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The Marin real estate market has been experiencing some noteworthy shifts in recent months. While the first quarter of 2023 saw a decline in sales compared to the previous year, it is important to consider the broader factors influencing the market.
Read MoreFrom the initial concept and design, to the intricate construction and remodeling, every detail of our new space has been crafted with care and precision. We're proud to have worked with a talented group of designers, builders, and home remodel specialists who brought our vision to life.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce the launch of our new headquarters at the Corte Madera Town Center! As a leading real estate team in Marin, we are excited to have a central location where we can connect with our clients, friends, and the local community about all things real estate and beyond.
Read MoreAs we say goodbye to another year, we’re feeling particularly grateful for all that we accomplished in 2022. It was a transformative year in real estate filled with new challenges, but we’re proud to announce that Own Marin ranked #1 in Marin for the 8th consecutive year! We helped 150 clients buy or sell homes totaling $363 million in real estate. But we didn't just sell homes, we also transformed them. We helped 36 homeowners achieve record sales prices by providing expert staging and remodeling services. And for those looking for a more discreet transaction, we sold 27 homes off-market by leveraging our vast network in the community.
Read MoreThe real estate market experienced a shift in trends in 2022. The high demand from 2021 persisted through the traditionally slow holiday season and the first half of 2022. However, various factors such as…
Read MoreIt's Thanksgiving week and the first Thanksgiving in years that we can finally be together again…talk about THANKFUL! It’s our favorite time of year to get into the holiday spirit and to celebrate our clients, colleagues, friends and families for your continued support, encouragement and the incredible experiences that have made 2022 an unforgettable year.
Read MoreThrough Own Marin’s custom design program, we coached our clients through a $50k investment in painting, staging, landscaping, hardware and light fixtures to transform their property into a bright, stylish home that would inspire today’s buyers. Five offers later, 678 Blackberry sold for 16% over asking and rewarded our clients with an additional $315,000 (6X+) return on their investment.
Read MoreThe third quarter of 2022 continued to see a slowdown in the market, however, Marin County is proving to be more resilient than other Bay Area counties.
Read MoreAn off-market home for sale, also known as a pocket listing, is a home available for sale privately that never goes on the public multiple listing service (MLS). Therefor, you’ll never find the property on Zillow, Trulia or any other real estate website. In Marin County, 1-in-5 homes are trading off-market without ever going public. That’s 20% of the market you could be missing if you’re not working with a realtor who’s well connected in the area.
Read MoreAfter nearly two years of the hottest real estate market we’ve ever seen, the Marin market is starting to show signs of cooling down.
Read MoreLooking for an investment property to flip, our client purchased Ventura in January for $1.2M. Four months later, the property received multiple offers and sold for $2.2M — 16% over asking and $1M more than our seller bought it for at the beginning of the year.
Read MoreThe rankings are in! Own Marin is proud to announce that we have been ranked the #8 real estate team nationwide and #3 in California by the Wall Street Journal and Real Trends. What an incredible achievement by our all-star team of 6 agents who sold $448 million in real estate in 2021 and over $2 billion in lifetime sales.
Read MoreMoving out of Marin, the sellers of 288 Morning Sun wanted to get the best possible price for their home — within 6 days of hitting the market we received 8 offers and sold 288 Morning Sun for 40% over asking at $1,950,000, setting a record in the neighborhood at $1,435 per square foot.
Read MoreThrough our concierge program, we loaned our client $35,000 (interest free!) to pay for painting, staging, landscaping, and light fixtures to transform their investment property into a bright, well-designed home to inspire today’s buyers. Thirteen offers later, 8 Saint John sold for 21% over asking and rewarded our clients with an additional $300,000 (8X) return on their investment.
Read MoreLooking for an investment property to flip, our client purchased Ventura in January for $1.2M. Four months later, the property received multiple offers and sold for $2.2M — 16% over asking and $1M more than our sellers bought it for at the beginning of the year.
Read MoreThe Marin County real estate market had a banner year in 2021 with the busiest spring on record, followed by a holiday slowdown. The reason for the slowdown appeared to be a lack of inventory more than a lack of demand. In fact, in 2021, there were more documented residential sales in Marin County than in the past decade. The median sales price for single-family houses increased 16.3 percent as a result of the increased demand.
Read MoreOwn Marin had another record-breaking year ranking #1 in Marin for the seventh consecutive year in a row! Together, our team of 5 real estate experts helped 153 buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals, resulting in $409 million in sales and reaching $1.7 billion in lifetime sales.
Read MoreThis year we're beaming with gratitude for togetherness, having our friends and families around the table, for our cozy homes and for all of you that allow us to be part of your lives in Marin.
Read MoreIn the third quarter of 2021, the Marin County market experienced some minor price cooling after what can only be described as the hottest housing market on record.
Read MoreCompetition to buy a home in Marin is fierce. Prices are high and inventory is low, resulting in most homes receiving multiple offers and selling 5%-20% over the list price. But don’t lose hope just yet, there are some steps you can take to give yourself a chance at winning the home you love and it takes strategy, planning, and creativity. We’ve rounded up tips from the team to plan ahead, budget, and make a winning offer so you can successfully buy a home in Marin.
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