Today I was driving in the car with my sunroof open. The bay sparkled in the background and the sky was beautifully blue and clear. As I soaked up the sun, I thought to myself- this is why I love Marin. Sunshine. Moderate temperatures. Gorgeous landscape. No snow shovels or snow plows.
Being able [...]
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Why I love Marin
Sausalito Art Festival Labor Day Weekend
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Did you know over a million visitors have experienced the Sausalito Art Festival, which has been taking place in gorgeous Sausalito since 1952.
The contemporary art festival features more than 20,000 works of art including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media, and photography.
Sausalito Art Festival Schedule- Labor Day Weekend [...]
Greenbrae’s Value & My Interview on Forbes
Forbes recently published their list of America’s most expensive zip codes, most of which have seen very sluggish home sales. As part of the story, they focused on real estate markets that have tremendous value for being the luxury home market “next door” to the toniest of neighborhoods. The Marin County neighborhoods of Kentfield and [...]
Larkspur Real Estate Report
This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in Larkspur. Home prices trended down again slightly this week . The number of Larkspur homes for sale has trended up while the days on the market has trended down. The Larkspur market action index remains flat at this point in time, which doesn’t indicate [...]
Greenbrae Real Estate Report
This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in Greenbrae. Home prices remain flat this week. The number of Greenbrae homes for sale and the days on the market are both climbing. The Greenbrae market action index has improved this week, implying increased demand in the Greenbrae real estate market.
Greenbrae Real Estate Market [...]
Understanding FICO
The basis of most mortgage lending is credit scoring. In general, the higher a person’s credit score, the lower his offered mortgage interest rate.
Despite the many credit scoring models in use today, however, just 3 are relevant to American homeowners:
The Equifax BEACON® score
The Experian Fair Isaac Risk Model
The TransUnion EMPIRICA®
Generically, these scoring models generate [...]
I love Marin
Yes, there I said it. I really love living in Marin County. Anytime I leave the area and return home, as I cross back over the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County, I find a smile lights up on my face. I could have been vacationing on the Mexican Riviera, and I still smile [...]
Why fight the 101 Marin traffic?
If you don’t like living in the fog, these pictures demonstrate is an excellent reason to drive just a couple more exits north on the 101 freeway. As you can see, the fog sits on the mountains between Mill Valley and Corte Madera/Larkspur. While Mill Valley, Tiburon, Belvedere, Sausalito and San Francisco are socked in [...]
Marin County Fast Facts
Fast Facts About Marin County
Marin County Population= 248,742*
In 2006, there were approximately 107,986 housing units
Marin covers a land area of just under 520 square miles
*per 2000 U.S.Census
More Marin County Resources:
Marin County Census Information
Marin Visitor’s Bureau
County of Marin
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