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112 Monte Vista Ave., Larkspur, CA-coming soon
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 7:49pm. 16 Views, 0 Comments.
The Baltimore Park neighborhood of Larkspur has long been a sought after slice of Marin real estate. It's also home to my current listing -a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom charmer.
This property features an open floor plan, highlighted by hardwood floors, master bedroom and convenient kitchen with gas range. Enjoy the large level backyard, which sports a lush lawn and mature fruit-bearing treas. The covered courtyard with extra half bathroom is perfect for entertaining. Located just two blocks from downtown Larkspur, you'll enjoy the walk to great restraunts, stores and schools. For more information go to the property website: www.112MonteVista.com.
Jonathan B. Jacobs is a realtor who works with luxury home buyers and sellers as well as first-time home buyers and…
Marketing Strategy For Pat Kuleto's Listing
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 at 11:11pm. 124 Views, 0 Comments.
When you are considering selling your home in today's market, having someone adept in handling current marketing technology is a must. Now that I have had Pat Kuleto's listing on the market for a couple of weeks, I wanted to share with you the incredible amount of exposure that has been generated for my client's property, as well as a glimpse of how I was able to do it.
The effort began before the property went onto the market. I was active on the social media front, letting folks know it was coming. I blogged about it, and I contacted my friends, family and clients to tell them about the property. As soon as the listing hit the market, my team got one of the online media sites to write a story on the listing. From there, it went "viral" as other outlets…
2350 Marinship Way #3, Sausalito - Coming Soon
Monday, May 24th, 2010 at 2:56pm. 374 Views, 0 Comments.
I wanted to let my clients and friends know ahead of time that I have Pat Kuleto's listing coming onto the market. The floating home, he calls Lillypad, is where he began building his award-winning restaurant dynasty. Located at 2350 Marinship Way #3, Sausalito, this three-level, 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom home designed by Pat, incorporates his legendary charm, provides ample living space and is in a prime spot to spend your days taking in the gorgeous views of Angel Island, Sausalito Harbor and hills, Mt. Tamalpais and San Francisco Bay.
Enter this light and bright home, and you'll immediately appreciate the Koa wood wainscoting and finishes throughout. Enjoy Mt. Tamalpais and the passing yachts as you dine by the floor-to-ceiling bay windows in the dining…
California Home Buyer Credit 2010
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 at 1:31pm. 144 Views, 0 Comments.
I want to make you aware that the governor just signed a bill, in an effort to raise more cash for California that will help home buyers. As reported in The San Francisco Chronicle, the state income tax credits estimated at around $200 million, will affect folks who purchase a home after May 1, 2010. Specifically, this credit will help anyone who is buying a newly built home, or first-time home buyers who buy an existing home or a newly built home. A first-time home buyer is defined as an individual or an individual's spouse, who has not owned a principle residence for three years prior to the date of this particular purchase. This new credit will be the equivalent of 5 percent of the purchase price or $10,000, whichever is less, spread over three years.
TOUCHING HOME | Marin's Own Miller Brother's Feature Film
Thursday, March 18th, 2010 at 10:57pm. 272 Views, 0 Comments.
I'd like to bring your attention to a locally produced movie that I am honored to be involved with, called TOUCHING HOME. It's a film that media, critics, and other folks who have seen it, are calling "very inspirational". You may have already heard about the Miller twins (former baseball players from Fairfax) who are the writers/directors/actors.
When Logan and Noah Miller's homeless father died in the Marin County jail, the twins vowed that their autobiographical movie, TOUCHING HOME, would be made as a dedication to him. Three months later, the brothers pitched four-time Academy Award-nominee Ed Harris in a San Francisco alley and asked him to play the role of their father. Ed said "yes", and the movie became a reality. Here's a short video of Ed Harris…
The Rose Garden Project, Larkspur CA (AKA Niven Nursery off Doherty Drive)
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 11:51pm. 357 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. 212 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. 253 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. 223 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. 242 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…
