Marin Real Estate 
The Rose Garden Project, Larkspur CA (AKA Niven Nursery off Doherty Drive)
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 11:51pm. 58 Views, 0 Comments.
Many clients have asked me about the large that the old Niven Nursery sits on in Larkspur. It's a prime piece of Marin real estate between Doherty Drive and Ward Street, next to Hall Middle School, Redwood High School, and old downtown Larkspur. It was an agricultural site when the Niven family acquired it in 1937. It was a wholesale nursery that sold roses and orchids. About ten years ago the family began the long process of getting the property rezoned, after indicating that they couldn't run the nursery as a viable business any more. They finally won approval at the Larkspur City Council January 20, 2010 with a unanimous vote.
So what does it mean for Marin real estate, and Larkspur in particular? Per the Twin Cities Times, a total of 16.8 acres will be…
Novato Country Club House Sold: 31 Gregg Place, Novato CA 94949
Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 12:37am. 67 Views, 0 Comments.
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 bathrooms, separate family room plus wood floors throughout. The house is ideally located near shopping, the Marin country club, and public transportation.
Please call or email me for high end real estate representation wheather you are looking for an entry-level home in Novato,…
Getting Your House Ready To Sell In Marin
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 2:25am. 108 Views, 0 Comments.
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 who don't like your stuff.
- Remove clutter-if you can't move all of your personal belongs out, you should get rid of as many of the little things around your house that you can so that the house can be show-cased better.
- Painting-touch up marks or damaged walls. Consider…
Marin High End Real Estate Update
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 6:18pm. 121 Views, 0 Comments.
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 $1,525,000. There were 44% more properties in this price range sold in November this year, and 128% more homes in contract.
To look at the luxury real estate market in Marin from a supply/demand point of view, there were 6% fewer homes for sale, and 44% more sold in November…
Home-buyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded
Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 3:56pm. 106 Views, 0 Comments.
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 homeowners will be eligible for a reduced credit of up to $6,500. To qualify for the $6,500 credit, existing homeowners must have lived in their current residences for at least five years. The bill also increases the qualifying income limits from $75,000 for single tax…
Labor Day In Marin
Friday, September 4th, 2009 at 4:41pm. 208 Views, 0 Comments.
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 415-640-4522
Bolinas:
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.
Homestead Valley:
Enjoy the Homestead Valley Music Festival from 11:30AM to 5:30PM Sunday 09/06/2009 in the meadow of the Homestead Valley Community Center at 311 Montford Ave. Call 415-388-0137.
Marin City:
Take part in the 12th annual Blues, Jazz 'n' Soul Party, with children's carnival,…
Shadow Inventory Update
Monday, August 24th, 2009 at 11:33pm. 114 Views, 0 Comments.
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 played out so as not to upset the apple cart.
The word on the street was that come Summer, all bets were off. However, that didn't happen. The moratorium is still in place. Houses under $700,000 have been getting into contract quicker . And many houses on the lower end have…
Trader Joe's is Coming To Larkspur
Friday, July 10th, 2009 at 1:32am. 163 Views, 0 Comments.
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 about how, when, and where they expand their network of stores. So their decision is great for local shoppers, and Marin real estate. Because sometimes little details like where the nearest grocery store is, and which one it is, affects potential buyer's decisions. This will be…
Marin Property Tax Reduction
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 at 2:26am. 574 Views, 0 Comments.
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 beginning of the appeal period for formal assessment review for fiscal year 2009-10 by the county Assessment Appeals Board. The filing period runs through Nov. 30.
Here is a look at how the number of reassessments are stacking up for Marin County:
2007-08: 475
2008-09: 3,000
2009-10: 12,000…
What To Do On Memorial Day In Marin
Sunday, May 24th, 2009 at 3:33am. 166 Views, 0 Comments.
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 25th
Hot Dogs, Burgers & Sausages from 11am - 3pm
Rockwall Climbing from 12pm-3pm
Paradise BBQ from 3-7pm
Other fun family activities both days including contests for kids, foods, demos & samples, and more...
Where:
5627 Paradise Drive in Corte Madera
more info: foodsofparadise.com 945-8855
