When we moved from Terra Linda to the Marinwood Lucas Valley neighborhood, I felt a bit lost without Scotty's, my beloved neighborhood market. I cherished the convenience, selection of food and friendly service they offered. Just about the time I got Bell Market in Marinwood all figured out-they closed! For the last 6 years all of us in the Marinwood, Lucas Valley and Mont Marin area have been market-less. Countless meetings have taken place and endless ideas have been presented as to what should become of the now deserted Marinwood Plaza. One idea was unanimous;...
Located in the West End Neighborhood of Central San Rafael this 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow features a stunning garden with multiple "garden rooms," updated kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, plantation shutters, dual paned windows and other upgrades. The outdoor space was "to die for" with terra cotta tiled patio and hot tub "room," off the kitchen, the upper level had a huge deck and stone fireplace perfect for"rocking the night away" and further up a sweet...
San Francisco Neighborhoods - Cow Hollow + Marina District Part 2:
10 New & Noteworthy Restaurants
San Francisco has over 4,500 restaurants, yet I still get
excited when a new one is about to open in the Cow Hollow + Marina District.
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I consider myself somewhat of a foodie but in reality I just
like to eat, prepare great food and entertain. My boyfriend and I fantasize about writing
a cook book for our friends and family so we started to photograph our
food. I know, it sounds a bit weird but
if you have ever tried to photograph food it's really difficult to make it look
good and we want to be prepared.
While out testing new restaurants we often dissect dishes we
particularly like so we can recreate them later.
Here are our 10 restaurants in Cow...
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I'm pleased to announce the sale of my listing at 54 Eagle Drive in Novato which closed escrow yesterday for $750,000.
Located in the Country Club Estates neighborhood, this contemporary and extensively remodeled home nestled in the hills of Novato featured 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, dramatic vaulted ceilings, an updated kitchen, dual pane windows, fabuous outdoor living space, hot tub, and more. Â Â
I enjoyed assisting my clients with the sale of their property and would welcome the opportunity to assist you with your real estate needs in Marin. Whether you are interested in Marin luxury real estate a basic condo in Marin County, or a golf course property in Marin drop me a...
 
An Amazing Work of Art! Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired home, designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright and built with the skill of a Swiss watchmaker. Beautifully constructed from Mahogany, inside and out, the grain is matched perfectly on doors and walls and the built-in handmade furniture is made from ribbon grain. Mitered corner windows bring in the natural light showcasing the exquisite outdoor setting and the rich red concrete floors add warmth and character to the Mahogany.
Built on a central geometry unique to Frank Lloyd Wright homes, the design is carried throughout the house on door knobs, light fixtures and the stained glass in the front door. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, an office and attached covered parking that...
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Marin Modern Real Estate's tech-savvy Realtors, clients and friends are constantly "on the go" so we wanted to help them stay on the go without missing a beat on the Marin real estate scene.  Â
Marin Modern has gone mobile and we are pleased to announce the launch of our Marin Modern Mobile Search(mobile.marinmodern.com) platform specifically designed for the iPhone & Android-powered Smartphones. Â Â This new mobile search platform is designed for the smaller form-factor of mobile devices yet compliments both the style and functionality of our comprehensive ...
The West End Neighborhood Association celebrates National Neighborhood Day
each year with a Block Party on the shortest street in the West
End....Neame. We block off the street,
bring in the Sponge Bob Jumpee House, Tim Bowen, West End Neighbor and owner of
Play-Well Teknologies sets up a Lego's
corner, neighbor and FBI agent, who shall remain anonymous, is a whiz with the
balloon animals and It's It ice cream
sandwiches  are provided compliments of neighbor,
Jay Bellin. It's an all-star cast of
neighbors young and old alike who come together to volunteer their time to man
the barbecue grill, sell raffle tickets to the Giants vs. Colorado Rockies game,
make signs and help set up and tear down.                                                                           
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Since a number of my clients have asked me about property taxes and how they apply to floating homes, I thought I would create a helpful blog post outlining how property taxes are applied to floating homes in Marin County, California.
Sausalito, CA Houseboats/Floating
homes in Marin County are considered "real property" and taxed at the same rate as land
based homes which is 1% plus parcel tax, school bonds, special
assessments etc. However, depreciation is taken into account so the
assessed value that the tax base is calculated on can be lower
(sometimes considerably) than a land based home for the same sale price.
They take into account age of property, location and a few other
criteria.
Here is an example:...
I wanted to let you know that five of
my modern / mid-century modern listings in Marin will be open this Sunday,
September 11.    Whether you are looking for an
iconic, mid-century modern masterpiece or an affordable Eichler home, I'd
encourage you to stop by and check out these listings:
826
Greenberry Lane, San Rafael - $715,000 Â ** brand new this week **Â
Contemporary remodeled 4 Bedroom / 2
Bathroom Eichler home nestled amongst the rolling hills of Lucas Valley. This
is the beautiful light-filled home which features a remodeled kitchen with
granite counters and stainless appliances, remodeled bathrooms, new electrical
panel, working radiant heat and more.  Over $100,000 in
landscape/hardscape upgrades.   Offered for sale at $715,000
and open for the first time this Sunday from 1-4pm.
15 Mt
Tenaya Drive, San Rafael - $920,000...
