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Welcome to My Marin Real Estate and Lifestyle Blog!
Welcome to My Marin County Real Estate Blog! On this page I share Marin real estate market news and advice for both home buyers and sellers... and those that enjoy reading about real estate. Also you will find other Northern California…
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report July 2024
The Marin County median price has resumed its march upward, reaching $1.98 million in June, up 10% vs. the same time last year. Home buyers seem to be “back in the game” as the shock of higher interest rates wears off and life moves on. Read more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report June 2024
In May we saw the median home price in Marin County break the $2 million barrier again, the first time since June of 2022. All of the metrics are up vs. the same month last year, with the number of homes for sale up 38% and the months of supply up 33% to two months. The number of listings increased in all SF Bay Area counties, though inventory expanded the most in Alameda, Marin and San Francisco counties.
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Monthly Marin County Real Estate Market Report May 2024
In April we saw the number of homes for sale in Marin increase 32% vs. the same month last year, while the median price dipped 6% to $1.89 million. Based on my own observations as well as speaking to other top agents in Marin County, the Marin real estate market appears to be returning to normalcy after 18 months of low inventory and stagnating pricing.
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Monthly Marin County Real Estate Market Report April 2024
In March we saw the Marin real estate market awake from its slumber, with three of the four metrics I discuss in this monthly report in the green. The median sold price jumped 10% vs the same month last year to $1.95 million, while the number of homes for sale was up 15% to 301 on the market. There is now a healthy 2.1 months of supply on the market, up 24% since March 2023.
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2024 Luxury Home Trends: Hotel Style at Home
2024 luxury home trends adopt experiences from luxury-hotel stays including massage rooms and in-room kitchenettes. Read more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report March 2024
In February we saw all of our metrics move up, with the median sold price up 20% vs. the same time last year to $1.44 million. The great news is that we also saw 20% more homes on the market, with 248 on in February. The days on market also moved up 20% to 61 days, likely reflecting the impact the rains and higher interest rates have had on buyers, some of whom are on the sidelines.
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2024 Changes to California Real Estate Laws: What You Need to Know
The landscape of California real estate is ever-evolving, influenced by market trends, societal shifts, and legislative updates. In 2024, several significant changes have been implemented in California real estate law, impacting both buyers and sellers, as well as real estate professionals. Read more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report February 2024
In January, we saw almost all of the real estate market indicators down, with the median sold price down 1.5% to $1.47 million vs. January 2023, and months of supply down a whopping 30%. There just is not enough inventory out there to satisfy the needs of those who want to live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
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2024 Luxury Outlook from Sotheby’s International Realty Now Out
The 2024 Luxury Outlook from Sotheby's International Realty detailing the latest trends in the luxury real estate market is now out. Read more here.
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Staging a Mid-Century Modern Home | Tale of the Sale
Staging a home for sale in Marin County can make a huge difference when it comes time to sell. In my "Tale of the Sale" series read about the staging of 40 Twain Harte Lane in San Rafael and see before and after photos. This was a home staging success that helped bring out this home's beauty.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report January 2024
Home prices in Marin county resumed their upward march with the median home price up 5% to $1.35 million. Days on market were up to 53. Read my full Marin real estate market update here.
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Ten Most Expensive Homes Sold in Marin County in 2023 | Complete List
The most expensive home sold in Marin County in 2023 sold for $23,350,000. This year Belvedere took the top spot with 6 of the top 10 most expensive homes sold in 2023. See the complete list here!
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report December 2023 | Latest News
We are ending the year with some good news - the median sold price increased 6% in November 2023 compared to November 2022, while the days on market decreased. Read my full report here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report November 2023 | Latest News
The median sold home price declined 7% in October 2023 compared to the same month last year, while days on market increased 3% to 35 days. More sellers are sitting on the sidelines, with the number of homes for sale 7% compared to the same month last year.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report October 2023 | Latest News
The Marin County real estate market held flat in September, with the median price remaining at $1.475mm compared to the same month last year. Inventory continued to be a challenge with the number of homes available for sale down 9%. For the quarter ending in September, the SF Bay Area overall saw a drop in sales activity, with Marin and San Francisco leading the drop at 23%. This is to be expected given the much lower inventories in the same period. Read my full report here.