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October 25, 2019 Hi Alex, Welcome to the Marin Real Estate Roundup, the #1 resource for Marin County buyers and sellers.   Weekly highlights Please respond for more info or a private showing Pick of the Week: 122 Grove Ave, Corte Madera. 5 BD/3 BA. 3070 sq ft. New construction. Farm House style. Beautiful finishes and fixtures. All new and tastefully appointed with use of beautiful tile, marble, crown molding, trim, hand crafted barn doors and natural wood details. $2,825,000. New: 46 Washington Park, Mill Valley. 2 BR/2 BA. 1724 sq ft. This updated…

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October 4, 2019 Hi Alex, Welcome to the Marin Real Estate Roundup, the #1 resource for Marin County buyers and sellers.   Weekly highlights Please respond for more info or a private showing Pick of the Week: 90 Alder Ave, San Anselmo. 5 BD/4 BA. 3600 sq ft. In the heart of San Anselmo's beloved Yolanda Park is the masterful blend of vintage charm & sophisticated elegance known as 90 Alder Avenue. $2,895,000. New: 29 Granada Dr, Corte Madera. 3 BR/2 BA. 1248 sq ft. This delightful light filled single level home is perfect for any buyer, including the…

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September 27, 2019 Hi Alex, Welcome to the Marin Real Estate Roundup, the #1 resource for Marin County buyers and sellers.   Weekly highlights Please respond for more info or a private showing Pick of the Week: 121 South St, Sausalito. 5 BD/4 BA. 4000 sq ft. A Rare Gem in a Coveted location. Stunning Edwardian fully restored, with period details, masterfully preserved and all modern comforts added. $3,595,000. New: 31 Ridge Ave, Mill Valley. 5 BR/6 BA. 4070 sq ft. A new construction custom craftsman home with cathedral ceilings, high-end finishes, an…

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For More ROI questions, contact alexander.hassoulas@upkeepmedia.net

Let's face it. Real estate investing is about a single goal. Profit!

Investors put in the money with the purpose of getting a nice return on their original investment. In this way, the real estate world isn't different from any other investing landscape.

But how do you know what's a good return? You need to start measuring your return on investment. There's more than one way to do this and we'll cover these in this post.

Once you have measured the return, it's time to factor in any costs and your initial investment. But only you can decide whether the return is good or not. Still, keep in mind that it's not smart to set unrealistic expectations.

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REAL ESTATE TIDBIT | COUNTERTOPS

Kitchen counters play an integral role in the household. They are often a family gathering location, the place where you leave things (like keys), and of course is the site for all food prep and nibbling. People look at, feel, and use their counters often, so it's important to make the correct choice when remodeling. Here's a brief rundown of the most popular options: Marble: Pros: each piece is unique, historic material, natural material. Cons: porous material, high maintenance, vulnerable to knife scars, expensive
Granite: Pros: No visible seams, heat-resistant, more durable than marble Cons: expensive, requires regular sealing to resist stains Engineered Stone (Ceasarstone,…

REAL ESTATE TIDBIT | PAINT

You may have noticed that everyone is painting the interior of their house white these days. It's the perfect blank canvas for staging, lighting, etc. When we are prepping a listing for sale, I wish we could tell our guy to "just paint it white." We have to be sensitive to the fact that Benjamin Moore alone has more than 150 different shades of white. Our go-to is the Chantilly Lace for interior paint, but White Ice or White Dove are just as popular. Interesting fact about White Dove: if left on the shelf for more than 2 years, you can no longer do touch ups with it. The color will begin to shift in the can over time. This can result in a costly mistake if you do a "touch-up day" around the house. Now if you really want to go…

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August 1, 2019 Hi Alex, Welcome to the Marin Real Estate Roundup, the #1 resource for Marin County buyers and sellers.   Weekly highlights Please respond for more info or a private showing Pick of the Week: 107 Sunnyside, Mill Valley. 2 BD/2 BA. Ideally located near the heart of Mill Valley, this charming single level home is located on a sunny, flat lot with lush landscaping. $1,659,000. New: 278 Butterfield, San Anselmo. 3 BR/1 BA. Single level home in a resort like setting with superb privacy and tranquility. An ideal layout begins with a light…

What's happening in Marin real estate this week. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. July 26, 2019 Hi Alex, Welcome to the Marin Real Estate Roundup, the #1 resource for Marin County buyers and sellers.   Weekly highlights Please respond for more info or a private showing Pick of the Week: 62 Bosque, Fairfax. 4 BD/4 BA. Nature lovers prepare to fall in love! A rare blend of total privacy, high-end finishes, sweeping valley views, and an open floor plan in this contemporary, modern residence. $1,980,000. New: 11 Treehaven, San Rafael. 6 BR/4 BA. This handsome, gated home is situated on a level, approximately 2/3 acre sun…

What's happening in Marin real estate this week. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. NARODNY Weekly Marin Real Estate Roundup April 26, 2019 Hi Alex, Welcome to the Marin Real Estate Roundup, the #1 resource for Marin County buyers and sellers.   Weekly highlights Please respond for more info or a private showing Pick of the Week: 2 Yolo, Corte Madera. 3 BD/2 BA. Located in the highly sought-after Marina Village neighborhood, this beautifully updated 3 bed, 2 bath + den single level home is in one of the best commute locations in Marin. $1,449,500. New: 15 Vine, San Anselmo. 4 BR/3 BA. Situated on a serene cul-de-sac…

What's happening in Marin real estate this week. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. NARODNY Weekly Marin Real Estate Roundup April 5, 2019 Hi Alex, Welcome to the Marin Real Estate Roundup, the #1 resource for Marin County buyers and sellers.   Weekly highlights Please respond for more info or a private showing Pick of the Week: 575 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 4 BR/4 BA. This Quintessential downtown Mill Valley home has an elegant bohemian vibe that is felt the moment you step foot on the property! $4,995,000. New: 259 Eliseo Dr, Greenbrae. 4 BR/2 BA. Handsome home in Greenbrae w/great schools. Veranda leads to this one…