Marin Modern Real Estate Blog

I was reflecting back on the roller coaster ride we've all witnessed within the mortgage industry and came upon an article entitled Fannie Mae Eases Credit To Aid Mortgage Lending which first appeared in the New York Times on September 30, 1999. This article from 1999 makes for an interesting read and helps underscore that the credit crisis we are in today stemmed partly from political policy decisions made over a decade ago. All finger pointing aside, the backlash of any financial crisis is the pendulum swinging to the opposite extreme. The days of sub-prime lending and mortgage qualification without income verification are gone and underwriting standards have tightened drastically across the board. For conventional loans, Marin...

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I was excited to participate in a recent interview with ENGINE Magazine, a high-end Japanese publication (published monthly in Japan) which caters primarily to a men's audience interested in fashion, style, automobiles, and more.    As a point of reference, the magazine is reminiscent of GQ or Esquire magazine in the United States. Engine Magazine:  Eichler Homes & More The October 2008 issue of ENGINE Magazine featured an article on mid-century modern homes in the United States.    The article discussed the availability (and relative affordability) of these home throughout the United States, with a particular focus on modernist homes in California.    Of particular interest to the publication was the wide availability of...

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I just represented the buyers for this quaint mid-century home in Novato which is conveniently located near schools, shopping, and public transportation.     Built in 1961, this comfortable and well-preserved 1,500 square foot home is located on a well-manicured 7,700 sq ft lot and features: 3 Bedrooms (one of which is a large master suite), 2 Bathrooms Spacious garage with storage Fenced yard offering both privacy and relaxation This home represented an excellent value for my clients and offers wonderful upside potential. At the time of sale, the popular real estate website Zillow provided a "Zestimate" for this home of $580,000 and I enjoyed working hard with my buyer clients to secure this home...

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This contemporary home on a hill in Tiburon, California was a great buy for my clients.  This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with 2 fireplaces and 2 living areas completed their dreams.  I represented the buyers in the transaction and the sale price was $2.3 million.

96 Sugarloaf Dr., Tiburon Located on a sunny hill top in Tiburon with fabulous views and close to downtown Tiburon offering convenient access to  restaurants, shops and the ferry to San Francisco. Contact me for assistance with your Marin County real estate needs.  I would welcome the opportuntiy to assist you in the purchase or sale of your home in Tiburon or anywhere else in Marin County, California.

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I just sold this stylish 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Hamilton Park Townhome on a sunny corner lot.  Home has 2 master suites plus a den on top level, a nice patio off of the dining area for summer entertaining and an open kitchen to living space.  I represented the buyer in this transaction.   We were able to secure this property within 48 hours of going on the market.  Sold for $469,900

59 Arnold Drive, Novato

Located in the desirable Hamilton Field Area of Novato, this townhome offers convenient access to transportation, shopping and open space.

Contact me for assistance with your Marin real estate needs.  I welcome the opportunity to assist you.  

 

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