Welcome to my Marin County real estate market report for August 2018, with the latest information and charts on the home buying and selling scene here in Marin. Summer is coming to a close and parents are looking forward to back-to-school season while kids, if they are like I was, are fast-forwarding over all those back-to-school commercials on TV. There’s no rest for us real estate agents in Marin — I have had a busy summer and I feel fortunate to have an exciting pipeline for fall.

My friends in the city call this month “Fogust” because it is indeed the foggiest month in San Francisco, before one of the warmest months, September, arrives.  This is the time of year when I receive the most calls from buyers in the city looking to move to the warmth of Marin County. When I was first an agent I tried a short-lived “Got fog?” advertising campaign but decided that was too much Marin gloating so moved on to a different approach extolling the virtues of this paradise we call home. You may want to check out my new blog article on the Crown Road Hike in Kentfield in case you haven’t hiked that area yet.

With September and October we see the height of fire season. It’s never too late to read my blog article about preparing your home for fire season, which starts with creating a defensible space around your home. I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to all the heroic firefighters who are battling the many blazes all over California.

This month we saw a continuation of the national and local story — low inventory and price appreciation. The median price in Marin County is now $1,175,000 million, up 10.4% from the same time last year. As long as we continue to see the stock market and the bay area economy humming, I see this price appreciation continuing.

The Second Busiest Marin Real Estate Season is Right Around the Corner

The weeks after labor day are traditionally very busy in the Marin real estate market, with an inventory surge that is second only to the spring season. However this surge slows in November as people begin to prepare for the holidays and the winter months. It is a great time for Marin County home buyers to look, however, as there is less competition than in spring.

I am very excited about a San Anselmo home I will be launching soon. I have been working with the seller to pick out finishes and fixtures for a large, historic Craftsman estate walking distance from San Anselmo’s downtown shops and restaurants. The estate features a pool, two guest houses, and a historic “gravitas” that is difficult to find in homes. Pricing is to be determined but will likely be in the $3.0 to $3.5mm range. Please call me for more details.

I’m Never Too Busy For You

I have quite a few exciting listings in my pipeline coming soon. Please keep an eye on My Featured Listings page or call me for details on homes coming soon in Tiburon, San Rafael and San Anselmo. Whether you are a buyer, a seller, or just want to learn more about the market for a potential future move, I am always happy to talk about the Marin real estate market.

These market reports are a great place to start — but let’s continue the conversation. Call me at 415-847-5584 and I can provide you with a personalized market overview tailored to your specific situation. To those who read this report, thank you for all your support of my business. I couldn’t do it without you.