The number of Marin luxury homes for sale continues to rise. In the $2 million to $4 million range, the number of active listings is up by 9 for a total of 107 homes. That may seem like a lot. But, 38 homes in that price range sold in Marin last month (up from 23 [...]

Remodeled in 2004, this large air conditioned home (with 4 bedrooms, including the Master, on the same floor) sits on a big fenced lot (about 2/3 acre) with views of the bay to the east and sunsets to the west. The kitchen features large granite counters, designer cabinets, a large island, and opens to a [...]

What do dogs, cats, song birds, chickens, rabbits, and turtles all have in common? A second chance provided by the Marin Humane Society (?MHS?)!
MHS turns 100 this year and is celebrating that milestone on June 3rd with festivities for all ages. There will be contests (e.g., biggest dog, smallest dog, best [...]

Mothers’ Groups/Clubs

Corte Madera/Larkspur Mothers’ Club: playgroups and monthly meetings, 415/451-7234, website
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): inspirational speakers and monthly meetings, 415/485-1497
Novato Mothers’ Club: playgroups, outings, and mixers, 415/458-4203, website
Ross Valley Mothers’ Club: playgroups and family fun, 415/721-4576, website
San Rafael Mothers’ Club: meetings, 415/451-7355
Southern Marin Mothers’ Club, meetings for moms in Sausalito, Mill Valley, and Belvedere, 415/273-5366
Marin [...]

Community Centers

Hamilton Pool, Novato - 883-6387
Lucas Valley Community Center, San Rafael - 472-3202
McNear’s Beach Park, San Rafael - 499-6387
Marinwood Community Center, San Rafael - 479-2335
Mill Valley Community Center, Mill Valley - 383-1370
Sleepy Hollow Pool, San Anselmo - 453-3091
Strawberry Recreation District, Mill Valley - 383-1610
Terra Linda Recreation Center, San Rafael - 485-3344

School Pools

College of Marin, Kentfield [...]

Defying national and statewide trends, the Marin County real estate market posted strong numbers in both sales and prices of homes sold in April 2007. As reported in the Marin Independent Journal (”IJ”), homes sold last month for a median price of $1,010,000 according to figures compiled by DataQuick Information Systems-the first county in [...]