Welcome to a new Blog by the Bay Contributor!

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Ginger Wilcox

Fleece headshot color-1 I am very excited to announce that Blog by the Bay has a new contributor.  Stacey Fleece will be writing about the mortgage industry, the good, the bad and the ugly!  Stacey is a Senior Loan Consultant with Countrywide Home Loans.  This is her first blogging experience and I am thrilled that she is joining me here at Blog by the Bay.  I met Stacey through volunteering with the Junior League of San Francisco where she is Immediate Past President.  Stacey has 20+ years in the finance industry and is a CFA- Charted Financial Analyst.

Stacey, her husband and two children live in Mill Valley.  Stacey is also a member of the Financial Women’s Association of San Francisco and the Security Analysts of San Francisco. She is a Director of the San Francisco Opera Guild and is co-chair for the International Museum of Women’s Spring Gala (scheduled for March 2009).

While this is her first blogging venture, Stacey is no stranger to writing- she is also the co-author of SKIRTWorking, How to Network Using SKIRT which was released in September 2008.

Stacey has always impressed me with her commitment to helping others in the community and she does the same with her clients.  She is extremely knowledgeable about the mortgage industry and I am THRILLED that she will be contributing at BlogbytheBay.com.

Welcome Stacey!

Kentfield Woodlands BBQ this Sunday

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Ginger Wilcox

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Don’t miss out on the fun at the 22nd Annual Woodland BBQ benefiting the Kentfield Schools Foundation! Enjoy tunes by the Crunchy Frog Band (they performed last year and they are REALLY good!), dunk tank, hoops, games, jumpee slide, face painting and more!

  • When: Sunday, September 14, 4:00-7:00pm
  • Where: Woodlands Market in Kentfield
  • Why: For fun- what else! Actually, proceeds benefit the Kentfield Schools Foundation.
  • All proceeds to to KSF which supports Bacich Elementary School and Kent Middle School.

This event is sponsored and hosted by Woodlands Market. Please support them back by shopping at the market- they are a huge supporter of Marin County schools! I hope to see you there.

This event is open to the public- you don’t have to have children in the district.Woodlands Market, Kentfield California

Marin Real Estate Market Update- August 2008

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Ginger Wilcox

This is my first Marin County real estate update via video. 

Please excuse the ummmms and enjoy the snapshot of what is happening in Marin Real Estate!

Marin Breakfast Hot Spots

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Ginger Wilcox

Looking for a great spot to grab breakfast in Marin?  Here are some of my favorite Marin restaurants for breakfast.


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  • Cafe Z Epicerie – Greenbrae – I really love Cafe Z.  It helps that it is across the street from my office, but the food is stellar too.  Crepes, great omelettes, yummy yogurt/granola/ fruit bowl. 
  • Half Day Cafe – Kentfield – Amazing scones, tons of variety on the menu, great Kentfield location, nice atmosphere, plenty of seating.  You can catch me Half Day Cafe often!
  • Dipsea Cafe – Mill Valley – A class Marin breakfast spot, Dipsea has to make my list.  Still one of my favorites, all though the service has been really slow the last few times I have been here. 
  • La Boulange – Mill Valley – The best lattes.  Truly.  Get the latte bowl!  The quiche is amazing too.
  • Toast- Mill Valley – Huevos Rancheros.  Enough said.  Actually, I love almost everything I have tried at Toast.  The service is always excellent, the food is delicious.  Great for breakfast or lunch.
  • Hilda’s Coffee Shop- San Anselmo – Hilda’s is true greasy spoon and it is fabulous.  Everything on the menu is excellent but the german pancakes?  Out of this world.  Share a stack with a friend. 

    • Kentfield Real Estate Market Profile

    Posted on August 14, 2008 by Ginger Wilcox

    This market profile is a weekly snapshot of what is happening in Kentfield. 

    Kentfield home prices have been hovering around the same median price recently.  Home inventory has been tightening, which is a good sign for Kentfield real estate.

    Kentfield Real Estate Market Update
    Median List Price $2.074,500
    Asking Price per Square Foot $768
    Average Days on Market 107
    Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 40%
    Percent Relisted 0%
    Median House Size (sq ft) 2,992
    Median Lot Size 0.50-1.0 acre
    Median Number of Bedrooms 4.0
    Median Number of Bathrooms 3.4
    Market Action Index 15  – Cold! Buyer’s Market

     

    The Market Action Index answers the question “How’s the Kentfield Real Estate Market?” By measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory.  Index above 30 implies Seller’s Market conditions.  Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.

    Kentfield Real Estate Market Data effective as of August 10, 2008.  Data provided by AltosResearch.  Are you a Marin real estate junkie? Sign up below to my Real-Time Market Report for each city in Marin.  You can also sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email.   Just register below and let me know which neighborhoods you are interested in.  Download a sample report.

     

    San Anselmo Real Estate Market Profile

    Posted on by Ginger Wilcox

    This market profile is a weekly snapshot of what is happening in San Anselmo. 

    This week saw a downward notch for prices in San Anselmo.  Home pricing has been weak in recent weeks.

    San Anselmo Real Estate Market Update
    Median List Price $1,154,500
    Asking Price per Square Foot $569
    Average Days on Market 77
    Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 54%
    Percent Relisted 4%
    Median House Size (sq ft) 2,333
    Median Lot Size 0.25-0.50 acre
    Median Number of Bedrooms 3.5
    Median Number of Bathrooms 2.5
    Market Action Index 16 – Cold! Buyer’s Market

     

    The Market Action Index answers the question “How’s the San Anselmo Real Estate Market?” By measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory.  Index above 30 implies Seller’s Market conditions.  Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.

    San Anselmo Real Estate Market Data effective as of August 10, 2008.  Data provided by AltosResearch.  Are you a Marin real estate junkie? Sign up below to my Real-Time Market Report for each city in Marin.  You can also sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email.   Just register below and let me know which neighborhoods you are interested in.  Download a sample report.

     

    Tiburon Real Estate Market Profile

    Posted on by Ginger Wilcox

    This market profile is a weekly snapshot of what is happening in Tiburon. 

    Prices in Tiburon continue to bounce around all over the map while the amount of inventory and days on market continues to to climb.

    Tiburon Real Estate Market Update
    Median List Price $2,794,950
    Asking Price per Square Foot $940
    Average Days on Market 94
    Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 34%
    Percent Relisted 2%
    Median House Size (sq ft) 3,339
    Median Lot Size 0.25-0.50 acre
    Median Number of Bedrooms 4.0
    Median Number of Bathrooms 3.6
    Market Action Index 14  – Cold! Buyer’s Market

     

    The Market Action Index answers the question “How’s the Tiburon Real Estate Market?” By measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory.  Index above 30 implies Seller’s Market conditions.  Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.

    Tiburon Real Estate Market Data effective as of August 10, 2008.  Data provided by AltosResearch.  Are you a Marin real estate junkie? Sign up below to my Real-Time Market Report for each city in Marin.  You can also sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email.   Just register below and let me know which neighborhoods you are interested in.  Download a sample report.

     

    Mill Valley Real Estate Market Profile

    Posted on by Ginger Wilcox

    This market profile is a weekly snapshot of what is happening in Mill Valley. 

    This week saw a downward notch for prices.  Pricing has been weak in recent weeks.

    Mill Valley Real Estate Market Update
    Median List Price $1,295,000
    Asking Price per Square Foot $652
    Average Days on Market 95
    Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 49%
    Percent Relisted 3%
    Median House Size (sq ft) 2,139
    Median Lot Size 0.25-0.50 acre
    Median Number of Bedrooms 3.0
    Median Number of Bathrooms 2.5
    Market Action Index 16  – Cold! Buyer’s Market

     

    The Market Action Index answers the question “How’s the Mill Valley Real Estate Market?” By measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory.  Index above 30 implies Seller’s Market conditions.  Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.

    Mill Valley Real Estate Market Data effective as of August 10, 2008.  Data provided by AltosResearch.  Are you a Marin real estate junkie? Sign up below to my Real-Time Market Report for each city in Marin.  You can also sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email.   Just register below and let me know which neighborhoods you are interested in.  Download a sample report.

     

    Corte Madera Real Estate Market Profile

    Posted on by Ginger Wilcox

    This market profile is a weekly snapshot of what is happening in Corte Madera. 

    This week saw relatively little price change from last week. However, the median price in Corte Madera continues to demonstrate a nice up trend in
    general over the last several weeks.

    Corte Madera Real Estate Market Update
    Median List Price $1,107,000
    Asking Price per Square Foot $640
    Average Days on Market 59
    Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 33%
    Percent Relisted 3%
    Median House Size (sq ft) 1,648
    Median Lot Size 6,501-8000 sq feet
    Median Number of Bedrooms 3.0
    Median Number of Bathrooms 2.0
    Market Action Index 19  – Cold! Buyer’s Market

     

    The Market Action Index answers the question “How’s the Corte Madera Real Estate Market?” By measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory.  Index above 30 implies Seller’s Market conditions.  Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.

    Corte Madera Real Estate Market Data effective as of August 10, 2008.  Data provided by AltosResearch.  Are you a Marin real estate junkie? Sign up below to my Real-Time Market Report for each city in Marin.  You can also sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email.   Just register below and let me know which neighborhoods you are interested in.  Download a sample report.

     

    Live Marin Real Estate Market Reports

    Posted on August 5, 2008 by Ginger Wilcox

    I am very excited about some new market charts and reports that I now have here on BlogbytheBay.com.

    My market research reports are real-time and have detailed information about what is happening right now in the market.  You can learn about Marin real estate price trends, supply and demand and other leading indicators of the real estate market.

    Market stats can now be found LIVE on this site by clicking on the link at the top of the page or by book marking this page.MarinRealEstateMarketReports

    You can also sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email.  These reports are awesome – tons of information.  Just register below and let me know which neighborhoods you are interested in.  See the screenshot below or download a sample report.

    MillValleyReportSample 

     

     

    Let me know what you think.  I personally think these reports rock.  I love my friends at Altos Research!