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Amazing Time Lapse Video of the San Francisco Bay

A friend shared this amazing video of a collection of time lapses photographer Simon Christen took around the San Francisco Bay Area over the period of one year.

Seeing the clouds, fog over the landscape is quite amazing, but I especially love the shots of the bright moon over the glisterning city.

Thought I'd share this with you all. Gonna feel great to live in this beautiful Bay Area!

 

The Unseen Sea from Simon Christen on Vimeo.

The Unseen Sea from Simon Christen on Vimeo.

8 comments • Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale • September 24 2010 03:37AM

Luxurious Living in Central Marin. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Upgraded Home with Amazing Panoramic Views!!!


Property Address:
20 NORTHVIEW CT
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

MLS: 21025612


List Price: $725,000
Click here for a map to
20 NORTHVIEW CT SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

http://www.20NORTHVIEW.com
DESCRIPTION
                   Luxurious Living in Central Marin with Panoramic Hill Views!

This tastefully upgraded four bedroom, three full bath home is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with distant hills and night-light views abound!

Enter into the inviting living room with cathedral ceiling, stately marble faced fireplace and bay windows adjacent to the dining area and beautiful stairway.   

Entertaining is a breeze in the chef's kitchen with skylight and deluxe counter seating at the granite slab counter.  Top of the line stainless steel appliances include Viking six burner cook top and built-in oven (convection and traditional) and microwave (convection and traditional), Bosch dishwasher.  The kitchen opens to family room with a granite wet bar. 

French Doors off family room opens to a deck to enjoy the gorgeous surrounding views; watch sun setting over the hills and lagoon below and the twinkling of lights at night.        

Enjoy the privacy and spaciousness of the upstairs master suite with sitting area, bay windows and walk in closet.  Master bath has beautiful double glass vessel sinks, marble vanity, deep tub with marble surrounds.  Separate glass enclosed shower adds privacy.  Skylight brings natural light in the master bath.    

Main level has guest bedroom with vaulted ceiling, view of the distant hills and a full bath.  Downstairs has two guest bedrooms, both with views of hills and a full guest bath.

The 8000+ square foot* lot is landscaped and fenced in back with California native plantings, redwoods and ornamental grasses; providing plenty of room to romp.  Automatic sprinkler and drip systems make gardening an ease.  

Hardwood and Marble Floors, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bay Windows, Cathedral Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Skylights, Designer Paint, Designer Lightning, Double Paned Windows and French Doors, Central Air, Newer Furnace and Hot Water Heater.

The home is conveniently located in Central Marin, with easy access to China Camp, Freeways to San Francisco, Wine Country and East Bay.  Minutes from farmers' market, shopping, parks, hiking, community pool, tennis club, JCC, restaurants  

                               Make this Dreamy Marin Lifestyle Yours Today! 

                    
* from Tax Record 
Note - The Above Information is Deemed Reliable but Not Verified.  Buyers are Advised to Do Own Investigation
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Beds: 4
Status: Active
Schools: HS Dist: San Rafael
 Baths: 3
Year Built: 1988
Lot Type: n/a
 Sq.Ft: 2067 sq. ft.
Lot Size: 8233 sq. ft.
FEATURES
Appliances Cooling Directions
Convection Oven Ceiling Fan(s) 101 North
Dishwasher Central Air East on N. San Pebro, 3/4 miles,
Garbage Disposal Driveway North on Northview Court
Microwave Paved Drive Energy Features
Oven Range Paved Sidewalk Caulked/Seal
Stove Family Room Description Dual Pane Windows
Fireplace Description Cathedral Ceiling Low-Flow Shower
1 Fireplace Deck Attached Low-Flow Toilet
Gas Burning Great Room Weather Strip.
Living Room Floors Heating
Wood Burning Hardwood Ceiling Fan(s)
Kitchen Description Marble Central Air
220 V Wiring W/W Carpet Fireplace(s)
Built-in Oven Laundry Gas
Cont Clean Oven Incl 220 V Natural Gas
Cooktop Stove Gas Wood
Dishwasher Incl. In Closet Wood Burning
Disposal Incl Living Room Description Lot Description
Gas Range Incl. Cathedral Ceiling Cul-De-Sac
Granite Counter Fireplace(s) Downslope
Remodeled Other Bathrooms Description Level
Sewer/Water Systems Marble Utilities
Public Remodeled Cable TV Available
Water District Shower and Tub DSL Available
View Shower Over Tub Gas Water Heater
City Lights Skylight(s) PG&E
Hills Stall Shower View Description
Panoramic Tile Hills
Water View Tub-Master Bedroom Lights
Woods Water Panoramic
Yard Water District Valley
Deck(s) Water Public Water
Landscaped- Front General Features  
Sprink-Automatic Alarm System  
  Back Yard  
  Cable Available  
  Cathedral Ceiling  
  Ceiling Fan  
  Construction: Wood Frame  
  Cul-de-sac  
  Deck  
  Dining Room Description: LR/DR Combo  
  Directions  
  Exterior Finish: Wood  
  Exterior: Wood Siding  
  Fenced  
  Fenced Yard  
  Fencing: Wood Board  
  Fireplace  
  Garage Door Opener  
  Has Fireplace: Yes  
  Has Garage: Yes  
  HOA Fee: $0.00  
  Landscaped  
  Lawn  
  Map Code: 566G3  
  Pets Allowed  
  Roof: Composition  
  Rooms: Storage  
  Safety / Security: Smoke Alarm(s)  
  Septic or Sewer: Sewer Public  
  Skylights  
  Style: Contemporary  
  Trees / Shrubs  
  Wet Bar  
  Window Covers  
     
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sylvia Barry
.
Marin County, CA 94947
License #: 01415544
Phone: 415-899-9237
Cell: 415-717-0293
http://www.baynet.com/mailto.aspsylvia@SylviaBarryRE.com
http://www.sylviabarryre.com/

Frank Howard Allen
Marin, Sonoma
CA


 
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3 comments • Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale • September 10 2010 03:56AM

Novato, Marin Real Estate Market Overview as of August 30, 2010

 

I have to admit that I was slow in updating the market statistics, and for that matter, blogging as a whole.  Last time I updated the statistics was end of May.  This summer has been hectic serving sellers and buyers; not to mention my young son's graduation from high school and starting college at Cal.  An exciting adventure and bright future in front of him :-)

Back to business - Novato real estate market stayed soft during the summer, with July being one of the slowest months in recent history even with record low interest rates from Conforming, Super Conforming through Jumbo loans.   

Some speculations are that there was a surge of purchases right before April 30th to take advantage of the Federal Tax Credit so there is less buyers now; buyers are waiting for new Federal Tax Credit to be announced (which will not happen from recently developed news); uncertainty about the real estate market and economy; many that you have read in the paper or heard in the news.  

The numbers showed that the lower price ranged homes (under $500K) is the only one that's a Sellers Market.  First time homebuyers or investors are out shopping, hoping to find bargains where they may finally able to buy, flip or rent with positive cash flow.  Buyers are caucious when it comes to over $500K and then purchases really tapered off when the prices go over $800K; the higher end homes in Novato.  A few luxury homes had drastic price cut (two Olive Court went to $799K for quick sale for cash with the remainings at market rate) and a few luxury homes in Pointe Marin, stonetree, were also priced agressive due to homes under water.   

There are now a nice selection of luxury homes on market and I am seeing buyers from all over the Bay Area, hoping to move to Marin, looking for homes in Novato.  I have received inquiries about my listngs from various Southern Marin, S.F. and other Bay Area locations with a couple from out of town; very encouraging news for my sellers.

Buyers - Don't sit on the fence - time to serious looking into buying before the interest rate goes up! 

Sellers - The market is very competitive.  Adhere to your Realtor's advise to get the best value for your home! 

Give me a call and I can sit down with you to figure out the stragegy for your home - whether buying or selling (whether regular sale or when your house is under water).   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Novato Market Overview

 

Week of August 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

# of Total Units

% of Total

Market

 

# Total Units

# In Escrow

 

% Active

% In Escrow

Type

SFDs

262

94

64%

36%

N

CIDs

90

30

67%

33%

N

All SFDs and CIDs

352

124

65%

35%

N

 

 

 

 

 

SFD by Price Range

$0-$500K

62

40

35%

65%

S

$500,001-$600K

32

12

63%

38%

N

$600,001-$700K

43

14

67%

33%

N

$700,001-$800K

33

11

67%

33%

N

$800,001-$999,999

38

7

82%

18%

B

$1M - $1.25M

26

5

81%

19%

B

$1.25M - $1.5M

12

2

85%

15%

B

$1.5M+

15

3

80%

20%

B

TOTAL SFDs

262

94

64%

36%

N

 

 

 

 

 

% in Contract

Type of Market

Less than 25%

Buyers Market

 

 

25% to 40%

Neutral Market

 

 

Greater than 40%

Sellers Market

 

4 comments • Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale • September 06 2010 03:03PM

REDUCED! Bel Marin Keys! 1932sf, Updated Home, Backs to Wild Land. Bay Access. Boat Parking

 

Sylvia Barry         415.899.9237         sylvia@SylviaBarryRE.com

 
 
1125 Bel Marin Keys Novato, CA 94949
http://www.1125BelMarinKeys.com
 
REDUCED!!! $649,000 <<<. Huge Master Suite, Views of the Distant Hills, Backs up to Open Field, Tons of Potential>>>>

1932sf, 0.2277 acre. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. 2 Car Garage

Beautiful Single Story home on quiet end of Bel Marin Keys, backs up to enclosed 4 acres wildland.
Gerat for biking, hiking, jogging, soccer playing, kite flying, etc ...

House comes with parking spaces for Two Boats, with access to the lagoon and the Bay.

Remodeled Kitchen with skylight, beautiful tile counters and breakfast bar opens to large dining area
and family room with sliders to the backyard.

Formal living room with wetbar, beautiful marble facing fireplace. Sliders open to backdeck

Gleaming hardwood floor and Vaulted ceiling in Living, Kitchen, Dining and Family.

Huge Master Suite with double vanities, soaking tub, shower stall, huge walk-in closet.
Sliders open to deck with hot tub.

Central Air. Skylight. Hot Tub. Two Boat Parking. Access to Bay and Lagoon
 		  

 

Additional Photos
 

Sylvia Barry

Phone: 415.899.9237
Cell: 415.717.0293
Fax: 415.897.3067
License #:
sylvia@sylviasellsmarin.com
http://www.SylviaSellsMarin.com
Frank Howard Allen

 
6 comments • Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale • September 03 2010 03:44PM