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Welcome to Mar East Street, a private one-way street perfectly situated along the Tiburon Peninsula in Tiburon, California. Many of the homes …

According to a 2021 study, 65% of single-family homes in North Lake Tahoe are short-term rentals or second homes. Meanwhile, the need …

After investing in self-storage and other income-producing properties like duplexes and 4-plexes, Alicia and I determined it was time to diversify, so …

Home values skyrocketed all across the Bay Area during the pandemic. It is not uncommon to see homeowners walk away with a …

Welcome to the Kirkland, Washington waterfront! Located just 19 minutes from downtown Seattle and 9 mins from the City of Bellevue, Kirkland …

We are excited to share that our very close friend and client officially closed on his purchase of 27 Somerset Place, Novato!  …

Welcome to West Shore Road of Belvedere, an exclusive and private waterfront neighborhood offering unique resort-like living perched immediately on Richardson Bay. …

Placer County has passed the ability for residential property owners in the Lake Tahoe Basin area to add one accessory dwelling unit …

One of our favorite days and favorite traditions, Opening Day on the Bay is something we look forward to all year long. …

An escalation clause (also called a relative bid, or a sharp bid) is a provision written into the purchase contract that increases …

Welcome to Corinthian Island, a picturesque and private former island split by the two municipalities of Tiburon, and Belvedere, California. Corinthian Island …

Waterfront real estate is without a doubt the most desirable real estate in Marin County, California. If you are considering buying a …

Over the years, Alicia and I have fallen in love with Washington State, most importantly Seattle, and the surrounding area. We even …

Alicia and I are thrilled to announce our affiliation with Homes For Heroes! We decided to partner with Homes for Heroes in …

When utilizing a loan to purchase property, homebuyers often feel the urge to waive their appraisal contingency upfront in an effort to …

Bay Area Floating Home Communities   What is a floating home? Floating homes are residences built on top of a buoyant base …

Check out these 4 Sausalito Floating Homes Currently For Sale!  Click here —–> 4 Floating Homes For Sale  <—– to view the …

When the pandemic hit the San Francisco Bay Area in early 2020 and work from home became a reality for people across …

California Prop 19: Transferring Your Property Tax Basis + Saving Money   Prop 19 is designed to make it more affordable for …

On September 16th, the governor signed off on SB 9, also known as the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act, …

Fort Point Lantern Tour

On Saturday we had the pleasure of taking the Fort Point Lantern Tour and it was such a unique experience! Built in …

What Is a Home Appraisal?

Home appraisals have been a hot topic this month, so we thought we would take a moment to outline what a home …

How would you like to off-set your mortgage, and other monthly home ownership expenses? By getting creative, your home can become an …

  Septic systems are commonly associated with homes located in country-like settings however we do find homes on septic systems in some …

What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)? According to the American Planning Association, an Accessory Dwelling Unity (ADU) is a smaller, independent …

Thinking about building your own home? Here are some things to consider!  If you are considering buying land to build a home …

Bridge Loans

Bridge Loans   Ok, home sellers. If you are considering buying a new home prior to selling your current home then you …

The California housing market once again outperforms expectations, breaking the record high median price for the fourth straight month! I sound like …

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I have a buyer I am representing who is purchasing a home in Tiburon. We got him locked in with his lender …

Planning on buying a home? Here are the 9 costs associated with the home buying process that you need to be aware …

A big perk of owning your own home are the homeowner tax credits! But what are homeowner tax credits? A homeowner’s tax …

Why you need a title report You want to have a solid understanding of the property you are buying. Title reports outline …

Alicia and I took a date night drive out to Stinson Beach for a little hiking and dinner on the beach. The …

Let’s talk about title insurance. What is it and why is it important? What is title insurance? Title insurance protects homeowners against …

2020 Real Estate Trends

2020 Real Estate Trends Moving to less densely populated areas Many buyers are moving out of densely populated cities like San Francisco …

Let’s Talk Gift Funds!

Down payments are one of the largest hurdles in homeownership, especially amongst younger buyers. In the event you have not saved enough …

Mortgage reserves are savings balances that remain after you close on your home purchase.    Also known as emergency funds, in the …

There are quite a few homes currently for sale in Sausalito, CA that offer beautiful views. So we put together a list …

This weekend’s weather forecast for Sausalito is 80 degrees on Saturday and 83 degrees on Sunday! (weather report) So we have put …

What is PMI?

If you are not in a position to put the standard 20% down payment on the home you are purchasing you will …

If you’re planning on purchasing a home and you plan to utilize a mortgage to do so there are some things you …

It is true, the Marin County real estate market is performing very well right now! People from San Francisco are moving out …

The Marin County real estate market is highly competitive and I am regularly seeing multiple offer scenarios on single-family homes. To get …

One of Sausalito’s main tourist attractions is the famed and eclectic houseboat communities that populate the waterfront. There are currently 10 floating …

Did you know that Sausalito is just one short hour away from the coastal town of Bodega Bay? This past weekend we …

When purchasing a home it is important that we inspect the integrity of the home before closing escrow and you become the …

Check out these awesome opportunities on single-family homes located in Marin County, California priced $1,000,000 and under! Click here to view the …