Mitch's Blog at Coldwell Banker, member of GreenerMarin

I know that every industry develops its own language in the name of efficiency...so I'm trying to be sure I've got everything straight... E&O:   Emmys and Oscars -or- Errors and omissionsNAR:   National agricultural reporting -or- National association of REALTORS®SP:   Standard poodle -or- Sellin...

West Marin Views!  Tucked into the rolling hills of West Marin, this 20-acre parcel on the sun-drenched south side of Mt. Barnabe in Lagunitas shares a private road with other large estate properties. 20.03 Acre Homesite  The sweeping views of the San Geronimo Valley include redwood groves, rock ...

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom main house with attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit with a separate entrance - some rooms may have been added without the benefit of permit. Property consists of 2 parcels combined for a total of .58 acres. Wood burning stove and skylights on main level. Open-beam ceilings on ma...

I've been waiting to buy my first hybrid for a year or so now.   I keep thinking that Toyota will finally release their hybrid Sienna minivan...so I keep waiting.   But, at long last, I think I'm going to bite the bullet and buy the Hybrid 7-passenger Toyota Highlander (well, later this year).   ...

No, not gift certificates or a chance to win a family pass to Wally World!When someone walks into your open house today, they are looking for one thing: information.   If they are a buyer, they are trying to find a home that fits their needs.   If they are a seller, they are checking out comparab...

Real Estate Sales in MarinAbout 5 years ago I made a decision to leave the world of corporate finance in search of a career that would allow me to spend more time with my family.   And I can't say enough about how much I enjoy this career and the freedom it provides me.And, this week, I was given...

Flipping Fixers: It seems that the good ol' days of 'flipping' homes in the Bay Area may be gone...for now, anyway.   No longer can contractors expect to make hundreds of thousands of dollars by updating any home clad in vinyl siding and sporting Formica counters.   Buyers need to be smarter now....

I held an open house last Sunday - playoff Sunday - and found myself lonely and bored.   So, I wonder, should I hold an open house on Super Bowl Sunday?I'm sure my clients would like to see their vacant home promoted, and I could use some fresh leads, but alas...I love football!   And, I'm obviou...