Who cares? You should (if you are considering buying or selling a home, that is). The percentage of homes in escrow can be a very telling indicator regarding the state of the market.
For example, a couple of years ago, certain parts of Marin County experienced an “Extreme Sellers Market” with over 55% of homes […]

The ever-more-popular ferry services into San Francisco are really worth a try either for leisure or for commuting. The high-speed ferries take just 30 minutes to get you from Larkspur to San Francisco (and the older boats taking a leisurely and more ponderous 45 minutes).
 
The ferries provide some of the very best views of The […]

Elegant Pointe Marin home on desirable and quiet cul-de-sac, far from Ignacio Blvd.
Property features include:

Built in 2002

3+ bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms

Wonderfully landscaped with automated irrigation

Efficient dual-paned windows

76 gallon water heater

Dual climate air conditioning and heat

Gourmet Kitchen (chef’s island, granite counters, stainless appliances, lots of cabinet space, and more

Master Bedroom (very large with dressing area) […]

Novato home sales and real estate values–have they hit slack tide? That’s a tough question. While much of the rest of Marin continues to experience meaningful appreciation and, yes, even multiple offers. Novato home sales are a different story. Of course, Novato homes that are PRICED FOR TODAY’S MARKET, are nicely maintained, updated, and/or located in the most desirable […]

The number of Marin luxury homes for sale continues to rise. Following the strong early Spring selling season, luxury estates, view and waterfront homes, new construction, and homes with prime locations continue to sell at a very respectable rate. Overall, about 20% of Marin County, California’s luxury homes (those priced above $2 million) are in […]

Over the past few weeks, we have seen the destruction wildfires can bring to communities in the Western States. Those who lived through the fire in the East Bay Hills can attest to the utter destruction and fear wrought by wildfires. Over the past few days, the news has reported suspicious grass fires in Marin. Indeed, there […]

The real estate market in Marin’s County Seat, San Rafael, has been strong on the whole. Inventory has risen as families intent on moving during the Summer months began putting their homes on the market–there are 183 home on the market.
Home sales continue performing admirably relative to the rest of California and the country, […]

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 […]

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 generally start with when […]

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 for sale has gone […]

Boca Steak & Seafood
340 Ignacio Blvd.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 883–0901
www.bocasteak.com
Buckeye Roadhouse
15 Shoreline Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 331–2600
www.buckeyeroadhouse.com
Cacti Grill
1200 Grant Avenue
Novato, CA 94948
(415) 898-2234
www.cactigrill.com
California Grill & Rotisserie
1531 S Novato Blvd # A
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 893-1540
www.califgrill.com
The Caprice
2000 Paradise Drive
Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-3400
http://www.thecaprice.com/
The Cheesecake Factory
The Village at Corte Madera
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 945–0777
Christophe Restaurant Francais
1919 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA […]

For the first time in 30 years, mandatory water conservation is going into effect in Marin County.  The North Marin Water District (which serves Novato) has enacted some mandatory measures which will remain in place until October 28, 2007.  Many of us recall the extreme water situation of 1976–1977, which required drastic measures in order to prevent Marin from going […]