19 Fox Lane in Sleepy Hollow San Anselmo is another new listing we are putting on the market this week.  This is gated property with private entrance and with a Mediterranean flair, a home set on a ridgeline with magnificent views of the valley floor and surrounding hills. The location is ideal for hikers and nature lovers as the road ends on a cul-de-sac leading into open space. Simple elegance is here with large rooms that flow into each other and outside to a pool and surrounding deck all in full sun. The home has two bedrooms with a large separate room off kitchen and two car garage that could be converted to a third bedroom. There is a recently updated kitchen with top of the line appliances and a family room with views of the pool and garden. Both…

We have a new listing back on the market. 181 Oak Drive in San Rafael sits in a dramatic setting with your own PRIVATE BEACH!  This neighborhood is absolutely charming and unique with gorgeous views of the Bay and your own beach, fondly known as Pine Cove.  The home has amazing 180 degree south and western views of Mt. Tam and the sparkling bay. 

You feel like it is on top of the world, a slice of paradise with two fireplaces, one in the master bedroom and one in the living room.  There are open beams in the living and dining room and the kitchen has expansive views from a huge picture window. The kitchen features a center island, ample storage and laundry area.  Access to the wonderful outdoor entertaining deck is through either the living room or…

Two of our listings are open this weekend.

408 Biscayne Drive, San Rafael - Gorgeous Peacock Estate Listed at $2,745,000 - Open Sunday 02/10/13 from 2-4pm

8 Nunes Drive, Novato - New Construction Home in Stunning Setting Listed at $1,625,000 - Open Sunday 02/10/13 from 2-4pm

We get asked a lot of questions about schools in Marin County.  Particularly about what/where are the best private schools in Marin County.   We figured we would give you a breakdown of the private high schools in the area.

Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield (Catholic):  Student body size - 750.  Sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Marin Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school serving young men and women.  Consistent with Gospel values, they are committed to the education of the whole person.  A community that values faith, knowledge and service, they provide their students with a spiritual, academic, and extra-curricular environment.  Two of our boys graduated from this school and our youngest is in the 9th grade,…

Enjoying this warm weather today?  75 degrees in February - not bad!!  Is spring coming early this year?  With the real estate market it has.  In the last week we have taken on 5 new listings.  We will be bringing them on the market in the next couple of weeks.  Thought we could give you a sneak preview of two that are in Sleepy Hollow, San Anselmo.  You will need to contact us at MarinRealEstate.net for a private showing but these homes will be on the active mls within 2 weeks.

25 Martling Road, San Anselmo - in the flats of Sleepy Hollow this is a gorgeous mediterranean style home.  5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths at approx 3,566 square feet offered at $2,500,000.  Fireplace, amazing kitchen, hardwood floors, 2 car garage, large landscaped backyard with patio…

They said it couldn't be done! We sold 30 Morningside Drive in San Anselmo in 5 days with 3 offers, closed in 30 days without a hitch. We worked well with the sellers to prepare and market their home for quick results. 

    

     --Sales Price $771,000 “As is" Sale
     --$442 Per Square Foot Value
     --Charming Home but Needed Work

If you want to know how we work and how we use the Internet effectively to sell quickly and for top dollar, give us a call.There is no inventory and lots of demand. Now is the time to sell. Contact us for at MarinRealEstate.net for a complimentary consultation!

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Two of our listings are open this weekend.

408 Biscayne Drive, San Rafael - Gorgeous Peacock Estate Listed at $2,745,000 - Open Sunday 02/10/13 from 2-4pm

8 Nunes Drive, Novato - New Construction Home in Stunning Setting Listed at $1,625,000 - Open Sunday 02/10/13 from 2-4pm

For further questions and inquiries about properties in your area visit MarinRealEstate.net.

Was talking to a client yesterday about bringing their property on the market now vs. later.  I summed it up pretty well, if I say so myself.

Typically the inventory goes up in March and April. It maybe starting a little early this year.  We am not seeing evidence of a big surge in inventory or prices, more like a dribble. It is making buyers panic and there are multiple offers on everything. Once again, I am seeing people pay too much because of their fears. Yes, the market is experiencing a resurgence. Appreciation was solidly at 8-10% across the county last year.

Thinking about buying or selling? Contact us at MarinRealEstate.net and we can point you in the right direction.

Go 9ners!

Some interesting stats have come out for 2012 which indicate a robust market in 2013. California Associations of Realtors (www.CAR.org) reported that last year in California 1/3 of all homes sold for all cash, 23% of homes bought were second homes, first time home buyers were 39% of the market , a jump of 5% form 2011, and the number of foreclosures were down by almost 20%. In a recent speech by Carole Radoni, president of Bamboo Consulting, she stressed how important it is to take advantage of today's low interest rates. Not only do you save money, but 27% of your payment on a 3.75% loan goes to principal reductions as opposed to only 9% on a 7.5% loan. She expects rates to stay low for a while but then to rise, and encourages buyers to take advantage of…