Millennials are increasingly active buyers and now represent about 50 percent of first-time buyers in the U.S. California’s affordability constraints hold back the first-time buyer share at 30 percent. Minorities will also emerge as a hypergrowing demographic of homebuyers in the U.S. By 2020, minorities will account for all growth in homeownership.
Read MoreFor the last eight years, the August issue of Marin Magazine has been synonymous with Editors’ Choice, in which we highlight facets of Marin that make our home such a remarkable place to live. See what made the list in 2016.
Read MoreMarin County home shoppers took a more cautious, measured approach in the second quarter, lacking the sense of urgency that characterized past quarters. Buyers were less likely to engage in bidding wars, and many refused to settle for properties that fell short of their ideal. Some sellers found that their homes were taking too long to sell and were considering renting them and trying for a sale next year.
Read MoreAt some point in the near future, a friend or cop or hitchhiker will come to you and say, “Hey, let’s go to Marin”. And so off you will go -- via ferry, Uber, or even your own fancy vehicle -- to cavort amongst the redwoods, and lakes, and thousands of people wearing extremely pricey biker spandex. And then you will get hungry and thirsty and need to figure out where to go.
Read MoreAfter sitting on the market for two months, the sellers of this Corte Madera home reached out to our team to help get their home sold. Take a look at how we got this home sold over asking in 7 days of going back on the market.
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