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Welcome to My Marin Real Estate and Lifestyle Blog!

Welcome to My Marin County Real Estate Blog! On this page I share Marin real estate market news and advice for both home buyers and sellers... and those that enjoy reading about real estate. Also you will find other Northern California…
December 2024 Marin county real estate market report
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report December 2024

As we close out the year, the Marin county real estate market is experiencing its typical seasonal slowdown. In November, the median home price declined in November by 5.2% while days on market increased 44%. Read my full report here.
November 2024 Marin real estate market report
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report November 2024

Everything is up in the Marin real estate market report this month: pricing, days on market and inventory. Read my full report here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report October 2024

In September we saw the median home price in Marin County rise to $1.8 million, up 1.2% from the same time last year, while we also saw the inventory of homes increase by 24% to a record high for the last 12 months. It appears the recent interest rate cuts have motivated some buyers and sellers who had been waiting to “see what happens” to move into the market.
September 2024 Marin County Real Estate Market Report chart
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report September 2024

In August we saw the median home price decline slightly 3% to $1.75 million and there were 377 homes on the market, up 16% from July of 2023. Days on market ticked down 7% to just 38 days. Read more here.
August 2024 Marin real estate market report
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report August 2024

In August we saw the median home price decline slightly 3% to $1.75 million and there were 377 homes on the market, up 16% from July of 2023. Days on market ticked down 7% to just 38 days. Read more here.

Interest Rates Forecast and Impact on the Luxury Real Estate Market

Anticipated interest rate declines are predicted to have a significant impact on the luxury real estate market. Read more here.
July 2024 Marin real estate market report graphic with key market stats
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report July 2024

The Marin County median price has resumed its march upward, reaching $1.98 million in June, up 10% vs. the same time last year. Home buyers seem to be “back in the game” as the shock of higher interest rates wears off and life moves on. Read more here.
Marin County Real Estate Market Report June 2024
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report June 2024

In May we saw the median home price in Marin County break the $2 million barrier again, the first time since June of 2022. All of the metrics are up vs. the same month last year, with the number of homes for sale up 38% and the months of supply up 33% to two months. The number of listings increased in all SF Bay Area counties, though inventory expanded the most in Alameda, Marin and San Francisco counties.
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Monthly Marin County Real Estate Market Report May 2024

In April we saw the number of homes for sale in Marin increase 32% vs. the same month last year, while the median price dipped 6% to $1.89 million. Based on my own observations as well as speaking to other top agents in Marin County, the Marin real estate market appears to be returning to normalcy after 18 months of low inventory and stagnating pricing.
April 2024 Marin real estate market report
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Monthly Marin County Real Estate Market Report April 2024

In March we saw the Marin real estate market awake from its slumber, with three of the four metrics I discuss in this monthly report in the green. The median sold price jumped 10% vs the same month last year to $1.95 million, while the number of homes for sale was up 15% to 301 on the market. There is now a healthy 2.1 months of supply on the market, up 24% since March 2023.
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2024 Luxury Home Trends: Hotel Style at Home

2024 luxury home trends adopt experiences from luxury-hotel stays including massage rooms and in-room kitchenettes. Read more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report March 2024

In February we saw all of our metrics move up, with the median sold price up 20% vs. the same time last year to $1.44 million. The great news is that we also saw 20% more homes on the market, with 248 on in February. The days on market also moved up 20% to 61 days, likely reflecting the impact the rains and higher interest rates have had on buyers, some of whom are on the sidelines.
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2024 Changes to California Real Estate Laws: What You Need to Know

The landscape of California real estate is ever-evolving, influenced by market trends, societal shifts, and legislative updates. In 2024, several significant changes have been implemented in California real estate law, impacting both buyers and sellers, as well as real estate professionals. Read more here.
Marin real estate market report February 2024 infographic
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report February 2024

In January, we saw almost all of the real estate market indicators down, with the median sold price down 1.5% to $1.47 million vs. January 2023, and months of supply down a whopping 30%. There just is not enough inventory out there to satisfy the needs of those who want to live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
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2024 Luxury Outlook from Sotheby’s International Realty Now Out

The 2024 Luxury Outlook from Sotheby's International Realty detailing the latest trends in the luxury real estate market is now out. Read more here.