best: Pacific Union Novato Real Estate Market Update (October 2010)
- 10/27/10 06:17 AM
As we settle into Autumn, Novato's real estate market remains the model of consistency. While buyers continue to question pricing in Southern Marin and cite uncertainty as their primary concern, many are shifting their focus and stepping forward into the Novato market, confident that prices have leveled. For example, in the primary move up market (consisting of homes priced between $800,000 and $1 million, with at least 2,500 square feet and 4 beds and 3 baths) prices are UP 3% over last year. Moreover, Novato's price per square foot has hovered within 3% of $310 for several months now. Also, prices … (0 comments)
best: Christie’s Great Estates Mill Valley Real Estate Report (September 2010 Home Sales Update)
- 09/30/10 06:39 AM
Overall, the number of home sales in Mill Valley last month (August 2010) totaled 15 and gave rise to the following averages: an average price of $995,933 and approximately 1,888 sq. ft. (or about $523 per sq. ft.). Note that the price per square foot number is prone to wild swings from month to month. For example, a few months ago, the price per square foot was $640 in Mill Valley. This is because the composition of sales varies from month to month - at best, price per square foot is a blunt instrument. Last month there were a number of sales (over half) in the under $800K price … (0 comments)
Of course, keep in mind that last year (our basis for comparison) was the slowest in memory. Nonetheless, I think it is fair to say that the majority of real estate practitioners would agree that the field has tilted back to neutral position in most price bands. Moreover, the absorption rate of our listings is … (0 comments)
best: Pacific Union International Mill Valley CA. Real Estate Market (May 2010 Home Sales Update)
- 05/17/10 05:43 PM
The number of homes sold in the Mill Valley, California real estate market rose again in April 2010 and Mill Valley's touchstone price band ($1 million to $2 million) has posted another great month. As stated last month, it has been more than three years since buyers have spoken confidently about the market, but they are now. Low interest rates, improved jobs numbers, a string of positive local and regional real estate news stories, and a stronger stock market environment has buyers again feeling secure in the fact that they are buying with a tailwind. The number of homes for sale in Mill Valley is tapering as we move through the Spring selling … (0 comments)
best: Pacific Union International San Rafael CA Real Estate Market Report (May 2010 Home Sales Update)
- 05/16/10 03:35 AM
San Rafael, California real estate sales jumped again in April 2010. We had 44 trades (compared to 33 in March and 24 in February). The entry level price band (under $600K) remains very hot, with 61% of homes now in escrow. Meanwhile, the $600K to $800K price band (a mix of entry level and move-up homes) remains tepid with 33% of homes in escrow. The inventory for single family homes for sale sits at 170 homes (down incrementally from last month). Of the 44 homes sold in April 2010, the average: days on market was 70 days sales price was $819,159 home size was 2,011 square feet $409 per sq. ft. … (0 comments)
best: Forbes Calls Marin County, California "Best Schools for the Money"
- 07/15/07 05:38 AM
There are lots of reasons people love Marin County, California-the proximity to San Francisco, the easy commute, the weather, the dedicated open space, the beaches, the Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, the lack of crime, and the list goes on. But, for many, the biggest reason is the schools. It is well known that Marin schools are outstanding and have tremendous parental involvement. As reported by the Marin Independent Journal, Forbes Magazine recently identified Marin County as providing the best education relative to per capita spending. As noted by Forbes, "[m]ore spending doesn't necessarily buy you better schools." Forbes looked at property taxes across the country, per-pupil spending in public … (0 comments)
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As we settle into Autumn, Novato's real estate market remains the model of consistency. While buyers continue to question pricing in Southern Marin and cite uncertainty as their primary concern, many are shifting their focus and stepping forward into the Novato market, confident that prices have leveled. For example, in the primary move up market (consisting of homes priced between $800,000 and $1 million, with at least 2,500 square feet and 4 beds and 3 baths) prices are UP 3% over last year. Moreover, Novato's price per square foot has hovered within 3% of $310 for several months now. Also, prices … (0 comments)
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