GREEN REALTOR NEWS | Vol. 43
Market Update | Just Sold | 100th Birthday Project | Photo Contest
No one guessed the location of the September photo! We started our self-guided Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the end of the Sunrise Point Fishing Pier in the Candlestick Point Recreation Area, the starting point for the San Francisco Crosstown Trail. Section One of the trail goes from this spot to the Glen Park BART station, weaving through some parts of the city that none of us longtime SF residents had ever visited. After crossing the remnants of the Candlestick parking lot the trail winds through Little Hollywood, up the beautiful Visitacion Valley Greenway, along the Philosopher’s Way through McLaren Park, over Hwy. 280 on the St. Mary’s Park Footbridge past Alemany Farm, and finally through the Arlington Triangle Pollinator Garden to Glen Park. Along the way we got to see the Sunglow Stairway Beautification, recipient of a 2023 grant from SF Beautiful. These green spaces and neighbor-initiated civic beautification projects are so heartwarming. I recommend you check out the walk. Click on the button below to learn about new grant opportunities for projects that increase civic beauty, public art and neighborhood character.
Scroll to the bottom to see if you can guess the location of our October photo!
Market Update
The 2024 third quarter report came out in the second week of October. The month started with quite a bit of positive energy coming from falling interest rates, a volatile but ultimately positive stock market, and the lowest inflation in over 3 years. In San Francisco homes experienced a 2.5% increase in sales price, a 4.9% increase in price per square foot, and a 12.5% increase in the total number of homes sold. In the condo market, which has been slow for quite some time, sales increased 14.6% compared to last year. In Marin prices remained steady but the number of homes entering escrow increased by 20%. Currently we are in a bit of a holding pattern as the whole country seems to be holding its breath about the election. Whether you are glued to the news or taking a self-care media hiatus I wish us all, and the planet, the best of luck next week. Click the buttons below to read the Market Updates from Vanguard Properties.
Just Sold!
242 Bay Vista Circle, Sausalito
2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1,382 sq. ft. | $966,000
My client was thrilled to score this beautiful townhouse for well below the comps in the popular Headlands community in Sausalito. The 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has an open floor plan on the main level, two large bedrooms on the upper level, and incredible views of Richardson Bay. The living room includes access to a deck and a cozy fireplace while the updated kitchen and generous dining area invite friendly gatherings, just in time for the holidays. This city transplant is thrilled to join her community in Marin!
The 100th Birthday Project on the Marin Green Home Tour!
The third annual Marin Green Home Tour was a huge success. 721 people registered for the event and 249 people watched it live. The organizers expect several hundred more to watch the recorded version. Engagement was high. 95% of viewers watched an hour or more and 85% said that they were more likely to pursue green home upgrades after attending the event. Attendees asked over 100 questions in the Q&A and chat which were answered by 2 presenters, 6 homeowners, and several chat ambassadors including planning committee members, sponsors and local experts. Some comments from the attendees:
“The whole two hours was very well done, a professional production. I’m so glad I heard about it and was able to attend. Thank you for your great work!”
“The resources available such as rebates and tax benefits for upgrading to solar or other sustainable products are invaluable.”
“You hand-picked the homes and owners well as they condensed what clearly was significant research into what determined their ultimate decisions in greening their home and in such a way to make it interesting, accessible and very rich with resources for the audience without sounding like a billboard.”
“I was very impressed with the presentation. Clear explanations. Friendly tone. Nothing was intimidating. Every single speaker was excellent. Moderators did a good job.”
“Thank you for the suggestion regarding the green appraisal report!”
The 100th Birthday Project was the first home on the tour. We had a great response and lots of follow up questions. Click on the image to watch the 8.5 minute video. To watch the full event and collect valuable resources click the button below and follow the link. Big thanks to the Marin County Sustainability Team and their partners for putting together such an inspirational and engaging tour.
Photo Contest
All of the beautiful photos in our contest are provided by Green Realtor News’ Artist-in-Residence, Esther Vermeer. Esther is a Mill Valley resident with a background in branding and graphic design. Originally from the Netherlands, she moved with her family first to Montreal, Canada and then to the Bay Area, where she has established herself in the world of interior design. She loves to journey around California and discover the lush natural beauty the state has to offer. You can reach her at esther@prevalentprojects.com.
If you know the location email me at lucinda@lucindaotto.com. The first person with a correct guess wins a $25 gift card to Sports Basement.
I hope you enjoyed the Green Realtor News! If you know anyone buying or selling, or if you are curious to hear more about the market, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d love to help you or your friends make moves. As one of my happy clients loves to say:
Everyone Needs A Lucinda!
