Archives: February, 2009

Bob Ravasio — February 25, 2009, 5:36 pm

New Listing For Entry Level Corte Madera Home Buyers: Under $600,000 3/2 Single Family Home

This market is truly creating some amazing bargains. Case in point, our new listing at 477 Redwood in Corte Madera.
This is a romantic hideaway in the highly desirable Christmas Tree Hill neighborhood. It’s not too far up the hill either - in fact the lot starts at Redwood, but finishes on a short path […]

Bob Ravasio — , 5:23 pm

Marin County Market Report: Entry Level Buyers Jumping In

The current real estate market in Marin County is a tale of extremes.
In a nutshell, entry level homes are very strong, mid-level home sales are weak, and luxury home sales are very weak.
This continues the trend we’ve seen for the last few months. Statistically, 35% of homes under $750,000 are in contract, which is […]

Bob Ravasio — February 24, 2009, 1:05 pm

Tax Credit For First Time Home Buyers

The stimulus package does include an $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers!
To qualify, buyers need to have not owned a home for at least three years, and this is for you primary residence only. There are also income limits - $75,000 for single people, and $150,000 for those filing jointly. Talk to […]

Bob Ravasio — February 7, 2009, 1:34 pm

Tax Credit For Home Buyers Currently in Senate Bill

The stimulus package wending its way through Congress, has an interesting bonus that could ignite home sales in Marin County. The current bill includes a $15,000 credit for homebuyers. This would be for all homebuyers, not just first timers.
Stay tuned, I believe if this happens, it could be what moves lots of buyers off […]

Bob Ravasio — February 3, 2009, 9:46 am

Buying Your First Home in Marin County? We’re Having a Workshop To Help!

We’re seeing a lot of activity with first time home buyers, so to help give people the information they need to figure out whether or not they can buy a home, we’re having a workshop for first time home buyers in Marin County next Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 pm in our Greenbrae office.
Prices […]