Despite What You’ve Read, This Is Not the Bay Area’s Richest City


The times they are a-changing up in Belvedere, as that very wealthy Marin County city may soon build its first affordable housing project in over 30 years, although predictably many of the locals are not letting it go on without a fight. It’s surely not a coincidence that Belvedere sees so little diverse housing construction … Continue reading Despite What You’ve Read, This Is Not the Bay Area’s Richest City

Mill Valley’s Most Expensive Home Asks $12.5 Million


What makes a home listing stand out? Sometimes its historicity, sometimes it’s architectural daring, and sometimes it’s the insight that a property can provide about a city or neighborhood. But maybe the simplest way is just to be worth a whole pile of money, as in the case of 9 Walsh Drive, which listed this … Continue reading Mill Valley’s Most Expensive Home Asks $12.5 Million

The Truth About Marin County’s Floating Homes


The Sausalito waterfront is thick with a peculiar varietal of home-buying prospect, the ever-whimsical and increasingly popular floating homes. Most of us have seen them, but few understand how they really work. For one thing, more often than not outsiders refer to these piscine properties as “houseboats,” but in most cases that’s not strictly accurate. … Continue reading The Truth About Marin County’s Floating Homes

Inside Gavin Newsom’s (former) $5.9 Million Marin County Mansion


The big news in California politics is the upcoming recall election, asking voters whether or not they want to oust Governor Gavin Newsom. And speaking of recall, we’re also getting a flashback to some of Newsom’s recent real estate prospects. Earlier this year, Newsom finally managed to sell his Marin County mansion, after a two-plus … Continue reading Inside Gavin Newsom’s (former) $5.9 Million Marin County Mansion

Where To Buy A Home In Marin County For The Money


Following on the heels of our Where to Buy A Home For Your Money in San Francisco post, we thought you’d like to know what your hard earned cash gets you in Marin (I do represent buyers and sellers in Marin County, if you’re in the market). The charts below are based upon 2015 transactions … Continue reading Where To Buy A Home In Marin County For The Money

SOLD | 694 Hilary Drive, Tiburon, California


I am happy to report I just helped some buyers secure this wonderful mid-century property in Tiburon (that’s North over the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County for those of you not familiar with our area). Located at 694 Hilary Drive, this 4 bed, 2 bath single family home has great charm and character, a … Continue reading SOLD | 694 Hilary Drive, Tiburon, California