The more real estate terms you understand, the more comfortable you will be in your home buying process. This is especially true for financial vocabulary related to real estate transactions. To help familiarize you with some of these important concepts, here is a quick guide to financial real estate terms: Fixed rate mortgage A fixed rate mortgage is...

There are few greater pest control solutions than a garden full of plants that repel bugs - naturally. Many plants like mosquito-warding citronella grass have scents or other features that bugs can’t stand, encouraging them to give your garden a wide berth. Not only can these plants keep you more comfortable, they can help protect your other plants...

Blue and white have been a popular color combination in interior design for decades. However, it doesn't have to feel old-fashioned. There are plenty of ways you can use blue and white decor in any room, no matter the style you prefer. Here are some tips for decorating with blue and white to get you started. Coastal blue...

Flooding can cause significant damage to your home and even make it uninhabitable in worst-case scenarios. Floods can lead to mold growth, wood rot and other types of water damage that can be costly to repair. Taking steps to prevent floods from occurring can protect your home from this kind of damage. Use these flood prevention tips to...

Having a backyard pool provides a great way to cool off in summer and have fun in the water. When you're a pool owner, you'll also need to keep safety in mind. Here are a few quick and easy safety tips to help you do help you keep your pool fun and secure: Put up barriers Having pool...

Working from home is the new norm and the home office won’t be ignored. From setting up efficient areas to store your working documents and tools to opening the space so you don’t feel cramped during a tight deadline, here are a few home office design ideas to keep your mind and body limber. Keep Furniture Simple Many...

One of the last Grand Dames in San Rafael's coveted Dominican neighborhood! This graceful vintage home has not been on the market for 60 years and conveys a timeless presence and opulent scale. Handsome brick wall and moon gate greet you. Gracious entry foyer, large scale rooms including living room, formal dining room, family room, and 2 primary suites. 3 porches to enjoy California's weather year-round. Wood floors, high ceilings, wainscoting and sweeping staircase are among the many period details. One of the last Grand Dames in San Rafael's coveted Dominican neighborhood is waiting for you! Rarely found elevator serves all 3...

Ideally located close to downtown Larkspur restaurants, shops, movie theater and the Mt. Tam Racquet Club, this classic 4-bedroom / 2-bath craftsman brown shingle home exudes both elegance and comfort. French doors open to expansive, covered decks that overlook a flat yard and lead to a patio for outside dining and entertainment. Mature palm trees accentuate the private, park-like setting. The custom kitchen, with a four burner Viking gas stove, complete with heat lamp warming shelf, opens to dining area and a glowing great room. These rooms are flooded with light from expansive doors and large divided light windows. A ceiling fan and...

Channel your inner organic farmer in this light- filled 4 bedroom / 2 bath farmhouse, reminiscent of warm days making wine and picking fruit. Enjoy harvests of approx. 15 fruit & nut trees, and 20 Zinfandel vines, as well as the privacy and fun of approx 0.6 acres all to yourself! Beautiful country views of your property and neighboring pastures and hills. Yet, only a 10 min drive (per Google maps) over tree lined country roads to Vintage Oaks Shopping Center. Indian Valley Preserve Trailhead nearby as well as highly regarded public schools. 2BR/1BA apartment on ground level(with its own laundry room) as well as studio at rear of...

Great value at $417/sq ft.; a comfortable home in excess of 2100 sq ft. END UNIT, with huge sunny views through huge windows. This home is in move-in condition, in convenient Terra Linda. Coveted Miller Creek schools. Farmers Market, China Camp, hiking, biking and Marin Civic Center events, all very close. Bonus storage (behind garage) and bonus interior space, above primary suite, perfect for office or yoga. 2 private outdoor spaces (patio and larger rooftop deck). Expansive living at a compelling...

Ideally located close to downtown Larkspur restaurants, shops, movie theater and the Mt. Tam Racquet Club, this classic 4-bedroom / 2-bath craftsman brown shingle home exudes both elegance and comfort. French doors open to expansive, covered decks that overlook a flat yard and lead to a patio for outside dining and entertainment. Mature palm trees accentuate the private, park-like setting. The custom kitchen, with a four burner Viking gas stove, complete with heat lamp warming shelf, opens to dining area and a glowing great room. These rooms are flooded with light from expansive doors and large divided light windows. A ceiling fan and...

This single-family dwelling is attached to another, creating a duet with only one connecting wall. It is one of the largest homes in the development with 4 bedroom and 2.5 baths. One bedroom is situated on the main floor, and there is room to expand the half bath into a full bath. The backyard is spacious and private. There is a large newly built veggie bed and a patio for outdoor dining. This property features newer roof, ducting and drainage. It comes with two-car garage and additional three car parking spots on the shared driveway. It is located in a desirable San Marin neighborhood with great schools, near Mt Burdell hiking and biking...