Kevin's Marin County Real Estate Blog

New Incentives for Buyers and Sellers If 2009 was the year of the foreclosure in real estate, 2010 will almost surely be dubbed the year of the short sale. What is a short sale? It's when a bank allows a homeowner to sell her property for less money than she owes on her mortgage.  Usually, the ex...

When buying a home, it can be important to consider the school district. If you have kids, you obviously want the best education options for your child. If you don't have kids, or if they're grown, schools can still be an important consideration because of resale value. In general, homes in stron...

                                                                              ABOUT BEL MARIN KEYS NOVATO (See link below for all Bel Marin Keys homes for sale) Bel Marin Keys is a waterfront community located in southern Novato, on the east side of Highway 101. The planned development is in an u...

                                                                     ABOUT PLEASANT VALLEY NOVATO NEIGHBORHOODS Pleasant Valley is an established area, located in West Novato. It's one of the most desirable parts of Novato due in large part to its popular elementary school, Pleasant Valley, which...

2254 Vineyard Rd. in Novato - $1,299,000 5 bd/4.5 ba  * 3,521 sq ft  *  Half acre+   Acclaimed chef Michael Mina's private, gated Novato estate home is up for sale. Located in the beautiful Vineyard Rd. area in West Novato, this home was custom built in 1999 by architect Robert Bloom. 2254 Vineya...

2 Creekview Ct. in Novato - $899,900 4 bd/4ba  *  3,551 sq ft There is a great deal that just came on the market in Pointe Marin in southern Novato (May 10, 2010). This home is a bank-owned foreclosure. It had been on the market briefly earlier this year as a short sale, but the bank ended up tak...

The Terra Linda area of San Rafael, 94903 is located just north of central San Rafael. As you drive north on Highway 101, Terra Linda is on the west (left) side of the freeway, accessed via the Freitas Parkway exit. Terra Linda is known for its mid-century and mid-century modern homes. Some peopl...

Marin County Short Sale List Straight from the MLS -- Your complete source for all active short sale listings in Marin County   Please click the links below. The listings are in alphabetical order by city. Marin County Short Sales - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES  (56 total) Marin County Short Sales - CONDO...

Marin County Foreclosures List Straight from the MLS -- Your complete source for all available bank-owned homes in Marin County Click the links below for a complete list of available homes. Listings are in alphabetical order by city. Marin County Foreclosures - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES  (32 total) Mar...

Is a fabulous backyard on your real estate wish list? Here are three Marin County homes for sale with lots to offer out the back door... 8 Echo Ave. in Corte Madera - $820,000 4bd/2ba * 1,457 sq ft *10,280 sq ft lot Almost a quarter acre of flat space!  Fully landscaped, lush backyard with greenh...