Everyone knows that, barring unusual circumstances, real estate prices move upwards over time. Of course, there are cycles. But, over time prices rise. Nowhere is this phenomenon more apparent than Marin County, California. According to the Marin Association of Realtors, the prices for single family homes and condominiums have gone up every year for forty [...]

As expected, Marin County’s $2 million to $4 million luxury market experienced a seasonal reduction of inventory–we now have 76 active listings compared to 108 homes in November 2007. Eighteen homes sold last month (up by 2 from October). Mill Valley, with its temperate weather, good schools, and easy commute to San Francisco via the [...]

The arrival of Winter, as it pertains to real estate in Mill Valley, California, brings a severe reduction of inventory of single family homes for sale. With just 46 homes currently on the market (down from 73 last month), the market has a very tight supply of homes. Indeed, with 25 sales last month, Mill [...]

This Winter the number of homes for sale (active inventory) in Marin County, California continues to drop. There are 581 active listings (down by 99 from last month and 207 from October). December is historically a slower time as sellers pack it in for the Winter and buyers start focusing on the holidays. However, many [...]

The housing market in San Rafael continues to show signs of strength entering into December 2007. Inventory is down to 114 active listings (down from 179 homes on the market in November 2007). As noted below, San Rafael’s bread and butter homes (those priced between $750,000 and $900,000) continue to sell if priced in accordance with recent relevant sales. As always, nicely maintained homes, which are updated, [...]

The housing market in Novato is picking up as December sets in. It provides a wonderful environment to live in. Novato’s abundant inventory of relatively affordable homes (including newer construction under $800,000) is giving home buyers who are looking to buy right now a very good selection of homes with value. As for sellers, moreso [...]