More Americans are using real estate agents than ever before - Yes, even Millennials. A new housing consumer study, shows a full 90% of consumers use real estate agents to buy and sell their homes. Despite fears that Millennials are replacing real estate agents with technology, the study found that is not the case, and 91% of those ages 18 to 34 used real estate agents in their transaction. That number is slightly higher among Gen Xers, or those ages 35 to 44 years old, at 94%. Read full article@elizabethGkilgore
Holiday scams and fraud are everywhere. Here’s how to stay safe when shopping for gifts and more. Fraud is something to look out for all year long, but as online shopping has increased every year, so has the number of ways to steal your holiday cheer. Today we look at some modern schemes and where you can report them. The best protection against fraud during the holidays is to keep a close eye on your financial statements and quickly dispute any unrecognizable charges. Read full article @elizabethGkilgore
Home sellers in Marin County enjoyed double-digit-percent annual gains in October, as the median sales price rose by 16.0 percent to $1,450,000. Buyers paid 98.3 percent of original price, almost exactly the same as they did one year earlier. Read full article @elizabethGkilgore to see Marin County market statistics for October.
Bay Area Affordable Housing Inventory Jumps in October, With Few Takers Although Bay Area home sales dipped from last October, they improved markedly from the previous month. Get an in-depth analysis of the latest housing market conditions. Read full article @elizabethGkilgore
All of us at Pacific Union and Compass would like to extend our sincere condolences to everyone affected by the Camp Fire in Northern California and the Woolsey Fire in Southern California. We have established a fund to benefit those affected by the disasters. Read full article @elizabethGkilgore
We’ve seen shipping container buildings come in many many forms, and this one in Johannesburg, South Africa, is refreshingly straightforward. Architecture firm LOT-EK designed a six-story residential building from 140 upcycled shipping containers stacked on top of each other.
The architects split the complex into two sections-one blue, one green-that slant outward to create a triangular courtyard between them. Read full article @elizabethGkilgore
Home sales declined by 17.2 percent in California from September 2017, while the Bay Area and Southern California saw activity decrease by a respective 18.9 percent and 17.7 percent.
Slowing home sales reflect diminishing affordability and less buyer urgency rather than reduced demand.
The Bay Area saw the slowest annual appreciation in 15 months in September, while Southern California’s price growth was the lowest in more than three years.
September home sales in the Golden State fell to an 11-year low for that particular month, though a lack of buyer demand was not the culprit. Read full article@elizabethGkilgore
Climb the steps to this charming, Old Tiburon cottage that has been added to over the years. Good living space upstairs with an eat-in kitchen, bedroom/office and living dining area opening onto the deck. Downstairs are two bedrooms and full bath with both bedrooms leading to a nice patio area. This is a great location relative to town, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, movie theater and ferries. According to tax records: House = 1496 sq ft Lot = 4748 sq ft (buyer to verify)
From sweeping San Francisco Bay vistas and towering redwood trees to Mount Tamalpais peeking above the summer fog, Marin County is an area of superlative natural beauty. With a population of about 250,000 people living in 520 square miles, Marin County offers its residents plenty of room to roam. Most of Marin’s population lives along its eastern side near San Francisco Bay, while the rest of the county contains large areas of parklands, open space, and agricultural lands. The Marin Agricultural Land Trust, created in 1980 by a coalition of ranchers and environmentalists, is dedicated to preserving the remaining family farms, dairy, and cattle operations through voluntary conservation easements. Marin provides endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
75 Harriet Way, Tiburon Offered at $1,250,000 Terrific Tiburon in Desirable Bel Aire Neighborhood
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, November 11th: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Additional Showings by Appointment:
Contact Elizabeth Green Kilgore 415-517-1577 egk415@mac.com
Desirable Point Tiburon! This is a mostly one-level, spacious, ground-floor unit with two bedrooms and two bathrooms looking out at the Point Tiburon Lagoon. Wonderful exterior space with a wrap-around patio and private inner-courtyard patio. Master bedroom has lovely built-ins, a large walk-in closet and nicely remodeled bathroom. There is a one-car attached garage and another deeded space. Easy access to town, ferries and all amenities. HOA dues: $1132.46 includes exterior building maintenance, insurance and water. Read full detail about this property@elizabethGkilgore
From sweeping San Francisco Bay vistas and towering redwood trees to Mount Tamalpais peeking above the summer fog, Marin County is an area of superlative natural beauty. With a population of about 250,000 people living in 520 square miles, Marin County offers its residents plenty of room to roam. Most of Marin’s population lives along its eastern side near San Francisco Bay, while the rest of the county contains large areas of parklands, open space, and agricultural lands. The Marin Agricultural Land Trust, created in 1980 by a coalition of ranchers and environmentalists, is dedicated to preserving the remaining family farms, dairy, and cattle operations through voluntary conservation easements. Marin provides endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
This great Corte Madera home is ideally located on a cul-de-sac and across from a small park. The house has an easy layout w/4 bed & two updated baths. The main living area with tastefully remodeled kitchen has a open floor plan opening out on to the back yard. The outdoor space is multi-use with grassy areas plus a built-in barbecue for outdoor entertaining. This is a wonderful neighborhood with easy access to shopping, schools and commuting. Read full detail about this property @elizabethGkilgore
OPEN HOUSE: Sun, November 11th: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Additional Showings by Appointment: Contact Elizabeth Green Kilgore 415-517-1577 egk415@mac.com
It's called the Fleet of the Future, and aptly so. The shiny new BART cars are a rare sight on the transit system's 121 miles of railway, and the days when we'll all be riding them around the Bay Area are still a ways off. So, what's taking so long? There are a couple key factors slowing the fleet's rollout to a glacial pace. Read full article@elizabethGkilgore
The average American can expect their credit score to decline by 15 points after buying a home, with the total recovery time taking about 10 months.
San Jose and San Francisco homebuyers have exceptionally high credit scores but will need to wait roughly a year before their ratings return to normal.
Making on-time mortgage payments will help boost new homebuyers’ credit ratings, as will the diversification of their accounts by owning real estate.
Marin Election Day posts live updates throughout the day and into the night as results begin to pour in after polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Read full article@elizabethGkilgore
The Election Day showdown is still days away, but some rental industry experts say a push to expand rent control already is impacting a handful of Bay Area tenants. Voters on Nov. 6 will weigh in on Proposition 10, which would repeal Costa Hawkins, a 1995 state law limiting rent control. If passed, the ballot measure would open the door for cities to expand rent control to previously exempt properties — single-family homes, condos and apartments built after 1995. And cities would be allowed to impose vacancy control, which would prohibit landlords from raising rents to market rate after tenants protected by rent control move out. Read full article@elizabethGkilgore
This great Corte Madera home is ideally located on a cul-de-sac and across from a small park. The house has an easy layout w/4 bed & two updated baths. The main living area with tastefully remodeled kitchen has a open floor plan opening out on to the back yard. The outdoor space is multi-use with grassy areas plus a built-in barbecue for outdoor entertaining. This is a wonderful neighborhood with easy access to shopping, schools and commuting. Read full detail about this property @elizabethGkilgore
OPEN HOUSE: Sat, November 3rd: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sun, November 4th: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Additional Showings by Appointment: Contact Elizabeth Green Kilgore 415-517-1577 egk415@mac.com
This great Corte Madera home is ideally located on a cul-de-sac and across from a small park. The house has an easy layout w/4 bed & two updated baths. The main living area with tastefully remodeled kitchen has a open floor plan opening out on to the back yard. The outdoor space is multi-use with grassy areas plus a built-in barbecue for outdoor entertaining. This is a wonderful neighborhood with easy access to shopping, schools and commuting. Read full detail about this property @elizabethGkilgore
OPEN HOUSE: Sat, November 3rd: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sun, November 4th: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Additional Showings by Appointment: Contact Elizabeth Green Kilgore 415-517-1577 egk415@mac.com
