MARIN REAL ESTATE BLOG

Marin Real Estate News and Marin County Lifestyle Blog

If you are looking for the latest Marin real estate and lifestyle news, you have come to the right place. My Marin real estate blog features 100% all-original articles you won’t find anywhere else with the latest news and developments in the ever-changing Marin County luxury real estate market. Also you will find other Northern California lifestyle articles, such as my favorite places to hike, weekend getaways, restaurants, shopping and other aspects of life in our wonderful county.

If you have any questions on any of the articles, please don’t hesitate to contact me for further information. As always I am available via text or phone 415.847.5584.

Proposition 19 Marin County California FAQ

Proposition 19 Transfer Tax Base When Selling Your Home FAQ | Marin County and California

On November 3rd, California voters approved Proposition 19, a measure designed to give homeowners more freedom to change residences while closing tax loopholes on inherited properties. The measure, set to go into effect in early 2021, has two distinct parts, the first of which allows homeowners who are 55 or older, disabled, or lost their home in a natural disaster to transfer their tax base to a new home up to three times anywhere in California. The second part outlines the requirements for retaining tax basis in family transfers, which is now limited to transferring a primary residence to a child or grandchild for continued use as a primary residence. Learn more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report December 2020 | Trends & Market News

In November, we saw a continuation of a multi-year pattern here in Marin County - pricing continues to edge up vs. the same time last year and inventories are down. Overall, the median price increased by almost 15% versus last year to $1.8 million. It seems like only yesterday we passed the million dollar mark and now we are closing in on two million. The number of homes sold in November was up 30% versus November 2019. Read more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report November 2020 | Trends & Market News

October was another busy month in the Marin real estate market, with sales up 19% and the median sold price up 6% vs. the same time last year. The number of homes on the market for sale was down about 15% vs. October of 2019. Towards the end of the month we began to see people take a “wait and see” approach as the election approached, with my website receiving a noticeable drop in traffic. I think everyone was busy watching the election news on TV!
53 Montecito Road in San Rafael main living area
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report October 2020 | Trends & Market News

September is often one of our busiest months of the year, and September 2020 was no exception. While sales did decline from August by about 12%, they were still up 53% versus September of 2019. The median sold price was up 16% vs. last year at this time at $1.573 million. Read more here.
Marin County Market Report Chart September 2020
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report September 2020 | Trends & Market News

In August we saw Marin home sales increase 41.8% vs. August 2019, with the median sold price up a whopping 23.5%. The number of homes sold in August was up 41.8% versus prior year, reflecting the delayed season due to the pandemic as well as the increased demand for homes outside large metropolitan areas. Read more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report August 2020 | Trends & Market News

There’s just one word for the Marin real estate market last month and that word is “WOW!” We saw median pricing increase a whopping 20% vs. July of 2019 while inventories were down 27.2% vs. last year. Homebuyers from San Francisco, looking for the Marin lifestyle, are out in droves. They are looking for swimming pools, large outdoor spaces and walk-to-town when possible, along with the usual requirements of remodeled, move-in ready homes and views. Read more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report July 2020 | Trends & Market News

What a month June was! Pricing metrics were all up DOUBLE DIGITS vs. June of 2019, while inventories were down double digits. June was a classic tale of supply and demand imbalance as buyers came out of quarantine in search of the great schools, wide open space and desirable lifestyle that Marin County affords. Read more here.
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report June 2020 | Trends & Market News

In May we saw both pricing and inventories decline. Buyers are out in force, however, and I saw 3 of my own listings go into escrow during the month. Read the complete report here.
Swimming pool, lawn and view of Mt. Tamalpais in distance at 272 Fairhills Drive San Rafael
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report May 2020 | Trends & Market News

In April we saw home inventories down by 44% vs. the same month last year, but median home pricing moved up 1% and homes sold quicker than last year with days on market declining 15%. The market has been on "pause" but shows very strong signs of life. Read more here.
Marin Real Estate Market Report April 2020 Wildflowers
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report April 2020 | Trends & Market News

This is a market report unlike any I have ever written because we are going through times unlike anything we have ever experienced. First and foremost, let me extend to all of you my heartfelt wish that you and your family and friends are safe at home and in good health. My number one priority is the health and safety of our community, and being there for my clients and friends. I have put together my report with the Marin market stats from March as well as some information on the path forward. Read more here.
Amazon Fresh truck near Golden Gate bridge for Marin grocery delivery article

Marin Grocery Delivery | The Complete List January 2024

Marin grocery delivery is becoming a popular option for an increasingly time-starved population that would rather go hiking or spend time with family than navigate a grocery cart up and down the aisles each week. Find a complete listing of the major players in Marin County, updated as of September 2020.
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Marin Food Delivery | Complete Guide to Restaurant Delivery in Marin County

The COVID-19 crisis has many of us looking for restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery. I have compiled this list of Marin food delivery services, as well as information by town on the status of Marin's restaurants. Let's show our support for these important members of the Marin family!
57 Loring Avenue Mill Valley living room and kitchen
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Marin County Real Estate Market Report March 2020 | Trends & Market News

The spring real estate season is underway, and buyers are out in full force. Home inventories declined 5.7% versus the same period last year while most pricing metrics began trending upward, with the exception of median sold pricing which was down 4.4%. It is a turbulent time with the Corona (COVID-19) virus continuing to spread and a stock market that is showing volatility unlike anything we have seen since the financial crisis but so far the market here in Marin continues to perform very well.
Infographic Sotheby's International Realty volume 2019

Sotheby’s International Realty Hits Record $114 Billion Volume in 2019

Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that its affiliated brokers and sales professionals achieved more than $114 billion USD in global sales volume, the highest annual U.S. sales volume performance in the history of the brand.
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Faudé Park | San Anselmo Quick Hike | Marin County Hiking

Faudé Park is a little-known gem tucked away in the town of San Anselmo, just off San Francisco Boulevard in one of my favorite family-friendly neighborhoods in Marin County. Learn more about this quick 30-minute hike here.

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