The best and most reliable waterfalls on Mount Tamalpais are in Cascade Canyon, which descends from the top of the mountain to the end of Cascade Drive in Fairfax. This year, after one of the heaviest rains, Madeline made the easy walk (about 1.5 miles round trip) up Cascade Creek to see torrents of water coming down every valley and wash. The trail ends at the high Cascade Canyon waterfall with a Continue Reading
Walking and Biking Safely to School in Marin
Marin has been a national leader in promoting students walking and biking to school Walking, cycling, and commuting on school buses were once an American tradition and an important part of free public education. By year 2000, most parents drove their children to and from school--many one student per car. The most common reasons for driving children to school have been longer distances to schools Continue Reading
Winter Home Maintenance Marin County
Winter is an important time for home maintenance that can save you larger repair costs. Inspect windows and doors for leaks. Check the window and door sills and surrounding trim. Don’t forget to check the high windows that you can’t see close-up. Minor water stains could be due to condensation. Peeling paint, damaged sheet rock, or warped wood can indicate window leaks. A fix may be as easy Continue Reading
Looking for a New Home in Mill Valley? Scott Valley Might Be the Place
A Hidden Gem for Real Estate in Mill Valley The hills, valleys, and canyons of Mill Valley provide many secluded and beautiful residential neighborhoods. Tucked into the hill that separates Mill Valley from Corte Madera is Scott Valley, a small community in the middle of everything, but far from daily traffic and noise. Scott Valley Homes For Sale Scott Valley has about 180 homes. Continue Reading
Meadowcreek Station: Unique Homes in Corte Madera
Corte Madera offers a special community of 148 homes nestled between the bay and Ring Mountain. About 40% are two bedroom condos and the rest are two or three bedroom town homes. Because of their careful design, these homers are well separated for privacy and light. Many have garages and fenced lards. They are also newer compared to most planned developments in Marin, built about 25 Continue Reading
Is It Better to Rent or Buy a Home in Marin?
Buying Versus Renting a Marin Home The New York Times published a very sensible article regarding the real estate market and its impact on home buyers and renters: “Four Not-So-Obvious Things to Consider When Deciding to Buy or Rent.” For your convenience, here is our summary as it applies to buying or renting a home in Marin County, CA. Advantages of Owning a Home There are three Continue Reading
Are Eichler Homes Popular in the Marin Real Estate Market?
Eichler homes are a perfect fit to the Marin County, California climate and lifestyle. They merge the indoors with the outdoors, allowing us to live out of doors even when are inside. Walls of glass to the rear and central courtyards provide light, views, and easy access to nature. Flexible floor plans adapt easily to changing family needs. Marin has about 1,600 Eichler-built homes, Continue Reading
The Most Desirable Streets in Marin
Greenwood Beach Road Greenwood Beach Road, in the Marin County town of Tiburon, curves gently along the north end of Richardson Bay, providing these special benefits that make it one of the Best Street in Marin: Spectacular views of Richardson Bay, the San Francisco skyline, Belvedere Island, the Tiburon hills, Sausalito, Strawberry Point, and the Marin Headlands. Exceptional Continue Reading
Insuring Your Marin Home
One of our neighbors had a garage fire recently that left their house unlivable. This made us think about home insurance. What kind of insurance should you have? How do you know if you have enough insurance? Here are a few considerations when planning your home insurance: Find a good insurance agent/broker who is willing to talk to you and explain your options. Some may even charge a fee Continue Reading
Top 10 Reasons to Live in Marin County!
Marin County is Paradise Here are the reasons you'll want to live in Marin County, CA: 1. Proximity to a world-class destination: San Francisco. A beautiful city with superb museums, entertainment, and restaurants. From Central Marin, the drive takes about 20 minutes. You can also take a spectacular ferry boat ride from Larkspur, Tiburon, and Sausalito, or a comfortable bus ride on Golden Continue Reading
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