Pacific Union International’s Market Snapshot Video Series
July 30, 2012 by JimmyMarin · Leave a Comment
Pacific Union International, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, has just implemented the Pacific Union International Market Snapshot Video Series. Wondering what’s happening in your area? Take a look at the current Bay Area real estate trends and conditions with our snapshot videos. They offer a quick, visual summary based on data sourced directly from your local MLS. Pick your favorite city and learn more about its latest trends. Just click here and select your favorite bay area town, city or zip code. Real Estate can be quite different by location so make sure you check out a few locations to get a better perspective on the overall Bay Area Real Estate market. A preview of the Larkspur Video is posted below. Jimmy Wanninger is available to answer area specific questions via phone at 415.990.8990
Hot Houses of the Week – Marin Real Estate
April 18, 2012 by JimmyMarin · Leave a Comment
Above $2,000,000
220 Evergreen, Kentfield MLS#21209081
Beds: 6 Baths: 6 Offered at $4,495,000
81 Kent, Kentfield MLS#21209139
Beds: 3 Baths: 6 Offered at $2,195,000
Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000
299 Throckmorton, Mill Valley MLS#21209083
Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Offered at $1,998,000
79 Bolsa, Mill Valley MLS#21209154
Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Offered at $1,399,000
Under $1,000,000
6 Apollo, Tiburon MLS#21208986
Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Offered at $975,000
2 Meadowcroft, San Anselmo MLS#21209217
Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Offered at $710,000
The 20 Best Small Towns in America– Mill Valley Ranked #4!
April 18, 2012 by JimmyMarin · Leave a Comment
A Bay Area enclave that put mellow on the map keeps its funky vibe.
Mill Valley is undeniably a beautiful town— along with all of Marin— and across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. It’s tucked into a canyon on the flank of 2,571-foot Mount Tam, near Muir Woods and Richardson Bay. The setting and proximity to San Francisco attracted sawmills, dairy farms and resort operators, then Beat poets and hippies who scandalized locals by skinny-dipping and smoking weed. A more recent influx of wealthy commuters has made Mill Valley, population 14,000, one of the nation’s wealthiest ZIP codes. Shops, galleries, organic restaurants and art festivalsare just a few of the many reasons Mill Valley ranked number 4. Mill Valley is packed with ratty old landmarks such as the beloved Sweetwater Saloon where Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, Jerry Garcia and Elvis Costello played. If you are looking to buy or sell in Mill Valley, contact Jimmy for free real estate advice.
Mill Valley Real Estate: 35 Vasco Court – Marin Real Estate
March 27, 2012 by JimmyMarin · 3 Comments
35 Vasco Court, Mill Valley - MLS# 21207340 - Price: $3,495,000
Beds: 5 Baths: 4 SQFT: 3,784
Click here for more information on this property.
An outstanding Hampton style family home in Scott Valley. Customized and upgraded using only the finest design, finishes and quality. Five beds, four baths, with the PERFECT floor plan. Privacy, views, spa, waterfall, sport court, master bath with amazing finishes, level grass yard, steam, wine/cigar storage, surround sound, organic garden w/veggies & fruit trees, infrared sauna, 3 dishwashers, wonderful use of outdoor space.
This property is likely to sell from this list price in this market. Similar homes at this price point have received multiple offers in recent weeks. Follow our 5 point strategy to win in a multiple offer situation and you are likely to be very successful. If you are interested in taking a look please call Jimmy at 415.990.8990. We know the location, schools and weather well. In the meantime, happy searching!
Marin Luxury Homes Sales Highest in Three Years
July 29, 2011 by JimmyMarin · 7 Comments
The luxury housing market in Marin County and around the San Francisco Bay Area continues to be in high demand. Sales in Marin County last month hit their highest level in three years!! Marin County’s luxury home sales reached their highest level in three years in June as the high-end market continued to bounce back from the recessionary downturn. A total of 80 homes sold for more than $1 million in Marin County last month, up from 60 in May and 78 in June 2010. The 80 transactions for the most part were million-dollar deals in Marin for any month since July 2008, the period leading up to the Lehman Brothers collapse and the subsequent crash of the financial markets. The median sale price of a million-dollar home in Marin was $1,492,500 in June, up 4.7 percent from last year’s $1,425,000 median but down from the previous month’s level of $1.6 million. Other metrics continued to show steady improvement for the Marin market: Homes sold at a much faster pace with the average time on the market dropping to 69 days, down from 96 in May and 91 last June. And sellers received an average of 98 percent of their asking price last month, up from 95 percent the previous month and 96 percent a year ago. The figures were derived from Multiple Listing Service data of all homes sold in Marin County for more than $1 million last month. Bay Area home sales overall in June rose to their highest level for any month since June 2010, when expiring tax credits gave housing a final boost, according to DataQuick, the La Jolla research firm.
- Most Expensive Sale: 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom 4,806-square foot home in Kentfield that sold for $4,023,000
- Mill Valley had the most million-dollar sales with 17, followed by Tiburon, Kentfield, San Anselmo and San Rafael
- Sellers received on average 98% of their asking price, up from 95% the previous month and 96% a year ago
- Homes closing last month stayed on the market an average of 69 days, down from 96 days the previous month and 91 days a year ago
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