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What $1M Gets You in Marin vs. Other Bay Area Markets

If you have a $1 million budget for a home in the Bay Area, you already know one thing: where you shop matters almost as much as how much you spend. A $1 million home can mean very different things depending on whether you're looking in Marin County, Oakland, San Jose, or San Francisco. And within M

Should You Sell Your Home Before Buying Your Next One in Marin?

Should you sell before buying in Marin? It is the question I hear at almost every kitchen table in Marin County: "Corey, do we sell first or buy first?" Get it right and you move once, on your timeline, with your equity working for you. Get it wrong and you are either carrying two mortgages or livin

Living the Waterfront Dream: Life in Bel Marin Keys

By Corey Robinson | corey@thejourneyre.com | DRE# 01783258 There's a moment that catches almost everyone the first time they enter into Bel Marin Keys: the palm trees, the still water, the docks lined up behind the houses like driveways for boats instead of cars. For a second, it doesn't feel like M

Why Novato Is Becoming One of Marin's Most Sought-After Cities

For years, Novato lived in the shadow of its glossier southern Marin neighbors. Mill Valley had the postcard views, Sausalito had the harbor, Tiburon had the yacht club. Novato just had... space, affordability, and a reputation as the place you drove through on the way to Sonoma. That reputation is

Corey’s Corner: My Top Advice for Anyone Thinking About Moving to Marin

Thinking about moving to Marin County? Marin Realtor Corey Robinson shares practical advice about neighborhoods, schools, commuting, housing costs, lifestyle, open space, and buying a home in Marin. Thinking about moving to Marin County? Before searching for homes for sale in Marin, it helps to un

July 2026 Marin and Sonoma Real Estate Market Update: Strategy Matters More Than the Headlines

Summer is officially underway. My family and I were grateful to spend some time together recently in Italy and Switzerland. It was a memorable trip and a good reminder to slow down occasionally and appreciate the experiences we get to share. I am also incredibly grateful for the amazing Journey Real

The Hidden Costs of Homeownership in Marin County (And How to Budget for Them)

When buyers think about whether they can afford a home in Marin County, they almost always focus on the purchase price and the monthly mortgage payment. I spend a significant part of every buyer consultation making sure they understand what comes after the close, because the costs that follow the pu

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