Mill Valley Marsh and Sea Level Rise The Bothin Marsh Open Space Preserve in Mill Valley, California is a 106-acre wetland on the northern arm of Richardson Bay. The marsh is fed by the Arroyo Corte Madera del Presidio stream, originating in downtown Mill Valley, and Coyote Creek, originating in Tamalpais Valley. Today, the preserve is home to hundreds of birds and wildlife species, and provides Continue Reading
The Best Ice Cream In the North Bay
Ice Cream Expert Ranks the Top Six Ice Cream Spots in the North Bay Whether you prefer old-fashioned floats, an ice cream sandwich, or a scoop of your favorite flavor, our local ice cream expert Gary Appleman has you covered. Gary, a friend of Madeline Schaider Real Estate, is an ice cream aficionado. He and his wife, Sandra Figone, travel the state looking for the best ice cream in California. Continue Reading
Marin County Beaches You Need to Visit
Marin County has approximately 70 miles of open coastline and many convenient destinations within the Point Reyes National Seashore on the northern coast, which encompasses the Point Reyes Peninsula, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) on the southern coast. This land is rich with wildlife, beautiful beaches, rugged terrain, and dramatic views. Four of the most popular Marin Continue Reading
Meeting the Housing Needs for Seniors in Marin
Marin’s population is growing older, and as Marin realtors we are assisting more clients 65 year and older to find the best living situations. Here the statistics on age from the US Census. Median Age of Marin Residents Year 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Median Age In years 29.8 33.7 38.2 41.3 44.5 47.1 In 2020 the median age for California was 36.7 years and for Continue Reading
Hiking with Madeline on Christmas Tree Hill
Christmas Tree Hill in Corte Madera A walk up Christmas Tree Hill starts at the Old Town Square (Menke Park) in the oldest part of Corte Madera. Like many of the older neighborhoods in Mill Valley and Sausalito, there are stairs that were installed to take visitors from nearby train stations up the hills to the good life and spectacular views. One of Madeline’s favorite Continue Reading
What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (aka second unit, backyard cottage, or granny unit) is an independent living facility for one or more persons, located on the same lot as a single-family or multi-family home. ADUs can be attached to the primary residence, detached from the primary residence, or within the walls of an existing home. An ADU must have a full, separate kitchen (including stove, Continue Reading
Do You Need Flood Insurance in Marin?
Is Your Marin Home in a Flood Zone? In Marin, heavy rains and runoff into our creeks can cause flooding in nearby neighborhoods. If the bay tides are high, the streams drain slower and flooding can be more severe. Areas that are prone to flooding in Marin are areas along creeks and low areas along the bay. There have been only a few years of serious flooding in Marin. However, the increase in Continue Reading
What Do Easements Mean for Your Property?
When you buy or sell a property, you may have to understand the easements on the property and how they affect your ownership. Easements have an effect on the title to a property. What are Easements? An easement on a property gives an adjacent property, individuals, a business like a utility company, or a town the right to use part of your property. An easement can also restrict the use of your Continue Reading
Olompali State Historic Park: A Window into Marin’s Past
Olompali State Historic Park is located in northern Marin County. The name of the park comes from the Coast Miwok people who lived here from about 6,000 BC until the 1850's. This peaceful park of 700 acres looks east over the Petaluma River and San Pablo Bay, at the northern end of San Francisco Bay. Looking out to the tidal flats and the bay, you can imagine what Mill Valley and Corte Madera Continue Reading
China Camp State Park: Escape to Nature in East San Rafael
China Camp State Park is in east San Rafael, CA along the shores of San Pablo Bay, at the north end of San Francisco Bay. The park spans 1,514 acres of grass-covered gentle hills and beaches. China Camp offers many opportunities for hiking, camping, mountain biking, picnics, and running. The park is maintained and managed by the friends of China Camp, which also provides an informative Continue Reading
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