As reported in the Marin Independent Journal, Novato, Marin County (California) was named by Business News magazine as one the nation’s “Best Affordable” towns near a major and expensive metropolis—in this case, the San Francisco Bay Area. Numerous factors went into the analysis including housing prices (averaging a relatively affordable $750,000 in Novato in November […]

Marin County’s $2 million to $4 million luxury market continues to experience a seasonal reduction of inventory–we now have 47 active listings compared to 76 homes in December 2007. Six homes sold last month. Belvedere accounted for two sales. Larkspur, Kentfield, San Anselmo, and San Rafael had 1 sale each. The average days on market […]

As with every year, January brings with it lower residential real estate inventory levels in Marin County, California. There are 445 active listings (down 136 from December 2007). Indeed, this time of year is historically slow for home sales as families recuperate from the holiday season and brace themselves for the colder and wetter weather […]

Your waterfront lifestyle on the Belvedere Lagoon awaits. The private setting of this single-story home, which faces Westward across the Lagoon, offers an idyllic resort-style way of life. The expansive deck and accompanying dock is perfect for outdoor entertaining and dining. Spend your time biking, kayaking, sailing, swimming, and bird watching as the coveted amenities […]

This home’s superior upgrades and tasteful elegance are unrivaled. Boasting an open Great Room and Kitchen (with extraordinary light and fantastic flow), soaring vaulted ceilings, designer landscaping, built-in barbecue, outdoor fireplace, and 3-car garage with additional work bench area. All 4 bedrooms are upstairs, including the palatial Master Suite with jetted tub and walk-in closet […]

Mill Valley’s inventory of single family homes for sale is very low, with just 33 homes currently on the market (there were 46 in December 2007). With 12 sales last month, Mill Valley’s absorption rate is about 3 months. However, this is a seasonal phenomenon–lots of folks take their homes off the market during the holidays and put them back on the […]

The housing market in San Rafael reflects the typical seasonal slowdown in activity. Inventory is down to 90 active listings (down from 114 homes on the market in December 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 […]

While the number of active listings in Novato, Marin County, is down markedly from last month, Novato’s abundant inventory of relatively affordable homes (including newer construction under $800,000) is giving home buyers some very attractive options. As for sellers, moreso than in any other town in Marin County, homes MUST BE PRICED FOR TODAY’S MARKET. They must be maintained, updated, and/or located […]