Marin Modern Real Estate Blog

Farmer’s Markets are part of the Marin lifestyle, being a weekly – or biweekly – destination for many Marin residents.  The newest market to join the lineup will be a Thursday evening Farmer’s Market in Ross Common. The new market will be Marin’s ninth Farmer’s Market – but a first for Ross, California.  This weekly event will be one of the smallest in Marin, but will be a welcome addition to the community. The Ross Farmer’s Market will run on Thursday evenings, 4 to 8 p.m., June through September – beginning after Ross School goes on summer break to ease traffic problems. Initially about a dozen vendors will be selling fruits and vegetables.  Possibly other food related items, such as olive oils and condiments will be added, along...

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Is that old computer, monitor, fax machine, copier, VCR or telephone system taking up too much space?    Are you looking for a safe and convenient way to dispose of your old electronic waste in Marin County, California? If so, look no further than the upcoming E-Waste Recycling Event in Marin.      The Marin Sustainability Team is sponsoring this special event which will enable you to safely dispose of your E-waste which is no longer accept at the landfill.    All e-waste items (both broken and unbroken!) are welcome and there is no limit to the number of e-waste items you can recycle. Free recycling is offered for the following items: VCR's Cell Phones Telephones ...

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The notion of building your Marin County dream house has become more interesting thanks to a website that delivers traditional home design in a high tech way.  While purchasing stock house plans is an idea that has been around for a long time, and thousands of plans are available on the Internet, a local business operating out of Novato intrigues me.  

Houseplans.com offers blueprints representing just about every architectural style, but what is really exciting are the modern home plans being offered for sale. These sleek new designs are in the spirit of mid-century modern homes by architects and builders such as Cliff May, Joseph Eichler, and William Wurster.  The updated layouts offered on Houseplans.com incorporate mid-century...

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We have a new listing that will be hitting the market this week which is a must-see for anyone looking for an extremely spacious (2,728 sq ft),  contemporary single-family home with views in San Rafael.

Built in 1992, this light-enveloped home has an open and airy floorplan which includes 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and gorgeous views of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Marin Civic Center as well as the surrounding hills.   

Priced at  $1,065,000, the first open house for 1 Laurel Glen Terrace will be held Sunday, March 30th from 1-4pm.   

If you would like to obtain additional information regarding this property now, contact the listing agent, Renee Adelmann of Marin Modern Real Estate, at...

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I recently came across a wonderful resource that I would like to share with my friends and clients.  TerraMarin is a handsome new magazine – born and bred right here in Marin County and dedicated to all things green.  The magazine is a work of art; a beautifully presented, well thought-out resource for sustainability – full of interesting articles, useful information, and stunning photography.  What I appreciate most about TerraMarin, however, is the positive approach it takes to dealing with the global issues facing our environment.  TerraMarin empowers the reader by offering tips and resources for solutions that are well within our reach, as a community and as individuals. TerraMarin is a quarterly publication and is currently...

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