Both are Common Interest Developments Condominiums and Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) are both Common Interest Developments, which refer to types of land ownership. These forms of ownership share certain characteristics: Common ownership of residential property; for example, building structures, landscaping, and recreational facilities. Mandatory membership of all owners in a Continue Reading
Where are the best home values in Marin?
Over the years the answer has remained the same: the further north from the Golden Gate Bridge, the more you can buy for your dollars. Median home prices decrease with the distance north from San Francisco, with homes in Novato selling at about half the cost of homes in Mill Valley. Here are prices in 2023: Notable difference in home values as you go north! San Rafael and Novato are on Continue Reading
What to Look for in HOA Documents
Evaluating the Finances of a Townhouse or Condo Association If you're buying a townhouse or condo in Marin County, one significant task that demands your diligent attention is a review of the Homeowners Association Documents (HOA docs). When you buy a townhouse or condo, you're buying into a community. Because of this, understanding the financial health of the HOA, monthly fees, and specific Continue Reading
Luxury Homes Sold in Marin County in 2022
The Marin luxury home market continues to flourish with homes bringing record high prices. 147 Marin homes sold in 2022 for more than $4.6M and are considered luxury homes. Most of these homes reside in Belvedere, Mill Valley, Ross, and Tiburon. Here are the five most expensive homes of the 147 sold. This information is courtesy of the Marin Multiple Listing Services (MLS). Ross 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
Challenges for Seniors Buying and Selling Marin County Homes
Many seniors are looking for Marin homes that are easier for living: usually single level, smaller, and with less upkeep. They may be moving to be closer to family and convenient to shopping and services. It’s important to understand the challenges seniors may have in buying their next home. Selling your current home It’s important that seniors have qualified help in selling their homes, Continue Reading
What Kind of Home Can You Buy in Marin County?
Your next house in Marin County will probably be a single-family home. Single family homes (SFH) are larger and more expensive than most of the alternatives, but the most popular and available. This blog explains your options for different home types you can buy. Marin Single Family Homes About 73% of Marin home sales in 2023 were SFHs. The median price was $1,675,000 for an average of 4 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
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