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08/17/2023

What out-of-State Buyers Should Know About California’s Transfer Taxes

Brian Witchel is a real estate agent with Corcoran Global Living. Check out Brian Witchel's listings or office listings.

08/11/2023

7 Upgrades That Add Instant Value to Your Home
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Renovating a home can be expensive and time-consuming, but focusing on lighter-lift upgrades such as improving the lighting, refinishing hardwood floors, replacing tile or laminate counters with granite or quartz, installing a kitchen island, resurfacing cabinets, replacing old lighting fixtures, ad...

07/31/2023

US Homebuilder Sentiment Surges

Brian Witchel is a real estate agent with Corcoran Global Living. Check out Brian Witchel's listings or office listings.

07/30/2023

Housing Bill to Allow Multifamily Development on Commercially-Zoned Sites Now in Effect
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The Middle Class Housing Act of 2022 (SB 6, Caballero) went into effect on July 1, 2023. It allows developers to build qualifying multifamily projects without rezoning on sites currently zoned for commercial retail or parking use, as long as they comply with all local zoning code requirements. The p...

07/22/2023

3 Ways to Save on Home Renovations When Borrowing Costs Are Up
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The Federal Reserve recently paused on interest rate hikes, which is good news for consumers, as the cost of borrowing has already gone up. To keep costs low, it is advised to do home renovations yourself or book contractors off season, and be flexible with timing for potential discounts.

07/13/2023

Spring Home Buying Tips

Brian Witchel is a real estate agent with Corcoran Global Living. Check out Brian Witchel's listings or office listings.

07/04/2023

San Rafael project underway to convert offices to apartments
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The Marin County and San Rafael government have partnered together to convert an office building into a supportive housing complex for formerly homeless residents. The project will cost $33 million and will offer 32 studio apartments and 8 one-bedroom apartments, as well as a two-bedroom apartment f...

06/26/2023

California Housing Market Highlighted by Growing Interest Rates
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Rising interest rates have made it more difficult for potential home buyers to qualify for larger mortgages and take advantage of the current low rates, resulting in disruption in the California housing market. Home prices in Silicon Valley have become increasingly unaffordable, pushing potential bu...

06/25/2023

Office Leasing Remains Robust in California's Mixed-Use Projects
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The pandemic has had a major effect on the office sector, resulting in higher vacancy rates and a transformation in what employees are seeking from their office environment. Companies are now choosing urban mixed-use projects offering a variety of amenities, such as childcare, groceries, food, and h...

06/17/2023

California lawmakers consider short-term rental tax to fund affordable housing
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California lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 584, a bill that would impose a 15% tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo in order to fund affordable housing and provide help to alleviate the homeless crisis. The bill is headed to the Assembly after the Senate voted 27-11 in favor of it an...

06/10/2023

Marin County median home price at $1.7 million as sellers remain scarce
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Last month, the median price for a detached home in Marin County, California was $1.7 million, about the same as six months prior and 20% lower than the prior year. There were 157 sales of detached homes last month, while 254 detached homes sold the previous April. The median price for condos and to...

05/30/2023

Buyers seeking smaller and more affordable homes, property professionals report
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