All Blog Entries by Janis Peterson

Very desirable and hard to find, single level condo in Marinwood, 2 bedrooms/1 bath at the end of a cul d sac.  Nice location, feels like a free standing unit with a private garden entrance covered in pink roses and wisteria.  When you enter the front gate, there's a large, tiled patio.  Inside there is Bamboo flooring throughout.  Roundtree is a PUD (Planned Unit Development), with a swimming pool and clubhouse and is in close proximity to 101. 

Listed for $330,000, 257 Roundtree Way sold for $340,000 with multiple offers.  If you are thinking of buying or selling, I would be happy to assist you. 

Janis Peterson, Realtor, 415-271-3109 or email: Janis@MarinModern.com

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Determining the list price for your home is as much of an art as a science. There is no exact formula, simply a range within which the sale price of your house will fall.  At any given time there are four factors that affect the sale of your home:

•  Location is the single most important factor in determining the value of your home. It's true, location, location, location. Sought after school district, view home, walkability to a town, proximity to parks, shopping and freeway acess, etc. 

•  Condition of the property affects the price and speed of the sale. Prospective buyers often make purchases based on emotion, so first impressions do count. Optimizing the appearance of your home will maximize the buyer's perception of…

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I had the pleasure of representing the buyer on a very unique property in Larkspur. A contemporary home with floor to ceiling windows and an open loft nestled in the hills; it has views of the Bay and the lights at night.  It is minutes to downtown Larkspur and Corte Madera and backs to Baltimore Canyon open space.  It truly is a special home for a special buyer at an unbelieveable price for Larkspur - $661,000.

If you are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced realtor to help you buy or sell a home, give me a call.  I would be happy to assist you.

Janis Peterson, Realtor, 415-271-3109 or Janis@MarinModern.com

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New Listing! Single level condo in Marinwood with 2 bedrooms/1 bath at the end of a cul d sac.  Great location, feels like a free standing unit with a private garden entrance.  When you enter the front gate, there's a large, tiled patio.  Inside you'll find Bamboo flooring throughout except for tile in the kitchen and bathroom, the fireplace has been refaced with stone, there is track lighting and air conditioning was added a few years ago.  It has been recently painted and is ready for a new owner to move in and enjoy.  Roundtree is a PUD (Planned Unit Development), located in the Dixie School District with easy access to 101 and shopping.  There is a very nice clubhouse and pool.  The first open house will be Sunday, April 21st from…

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I had the pleasure of representing the buyers on the purchase of their "retirement" home in Petaluma.  After living in a 1500 square foot multi-level hillside home in Mill Valley for 20+ years, my clients longed for more space, more conveniences and a 21st Century lifestyle. Built in 2005, their new home has soaring ceilings and sweeping views of the vineyards, West County hillside and the lights of Petaluma.  Located in West Haven, a Christopherson built development with 50 acres dedicated to open space and connected by walking paths to Helen Putnam Regional Park, this home has the best of all worlds - a bucolic setting yet minutes to the charming downtown.  This home features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a kitchen made for entertaining and…

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Ask any realtor and they will tell you that some homes do make you fall in love from the moment you walk through the door. I turned to syndicated columnist Marni Jameson to find out why some homes cast a magic spell and how you can invite love and romance into your home.

Romance comes from the root word, ‘Roman' and refers to something that has a lost and beautiful past. Think of the hundreds of couples who marry each year in old farmhouses, weathered estates, stately mansions and beautiful gardens. What do these places have in common; a rich history with a storied past, a place that invites love and day dreaming.

According to architectural historian, Susan Sully, any style home can be romantic. Romantic homes share the…

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Walk up Spring Grove and you will find a West End architectural jewel with a history.  It is an elegant Tudor Revival home built in the mid-1930's by Thomas & Mina Feeley of San Francisco on almost 3 acres of undeveloped forest.  Today, what was once a hunting lodge seems out of place among the newer wood sided homes built in the 1980's.

In 1940 the Motzer family, who owned a chain of bakeries in San Francisco, purchased the home from the Feeley's as a hunting lodge and for entertaining. Fred Motzer had elaborate brick ovens built which are still standing today.  He also built a swimming pool in a clearing at the far end of the property.

Torrential rains in 1949 sent water and debris down the hill onto the Motzer's property…

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I had the pleasure of representing the buyer, a past client and business colleague, with the purchase of a 3 bedroom, 2 ½ half bath stylish townhome in central San Rafael.  Delightfully bright and cheerful with vaulted ceilings and lots of space, 99 Corte Mesa is located in a small complex in the outer Dominican area of San Rafael, close to downtown, shopping and 101.  It features a remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms, wood burning fireplace, views, a master suite on the lower level and two  bedrooms on the upper level, one an open loft that is ideal for an office.

After selling her home in San Anselmo a number of years ago, my client was unsure whether she wanted another single family home or a townhome.  When she saw 99…

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Finally....after numerous attempts competing with cash buyers/investors, my wonderful and patient client, scored the perfect condo!  960 Lea Drive is located in The Meadows in Terria Linda which is one of the nicest condominium developments in San Rafael. It has beautiful park-like grounds, two swimming pools, tennis courts, nearby hiking trails, a daffodil covered hillside in the spring and Scotty's Market across the street.  Light, bright and spacious, this one bedroom condo has a wall of windows facing East with beautiful morning sun and views, a large patio for outdoor living and a remodeled kitchen and bathroom.

A first time homebuyer, I couldn't be happier for my client, Carolyn, who is a talented musician and the…

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Directed by Marin Modern client and Drama Professor, Lisa Morse, "The Mouse that Roared" promises a good time for all and a fun holiday outing. It's a story about a tiny Alpine Duchy whose world famous wine and only source of income is being undersold by none other than a winery in San Rafael, California.  The Grand Duchess comes up with a solution....a rag tag army of medieval archers that goes to war against the U.S. and surprises everyone by winning!  The play is based on a book by Leonard Wibberley and adapted by Christopher Sergel.

Reserve your tickets today!  Call the Box Office at 415-485-9385.  $20 General Admission; $15 for Seniors; $10 for Students.   Studio Theatre, Kentfield Campus, College of Marin.

Janis Peterson,…

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