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        <title>Marin Real Estate Blog : Jonathan Jacobs</title>
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            <author>Jonathan@MarinModern.com (Jonathan Jacobs)</author>
            <title>Just Sold | 26 Scenic Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94965</title>
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I am so happy for my clients whom I just helped purchase their first home located in
a great San Anselmo
neighborhood. We had to make a strong pre-emptive offer
to get this house because this price band in the Marin Real Estate market is very hot right now. We still had
to compete with another offer. But ultimately, I was able to negotiate a good
deal for everybody.



Set on a picture-perfect, tree-lined street, this charming three bedroom/two
bathroom home features hardwood floors, ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:26:15 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Jonathan@MarinModern.com (Jonathan Jacobs)</author>
            <title>Succeeding In Marin Real Estate Market | Alternate Ways To Finance A Home Purchase</title>
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Apparently, some lenders have started doing stated income
loans again. To some, this is a sign that the home loan crisis might be over. Interest
rates are at an all-time low, but there have been whispers that rates will
finally start to increase this year. There are still great deals on Marin
homes, but prices are starting to inch up. As we head out of winter and into spring,
the real estate market usually experiences higher volume, which is another reason
to consider buying now. 


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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:56:46 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>Jonathan@MarinModern.com (Jonathan Jacobs)</author>
            <title>Just Sold | 91-95 Elizabeth Way, San Rafael, CA 94901</title>
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I just helped my client purchase a nice 3-unit property in San
Rafael. Homes rarely come onto the market
in this location where you can walk to town. Not only does it provide an
investment that covers some of the cost, but it provides an easy commute to
work, as well as plenty of sunny days to enjoy throughout the year.



Set in the lower hills of desirable Sun Valley neighborhood just off of
Forbes Avenue, this mid-century modern triplex has a rare side-by-side
orienta... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:53:28 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>Jonathan@MarinModern.com (Jonathan Jacobs)</author>
            <title>Marin Real Estate Update | Single-Family Home Market Up October 2011</title>
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October is often seen as the beginning of the slow period in
real estate. Not so in Marin County. Single-family
home sales were up in October 2011. There were 157 homes sold this year as
compared to 152 in October of 2010 according to the Marin
IJ. Prices of Marin single-family homes were also up October 2011 versus
October 2010. The median price for single-family homes sold during this period rose
from $740,000 to $749,000. 





Condo sales also increased in October ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:40:19 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Larkspur Real Estate| Niven Property Sold To Another Developer-Breaking Ground Soon</title>
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The old Niven Nursery
property in Larkspur, also referred to as the Rose
Garden site, has been sold to a new developer.  The 16.8 acre property is located in a prime
location near downtown Larkspur. It sits between Doherty Drive and Ward Street,
next to Hall Middle School, Redwood High School. It was an agricultural site
when the Niven family acquired it in 1937. They turned it into a wholesale
nursery that sold roses and orchids. About 14 years ago the family began the
long process o... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:07:31 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Jonathan@MarinModern.com (Jonathan Jacobs)</author>
            <title>Just Sold | 103 Crescent Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965 | REO</title>
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I was able to negotiate a sizeable reduction in price on a Marin REO, with multiple offers, for my clients. As a result, they were able to purchase their Sausalito dream home.



Located in a desirable neighborhood,
this 3 bedroom/2 bathroom Sausalito home exudes the California lifestyle. An open
floor plan, with large living room, boasts unobstructed bay views from a wall
of windows. Dramatic vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, built-in bookcases, window
bench and gas fireplace fini... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:26:45 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Jonathan@MarinModern.com (Jonathan Jacobs)</author>
            <title>Marin School Test Scores | How Marin Students Compare To State Averages</title>
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Students of Marin County Schools
scored well in the recent results released regarding the annual Standardized
Testing and Reporting exams (STAR). In fact, they outperformed state averages by a
significant margin. The tests measure second through seventh grade students'
proficiency in math and English.  



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According to the Marin
IJ, 73.4% of Marin students were proficient in English, whereas 54% of all
California students in those grades were proficient in English... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:36:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Jonathan@MarinModern.com (Jonathan Jacobs)</author>
            <title>Marin Schools | Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Aims To Change Name And Expand</title>
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Residents of Corte Madera and Larkspur alike are looking to
add Corte Madera to the name of the school district that it shares with
Larkspur as a two-school district. Neil Cummins Elementary School is in Corte
Madera and Hall Middle School is in Larkspur. The new (old) name would be the
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District.



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Corte Madera is currently home to 814 of the students in the
district as opposed to 469 students living in Larkspur, according to the Marin
I... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:14:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Jonathan@MarinModern.com (Jonathan Jacobs)</author>
            <title>Just Sold | 16 Madera Del Presidio Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925</title>
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I assisted my clients from Corte Madera to attain their goal of taking money off the table as original owners, while being able to stay in their house, by negotiating a deal to simultaneously sell
their Corte Madera house and implement a
lease.



From the moment you drive down the enchanted road to Madera Del Presidio,
you know you're entering a special neighborhood. Built for functionality, this
large 4 bedroom /3.5 bathroom contemporary home features an open floor plan and
high ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:04:02 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Jonathan@MarinModern.com (Jonathan Jacobs)</author>
            <title>2350 Marinship Way #3, Sausalito | Just Sold – Sausalito View Home</title>
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I'm so excited for my client, Pat Kuleto. I just
sold his home he calls Lilypad, located at 2350 Marinship Way #3,
Sausalito. While I was able to generate unparalleled media and online
coverage, it was a challenging property to sell because it required an all cash
buyer, who was willing to take on some deferred maintenance and a month-to-month
berth lease. Ultimately, it sold for $10,000 above the appraised value for
$320,000, making for another happy client.



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This... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:12:01 -0500</pubDate>
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