Make 2026 Your Year to Finally Own a Home in Marin County (November 2025 Market Check-In) Hey there, Marin friends and future neighbors!

by Corey Robinson

We’re already staring down the last few weeks of 2025 (how did that happen?), the holiday lights are going up, and everyone’s starting to think about New Year’s resolutions. If one of yours has ever been “finally buy a house in Marin,” let me gently nudge you: the market right now is quietly setting the stage for an amazing 2026 move.

As of late November 2025, the median sold price for single-family homes in Marin County is sitting right around $1.60 million. That’s essentially flat year-over-year, which feels like a high-five to anyone who’s been waiting for a little breathing room. Inventory is the best it’s been in years, up 20-30% in many pockets, and single-family homes are taking 40-70 days to sell instead of disappearing overnight.

Mortgage rates? They’re flirting with the low-to-mid 6% range again, which has a bunch of buyers who sat out 2023-2024 suddenly jumping back in. I’m writing more pre-approvals this month than I did all summer.

Here’s the fun part: 2025 has felt refreshingly normal. No more 20-offer bidding wars on every fixer in San Rafael. Turnkey homes in the good school districts still get attention (and sometimes multiples), but there’s actual breathing room to write a thoughtful offer, ask for credits, or even sleep on it.

If you’re thinking of making 2026 the year you trade rent checks for mortgage payments (and backyard sunsets over Mt. Tam), now is the perfect time to get your ducks in a row: pull credit, chat with a lender, and start peeking at what’s out there. A lot of the best homes never hit the public MLS this time of year, they move quietly before the spring rush.

Sellers, you’re not forgotten! Priced-right homes are still selling fast and strong, especially if they scream “move-in ready.”

Want to kick off your 2026 homeownership goal a little early? Hit reply or give me a shout. I’d love to grab coffee (or hot chocolate) and map out a game plan that’s custom to you. No pressure, just good Marin vibes.

Here’s to making next year the one where you finally get the keys!

Corey Robinson | Journey Real Estate | DRE# 01783258

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