Archives: November, 2008

Bob Ravasio — November 28, 2008, 6:25 pm

Marin Real Estate Market Report November 2008

A Tale of Two Markets
Looking at the real estate market gross numbers, you’d think much hadn’t changed in Marin county real estate all year. Right now, we’re at 22% of available homes in contract. A Buyers Market,to be sure, as a Balanced market is when we reach 25% of homes in contract. It is […]

Bob Ravasio — November 11, 2008, 1:23 pm

First Time Home Buyers In Marin: Federal Tax Cut Available!

Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers
If interest rates being incredibly low weren’t incentive enough, the Federal government is providing up to a $7500 tax credit to first time home buyers!
To be eligible, you need to:
1. Not have owned your own home in the last three years.
2. Close on a house before June 30, […]

Bob Ravasio — November 7, 2008, 12:46 pm

Marin Real Estate Market Report October 2008

Market Report
Well, it’s been an interesting month, to say the least, for Marin County real estate. Wall Street got its bailout, promptly tanked, and the real estate market has been, well, a bit tumultuous.
Is it affecting Marin? Sure. The uncertain climate has lots of people, buyers and sellers, sitting on the sidelines. From Oct. […]