Archives: February, 2007

Bob Ravasio — February 27, 2007, 1:03 am

I started this by asking the question, why should you bother using a Realtor® to sell your property in Marin County?
Here’s Part Two.
You’ll make more money if you use a Realtor©. Which is more important to you, how much you make when you sell your home, or how much the agent makes? If it […]

Bob Ravasio — February 16, 2007, 4:41 pm

Marin County Real Estate Market Report: Percent in Contract Rises Again

Somebody said the unofficial opening of the housing market in Marin County is the week after Super Bowl Sunday.
I’m not sure if that is true or not, but the market has certainly continued to gain momentum - once again, percent in contract increased, this time to 29%, which puts Marin County squarely in a […]

Bob Ravasio — February 14, 2007, 4:38 am

Do I Really Need A Real Estate Agent To Sell My Marin County Home?

If you’re selling your home, you may have considered doing it yourself, or using a discount, fixed price broker. Will you sell your Mill Valley ranch, or Larkspur fixer, if you do it that way? Maybe, eventually. So why pay all that commission to a real estate agent?
What do they do to earn […]

Bob Ravasio — February 11, 2007, 1:02 am

One More Reason Marin Real Estate Values Stay High: Water Is A Limited Resource

There’s lots of reasons that Marin real estate values are among the highest in the country. One of the most important is that there just aren’t that many homes here, and zoning laws that preserve much of the county prevent more from being built. It’s fundamental economics: limiited supply plus escalating demand results in […]

Bob Ravasio — February 9, 2007, 4:53 am

The Four C’s of Selecting the Right Place To Live In Marin County

I’ve been writing about the Four C’s of selecting where to buy a home a home in Marin County.
1. Cost
2. Commute
3. Climate
4. Community
This  last installment is about community.
There’s a lot written about community these days, especially as it pertains to online communities. But what about the place where you live, the people you see […]