Marin County Real Estate Tag
Seven pockets worth exploring if you’re looking for better value in Marin County.
When buyers tell me they’re feeling priced out of Marin, my first question is: Where have you been looking?
It’s easy to focus on a handful of familiar neighborhoods. But that can mean overlooking homes just outside your original search that deserve a closer look.
There are pockets of Marin where I’m finding some of the best value right now. That doesn’t mean every home is a bargain. It means I see opportunities worth evaluating, especially for buyers willing to expand their search.
Where I’m Finding Value in Marin
These are the areas I’d put on your radar:
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More homes came to market in August, giving Marin County buyers more choice. But with inventory still tight and well-positioned homes moving quickly, the market continues to favor sellers.
Here's a look at how the Marin County single-family home market performed in August 2026, and what it means if you're thinking about buying, selling, or simply staying informed.
Market Mood: A Seller's Market, With More Choice Arriving
According to Realtors Property Resource (RPR), Marin remained a seller's market in August. Homes sold for 102.5% of list price, and the county had just 2.02 months of inventory.
But the bigger story this month is supply.
Inventory Showed Up
224 new single-family listings came to...
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From our friends at the kcm blog
When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that raises 2 big questions:
Do you try again?
Is that even worth it?
Here’s the secret to getting a better outcome the second time around.
Different Agent. Different Results.
Most sellers who re-list and ultimately sell don’t wait for market to magically change. They change their approach. And there’s data to back that up.
Research from REDX shows homeowners who put their house back on the market with a different agent are more likely to sell than homeowners who...
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From our friends at the kcm blog
One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.
Some believe a crash is coming and they’ll get a better deal if they hold off.
Others worry they’ll buy now and watch their home’s value fall later.
And nobody wants to overpay or buy right before values drop. But here’s the question worth asking:
What if the crash you’re waiting for isn’t actually coming?
Because that’s what the latest data suggests.
Experts Are Not Calling for a Crash
If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve seen posts claiming home prices are...
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From our friends at the kcm blog
If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home.
It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a nice boost right when you need it most. And whether your refund is a few thousand dollars or more, there are some smart ways to put that money to work as you get ready to buy.
Your Refund May Be Even Bigger This Year
Let’s start with the good news. People are getting even more money back in their refunds than they...
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From our friends at the kcm blog
When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.
You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead?
While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental landlord” is actually a much bigger decision than most people realize. That’s when someone planned to sell, didn’t get the price or traction they hoped for, and decided to rent the house out instead.
And lately, that’s happening more often.
Why the Number of Accidental Landlords Is Rising
If you’re faced with the same choice to rent or to sell, here’s what you need to...
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From our friends at the kcm blog
Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one.
A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind of magic number. As if moving from 6.1% to 5.99% suddenly changes everything. And from a mindset perspective, it does feel different.
But here’s the part most people don’t actually run the math on.
The Payment Difference Isn’t What You Think
Let’s say you’re looking at a $500,000 home loan. At 6.1%, generally speaking, your principal...
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By Jenn Pfeiffer, Realtor® | Greenbrae, Marin County & San Francisco Real Estate Expert
Realtor of the Year 2024 | Marin IJ Best Realtors Honorary Mention 2025
Mortgage rates have been moving in waves lately, and many homebuyers across Marin County, Greenbrae, and San Francisco are asking the same question:
Why are mortgage rates rising again after briefly dipping below 6%?
While the recent shift can feel confusing, the reality is that mortgage rates respond to a handful of major economic forces. Understanding these factors can help buyers and sellers make more confident decisions in today’s real estate market.
As a Greenbrae-based Realtor serving Marin County and San Francisco, I’m breaking down the key drivers...
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