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Marin Real Estate

With the Marin real estate enthusiast in mind, we've designed a high-end, real estate destination to help you succeed. We believe having the right relationships, as well as the right tools in this market makes a significant difference. This website, for example, was designed with cutting-edge technology, making it easy for you to research Marin real estate listed for sale on the MLS, as well as a unique way to track the value of your current home. When it comes time to actually buy or sell your home, we will be happy to represent you with a high level of professionalism, discretion and experience.  In the meantime, you are cordially invited to have a look around.

For High End Real Estate Representation℠ , contact Jonathan B. Jacobs, to set up an appointment to go see any of the listings you find on our site, or for a complimentary listing presentation.

 

Novato Country Club House Sold: 31 Gregg Place, Novato CA 94949
I just represented my client with a Marin real estate purchase in the coveted Country Club neighborhood of Novato. It was a bank owned property that was previously in escrow, then fell out. I helped my clients write an offer the minute it came back on the market. It took three weeks of negotiating, but we got it for a final sale price of $635,000!It is a large 5 bedroom/3 bathroom home that boasts nearly an acre lot! It has a huge brick backyard patio, remodeled chef’s kitchen and bathr...


Getting Your House Ready To Sell In Marin
The Marin real estate market has been showing signs of stabilizing and finding a bottom. Buyers and sellers alike are ready to ramp up activity in 2010, reaching a peak in the Spring. If you're thinking of selling, getting your house ready to sell is one of the most important steps in to ensure a successful outcome. Here are some things to you should consider doing. Pack up personal belongings-ideally, you should pack up your things and move them out so you don't eliminate the rare homebuyers w...


Marin High End Real Estate Update
As 2009 winds down, Marin real estate is heating up. Single family homes listed under $1 million that are priced well are flying off the shelves. However, folks looking to purchase high-end homes in Marin, priced over $1 million, can still take advantage of a buyer's market most of the time.That said, the median price of luxury real estate in Marin is up 9% for November 2009 versus November 2008. And the median price of high-end homes sold year-over-year is up 5%, from $1,450,000 to $1,525,00...


Home-buyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 403 to 12 to extend the home buyer tax credit, expanding the parameters to include existing homeowners and not just first-time buyers. President Obama signed the legislation in short order.As it now stands, the federal tax credit will be extended through April 30, 2010, with a 60-day extension if a binding contract is in place prior to the deadline. First-time home buyers will continue to be eligible for a tax credit of up to $8,000, while existing homeown...


Labor Day In Marin
  Things to do Labor Day Weekend in Marin If you are looking for things to do on Labor Day in Marin, look no further. Here's a rundown of a few fun things to do over the holiday weekend adapted from the Marin IJ.Belvedere-Tiburon:See the fifth annual lbor Day Parade beginning at 2:00PM on Sunday 09/06/2009 in downtown Tiburon. Call 415-640-4522Bolinas:Go to the community center's annual "Street Party and BBQ" from Noon until 5:00PM on Monday 09/07/2009 at 14 Wharf Road.Homeste...


Shadow Inventory Update
Shadow inventory, as you might know, is the inventory of real estate that the banks own, but is not on the market. So what's all the fuss about the shadow inventory? Many people think that the added supply will have an even greater, negative effect on the market if it were to be dumped all at once, As a result, folks lobbied to get a moratorium put in place to prevent the banks from dramatically increasing the supply of houses on the market. This was put in place before the Spring market play...


Trader Joe's is Coming To Larkspur
Trader Joe's Is Coming You heard it here first. I saw it with my own two eyes. There will be another Trader Joe's in Marin opening soon. I snapped the photo to the left at the Cost Plus Shopping Center. Store officials confirmed that the new loacation will be open later this month. Now local residents in Southern and Central Marin won't have to fight the traffic at the San Rafael store anymore. They can head to Larkspur to do their Trader Joe's shopping. Trader Joe's is very meticulous abo...


Marin Property Tax Reduction
  Good news: Your property taxes might be going down Finally, there is some good news for folks who bought Marin real estate in the last five or six years. You could see your property taxes go down without having to do a thing, depending upon where they live. Just in case, it's a good idea to check your assessed value and compare it to comps in your area.  If you are having trouble with this, or would like assistance, let me know and I would be happy to help. July 1 marks the beginn...


What To Do On Memorial Day In Marin
What To Do On Memorial Day In Marin It's always fun to do something that's happening locally, here in Marin. Paradise Foods is celebrating its 8th Anniversary Memorial Day Weekend Clebration.  There will be food, rock climbing, contests, and the like. So come on by and say hi. Memorial Day Schedule:Monday, May 25thHot Dogs, Burgers & Sausages from 11am - 3pmRockwall Climbing from 12pm-3pmParadise BBQ from 3-7pmOther fun family activities both days including contests for kids, foods, d...


Bookstock 2009-Music, Art, & Movie Festival
      Things To Do Around Town One of the many reasons folks end up buying real estate in Marin is that there is no shortage of things to get out and do for fun within minutes. The passion that people have for life here is infectious. This energy comes out in creativity, hard work, and sense of wanting to do something that makes our community proud. But like most things in life, the journey is usually the interesting part. Which leads me to today's post about an upcoming ev...