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 The Taming of the
Shrew opens tonight, February 28th at the College of Marin Performing Arts
Building. It is runs through March 14th with evening and matinee
performances. If you like Shakespeare, don't miss this wild west-style
production directed by James Dunn. This
is a revival of a show James Dunn directed in 1971 that was invited to the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival in Scotland and won best production. It's also part of a year-long 50th
Anniversary Celebration of the College of Marin Drama Department.
James Dunn who is well-known for directing the Mountain Play,
an institution...
How to Be The Best
Kind of Client in 4 Easy Steps
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Often the end of a transaction is bitter sweet. The ultimate
goal when we, as Realtors, start working with clients is to find them their perfect
property or sell their home, get into contract and work towards the close of
escrow.
During that process we have the unique opportunity of really
getting to know our clients. It's a very personal process - one that benefits
from clients sharing their likes/dislikes, thoughts and feelings about their
lifestyle.
The first step
towards being The Best Kind of Client is transparency. Often clients feel they have to hold back details of their
search or lifestyle to protect themselves from their Realtor. ...
When looking for a new home,
do not overlook Novato. So many buyers have a pre-conceived notion of the town
from observing retail such as Target and Costco while driving north on Hwy 101.
Novato is so much more. At about 30 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge,
Novato is a community where residents love to live and traditionally - buyers
can get so much more for their money.
 
Novato covers over 28 square
miles with more than 56,000 residents, yet maintains a small-town charm. With a
wide variety of neighborhoods from which to select, buyers should not overlook
the many neighborhoods....
Well it is that time of year again, the time when we, as parents, sit down with our calendars and start to plan out the summer. Â My first summer of having a child at "camp age" I completely missed the boat and by the time I got around to it most of the Southern Marin Camps were booked! Â So the next year I learned my lesson and by the end of March my 8 year old was enrolled in all the camps that I thought he would enjoy. Â
We are so fortunate here in Marin to have such a diverse selection of camps. Â What I have learned is that most private schools have a version of day camps on their campuses. Â These camps are other organizations, but it is a way for you to meet families from those schools because they go to the camps. Â As an example Marin Primary host a Camp Doodles, MCDS hosts Adventure Camp, Marin Horizons host a day camp with swimming, Greenwood School hosts Greenplay and many more.
The two largest  camps in our area are Steve and Kates and Camp Doodles.  My son has...
You know about Staging!
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You've visited beautiful Zen-like homes with abundant, elegant,
uncluttered space everywhere, and wondered if anyone actually lived
there. Staging is an art. A good stager will appeal to your senses----
Peaceful, attractive living areas, perhaps with colorful paintings,
flowers, even the smell of fresh-baked cookies. Just enough furniture to
suggest possibilities, and little enough to create an illusion of space
in which you can imagine your own sanctuary. A good staging job is
subtle, welcoming, alluring, and it sets a mood. But is it worth it the money? My
own experience as a Listing Agent would lead me to respond with an
unequivocal "yes", and a large majority of my colleagues would agree. Read the following short story and then
decide...
Want to buy an "off market listing" in Marin County?
What is a "pocket listing"? How common are "off market
sales"? Why would someone offer their home off market? Common questions answered by a seasoned Marin
County realtor.
Many buyers ask me about "off market listings", or "pocket
listings". These are homes for sale that haven't been
entered into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
There are a number of reasons why a
seller would chose not to list their home officially, the most common are:
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illness or other personal matters that
make it uncomfortable to have the house shown often and to have "Sunday Opens"
etc
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tenant occupied properties
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sellers who need to sell fast but have no time
to "prep the house" for photography and staging
 Buyers tend to believe that off market sales are "bargain
deals". That is usually...
Featured on the cover
Atomic Ranch Magazine and as the
feature article, this is a mint condition Mid-Century Modern Eichler home you
don't want to miss out on! 8050 Shay Drive is an amazing and rare atrium model
Eichler home located in the lovingly maintained
Sequoyah Hills neighborhood in
the highly desired Oakland Hills. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1667 square foot (per
tax records) Eichler has all of the famous hallmarks of mid-century modern
architecture, such as mahogany panel walls, globe lights, original stained
ceiling and beams, sliding cabinets, and more, but has been tastefully updated
with modern amenities and design.
Enjoy the radiant heat through the newer VCT tile flooring,
or sit inside on a rainy day and take in nature's beauty through the walls of
recently...
Featured on the cover
Atomic Ranch Magazine and as the
feature article, this is a mint condition Mid-Century Modern Eichler home you don't want to miss out on! 8050 Shay Drive is an amazing and rare atrium model Eichler home located in the
lovingly maintained
Sequoyah Hills neighborhood in the highly desired Oakland
Hills. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1667 square foot (per tax records) Eichler has
all of the famous hallmarks of mid-century modern architecture, such as
mahogany panel walls, globe lights, original stained ceiling and beams, sliding
cabinets, and more, but has been tastefully updated with modern amenities and
design.
Enjoy the radiant heat through the newer VCT tile flooring,
or sit inside on a rainy day and take in nature's beauty through the walls of
recently...
Spring certainly has sprung up around The Bay! If you'd like to see an explosion of spring flower
color, grab your camera and head over the GG Bridge to San Francisco! The Tulipmania exhibit at Pier 39 will
delight your senses! Â
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Did you know that tulips like sun but not heat? Did you know each tulip bulb produces one
flower that lasts approximately two weeks?Â
Besides the beautiful colors and textures, Tulipmania will fill you with
lots of informational tidbits!
With over 20 varieties of red and yellow tulips, you will
also be treated to visions of colorful narcissus (did you know a daffodil is
actually a narcissus but not all narcissus are not daffodils?), Iceland poppies,
English primrose, as well as lettuce, parsley and red chard that have been
added...
