All Blog Entries by Peter Narodny

We are kicking 2013 off right.  Another new listing this week.  14 First Street in San Rafael is a lovely home completely restored and updated with living room, dining room, new kitchen with Cesar stone counters and all new appliances. Great blend of traditional Victorian styling with contemporary features.  What a joy to walk into a home with such a clean design, an open floor plan and plenty of natural light.  Trim work is classic Victorian around most doors and there is the charming black and white tiled floors in master and second bath.  Off the kitchen is a spacious laundry area and pantry and there is additional storage under the house.  Sweet landscaped fenced backyard. 

Situated near the vibrant town of San Rafael, just over the hill

We have another new listing this week.  A stunning brand new home on a level lot.  8 Nunes Drive in Novato is rare find, one of only six NEW construction homes available in Marin!  Approx. 4000 square feet of high quality construction with magnificent views in a peaceful area. The setting is private with amazing natural light streaming in all windows. Cul-de-sac location surrounded by gated estates yet close to the freeway and part of the vibrant community of Partridge Knolls.

An elegant home featuring 10 ft. ceilings, magnificent stained mahogany front doors, gorgeous travertine tile floors, oversized rooms and many custom architectural features like the arched entries between rooms.  The kitchen is a work of art with custom cherry cabinets

Here is information on our newest listing.  84 Glenwood Avenue in Ross is a perfect house for someone who wants Ross for less.  Not a big house but a great address/location with loads of curb appeal, super quiet location, views and lovely level lot.  The house is run down and old but pretty sound.  The choice is to build to the approved plans or remodel what is there.  Approved plan renderings and floor plan are available to view at the property.

You may be able to change the exterior and you can redesign the interior but it is a well thought out plan by Jared Polsky.  Three bedrooms, two and one half baths, living room, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen, big deck, large basement and one car garage.

The planning process took 9 months so a

It is the start of a new year.  Ready to purchase your new home?  Check out which Frank Howard Allen Homes in Marin County are open this weekend.

We don't have open houses this weekend but we will have three new listing on the market next week!  Check back in then to see what we have up our sleeve.

 For further questions and inquiries about properties in your area visit MarinRealEstate.net.

All across Marin and the Bay Area, communities celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a traditional tree lighting ceremony.  Take a look at these neighborhood activities.  Where will we see you?

Downtown San Rafael 33rd Annual Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland
Friday, November 23rd, noon–8pm
Saturday, November 24th, 9am–noon

Downtown San Rafael will once again commence the holiday season with its Winter Wonderland, Parade of Lights, and Holiday Marketplace with arts and crafts that starts the Friday after Thanksgiving and continues through Saturday November 24. Free snow sledding and kids activities from noon–4:30 pm and 6–8 pm, and Holiday Marketplace from noon–8 pm. The Parade of Lights begins at 5:30 pm with Santa and

 It is that time of year again...why you should sell now, eight good reasons.

1. There are fewer homes on the market over the holidays which means less competition.
2.  Buyers who look during the holidays are more serious buyers and make quicker decisions.
3.  Some buyers have to buy before the end of the year for tax reasons.
4. January is traditionally the month to begin new jobs so transferees are looking for homes in December and January.
5. We can restrict showings on certain important days during the holidays.
6. Homes show better when decorated for the holidays.
7. You can sell now and have a delayed closing or “rent back “ for time to find a replacement home.
8. By selling now you will be a stronger “non-contingent buyer” in the

Our newest listing is classic Spanish style on a corner lot.  This is one of those really sweet homes on Morningside Drive; a truly charming neighborhood.  A large front yard, surrounded by white fence, leads to a front porch and entry.  The home has a formal living and dining room, large kitchen with breakfast room all with expansive windows, natural light throughout.  There are three big bedrooms with two full baths. The wonderful courtyard off the kitchen and lovely private back yard allow you to enjoy the endless California sun. A two car garage with separate storage or laundry room at the back of the home is a great bonus.  Separate pantry or utility area has a small water closet as well.  Listed at $795,000

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

Check out which Frank Howard Allen Homes in Marin County are open this weekend.

Three of our listings will be open this weekend.

125 Nadina Way in Greenbrae will be open on Sunday from 1-4pm.  This is 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home in a private setting with gorgeous Mt. Tam and water views.  Just reduced and listed at $1,145,000

408 Biscayne Drive in San Rafael is a stunning Peacock Gap Est.ate.  Peter will be holding this property on Sunday from 2-4pm.  4 bedrooms/5 baths, approx. 7000 sf, indoor saltwater pool, own boutique vineyard in the exclusive community with golf, tennis, China Camp and beach nearby. Just reduced and listed at $2,745,000

181 Oak Drive in San Rafael will be open on Sunday from 2-4pm.  A private beach front home with

Check out which Frank Howard Allen Homes in Marin County are open this weekend.

Two of our listings will be open this weekend.

125 Nadina Way in Greenbrae will be open on Sunday from 1-4pm.  This is 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home in a private setting with gorgeous Mt. Tam and water views.  Just reduced and listed at $1,145,000

408 Biscayne Drive in San Rafael is a stunning Peacock Gap Est.ate.  Peter will be holding this property on Sunday from 2-4pm.  4 bedrooms/5 baths, approx. 7000 sf, indoor saltwater pool, own boutique vineyard in the exclusive community with golf, tennis, China Camp and beach nearby.  Listed at $2,925,000

Check out which Frank Howard Allen Homes in Marin County are open this weekend.

Two of our listings will be open this weekend.

125 Nadina Way in Greenbrae will be open on Sunday from 2-4pm.  This is 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home in a private setting with gorgeous Mt. Tam and water views.  Just reduced and listed at $1,185,000

408 Biscayne Drive in San Rafael is a stunning Peacock Gap Est.ate.  Peter will be holding this property on Sunday from 2-4pm.  4 bedrooms/5 baths, approx. 7000 sf, indoor saltwater pool, own boutique vineyard in the exclusive community with golf, tennis, China Camp and beach nearby.  Listed at $2,925,000