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June 4, 2011
First Time Home Buyer Marin County Marin County Market Statistics Real Estate Relocating to Marin County

Homes for Sale in Marin County, CA – Average home price 2010 to 2011 up or down?

Homes for Sale in Marin County, CA - Average home price 2010 to 2011 up or down? Turns out in Marin County, like home prices, inventory levels, Days on Market and sale price vs. list price it all about location, location, location! In two cities the average home price is up from 2010 to 2011 Year to Date in all others it's down. Makes answering the questions, "have we hit the bottom", or "hows the market" or "are prices going back up" difficult to answer. Check...

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by Cari Gennarelli
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June 3, 2011
First Time Home Buyer Marin County Marin County Market Statistics Real Estate Relocating to Marin County

Marin County Real Estate – 1965 to 2010: Puts things in Perspective!

Marin County Real Estate - 1965 to 2010: Puts things in Perspective! Look at this graph and what do you see? The obvious, like 2007 prices were off the charts and homes were truly affordable in Marin in the 60's, 70's and into the mid 90's. My parents bought their second home in San Rafael, CA in Marin County is 1963, the year I was born for about $40,000 which according to the chart is right on. It was a decent size house, nothing fancy but...

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by Cari Gennarelli
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June 3, 2011
First Time Home Buyer Marin County Real Estate Relocating to Marin County

Foreclosures in Marin County, CA – Just Sold, Marinwood, CA Townhome

Foreclosures in Marin County, CA - Just Sold, Marinwood, CA Townhome There is a lot of confusion and misinformation surrounding the purchase of REO (real estate owned) or bank owned properties. These are properties that have gone through the foreclosure process and are no longer owned by an individual but a bank or investor. The process of purchasing an REO property varies from a regular sale but in most cases can close in 30-45 days and doesn't have to be...

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May 24, 2011
First Time Home Buyer Marin County Real Estate Relocating to Marin County San Francisco

Do you talk to Strangers? Can you afford not to?

Do you talk to Strangers? Can you afford not to? When I was a kid, I was painfully shy and not the terrified of public speaking or asking questions in class but the level of shyness where I couldn't call information and ask for a phone number (and that other stuff too).  I'm talking extreme debilitating shyness. The thought of talking to strangers made me want to throw up or hide or both. I eventually grew out of it with the help of team sports and a series of jobs that boosted...

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by Cari Gennarelli
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May 23, 2011
Marin County Real Estate Relocating to Marin County San Francisco San Francisco Schools

San Francisco Schools – Navigating the Enrollment Maze

San Francisco Schools - Navigating the Enrollment Maze It may not be a four letter word but it may as well be - Enrollment! Every couple in every tax bracket in San Francisco from the day of conception (possibly before) stresses about schools. Every parent just wants their child to be in an environment where they can flourish and be happy. Your pregnant? Congratulations,  "Have you started touring pre-schools"? "Do you know where you want your child to go"? Really? I am still getting use to the fact that there is a...

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by Cari Gennarelli
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May 21, 2011
First Time Home Buyer Marin County Real Estate Relocating to Marin County

First Time Home Buyers – Experts Agree! The Time to Buy is NOW!

First Time Home Buyers - Experts Agree! The Time to Buy is NOW! Rent or own? An ongoing debate in our ever-changing Real Estate Market. During the recent boom that ended in a devastating explosion, more people opted for owning vs renting without crunching the numbers or looking at the bigger long term picture. If you were thinking to yourself after you were pre-approved for that no-down-payment-interest only-adjustable rate loan, "This seems to good to be true", I am sure by know you have discovered that it was. Times have changed. Buyers...

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May 15, 2011
First Time Home Buyer Marin County Real Estate Relocating to Marin County

Why Should I use a Realtor to Buy My First Home?

Should I use a Realtor to Buy My First Home? It's true, any idiot can get a Real Estate license in California.  It may just be the easiest license to get. If you can pay for the classes and pass the test you are golden. There are a few more steps but bottom line is it's not brain surgery! It doesn't even require a college degree. So why are Realtors crucial and necessary for the home buying and selling process? Honestly, Realtors in the current market don't just look at pretty houses...

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