midcentury modern homes: Mid-Century Modern Homes: Holiday Gift Ideas for MCM Home Owners / Admirers! - 11/29/09 01:34 AM
With the holidays upon us, I wanted to offer a few timely "stocking stuffer" gift ideas for fellow fans of Eichler homes & other mid-century modern homes. 
Since the holiday shopping rush is on, I'll start with a few inexpensive books that I've read and would recommend to fellow modernists this holiday season:
RANCH HOUSES: Living the California DreamReleased earlier this year, this book was written by two Bay Area Architects and features some fantastic "California Modern" ranch homes ranging from Cliff Mays to homes by noted architect Richard Neutra.    The book has some incredible photography by architectural photographer Joe Fletcher.    … (1 comments)

midcentury modern homes: A-Frame Eichler Home in Marin County, California - SOLD! - 04/16/09 02:16 AM
I proudly represented the buyers for this 5 bedroom / 2 bathroom Eichler home located at 95 El Capitan Drive, San Rafael CA 94903.
Built in 1963, this mid-century modern home was a desirable double-A frame Eichler home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Lucas Valley.   The home featured dramatic vaulted ceilings and walls of glass throughout. The property backs up to open space and was located on a quiet street in Upper Lucas Valley. The home was originally priced at $959,000 and I was able to assist my clients in purchasing the home for $850,000.
In addition to this Eichler … (0 comments)

midcentury modern homes: Just Listed: Fabulous Eichler-Style Mid-Century Modern Home in Fremont CA - 06/23/08 02:36 AM
I just listed an amazing mid-century modern property in Fremont California by architect John Canavan which will be hitting the market this week.  
Built in '62, this 4 BR/2 BA property in the East Bay has been lovingly preserved and tastefully upgraded and represents the best of California Modern indoor/outdoor living.  Features of this home include:
Open and spacious floor plan with a central courtyard atrium Modern kitchen with high-end appliances and fixtures Spacious and private yard with fabulous modern landscaping Central Air 2 Car Garage Parking Convenient commuter access to the South Bay, the Peninsula, and the city of San … (3 comments)

midcentury modern homes: Marin Modern Real Estate expands Sales Team - 03/10/08 11:45 AM
Marin Modern Real Estate, an independent residential real estate brokerage and leading authority on modern and architectural homes in Marin and San Francisco County, announced the addition of Sandi Bowman and Erika Davito to their sales team.
Veterans of the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market, both agents come to Marin Modern Real Estate from other local brokerage firms.   Sandi Bowman is a licensed REALTOR® and Bay Area native with an extensive background in the Design Industry.    Sandi is a certified SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) and a member of the Marin Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association … (0 comments)

midcentury modern homes: Mid-Century Modern Eichler Homes Update for San Francisco + Marin California - 02/14/08 09:56 AM
It's often said that buyers start house-hunting just after the Super Bowl and I'm finding that this year is no exception.  Within the last few weeks, I've had 4 different properties either close or go into contract which tells me that we should be in for another very busy year, despite what appears to be happening with the housing market at the national level!
Since the beginning of the year, I've personally toured over 150 homes for my buyer clients and I'm happy to report that (good) inventory is growing in both San Francisco and Marin County California and prices … (1 comments)

midcentury modern homes: Top Eichler Homes Realtor designated for San Francisco + Marin County California - 01/16/08 02:51 AM
Renee Adelmann, a Bay Area REALTOR who specializes in San Francisco and Marin County architectural properties, has been designated as a preferred San Francisco agent by the Eichler Network.  This is the second time Renee has received such distinction.  Previously Renee was the first new realtor in 14 years to be selected as a preferred Eichler homes real estate agent in Marin County.
The Eichler Network is a highly regarded resource for mid-century modern and Eichler enthusiasts.  Established in 1993, the Eichler Network supports a referral system of home-maintenance service companies and other professionals, including realtors, who specialize in Eichlers and … (0 comments)

midcentury modern homes: Brokerage specializing in Modern Homes opens office in San Rafael, CA - 01/09/08 03:21 AM
Marin Modern Real Estate, an independent residential real estate brokerage and leading authority on modern and mid-century modern homes in Marin and San Francisco County, announced the opening of a new office in San Rafael, California.   
Founded by a top-producing REALTOR® formerly with Keller Williams Realty, Marin Modern Real Estate assists buyers and sellers of residential properties in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Since the company's inception, Marin Modern Real Estate has garnered both local and national recognition for their in-depth knowledge and experience marketing and selling modern and mid-century modern residential architecture throughout the Bay Area.  While the company has established … (0 comments)

midcentury modern homes: Real Estate Agent joins the Mile High Club! - 10/08/07 06:22 AM
Without embarrassment, I want to confess that I've just joined the Mile High Club!   While this news is not something that most people would want to evangelize, I wanted to share the nature of my adventure with fellow real estate agents.My entry into the Mile High Club occurred on October 1, 2007 on Alaska Airlines.   I'm not embarrassed to tell you about it since more than 1 million travelers this month are likely to learn about my escapades!The Mile High Club I am referring to is entry into an elite group of realtors featured in this months' issue of Alaska Airlines Magazine … (5 comments)