Archives: 'Larkspur'

Bob Ravasio — October 18, 2007, 11:22 am

Why Are There Still Multiple Offers In A Buyers Market?

I was pondering this question today in the context of one of our listings. The answer is simple:
Fear of Loss.
This house in Larkspur, on the lagoon, has been going through the normal sales cycle in Marin right now.

It’s been on a little over 100 days, and had a couple of price reductions. It went […]

Bob Ravasio — January 16, 2007, 6:07 pm

It’s Not Just Getting An Inspection, It’s Getting The Right Inspector!

Getting a home inspection when you’re thinking of buying a home in Marin County is about the smartest money you’ll spend. We always recommend a pest and contractor’s inspection, for starters, and then decide where to go from there. Termites can be a problem in Marin’s temperate climate, but often there are many other […]

Bob Ravasio — December 30, 2006, 12:14 am

Owner User Opportunity in Larkspur or…Why Owning Rental Property is Such A Great Idea

I have a listing for a triplex in Larkspur, priced at $1,175,000. I think it’s a great listing for lots of reasons, not the least of which it is just steps from downtown Larkspur.
A recent change at the property makes it highly desirable from a buyer perspective now. The best and biggest unit, a […]

Bob Ravasio — December 11, 2006, 9:33 am

Hot or Not?

I don’t know if you’ve seen the website, but that’s a question no one has really been asking in Marin County real estate in the last year. The questions have usually been more like, “Is the bottom falling out?” “How long is it going to stay slow?”, and the always popular, “Is the market […]