marin real estate: Fannie Mae Tightens Guidelines for Retaining Current Residence as 2nd Home or Investment Properties
- 07/10/08 06:35 PM
In today's Frank Howard Allen Office meeing, Andy Shine, mortgage broker with Residence Pacific Mortgage, discussed the new guideline by Fannie Mae, which will be effective on August 1. The guidelines affect loans for purchase a new home while retaining the current residence as 2nd home or investment porperty. Might be time to buy the house you always wanted if you are sitting on the fence. Here are the details:
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marin real estate: 2197 Vineyard Road, Novato, CA
- 07/10/08 05:13 PM
Come Home to The Fabulous Retreat Listed at $1,049,000 For more details and pictures, please go to www.2197Vineyard.com Upscale, lovely expanded and remodeled architect's home sits on over 1/3 level acre lot. Creekside setting with freeform swimming pool and hot tub, deck, patio and gazebo under giant shady trees. A wonderful home for year round relaxing retreat and entertainment! The seemily humble ranch style home is designed to take full advantage of the premium creekside lot and is packed with surprises! Walk through the beautiful front door, you are immediately greeted by an inviting, open living / dining room with gorgeous view of greenery from the floor to ceiling windows and sliders. Decorative … (1 comments)
marin real estate: 12 Hamphire Way, Novato, CA
- 07/07/08 12:26 PM
Rarely on Market Executive Home with Panoramic Hill View Backs to Open Space on Private Street Listed at $949,000 For more information, check www.12HampshireWay.com This wonderful 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, close to 3,000 sf home takes advantage of the gorgeous view to provide a wonderful place for entertainment and gatherings. Walking into the home, you will find formal living room with fireplace and formal dining; both with vaulted ceiling and view of greenery. On the right, an office with view and adjacent full bath. The office suite can serve as a guest retreat. Be amazed by the incredible view from … (6 comments)
marin real estate: Marin County July the 4th Event - For the Patriotic You!
- 07/02/08 06:28 PM
ndependence 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 Annual Corte Madera/Larkspur Chambers of Commerce 4th of July Parade - Elaborate floats, precision drill teams, classic cars and the Corte Madera Town Band.Parade Time: 10:30 am Route: From Redwood High in Larkspur, it moves down Magnolia into Corte Madera and continues down Tamalpais Ave to the Town Center.Post-parade: Check … (3 comments)
marin real estate: Marin County July the 4th Event - For the Patriotic You!
- 07/02/08 06:22 PM
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! Also, be watchful of the local fireworks in this extremely DRY season! Corte Madera-Larkspur 43rd Annual Corte Madera/Larkspur Chambers of Commerce 4th of July Parade - Elaborate floats, precision drill teams, classic cars and the Corte Madera Town Band.Parade Time: 10:30 am Route: From Redwood High in Larkspur, it moves down Magnolia into Corte Madera … (4 comments)
marin real estate: Novato Real Estate, Marin County Market Overview - June 25th
- 06/28/08 04:25 AM
Novato Real Estate Market Trend, June 25, 2008 As can see from the list below, the entry level Novato homes are enjoying a high percentage of pending sale than two weeks. With the starting home price drops in Novato, and the avaiability of Short Sales and Bank Owned (REO) properties on the market, the first time homeowners and investors are out looking and actually buying. Several nicely priced mid range and higher end homes ($800K and up) are quickly claimed by ready buyers at the beginning of the summer housing season; a great time to shop and move. One reason of seeing increasing … (0 comments)
marin real estate: WHERE TO BUY US GAS?
- 05/10/08 07:25 PM
WHERE TO BUY US GAS? THIS IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Following up wiith the previous Gas Saving Hints, here is some information I found about where to buy Gas that produced in the U.S., ............ Gas rationing in the 80's worked even though we grumbled about it. It might even be good for us! The Saudis are boycotting American goods. We should return the favor. An interesting thought is to boycott their GAS. Every time you fill up the car, you can avoid putting more money into the coffers of Saudi Arabia. Just buy from gas companies that don't import their oil … (9 comments)
marin real estate: First Annual Marin Real Estate Reality Check Report Lauchec!
- 02/17/08 01:42 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 of sales, average number of days on market, average price per square foot and medium prices. Just to quote part of what the presiden of the Marin Association of Realtor's comment on the statistical reports MAR jus unveiled. The comment is important because of the dreay image some of the news medial … (0 comments)
In today's Frank Howard Allen Office meeing, Andy Shine, mortgage broker with Residence Pacific Mortgage, discussed the new guideline by Fannie Mae, which will be effective on August 1. The guidelines affect loans for purchase a new home while retaining the current residence as 2nd home or investment porperty.
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