This could be one of the finest times in the past twenty years to be a buyer of real estate, assuming you’re in for a five-year-hold or more. The market fundamentals, single family home prices, and historically low Interest rates have combined to create an opportunity that will be reflected upon years down the road Read more…

Ten acres, 10,000-plus square feet, and exquisite gardens — there’s a lot to like about this stunning Pacific Union International property in Alamo. Apparently the San Francisco Chronicle agreed. They made the home the focus of a three-page feature article  this week, published in Thursday’s Living section. The home at 322 Lark Lane in Alamo, Read more…

Over the past few weeks I have read two stimulating articles in the New York Times: “Wall Street is Bracing for Dismal 4th Quarter” and “The Dawn of Lower Pay on Wall Street.” The articles describe both the earnings challenges at the largest American investment banks and the demise of cash bonuses for their investment Read more…

A sneak peek at employment data from the Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy gives us some cautious optimism both about our state’s recovery and the California real estate market in 2012. The full December employment report is due on Tuesday, and the news looks good. By the numbers: ·         Unemployment fell to Read more…

Pacific Union continues to expand its Bay Area presence, announcing this week that it has named CC Holland as the Vice President for Digital Media. CC has helped to develop the online brands of some of the biggest names in the Bay Area and the nation, including Cisco, Disney, Qualcomm, and CNET, to name a few.

A philosophy I consider a fundamental principle of negotiation: “The power of negotiation is the ability to walk away and the skill is in never having to.” In my experience, being able to walk away from any offer that clients are not willing to accept can ultimately garner sellers the highest possible price, and for Read more…

Rick Laws, Sonoma County Industry Leader, Joins Team SAN FRANCISCO, California. (December 14, 2011) – Building on the momentum of growth in Northern California, plus a recent hire, Pacific Union International (PUI) announced today that Rick Laws, previously Managing Broker of Coldwell Banker’s Santa Rosa office, has joined the company. Laws, who directed the strategic Read more…

Pacific Union realtors, Patricia Navone and Kyle Frazier, explain why now is the time to sell your Marin home. Tips from an earlier price reduction to getting into the head of buyers with a wait and see approach will allow you to get the best return from your Main real estate investment.

Ellen Anderson takes a deep look into the conditions that have affected the Contra Costa County housing market in the past months.

Looking for fun festive activities happening throughout Marin this holiday season? Pacific Union has put together a list to help you and your family have the most merry December. Find out where you can have Breakfast with Santa, see the Festival of Lights, decorate gingerbread cookies, enter the magical world of an Enchanted Toy Shop Ballet, get free gift wrap, and more!