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8 Ace Court in Fairfax - Sold

I had the pleasure of working with a fellow Marin Modern colleague who had the buyer for my listing at 8 Ace Court.  Located in desirable Canon Village, this light and bright 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome backs to open space.  It feels like a peaceful retreat and the best of all worlds. Surrounded by open space with biking and hiking all around, it is minutes from vibrant downtown Fairfax where live music can be enjoyed most evenings, great restaurants, the Fairfax Movie Theater, organic ice cream at The Scoop and much, much more.  Public transportation stops in front of Canon Village for an easy commute East to 101 or to West Marin.

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What to Look for in Your Real Estate Team

What to Look for in Your Real Estate Team | MyKCM

How do you select the members of your team who are going to help you make your dream of owning a home a reality? What should you be looking for? How do you know if you’ve found the right agent or lender?

The most important characteristic that you should be looking for in your agent is someone who is going to take the time to really educate you on the choices available to you and your ability to buy in today’s market.

As Dave Ramsey, the financial guru, advises:

“When getting help with money, whether it’s insurance, real estate or investments, you should...

How to Get the Most Money from the Sale of Your Home

How to Get the Most Money from the Sale of Your Home | MyKCM

Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible.

1. Price it a LITTLE LOW

This may seem counterintuitive. However, let’s look at this concept for a moment. Many homeowners think that pricing their home a little OVER market value will leave them room for negotiation. In actuality, this just dramatically lessens the demand for your house (see chart below).

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Why Are So Few Homes for Sale?

There is no doubt that the largest challenge in today’s housing market is a lack of housing inventory for sale. This challenge has been defined as an “overwhelming lack of supply,” and even a “straight up inventory crisis.”

First American just released the results of a survey which sheds light on the reasons for the current lack of supply.

The survey asked title agents and real estate professionals to identify what they believe are the top reasons for this lack of inventory in...

FREE Classic Car Show and Live Music: Sept. 16th Marinwood Park

FREE Classic Car Show and live music: Sept. 16th Marinwood Park

WHAT: The Lion’s Club’s 5th annual classic car show, BBQ and Miracle Mule music.

WHEN: Saturday (9/16/17) 11-3 pm.

WHERE: Marinwood Park. 575 Miller Creek Road San Rafael CA 94903.

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4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall!

4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall! | MyKCM

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.

1. Prices Will Continue to Rise

CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.0% over the next year.

The bottom in home prices has come and gone. Home values will continue to appreciate for years. Waiting no longer makes sense.

2. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Projected to Increase

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3 Reason Staging Your Home Pays off

3 Reason Staging Your Home Pays off 

  1. A staged home looks better in pictures
  2. Homes that are staged typically list for a higher price and sell for a higher price
  3. Potential buyers will stay longer during a showing

Staging Graphic

  1.      A staged home looks better in pictures

The old saying, “One picture is worth a thousand words” might have been coined for a staged home. Multiply that 1,000 words by the number of pictures your agent is going to post online for your listing. That is a powerful pictorial message and a strong story presented online. Literally 1000’s of words conveyed by the pictures attached to your homes listing.

Why are good...

84 Madrone Unit 19 San Anselmo CA 94960: SOLD!

84 Madrone Unit 19 San Anselmo CA 94960: SOLD!

Talk about a quick turnaround, within 30 days of 1st meeting the sellers, I staged, professionally photographed, blitzed the market, received multiple offers and closed the sale of unit 19 at 84 Madrone Ave. This 1 bedroom 1 bath was located on the ground level and had a private creekside patio. Being only a block from downtown San Anselmo and in a well-kept complex, this listing brought in a lot of buyers. In the end, we had 3 offers and an over bid all cash offer won.

Here is what the seller had to say on YELP about working with me:

Hilary Davis was the perfect amount of foresight, energy, professionalism and down to earth approach. Throughout the process of selling our...

Homeowners: Do You Know Your Home's Value?

Homeowners: Do You Know Your Home’s Value? | MyKCM

The latest edition of CoreLogic’s Home Price Index shows that nationally, home prices have appreciated 6.7% over the last year and 0.9% month-over-month. The release of the report included this headline,

“National Home Prices Now 50% Above March 2011 Bottom”

The real estate market has come a long way since 2011, which is great news for homeowners!

Nearly 79% of homeowners with a mortgage in the US now have significant equity in their homes (defined as over 20%), according to the latest ...

JUST SOLD – 2739 10th Ave, OAKLAND

4 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,725 SQF | $653,000

Congratulations to my clients who just closed escrow on this spacious 4 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,725 square foot home in Oakland’s Bella Vista neighborhood.

This fixer-upper is exactly what my clients were looking for and they can’t wait to restore and bring back its 1920’s period charm. I’m excited to see the before and after!

Call me today to find out how I can help you find your ideal home!

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