I thought this was an excellent post with a good, comprehensive list of Things to Ponder Before You Submit a Low Ball Offer. Hope you find it useful. I like to guide my clients through a similar process when they are ready to write an offer. It can be so emotional, it really helps to…
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Mill Valley home first of its kind
On May 15, this stunning property was featured on the American Institute of Architects Marin Homes Tour (see my Post about the AIA Tour). It was completed in February for local architect Scott Lee and his family. This home was my absolute favorite among the six properties featured on the tour. In addition to being Marin County’s first…
Quick update on Marin Market Year to Date Statistics
Here are the numbers for the period January 1st through June 22, 2010: Active – 981 (+80 from last month) Contingent – 240 (-27 from last month) Pending – 88 (-25 from last month) Closed – 846 v. 602 (2009) = + 40% Median Price – UP $799,000 v. $750,000 (2009) (+6.5%) Average Price – UP…
The Largest Historic Homes In The United States
The Biltmore Estate, built in 1895 by George Washington Vanderbilt II, measures 175,000 square feet — 83 times the size of a typical home today.
Did you know…June is National Safety Month?
“Summertime and the living is easy…” Love that song! Don’t you? And yes, summer, after playing hide and seek, seems to have finally decided to stick around for good in Marin County. Warm weather, barbecues, sun hats, pool parties, walks on the beach, white pants and sandals, dinners al fresco, cold drinks, fresh salads and sweet,…
Loan Application Alert : Conforming, Interest Only Mortgages Guidelines Change Next Week
If you plan to finance your home with a conforming interest only mortgage, get your loan application submitted no later than this Friday, June 18. Starting next week, Fannie Mae is clamping down on the popular loan product.
Shopping And Paying Bills Online? Here are Methods To Protect Your Online Financial Identity
In May 2010, Retail Sales at non-store retailers — a category that includes Amazon and eBay — topped $29 billion, up 16 percent from May 2009. Clearly, Americans are doing an increasing amount of shopping online. But how well are we protecting our identities?
Marin changes policy to now allow dogs to sit with owners at restaurants with outdoor seating
Yet another reason LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL when you are a dog in Marin. Add all the beautiful trails, dog parks, beaches and fancy pet stores Marin has to offer and you have a perfect spot for Fido. As the proud owner of two big dogs (Max and Charlie – two black standard poodles), I…
PG&E's Prop. 16 lost big in its service area
PG&E’s Prop. 16 lost big in its service area.
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