Mitch's Blog at Coldwell Banker, member of GreenerMarin

Olema, California - February 19, 2007,West Marin in February - beautiful weather, nature springing from winter, and cyclists - lots of cyclists!Today the Tour of California - Stage 2 - peddled through Marin in what could only be called magnificent weather.My family and I set up watch at Olema, Ca...

Below is the pricing curves for all single family homes sold in West Larkspur (west of Magnolia) between 2005 and 2006.   These curves reflect the price per square foot of home SOLD - and have been segregated based on condition.How to use this information:   consider the size of your subject home...

Built in 2005... will hit the MLS on 3/1/07!$1,250,000 3 bedrooms, 2 baths 1500 square feet of outdoor entertainment decks Wired for computer, sound and cable in every room radiant heat, hot water on-demand, rain sensing skylights, low E windows, hard surface flooring Completely fenced, low maint...

About Marin CountyPeople and Places:Marin County is home to over 253,000 people.   It ranks as the 25 most populous County in California.   Marin covers 520 square miles of the most exquisite land California and our nation has to offer.   Over 92% of the population (over the age of 20) are high s...

I read an article last week published by RISMEDIA regarding a recent poll by Green Builder(R) Media and Imre Communications.  The article suggested that U.S. homebuyers would be willing to pay a premium of between 11% and 25% for new homes built using 'green' practices.This made me think...Is it ...

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...