In making agreements with new staging clients (often Realtors), I always ask permission to place my business cards in the home being staged, if they are happy with my completed staging services. However after hosting my first Realtor Parade early in my staging business, I was disappointed to see that the business cards that I had placed next to the MLS flyers, often alongside literature for builders and contractors, were difficult to access with a large group attending. It occurred to me that Realtors and potential home-buyers might be receptive to knowing who staged the property as they lingered in a room further into the house, away from the cluster of business cards. So I tried to come up with more innovative -- but still discreet -- ways to provide my contact information. How abo... 09/08/2008

As of September 5, 2008 17% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow. For the month of August 2008 26 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,245,538. The average original asking price of these homes was $1,361,327. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $475,000 to a high of $3,350,000. It took these homes an average of 82 days to sell. Of the 26 homes that sold 2 sold at the original asking price and 3 sold over the original asking price. For more information about this area visit my website or contact me directly. 09/05/2008

As of August 5, 2008 21% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow. For the month of July 2008 30 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,653,445. The average original asking price of these homes was $1,749,798. The range of final selling prices of these homes was from a low of $500,000 to a high of $6,350,000. It took these homes an average of 58 days to sell. Of the 30 homes that sold 2 sold at their original asking price and 8 sold over their original asking price.  The other 20 sold for less. To see everything in the area that is for sale search our MLS. For more information about this area visit my website or contact me directly. 08/07/2008

As Marin experiences its seasonal slowdown this time of year (a.k.a. the Summer selling season), Mill Valley's sales numbers continue skirting the stratosphere. This is not news to anyone who follows my monthly reports.... Click HERE for the rest of Kyle Frazier's thoughtful analysis of the current Mill Valley real estate market. Kyle is a broker with Frank Howard Allen Realtors--Marin's largest and best firm. Come visit Kyle at www.NorthBayRE.com, or call (415) 350-9440. 07/19/2008

As of July 12, 2008 20% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow. For the month of June 2008 29 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,264,862. The average original asking price was $1,337,428. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $610,000 to a high of $2,245,000. It took these homes an average of 69 days to sell. Of the 29 homes that sold 2 sold at their original asking prices and 4 sold over. To learn more about this area visit my website or contact me directly. If you would like to see available homes for sale search our MLS. 07/12/2008

Mill Valley can stand up toe-to-toe with any micro-market one can point to. As noted in my reports over the years, Mill Valley is simply one of the most desirable and highly sought-after communities in Marin-and for good reason (click HERE for last month's report and 8 solid reasons we love Mill Valley).  Click HERE for the rest of the article. 07/09/2008

As of June 7, 2008 25% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow. For the month of May 2008 thirty homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,588,567. The average original asking price of these homes was $1,724,177. The range in final selling prices was from a low of $390,000 to a high of $4,300,000. It took these homes an average of 79 days to sell. Of the 30 homes that sold, 2 sold at their original asking price and 7 sold over. For more information about this area visit my website or feel free to contact me directly. 06/07/2008

As of May 10, 2008 23% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow. For the month of April 2008 20 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,555,358. The average original asking price of these homes was $1,574,450. It took these homes an average of 44 days to sell. Of the 20 homes that sold, 5 sold at their original asking price and 3 sold over. If you would like to know more about this area visit my website, or feel free to contact me directly. 05/10/2008

As of April 5, 2008 only 18% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.For the month of March 2008 16 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,325,500.The average original asking price of these homes was $1,360,906.It took these homes an average of 57 days to sell.Of the 16 homes that sold, 2 sold at their original asking price and 3 sold over.For more information about this area, visit my website, or feel free to contact me directly. 04/05/2008

As of March 8, 2008 19% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.For the month of February 2008, 12 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,092,896.The average original asking price of these homes was $1,140,583.It took these homes an average of 75 days to sell.Of the 12 homes that sold, 2 sold for over their original asking price and all others sold for less.For more information about this area, visit my website, or feel free to contact me directly. 03/08/2008

As of February 2, 2008 20% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.For the month of January 2008 only 12 homes sold in Mill Valley, for an average final selling price of $1,540,179.The average original asking price of these homes was $1,735,825.It took these homes an average of 72 days to sell.Of the 12 homes that sold, all sold for less than their original asking price.To learn more about this area, visit my website, or feel free to contact me directly.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~A reader wrote in and asked me for this same information for the previous few years and I thought it was worth adding to my post:In January 2005 33 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,142,318. The average original asking price was $1,192,239. The homes took an a... 02/02/2008

As of January 5, 2008 22% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.For the month of December 2007 14 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,303,418.The average original asking price of these homes was $1,391,493.It took these homes an average of 68 days to sell.Of the 14 homes that sold, 2 sold AT their original asking price and 3 sold OVER.For more information about this area, visit my website, or feel free to contact me directly. 01/05/2008

As of December 6, 2007 18% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.For the month of November 2007 26 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,426,435.The average original asking price of these homes was $1,500,115.It took these homes an average of 61 days to sell.Of the 26 homes that sold, 2 sold AT the original asking price and 6 sold OVER.For more information on this area, visit my website, or feel free to contact me directly. 12/09/2007

As of November 3, 2007 22% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow, indicating a Buyer's Market.For the month of October 2007 27 homes sold in Mill Valley, for an average final selling price of $1,525,259.The average original asking price of these homes was $1,613,278.It took these homes an average of 50 days to sell.Of the 27 homes that sold, 7 sold AT their original asking price and 9 sold OVER.For more information about this area, click here, or feel free to contact me directly. 11/03/2007

As of October 4, 2007, 21% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.For the month of September 2007, 24 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,345,979.The average original asking price of these homes was $1,413,125.It took these homes an average of 65 days to sell.Of the 24 homes that sold, 2 sold AT their original asking price and 6 sold OVER.For more information about this area, click here, or feel free to contact me directly. 10/04/2007

Recently I ran across a nice little article in Sunset Magazine called Stargazing in Mill Valley.  In this case, the stars referred to are not of the celestial type.  They are the members of Hollywood’s A-list who will sweep into town next month for Mill Valley’s annual film festival.  The article got me to thinking about what a special place Mill Valley really is.  After all, it is no small feat to pull off hosting a major film festival.Located only about 15 minutes north of San Francisco, Mill Valley is an entity unto itself.  Sitting at the base of Mount Tamalpais, Mill Valley has the quiet, rural feel of a mountain retreat but, at the same time, manages to be urbane and sophisticated.  It is artsy without being quaint and positively exudes a laid-back energy.  I know – it sounds para... 09/24/2007

School is back in session and  Mill Valley home sales and prices are strong. The inventory of single family homes is down to 69 units from last month's 85. A mere 14 are currently on the market under $1 million! As always, the commute to San Francisco from Mill Valley via the Golden Gate Bridge (a short 5-10 minutes), along with the excellent Mill Valley schools, pleasant weather and laid back ambiance is very attractive to just about everyone. Accordingly, prices and sales are ever-strong. Indeed, Mill Valley is THE place people thinking of moving out of San Francisco generally start with when they decide to buy a home in Marin County. Mill Valley homes priced between $1 million and $1.5 million are selling fast so long as they are nicely maintained, updated, and/or located in the most... 09/10/2007

As of September 7, 2007, 25% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.For the month of August 2007, 35 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,271,329.The average original asking price of these homes was $1,296,053.These homes took an average of 92 days to sell.Of the 35 homes that sold, 4 sold AT their original asking price and 9 sold OVER.For more information about this area, click here, or feel free to contact me directly. 09/10/2007

Ivan Poutiatine is a 40-year volunteer, having served on citizen committees, the Mill Valley Planning Commission, City Council and 30 years on the Marin Theatre Company board writes:     I ATTENDED the joint meeting of the Mill Valley City Council and Planning Commission on July 30, which was a public hearing on the Miller Avenue Precise Plan.I was shocked by the amount of negative comment and opinion. I was surprised because planning for the future of one of Mill Valley's main thoroughfares is a good and proper function of government. Allowing piecemeal, hodge-podge development to define this public space would be to guarantee an amorphous, commercial strip. And then people will say, "Where was the City Council when this should have been planned?" I was surprised because this is basica... 09/07/2007

     After more than 30 years in Mill Valley, Sweetwater, the rock club that became a Marin County cultural institution, has been told to close by the end of the month. Sweetwater owners Thom and Becky Steere have been given a 30-day notice by their landlord to vacate the landmark Throckmorton Avenue nightspot, where greats like Jerry Garcia, Carlos Santana, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt and other rock stars have performed over the past three decades.      The building will undergo major improvements, requiring rent increases that the Steeres cannot afford.Mill Valley Mayor Chris Raker, who was surprised to hear of the closure, called the news upsetting. "I'm extremely distressed to hear it. It's a major loss to the community. While I welcome the improvements to the building, I wish some... 09/05/2007