January 5, 2024

The Healthiest & Unhealthiest Communities in the U.S.

Based on our analysis, Marin County, Calif., is the healthiest county in the U.S. while Harris County, Texas ranks as the unhealthiest.

December 14, 2023

December 2023 Newsletter

December 13, 2023

What’s Next for Building Products and Home Remodeling?

The pandemic taught many lessons. In housing, one was that disruptions in the things we build homes with can, unsurprisingly, bring the industry to its knees. As 2023 draws to a close, we ask: Are we finally past all of that—the rising prices, broken supply chains, and interminable waits for everything from a garage door to window latches that forced builders to wait weeks to sell a home that was otherwise ready to go? Can we finally stop using the phrase “post-pandemic” and just move on?

December 12, 2023

Marin County Real Estate Report - December 2023

“For the third sixth straight week, mortgage rates trended down, as new data indicates that inflationary pressures are receding. The combination of continued economic strength, lower inflation and lower mortgage rates should likely bring more potential homebuyers into the market.” Freddie Mac (FHLMC)

December 12, 2023

Living like a billionaire: The Bay Area's costliest real estate listings

San Francisco Bay Area real estate is among the most expensive in America, and the city itself is among most expensive places to live on Earth. So, in an already expensive city, what do you really get for $10 million and up?

December 7, 2023

The dirty truth about taking your shoes off at the door

At-home holiday parties are on many people’s calendars right now, and germ-conscious hosts are faced with a dilemma: Should I require my guests to take off their shoes at the door, especially if the gathering is cocktail or formal attire — or the guest is a stylish shoeaholic like Carrie Bradshaw?

November 22, 2023

A Bold, Statement Painting Can Go Just About Anywhere—as Long as It Fits

Though size matters, there are few other design rules for the genre, style or colors of a room

October 31, 2023

October 2023 Newsletter

October 29, 2023

Marin County Real Estate Report - October 2023

Economic indicators have been challenging since the fall season began: Interest rates continue to rise through early October and stock markets generally continued to fall from mid-summer, YTD highs.