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SF Business Times Releases Annual Ranking of "Bay Area" residential brokerages for 2018 sales.
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The streets of San Francisco come alive during the Summer months with festivals and street fairs. These lively events draw hundreds of people and are a tradition in many neighborhoods. Entrance is free to most festivals. They provide a great opportunity to walk the streets, enjoy live music, food and drinks. Many offer booths with original art work, crafts, jewelry and more.
June 29th and 30th
San Francisco Pride is one of the oldest and largest LGBTQIA parades in the world. Contingents march through the heart of the city, along Market Street, with more than 100,000 spectators.
June 29, 2019
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Marin Country Mart
2257 Larkspur Landing Cir Larkspur, CA 94939
Enjoy the best local and organic produce, flowers, pastured meats, seafood, organic cheeses, yogurt and milk, breads, baked goods, nuts, local wine, jams, honey, hummus and knife sharpening. The brunch and lunch options are enough to make you a regular! This is a rain-or-shine market, operating year-round on Saturdays from 9 am – 2 pm.
Market Entertainment
Arts & Crafts by SCRAP | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Pony Rides & Petting Zoo | 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Face Painting | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Live Music | 12:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monkeypalooza: Free Family Event
June 29, 2019 all-day
Town Center Corte Madera
100 Corte Madera Town Center
Cost: Free
All ages will enjoy a full day of free fun, featuring a live music performance by children’s Reggae Singer Asheba, Tim Cain’s Sing and Dance-Along Show, Live Animal Show by the East Bay Vivarium, Magic Show by Mr. SHAP, crafts, activities, hands-on toy testing LEGO play area, building zone, bubbles, water play and more! Five Little Monkeys Toy Store will host the event to celebrate their one-year anniversary at Town Center Corte Madera. Free goodie bags are available for the first 250 children!
Michelin continues to shine the culinary spotlight on the Bay Area, even with its recent decision to expand its acclaimed guide to restaurants throughout the state. The North Bay region snagged nearly 60 of the 90 slots on the Michelin Guide California 2019.
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The Best Brunch Spots in Marin
MILL VALLEY
221 Shoreline Highway
Type: Diner, Mexican Flare
Favorite Dish: Tennessee Valley Toast
Price: $$
Takes Reservations: No
Broker Tour Thursday June 27th | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Open House Saturday June 29th | 1:00 - 4:00 pm
This rare and exceptional home and property is located in an outdoor enthusiasts paradise offering amazing privacy and fabulous views in all directions! Close enough to the city to enjoy the offerings of San Francisco but “just far enough” to feel country.
One of the original home sites in Lagunitas with a unique combination of flat land, grand vistas, forest and sunshine. The old timers knew how to pick the prime sites. The house was built in 1910 atop a “lions paw” extending out from the mountain. It has been expanded and remodeled throughout and features an abundance of flat land, superb privacy, mature gardens and year round sun. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house has an extra loft in the living room, a secret attic room (perfect for kids), a wonderful chef’s kitchen, beautiful marble bathrooms, fine vistas from every room, all of which open on to a generous wrap around deck -not to mention a separate artist's studio, a detached garage and free standing car port. The circular drive offers ample parking as well.
Located just 15 minutes to Fairfax, 20 mins to Point Reyes, 30 Minutes to Limantour Beach, 7 minutes to Spirit Rock Meditation Center, a short distance to the Ink Wells and an easy stroll to the MMWD watershed trails, up to San Geronimo Ridge Trail and many more choices from there. Approx. 0.5 miles away you can find access to the Peter's Dam Trail system (up and around Kent Lake) access to the bike path through Taylor State Park and trails up to Mt. Barnaby, The Shafter trail up to the Bolinas Ridge, Devil's Gulch Trail system.
For Sale420 Monte Vista, Mill Valley
Best price per sq ft in Mill Valley!
Open Sunday June 23rd | 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fantastic 1985 built Craftsman is located in the highly sought after Cascade Canyon just up the hill from downtown Mill Valley & drenched in sunlight. The large home features beautiful vaulted ceilings & sunny decks, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 5 beds, 3.5 baths + office & loft in main house plus a separate bonus room (2nd office) plus workshop underneath the garage. Ample storage, 2 car garage plus driveway. This very special home is located in one of Mill Valley’s most magical & private settings, surrounded by redwood groves, with close to an acre of land & easy access to the tenderfoot trail & the Renz steps both leading to downtown Mill Valley.
Just Sold8 Way, FairfaxSold $1,460,000Quintessential Fairfax - Remodeled and Updated End to End. Sunny, one level, 3 bedroom 2 bath with extra bonus space (office, media room, cool hangout space). Open concept kitchen, dining, family room. Large living room. Gracious master with sleek master bath. Remodeled guest bath. Expansive level backyard with privacy and pergola - great for play, gardening, relaxing, BBQ, basically an outdoor family room!
Marin Market Update
March-May Market: Year-over-Year Comparisons
Some indications of year-over-year cooling from the very hot spring 2018 market, pretty much across the board. The median house sales price ticked down a bit. The larger decline for condos should be taken with a grain of salt due to the relatively low number of condo sales over the period.
Compass Concierge is Here!
Thinking of selling your home, but do not have or want to invest the money up front to prepare it for the market? Let Compass assist by fronting the costs necessary to help get you the best return on your investment. Exclusively for Compass clients. Contact me for more details.
"The launch of 5G will be similar to turning on your microwave, opening its door, and leaving it on for the rest of your life. There’s good reason why hundreds of scientists are taking action against the wireless industry."- Paul Wagner.
Here are a few tips that can protect you, in the best possible way, from 5G radiation:
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Keep your distance as much as possible. Keep phones out of bedrooms.
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Measure levels whenever possible.
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Buy an EMF shield. HERE are some ideas.
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Protect your home as much as possible. How close is your home to a cell tower?
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Eat a healthy diet to boost your immune system.
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Try earthing, eg: walking barefoot. There are some products that minimize radiation.
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Educate yourself, team, friends and family as much as possible.