This Thursday, November 17th, several amazing restaurants in Marin are participating in Homeward Bound of Marin, Dine Out to End Hunger Event.  Make your reservation and enjoy a evening on the town.  20% of your food bill will go toward Homeward Bound of Marin.  No coupons are required - simply invite your friends and family and enjoy.  Make your reservations directly with the restaurant and open the holiday season by helping to end homelessness in Marin.

Participating Restaurants:

Il Fonaio, Corte Madera; Insalata's, San Anselmo; Marinitas, San Anselmo; Piatti Ristorante and Bar, Mill Valley, Rickey's Restaurant, Novato; The Station House Cafe, Point Reyes Station; The Tavern at Lark Creek, Larkspur; Vin Antico, San Rafael; Yankee Pier, Larkspur.

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Dress your House for Success - 5 Fast, Easy Steps to Selling your House, Apartment, or Condo for the Highest Possible Price! by Martha Webb and Sarah Parson Zackheim.

When we first meet with our sellers at their property we go through a step-by-step process in preparing their home to market. This book really defines these steps to help our sellers sell their homes. Quick overview? See below!

 Step One: Un-cluttering. This is the first and most important step. Clutter makes rooms and the entire house feel smaller. Who wants to buy smaller? Live with the basics only. Great un-cluttering words to live by...sell it/store it/or give it away. Less is always more.

 Step Two: Cleaning. The uncomfortable feeling of an unclean house causes apprehension, and a buyer…

In this market where buyers are very discretionary in making the decision of what house to buy, it is imperative that sellers pay close attention to what their agent is telling them about the price they set on their home.  It is unfortunate that some agents will tell sellers what they think they want to hear with a  total disregard to what the house is really worth, just to get the listing.  This is not only unprofessional, but does a tremendous disservice to the seller because they will net less than if the house were priced right to begin with.  A home is worth the most when it first hits the market and if it is overpriced from the start, the seller just gets into the discount business and chases the market down.

An experienced agent should know what…

We have another new listing this week in Forest Knolls in San Geronimo Valley for sale.  Run don’t walk, swim or hike to this truly exceptional 2900 square foot home.  Listed at only $759,000 this home is a perfect peaceful retreat that amazes for the value.

98 Candelero Avenue is a dramatic contemporary  home with amazing finishes, trim work and styling with surprises at every turn.  There is large windows and skylights throughout bringing in the natural dreamy setting.

There is the charm of a crow’s nest office with forest/wood views surrounding, a cozy reading nook or secret bedroom for a guest hidden at stair level, a master suite with private sunning deck.  A gorgeous master bath with Jacuzzi tub and steam sauna.  Add to this a separate guest…

We have a great new Ross, California house for sale!! 69 Sir Francis Drake is a cute two bedroom, one bath with a wide sunny deck overlooking a picturesque creek side setting. This property is quintessentially adorable!!

 

New carpets and new paint throughout.  A detached studio with full bath could possibly be a separate unit if city approves.  Level yard for lots of gardening potential.  A truly unique setting and walking distance to schools and the Towns of Ross and San Anselmo.

 

• 2 Bedroom and 1 Bath
• Aprox .22 Acre Lot
• Newer Roof and Furnace
• Separate Studio with Full Bath if City Approves
• Off Street Parking for 2-3 cars
• Amazing Neighborhood
• Exceptional Schools

 

We are open this Sunday October 30th from 2-4pm.  Stop by for a…

We have a commercial office/retail space in a prime Sonoma location for rent.  At 1254 Broadway Street between Leveroni/Napa Road and E. MacArther this commercial space is available for $2,950/month.

This property used to be home to a Comcast office/retail center.  Currently vacant the owner will work with you to customize the space to suit your needs.  With 1,433 square feet the property is ideal for professional offices, retail store, real estate, insurance, escrow/title company, dentistry, beauty shop, day spa, massage/physical therapy, art gallery, etc.   You also have the option to subdivide to have two separate suits (both around 700-750 square feet). 

Close to historic Sonoma town square, Four Corners and the Wine Train the location has great…

The holidays are around the corner. This can be a slow time in real estate. Some people may never think of listing their home for sale during the festive season. Well, here are some good reasons why you should! Call us today so we can come to your property to give you a comparative analysis.

 

11 Reasons to List During the Holidays

 1.  People who look for a home during the Holidays are more serious buyers!

2.  Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you!

3.  Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home!  Less demand means less money for you!

4.  Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays!

5.  Buyers…

Come support San Anselmo at this year's safe and fun Spook-a-Rama Halloween Festival.  Marin Mixed Martial Arts, Peace, Love and Grilled Cheeses Hair Salon, Pet Cottage, Elan Health and Fitness, and Stella's Consignment are all participating.  There will be lots-o-fun!! 

• BBQ
• Safe Trick-or-Treating
• Bounce House
• Interactive Games
• Costume Contest
• Prizes
• Discounts
• Raffle Prizes

Bring your best ghouls and goblins on Saturday October 29th from 12:00-4:00pm at 222 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo.  Hope to see you there. And remember to follow these safe trick-of-treating tips.

1. Carry a flashlight
2. Trick or treat in groups of 3 or more
3. Do not enter an unfamiliar home
4. Walk, don't run
5. Stay on sidewalks
6. Obey traffic signals
7. Stay in familiar…

Our Fairfax property for sale at 9 Deer Creek Court has just been reduced $1,139,000.  This is a great price for an exceptional home! 

Nestled in Baywood Canyon there are plenty of neighborhood amenities; Horse stables down the street, a community pool and trail heads in your backyard.  The home is stunning with everything you are looking for in a home; 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal living and dinning, gorgeous gourmet kitchen, family room, private backyard with mature gardens.

Call us today to see this amazing property before it goes into escrow.

On tour this week I found two properties that I thought were great deals.  41 Prospect Avenue in San Anselmo is already in escrow so I am not going to talk about it (sold after 10 days on the market!).  The other property already has an offer date of Monday October 3rd 2011 so make sure to check it out this weekend.

6 Gretchman Place in Greenbrae is in a great level property in a sought after neighborhood.  This Cape Marin home is 2 bedrooms and 2 bath at approximately 1,760 square feet.  Rarely does this floor plan come on the market; all main rooms are on one level except for a den upstairs.  Cape Marin has great amenities and landscaping surrounding that make this property truly peaceful in an ideal location.  You are close to shops, nature and…