Archive for September, 2009

What is a Buyer’s Agent and why should I use one to find my next home?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

All real estate agents are NOT the same.

Traditionally, real estate agents focus on the listing side of the business. A Buyer’s Agent takes a different approach – their focus is on the buyer. This gives Buyer’s Agents a competitive edge in the marketplace, enabling them to provide superior services to buyers of real property.

Unlike traditional agents, who are hired by the seller to work on the seller’s behalf, a Buyer’s Agent represents the buyer exclusively – at no extra cost – and they can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. When you work with a Buyer’s Agent, you get FREE, and most importantly, fair representation.

If you’re buying a home – it pays to work with a Buyer’s Agent.

Mortgage rates near record lows

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Rates for 30-year home loans edged down for the third-straight week and are close to record lows reached over the spring.

Freddie Mac released the results of their mortgage market survey today, and the 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 5.05 percent during September 2009, compared with 5.19 percent in August. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.09 percent.

This is the lowest monthly average since May, when rates averaged 4.85 percent. The all-time low of 4.78% was recorded the week of April 2. Freddie Mac’s survey dates back to 1971.


Primary Mortgage Market Survey [Freddie Mac]

$4.85 million Mill Valley retreat

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Luxury resort living gets a new definition in this gracious 5,700 sqft gated East Coast style home in Mill Valley.

$4,850,000
51 Edgewood Ave
Mill Valley, CA

5 Beds, 5 baths
5671 sqft, 2004 year
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Listed for $4.85 million, this elegant five-bedroom home built in 2004 sits on over 1/2-acre with spectacular views of the city, bay and Mt Tam. Quality construction, ideal layout, with countless features and amenities – all within an easy walk to the town of Mill Valley.

$350K reduction for this Mill Valley contemporary

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Huge price drop on premier Mill Valley retreat with Tahoe-like views and spacious multi-tiered redwood decks.

$2,450,000
667 Sequoia Valley
Mill Valley, CA

4 Beds, 3.5 baths
3707 sqft, 1989 year
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Originally listed for $2,800,000, home & nature seamlessly blended in this unique contemporary renovation with the highest grade materials and artistic open plan interiors. Michael Glasser Ferrari-inspired kitchen fit-out, Patrick Lutton custom climate control wine cellar, master retreat with sitting room, whole house generator and 3-car custom garage by Garage Solutions.

Market Report | August 2009

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Home prices in Marin are showing signs of life. Last month, home sales jumped – median price up 6.5% from the previous.

The median price of a single-family home in Marin was $825,000, down (only) 5% from $870,000 last year, and 166 homes were sold – up from the 160 homes in August 2008. In July, the median price fell 7% to $771,500 and 165 homes were sold.

While prices were still down 5% from a year earlier, that was a big improvement compared with July’s 23% decline from 2008. This encouraging data is evidence that prices may be stabilizing and hints of an upward turn from a bottom – hopefully, not short-lived.

Hot Properties | Top Marin homes for sale

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

We track every new listing and post reviews of the hottest new properties in Marin County. In addition, you can search the full MLS and view all homes for sale… MLS Search >>

$2,599,999
Belvedere, CA
4 beds, 4 baths

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$1,695,000
Corte Madera, CA
4 beds, 3 baths

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$1,850,000
Mill Valley, CA
4 beds, 3.5 baths

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$1,450,000
San Anselmo, CA
3 beds, 3 baths

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$2,245,000
Tiburon, CA
5 beds, 3 baths

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Belvedere lagoon home sells for $5.1 million

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

This fabulous Belvedere lagoon home just sold for $5,100,000, fetching an impressive $1,140/sqft.


$5,100,000
Edgewater Rd
Belvedere, CA

5 Beds, 5.5 baths
4469 sqft, 1994 year

The 4,500 sqft contemporary was listed for $5.5 million. Built by the owner in 1994, the home features a huge double lot at the tip of the lagoon with water views and large entertaining areas inside and out.

If you have any questions about this property, please contact us anytime at 888.DREAM-13 or by email.