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Sausalito School Wins Distinguished AwardSix Marin County schools were announced as California Distinguished Schools for 2010. The schools are: Old Mill School in Mill Valley Bacich Elementary School in Kentfield Bel Aire and Reed Elementary School in Tiburon West Marin-Inverness School in West Marin Willow Creek Academy in the Sausalito Marin City School District. They were among 484 of the state’s 5,764 ele... more...
Blogged on 4/21/2010
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New FEMA Maps and Flood InsuranceThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently revised their Special Flood Hazard Zones and will be releasing these new maps in the upcoming months. This includes aging levees, catch basins and other drainage systems and is rated to include “100 year storms.” The result is that many homes and neighborhoods will be classified as being in flood zones when they previously wer... more...
Blogged on 4/11/2010
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Existing Home Sales ReportThe February 2010 Existing Home Sales Report was issued today by the National Association of Realtors. The report mentions that sales declined slightly in February, with modest gains in the Northeast and Midwest and softer sales in the South and West. According to NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun, “Sales have been higher than year-ago levels for eight straight months and home prices are m... more...
Blogged on 3/23/2010
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Shopping in Marin CountyI live in Sausalito, which is just a stone’s throw from the Golden Gate Bridge and all the amenities that San Francisco has to offer. So why is it that when it comes to shopping we always wind up staying in Marin County even when it means adding a few more miles on the car? The answer, I decided, is convenience, I’m not concerned with the $6 bridge toll, but the parking issues in San Francisco ... more...
Blogged on 1/25/2010
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Luxury Homes for sale around the fabled Alta Mira in SausalitoThe Alta Mira in Sausalito has long been a favorite destination for tourists and locals to take in the view of the San Francisco skyline and surrounding Bay. The historic Alta Mira dates back to the 1880s when it was first a private home for the Jackson family. In 1885 it was converted to a hotel and for years was known as one of the best places in Marin County to sit on the patio, have brunch,... more...
Blogged on 12/1/2009
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Marin County School AwardMarin County schools have always been a big draw for people moving north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Given all the attention around government cutbacks to the state’s school system, some good news has just been released. Tamiscal High School in Larkspur is one of just three in California to receive the Exemplary Independent Study Recognition Award from the California State Department of Educatio... more...
Blogged on 10/27/2009
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QUESTION: Are there any particular things that I should be aware of or should I ask the inspectors which they would otherwise overlook?
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Sausalito Floating Homes TourAfter a couple of years off, the much anticipated Sausalito Floating Homes Tour is back. This famous community has been portrayed in songs, movies and poems. Having lived on a houseboat as well as selling them, I can tell you what a truly unique community it is. Come and see if this lifestyle speaks to your soul. This years tour takes place on Sept. 26 from 11:00AM to 4:00PM For more informat... more...
Blogged on 9/17/2009
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