, Novato, the north most suburb in Marin county, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, has just earned the distinction of the "Best Affordable Suburbs in California in 2007" from Business Week. We have lived in Novato for the past 10 years, and I can attest to the Marin IJ … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin Real Estate, Homes Sales Statistics as of 01/01/2008 - 01/06/08 01:02 AM
The Marin Real Estate House Inventory on New Years day, 2008. Some Marin towns such as Corte Madera (as always), Fairfax, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Ross, Tiburon are holding strong, either balanced or sellers market, others, such as Novato Home Sales lagging behind and has become buyers market.
We will watch the market closely in 2008 and … (2 comments)
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mill valley: Year End and New Year Credit Scams - 01/05/08 11:46 PM
This is not Marin real estate related, but I thought it would be nice to post this since this is the time we are making purchases and/or paying for our indulgences during the holidays.
I received two email alerts from PayPal thanking me for the purchase and asking me to go to … (3 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ December 2007 - 01/05/08 04:52 PM
As of January 5, 2008 22% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of December 2007 14 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,303,418.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,391,493.
It took these homes an average of 68 days … (0 comments)
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mill valley: A Good Indication for 2008? - 01/03/08 10:06 AM
My clients in Sonoma county performed a final walk through yesterday on the house which will be closing today. I met them at their new home in Petaluma and they gave me the cashier's check for funding to be delivered to the title company in Novato.
Stopped by and gave the … (3 comments)
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mill valley: A Magical Moment - Where is Santa Tonight? - 12/25/07 01:40 AM
Where is Santa Tonight?
When we went and visited my husband;s dad in L.A. many years ago, image my 6 year's old son's excitement when the pilot reported that he saw blinking lights in front of the plane and beard some faint bells. It was all he could think of the … (2 comments)
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mill valley: Great Starter Townhome in Tranquil Lanham Village - Updated End Unit - 12/25/07 01:26 AM
Desirable, cozy, end unit, two bedrooms, one bath, updated townhome located in charming tree-lined Lanham Village in South Novato. Updated Kitchen with granite counter opens to Living room. New carpet, tile floor, simulated wood floor. paint. Great commute to the city and east bay. Air conditioner, community garden. High owner occupant rate. … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Good News for 2008 - Foreclosure Filing Percentage Dips in November, New Laws in Effect! - 12/24/07 02:27 AM
Wall Street Journal (12/21/07) said foreclosure filing for November surged 68% from a year ago, but dropped 10% from October (first double digit monthly decrease since April 2006). RealtyTrac showed foreclosure filings for October zoomed 94% from a year ago but rose a modest 2% from September.
Does the modest sequential rise … (4 comments)
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mill valley: Spacious Townhome in Tranquil Hillside Village. Easy commute to city. - 12/22/07 02:08 AM
Extra spacisous, large three bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths home located in South Novat next to secluded hillside. The house is a PUD where you own the land the house sits on. Dning and living combination. Large kitchen with breakfast bar and side door opens to large patio. In Tranquil Hillside Village - very difficult to … (2 comments)
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mill valley: Charming Pleasant Valley Home, shows like a model, Great schools! - 12/20/07 12:56 AM
$679000 Best Price! Pleasant Valley,Designer Upgrade Large Yard. OPEN SUN 1-4 (novato)
Reply to: mailto:sylvia@SylviaBarryRE.com?subject=$679000%20Best%20Price!%20Pleasant%20Valley,Designer%20Upgrade%20%20Large%20Yard.%20OPEN%20SUN%201-4%20(novato)Date: 2007-12-19, 10:14PM PST … (1 comments)
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mill valley: Housing Market on an Unexpected Rise during the Last Two Months - 12/12/07 12:26 AM
A Bay Area Colleague posted a note on Trulia talking about the Bloomberg Article where it says that "The number of Americans signing contracts to buy previously owned homes unexpectly rose for a second month in October, providing a rate piece of good news for the housing industry." This is exactly what I have been seeing and … (2 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ November 2007 - 12/09/07 11:40 AM
As of December 6, 2007 18% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of November 2007 26 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,426,435.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,500,115.
It took these homes an average of 61 days … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Success in Design Review Day Today in Novato - A Defeat of Out of Area Developers - 12/06/07 01:11 AM
To Preserve north Novato, Marin, CA - we went to bat at the City Design Planning Workshop, and WE WON!!!
Although I live in the immediate area, but I got involved in San Marin Improvement Association (in Novato, CA) three years ago because of my son's high school wanted to be more community minded. I was on … (0 comments)
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mill valley: MARIN REAL ESTATE FACTS - Inventory Comparison, November 2005, 06, 07 - 11/24/07 09:29 PM
MARIN HOMES FOR SALE - 2005, 2006, 2007 TREND
As seem below, SFR homes are quite comparable during the past three years, with condos for sale surged from 2005 to 2006, but stays flat from 2006 to 2007.
The number of single family homes over $1M fro sale today is 7.5% great … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Is This a GOOD Time to Sell My House and Buy a Similar One Nearby? - 11/10/07 04:29 PM
I participate heavily on Trulia Voice , a site for buyers, sellers to come and ask real estate related questions; local or global; general or specific. This is also a site for Realtors® to come and exchange ideas.
One of the recent questions is whether this is a good time to … (7 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County Real Estate Blog - 11/08/07 07:02 AM
After being in Real Estate as long as I have you have stories! Here in this Blog I hope to tell you some stories that may or may not make a valid point. Today's story is about statistics.
THERE"S NO PLACE LIKE HOME! code for there is no AVERAGE home.......
Back in 2000, I had … (2 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County October 2007 Market Update (Homes For Sale & Price Ranges) - 11/04/07 12:31 PM
As we enter the Fall selling season, the number of homes for sale (inventory) in Marin County, California continues to march onwards and upwards. There are 788 active listings (up by 49 over last month). This month we begin to see more and more homes come off the market as sellers bunker down and reassess … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2007 - 11/03/07 02:35 PM
As of November 3, 2007 22% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow, indicating a Buyer's Market.
For the month of October 2007 27 homes sold in Mill Valley, for an average final selling price of $1,525,259.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,613,278.
It took these homes an … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Autumn Festivities in Marin County - 10/26/07 09:08 PM
Pumpkin patches aren’t just for kids and jack o’ lanterns anymore. This weekend San Rafael will be hosting Marin’s Glorious Glass Pumpkin Harvest at the Falkirk Cultural Center. Glass artists from California and Oregon will be on hand to celebrate autumn with their whimsical pieces. Imagine a field of glass leaves, … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County Real Estate Update (October 2007 Homes For Sale & Price Ranges) - 10/11/07 10:14 PM
As we enter the Fall selling season, the number of homes for sale (inventory) in Marin County, California continues to march onwards and upwards. There are 788 active listings (up by 49 over last month). This month we begin to see more and more homes come off the market as sellers bunker down and reassess … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ September 2007 - 10/04/07 12:40 PM
As of October 4, 2007, 21% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of September 2007, 24 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,345,979.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,413,125.
It took these homes an average of 65 days … (0 comments)
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mill valley: What is it about Mill Valley? - 09/24/07 10:33 AM
Recently I ran across a nice little article in Sunset Magazine called Stargazing in Mill Valley. In this case, the stars referred to are not of the celestial type. They are the members of Hollywood’s A-list who will sweep into town next month for Mill Valley’s annual film festival. The article … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Novato Market Overview, Week of September 19, 2007 - 09/23/07 02:29 AM
Buyer's Market < 25% Neutral 25% - 40% Seller's Market > 4As the market has changed a lot since we last posted, it seems to be a good time to report the inventory in Novato.
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mill valley: Marin County Real Estate 2004-2007 Mid September House Pending Comparison - 09/15/07 03:33 AM
2004 thru 2007 Mid September House Percent of Pending
The following shows the comparison of percentage of houses pending in Marin county. The Data is from Bay Area Real Estate Multiple Listing Service. Although keep in mind that this is only a snapshot of a point in the year (Mid September), so when you look … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Novato, CA in Marin County - A Safe Family Town - 09/12/07 12:15 AM
Novato is famous for it's small town feel and low crime rate.
Although Novato officially has a population of over 50,000, but because of the appeal of different areas (such as San Marin, Country Club, Pacheco Valley, Pleasant Valley, Hamilton, Indian Valley, ..,etc); each area has it's own charasterics and own … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County, California, Real Estate Update / Market Report (September 2007) - 09/10/07 01:54 PM
The number of homes for sale (inventory) in Marin County, California continues marching upwards. There are 739 active listings (up by 50 from 689 active listings this time last month). As expected, we are seeing a substantial increase in the number of homes on the market this September-due in part to extended marketing periods and the traditional … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley Real Estate Update (September 2007) - 09/10/07 01:52 PM
School is back in session and Mill Valley home sales and prices are strong. The inventory of single family homes is down to 69 units from last month's 85. A mere 14 are currently on the market under $1 million! As always, the commute to San Francisco from Mill Valley via the Golden Gate Bridge (a short 5-10 minutes), … (0 comments)
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mill valley: About Eichler Homes in Marin -- Terra Linda, Lucas Valley, Marinwood, Strawberry / Mill Valley, Sleepy Holoow / San Anselmo - 09/10/07 01:48 PM
Between 1950 and and 1975, Joseph Eichler and his company (Eichler Homes) built over 10,000 homes throughout California-including Marin County (Terra Linda and Lucas Valley),The East Bay, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Thousand Oaks, and Granada Hills. Eichler, who was a California-based, post-war builder, sold many of his homes for about $12,000. His desire … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ August 2007 - 09/10/07 10:41 AM
As of September 7, 2007, 25% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of August 2007, 35 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,271,329.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,296,053.
These homes took an average of 92 days to … (0 comments)
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mill valley: 6 Anthony Court, Novato, Marin County, CA - 09/03/07 05:03 PM
Fabulous Custom Home in Pleasant Valley. Great for EntertainmentRare Combination - Pleasant Valley Modern Home on 1/3 plus acre tastefully landscaped level lot, awaits discriminating owner
This gorgeous 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 2819sf custom home sits on an over 1/3 acre lovely Japanese-inspired landscaped level lot in a private court has all the … (0 comments)
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mill valley: How is the Commute from Novato to the City? - 09/03/07 04:47 PM
My clients often asked me about the commute situation from Novato to the City (San Francisco)?
I live and work in Novato, so I pretty much try to avoid the traffic when I go into the city. If I go to the city outside of the heavy traffic hours, I can be in … (0 comments)
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mill valley: How are the Parks and Recreation in Novato, CA (Main County) - 09/03/07 02:02 AM
Novato is an amazing town, located at the foothill of Mt. Burdell, there are lots of dedicated open space and many treasured parks. Hiking and biking trails lace throughout the town, parks and hills.
Stafford Lake is a local lake which hosts annual Labor Day firework with a gorgeous golf course nearby. … (1 comments)
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mill valley: Living the Novato Dream - 09/03/07 01:31 AM
We just came back from the Labor Day by the Lake, a tradition in Novato, CA (north most town in Marin). The place is surrounded by gorgeous hills, sparkling lake, marsh, open space, and just wonderful, wonderful people all around. The kids runs free, the adults greet friends, the teachers work … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Average 30 Year Interest Rate, Where does today's interest rate stand? - 09/01/07 10:43 AM
Ofttimes I turn around, I hear people ask if this is still a good time to buy. They read and heard so much about the troubles in Lending Institutions and how quite a few large companies have either shut down or been bought out; how lenders have tighten their lending practices … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Film Night In The Park -- Marin & San Francisco - 08/30/07 11:00 AM
For something a little different and definitely fun, head to the movies in an outdoor setting. Below is the schedule of "Movies in the Park" in Marin and San Francisco. Take some blankets and enjoy! All start times are 8 p.m.
See you at the movies!
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mill valley: Gold star service= Remembering the little details - 08/27/07 01:57 PM
We all talk about Nordstrom's service, but expensive doesn't always mean good service (and vice versa).
It is the little things that make a difference. I threw a causal birthday party for one of my children over the weekend. I love parties, so I tend to go a little over the … (6 comments)
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mill valley: Is it Better to Buy or Rent Calculator - 08/23/07 11:41 PM
I was looking for a nice Buy vs. Rent calculator and found the following calculator thur New York Times. The calculator includes parameters such as monthly rent, home purchase price, down payment, mortgage interest rate, property tax; annual home appreciation and annual rent appreciation. It will lthen tell you how many years … (7 comments)
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mill valley: 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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mill valley: Mill Valley, Marin County, Homes For Sale (Real Estate Market Report) - 08/10/07 07:09 PM
Heading into late Summer (a time of year traditionally characterized by lower sales volume) Mill Valley home sales and prices continue beating expectations. As always, commuting to San Francisco from Mill Valley via the Golden Gate Bridge (a short 5-10 minutes), along with the excellent Mill Valley schools, pleasant weather, and laid back ambiance, keeps prices and sales … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ July 2007 - 08/05/07 02:58 PM
As of August 5, 2007 32% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of July 2007, 46 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,281,207.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,338,126.
It took these homes an average of 58 days … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Still a Good Time to Buy Real Estate in Marin! - 08/02/07 04:43 PM
Is This Still a Good Time to Buy Real Estate in Marin ? Sitting on the fence and wondering about if thisi is a good time to buy Real Estate in Marin? kim Locklin from North Coast Mortgage provided the following insights at our office meeting today on why this is still … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Need to Move into a Marin Home before School Starts in Three Weeks? Call Sylvia (415) 717-0293! - 07/31/07 08:02 PM
NEED TO MOVE INTO A MARIN HOME BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS?
The Marin Country schools starts in three weeks, Do you need to move into the county by then?
Don't panic, you still have time and I can help you to do just that! Give me a call at (415) 717-0293 and we will work together to get … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Novato Homes Real Estate Market Statistics - July 25, 2007 - 07/31/07 12:59 AM
A glance at the Novato Real Estate Housing Market Statistics as of July 25, 2007 From the statistics below, we can see that we are in a Buyer's market other than the bread and butter price range of $600K to $700K - the starter homes in Novato. For houses close to … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Words of Wisdom for Worried Borrowers - 07/30/07 01:12 AM
Words of Wisdom for Worried Borrowers
With problems in the mortgage lending sector dominating the news, home owners who have an adjustable-rate mortgage may be wondering if it's time to re-evaluate their financial situation."Think carefully about your ability to handle monthly mortgage payments in the future - and make adjustments, if necessary,"says … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Fabulous Pleasant Valley Custom Home on Huge Level Lot - 07/30/07 12:29 AM
www.6AnthonyCt.Com
Novato Custom Home, Marin Real Estate
6 Anthony Court, Novato, CA
This gorgeous 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 2819sf custom home sits on an over 1/3 acre lovely Japanese-inspired landscaped level lot in a private court has all the luxury a family could want.
The comfortable home has an impressive front porch with white … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Mortgage Fraud .. Check on FBI Tips to Protect You from Mortgage Fraud - 07/30/07 12:10 AM
Buying Real Estate in Marin County? Make sure you get referra;s and use reputable Realtors and Mortgage Brokers. One of the problems with the current real estate world is the abuse on mortgage applications. check on a few FBI articles.... Mortgage Fraud is on the rise. Check out the FBI Tips to protect … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Real Estate Mortgage Trigger Leads - Don't be Exploited by the Credit Bureaus - 07/30/07 12:00 AM
Certain mortgage companies will pay top dollar to know exactly who is in the Marin Real Estate Market for new financing. What's more, the major credit agencies not only allow files to be flagged whenever someone applies for a home loan, they actually sell this private information as leads to the highest … (0 comments)
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mill valley: California Home Prices Up, Despite Subprime Problems - 07/29/07 11:55 PM
Despite increasing mortgage delinquency and foreclosure rates in California, the state's median home price shot up 4.8 percent to $591,180 during the year-over-year period ended in May, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. A recent report from the Mortgage Bankers Association showed a subprime delinquency rate of 7.5 percent, versus … (0 comments)
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mill valley: North Marin Water District Ordered Water Conservation - 07/29/07 11:49 PM
North Marin Water District Ordered Water Conservation Just in case you missed the news while out of town, North Marin Water District (which serves City of Novato and several small improvement districts in the West Marin areaw naer the coast, including Point Reyes Station, Olema, Bear Valley, Inverness Park, Paradise Ranch Estates) … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Forbes Magazine Rates Marin Schools Best for the Buck - 07/29/07 11:35 PM
Living in Marin and wondering what you are getting for your money other than the gorgeous settings, open space, beautiful views, mild weather, quaint towns, green environment, easy commute and many other enviable qualities which make Marin county one of the best places to live in the country? You are getting … (0 comments)
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mill valley: What Buyers Want - Fresh from National Association of Realtors - 07/29/07 11:33 PM
National Association of Realtors will soon release its 2007 'Profile of Buyers Home Feature Preferences'. Central air conditioning, walk-in closets, hardwood floors, high-end kitchen appliances, oversized garages and patios were among the features buyers said they would pay more for in a home,
Due out in early August, the report looks what buyers want, … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County Real Estate Defies Market Trends - 07/21/07 11:52 AM
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mill valley: Mill Valley, Marin, California Home Sales and Real Estate Report - 07/11/07 04:24 PM
Mill Valley home sales and real estate values continue to show resilience in the face of increasing interest rates and negative media coverage. The ease of the commute to San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge, along with pleasant weather, keeps prices and sales strong. Mill Valley continues to be the place people in San Francisco, … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County Dining & Restaurants - 07/09/07 10:30 AM
Boca Steak & Seafood340 Ignacio Blvd.Novato, CA 94945 (415) 883-0901 http://www.bocasteak.com/ Buckeye Roadhouse15 Shoreline HighwayMill Valley, CA 94941(415) 331-2600 http://www.buckeyeroadhouse.com/ Cacti Grill1200 Grant AvenueNovato, CA 94948 (415) 898-2234 http://www.cactigrill.com/
California Grill & Rotisserie1531 S Novato Blvd # ANovato, CA 94947(415) 893-1540 http://www.califgrill.com/ The Caprice2000 Paradise DriveTiburon, CA 94920 (415) 435-3400 http://www.thecaprice.com/ The Cheesecake FactoryThe Village at Corte MaderaCorte Madera, CA 94925(415) 945-0777 Christophe Restaurant Francais1919 … (0 comments)
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mill valley: Marin County, California Real Estate Market Update -- Home Prices and Inventory - 07/09/07 10:26 AM
The number of homes for sale (inventory) in Marin County, California continues marching upwards. There are 701 active listings (up from 647 active listings this time last month). We are likely at or near the high water mark (in terms of the sheer number of homes for sale). While the number of homes … (0 comments)
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mill valley: 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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mill valley: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update for June 2007 - 07/06/07 04:13 PM
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