Bay Area California Real Estate Blog and News

Labor Day is almost upon us (already!), so you know what that means, right? Summer is dwindling down and it's time for the family's last big "hoorah!" before Fall approaches. Thankfully, the three-day weekend is here. Who doesn't love a three-day weekend, right? Here's a list of things to do this holiday weekend:

• Russian River Adventures: The weather is perfect right now. Not too hot. Not too cold. The Russian River is great for picnic lunches, lounging around, and even floating in a tube down the river. Kids and adults love the Russian River.
• Ferry into San Francisco: This may be a little crowded, but if you plan it just right, a day in San Francisco may be what the doctor ordered for this holiday weekend. The Exploratorium moved to Pier 15, an easy walking distance from the Embarcadero. It's only a 20 minute (or less if you speed walk) walk to Pier 39, as well. Fisherman's Wharf,...

777 Sun Lane, Novato CA 94947 - Just Purchased!

How long do you think it should take to find the perfect home for you? There are as many answers to this question as there are people out there looking for their perfect home! 

Buying a home is a process and buyers approach that process in their own unique way.  There really isn't a one-fits-all approach. 

I have worked with clients that have very simple and clear-cut needs, look at one house and make an offer. I have other clients whose lives that are in transition and it might take them months or even a few years to find a home that fits their needs. The house they think they need today might not be the house that will work for them in the long run.

I always try to stress to my clients that...

Recently I have had the pleasure of helping a buyer with the purchase of a floating home.  Each inspection and visit to the property is like a mini vacation.  Everyone on the docks walking by has a smile on their face and always happy to say Hello and welcome my client to the neighborhood.  It truley amazes me that one can live literally waterfront with views galore in Marin County for a fraction of the cost that it would take for a property on land.  

I must say spending time on the docks does give me a pull on my heart to live the life as well.  Not in the cards for me at this time, but for those of you who have thought about it, I would say Yes!   Of course there are things you need to consider when you are on a floating home.  There is no pulling up to your front door or garage to unload your groceries, maintenance can be a bit more on the floating home and of course be prepared to be lulled to sleep by the slight sway of the swell.  

Going through the process of purchasing a floating...

100 Creamery Road in San Geronimo has new owners! Set on a large level sunny lot, this property offers space for gardening, playing, working and wonderful San Geronimo Valley living. My clients had been looking for a while but did not expect to find this rare gem of a property complete with the original San Geronimo Post Office. With the amazing help of lender Charlie Christensen, my clients were pre-approved and in escrow in a matter of hours.  Having...

Marin resident, friend and client, Fred Ritzenberg (husband of my childhood friend and go to title/escrow officer Stacey Cooper) has co-produced and co-written a feature film- ZAYTOUN. This film will will truly warm your heart. I had the pleasure of being invited to a private Saturday morning screening of ZAYTOUN at the Rafael Theater in San Rafael. Like all good films there was drama, suspense, humor...

Only 3 days on the market and this gorgeous entertainer's dream home received a pre-emptive offer prior to the first public open house.  This Marin Terrace home was built in 1989 and features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, open remodeled kitchen / family room, formal dining room and living room, 4 bedrooms, an office and 2.5 bathrooms.   This home was listed for $1,450,000 and it sold for $1,500,000.  

This is the second home I have sold in 3 months on this street.  I have owned two homes in the neighborhood and I know how to sell the these homes to prospective buyers. If you are considering selling your home in Mill Valley or would like to purchase a property in Mill Valley with a local expert, feel free to contact me.

This Alliance home is in pristine condition. This home  has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, nice birchwood floors, copper radiant heat and a big lawn in the backyard with decks.  I secured the purchase of this home for my buyer clients for $764,625.  What a fantastic value!

The Terra Linda real estate market is hot, hot, hot!   If you are interested in learning more about Terra Linda or would like assistance in buying or selling a home, feel free to contact me. I have the inside scoop on the market in this area.

After searching for 3 months and making 3 offers on other homes, I was able to negotiate the purchase of this charming single level home in Terra Linda for my wonderful buyer clients.   This home is a 3 bedroom / 2 bath home with a beautiful backyard and pool, family room with fireplace, updated kitchen and baths. 

After multiple offers, and continued negotiations, this home sold for $885,000.

Great properties in Terra Linda are selling with multiple offers (3-7 offers) and the homes are selling for 5-10% over the list price.  I am an active real estate agent in this neighborhood. If you should need assistance with your purchase or the sale of your Terra Linda home, feel free to give me a call or drop me any email.

359 Marion Avenue, Mill Valley 94941 - Custom Built Home in the Redwoods

As you look for you're first or next home keep an open mind. Often the house you love is not the house you have been searching for. I thought I knew what my clients were looking for in a house so when 359 Marion Avenue, Mill Valley popped up in the New Listings on the MLS I didn't even consider it for my clients.

It hit the market on Saturday with the first open house on Sunday. I had already scoured the MLS for possible open homes for all my clients and this home didn't...