Market Report - August 2010
After a difficult 2009, Marin real estate sales throughout the first half of 2010 have been showing increasing signs of strength. Here are seven key indicators that make us optimistic about the market:
1. Transactions are up dramatically, increasing 21% through mid-August vs. same period last year. There have been 1,445 […]
April Numbers: Transcations, Inventory, Average Sale Price UP!
April numbers are UP! The market is continuing the trend we’ve seen the last several months, with transactions and average sale price up, days on market down, and inventory building.
There were 204 closed sales in April, a very healthy 40% increase from last April. Average sale price […]
Unlike so many agents out there, we have embraced short sales as a way to buy and sell real estate. Yes, they take too long, the outcome is uncertain, and they drive everyone involved nuts. Nonetheless, short sales offer some real positives:
1. Buyers usually get a great deal.
2. Sellers get out from under a […]
We strongly support the parcel tax renewal in our own community, which is the Larkspur School District, and we encourage you to do the same. If you live outside the district, look carefully at supporting any new school taxes on your ballot. You should - it is in your own self interest!
This is an easy […]
Here’s the final installment in our mid year market report.
6.Transactions are tracking at even lower rate than last year, but recent trends indicate an increase for the second half of the year.
2008 saw the fewest real estate transactions since 1982. Right now, we are tracking slightly below that rate.
It can’t stay that low forever. […]
