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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…
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Staging a Mid-Century Modern Home | Tale of the Sale

Staging a home for sale in Marin County can make a huge difference when it comes time to sell. In my "Tale of the Sale" series read about the staging of 40 Twain Harte Lane in San Rafael and see before and after photos. This was a home staging success that helped bring out this home's beauty.
January 2024 Marin county real estate market report update
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report January 2024

Home prices in Marin county resumed their upward march with the median home price up 5% to $1.35 million. Days on market were up to 53. Read my full Marin real estate market update here.
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Ten Most Expensive Homes Sold in Marin County in 2023 | Complete List

The most expensive home sold in Marin County in 2023 sold for $23,350,000. This year Belvedere took the top spot with 6 of the top 10 most expensive homes sold in 2023. See the complete list here!
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report December 2023 | Latest News

We are ending the year with some good news - the median sold price increased 6% in November 2023 compared to November 2022, while the days on market decreased. Read my full report here.
Marin Real Estate Market report November 2023
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report November 2023 | Latest News

The median sold home price declined 7% in October 2023 compared to the same month last year, while days on market increased 3% to 35 days. More sellers are sitting on the sidelines, with the number of homes for sale 7% compared to the same month last year.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report October 2023 | Latest News

The Marin County real estate market held flat in September, with the median price remaining at $1.475mm compared to the same month last year. Inventory continued to be a challenge with the number of homes available for sale down 9%. For the quarter ending in September, the SF Bay Area overall saw a drop in sales activity, with Marin and San Francisco leading the drop at 23%. This is to be expected given the much lower inventories in the same period. Read my full report here.
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The Stars Shine Brightly On The Sonoma Coast

As I have spent more time up on the Sonoma Coast preparing my new listing ready for market, I have been reflecting about what I have always loved about that part of Northern California. There is nothing like the stars at night on the Sonoma coast. Far from the lights of the big city, the sky is pitch black and reminds me of the sky when I was growing up in a small town in Alabama...
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report September 2023 | Latest News

The Marin County real estate market softened noticeably in August, with the number of homes for sale up vs. the same time last year and the median price down. The median home price declined 7.3% vs. August 2022 to $1,275,000 while days on market, the average time it takes to sell a home, increasing 25% to 50 days, from a low of 20 days in June of 2022. Read more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report August 2023 | Latest News

July brought us the first year-on-year increase in the median home price in Marin County in quite some time. After months of falling, we saw the median home price increase to $1.73 million, up 1% versus July of 2022. Homes on the market are taking longer to sell, with the days on market almost doubling to 40 days on market average. Inventories remain tight, with 324 homes for sale, down 27% versus the same month last year. Read more here.
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Solar Leases Can Complicate Home Sales | Advice from a Marin County Realtor

Thinking of leasing a solar electric system for your home? When it comes time to sell your home, you may regret that decision. If you are thinking of buying a home with a leased solar system, you need to know the potential issues before you go into contract. Read more here.
July 2023 Marin County Real Estate market report
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report July 2023 | Latest News

In June we saw the market continue to cool versus the same time last year, but the market has picked up considerably compared to earlier in the year. The median home price in Marin County was $1.9 million, down 15% from June 2022, while the number of homes on the market was down 40% compared to the same time period. Well-priced and well-presented homes are still moving quickly, and in some cases they are still seeing multiple offers.. Read more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report June 2023 | Latest News

In May we saw inventory begin to recover from earlier in the year. While the number of homes for sale is still down 32% vs the same period in 2022, we saw a 14% increase vs. April and a 34% increase since March. The market seems to be adjusting to the more normal interest rates this year, with the pace of price reductions slowing as we enter the summer season. The median home price began to flirt with that $2 million price point again, climbing to $1.9 million. Read more here.
Marin County real estate market report May 2023
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report May 2023 | Latest News

In April we saw the market begin to rebound after a long and rainy winter, with about 20% more homes on the market compared to the prior month, and a 22% increase in the median sold price to $1.827 million. However compared to the same time last year, the median was down 8.6% and the number of homes for sale was down 35%, reflecting the continuing the trend we have seen year to date. Read more here.
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What’s Happening Around Marin County in May 2023

Looking for things to do in May 2023 in Marin County? From Woofstock to the Mill Valley Music Festival, there's plenty to keep you busy. Read more here.
Marin County Real Estate Market Report April 2023
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report April 2023 | Latest News

The big story in the Marin Real Estate market so far this year is that new listings are down significantly from the same time last year as the median home price continues to decline. In March the median sold price was down 12% to $1.2mm compared to March 2022, while there were only 261 homes on the market, down 45% from the same time period Read more here.