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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

Loma Verde Move-Up/Downsizing Guide: Smooth Transition

Planning a Loma Verde move-up or downsize? This 2026 guide covers steps to sell your current Novato home and buy new without moving twice. Local checklists, market tips, and FAQs from Marin experts. Tired of your Loma Verde starter home feeling too small, or your larger ranch too big to maintain? Yo

Marin County Home Buying Steps (2026 Guide)

Step-by-step guide to buying a home in Marin County in 2026. Learn the full process from lender pre-approval to closing day. Buying a home in Marin County can feel overwhelming, especially in a competitive, fast-moving market. Knowing the exact steps ahead of time helps you avoid costly mistakes, re

How to win in Marin without overpaying: offer terms that matter more than price

Discover how to win bidding wars in Marin County without overpaying. Learn non-price offer terms like waived contingencies and escalation clauses that make your bid stand out in this competitive market. In Marin County's bustling real estate scene, where homes fly off the market and multiple offer

February 2026 Market Update: Marin Real Estate Feels More Energetic, But Strategy Still Wins

February is when the real estate year starts to show its hand. January gives us the first real pulse check after the holiday slowdown. And if I had to describe the Marin County real estate market right now in one word, it would be this: energized. Not overheated. Not irrational. Just active. Let’s z

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