Last month, we wrote about the old Royal Sweet Bakery building at 625 San Anselmo Avenue in Downtown San Anselmo. The new owners, Josh and Ashley Petersen,  have exciting plans to remodel the space and develop a concept restaurant featuring rooftop terrace dining and an interior courtyard. Josh and Ashley hosted an open house at the location on February 12 to answer residents' questions, just prior to the Planning Commission meeting where...

Some believe that the combined effects of the new tax code and rising mortgage rates will have an adverse impact on residential real estate prices in 2018. However, the clear majority of recently surveyed housing experts believe that home values will continue to rise this year.

What is the Home Price Expectation Survey?

Each quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists. Those surveyed include experts such as:

• Daniel Bachman, Senior Manager, U.S. Economics at Deloitte Services, LP
• Kathy Bostjancic,...

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This large Craftsman style remodeled home is on an  street-to-street lot in the coveted Forbes neighborhood. Exquisite features include: vintage woodwork, remodeled kitchen, formal dining, and multiple sun rooms. The main level has large master suite and private guest bedroom, 2 full baths, formal living and dining rooms plus bonus family room/den. Upstairs has two spacious bedrooms with attached enclosed sun rooms, full bath and multiple storage rooms. Outside features mature landscaping, entertainment patio with high end spa, a huge grassy area and 2 car...

4+ bedrooms and 4.5 bathroom over 3,000 sq ft elegant and serene home in Upper Rockridge is for sale now!   Please come by to see this fantastic home with killer bay views this Sunday (March 25) from 2 to 4:30!

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118 Bayside Court is a 1 BD/1 BA + Loft condominium that has been tastefully remodeled featuring French Oak wood flooring, a new kitchen with quartz counters and 3" x 12" artisan subway tile backsplash, Energy Star appliances, tiled bath with Toto toilet, a wood burning fireplace, in-unit laundry, and a large patio with extra storage. The upstairs loft can be used as an additional bedroom/office and the additional windows allow for a light filled interior....

Recently, Freddie Mac published an Insight Report titled Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing. The report focused on the impact the projected rise in mortgage rates might have on the housing market this year.

Many believe that an increase in mortgage rates will cause a slowdown in purchases which would, in turn, lead to a fall in house values. Ultimately, however, prices are determined by supply and demand and while rising mortgage rates may slow demand, they also affect supply. From the report:

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2 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 1,763 SF | $975,000

Symmetry @ Alameda Landing - Alameda, CA

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If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! Recently, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing released its Luxury Market Report which showed that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control.

The inventory of homes for sale in the luxury market far exceeds the number of people searching to purchase these properties in many areas of the country. This means that homes are often staying on the market longer or can be found at a discount.

Those who have a starter or trade-up home to sell will find buyers competing, and often entering bidding wars,...

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs in retirement.

According to the National Association of Exclusive Buyers Agents (NAEBA), there are 7 factors that you should consider when choosing your retirement home.

1. Affordability

“It may be easy enough to purchase your home today but think long-term about your monthly costs. Account...