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Long-languishing resort near Guerneville appears headed for approval February 27, 2023 This is a project I have been following and first heard of about 10 years ago. Whenever I am out with my clients in this area I point over at the once very popular beach spot and tell them one... MORE
Big Rebates for Switching to an All-Electric Kitchen January 19, 2023 San Rafael, CA – There has never been a better time to upgrade gas-powered cooking appliances to efficient and high-performing electric options. Marin County residents in single-family homes can take advantage of the regional, rate-payer funded Bay Area Regional Energy... MORE
Emergency Property Tax Relief Might be Available January 19, 2023 Property owners may be entitled to aid if storm damage is $10,000 or more San Rafael, CA – With a local emergency proclamation in place because of recent storm damage, qualified property owners in Marin County might be entitled to property... MORE
5 Sonoma County schools named among California’s most distinguished in 2023 January 18, 2023 Five Sonoma County public schools have been included among the state’s distinguished schools program, which celebrates the California schools that best champion students. Five Sonoma County public schools have been included among the state’s distinguished schools program, which celebrates the... MORE
For Information: Significant Energy Rebates in San Francisco – Bay Area September 28, 2022 I received this as an ad in my email for this inspector … but it’s good information! Please see if any of these upgrades might help your family and I can help you figure out the right resource to get... MORE
Locals are renting out swimming pools on an app. Here’s how it works September 12, 2022 Sonoma County’s recent record-breaking high temperatures sent throngs of local residents and visitors scrambling for their nearest pool or coastal beach. Intent on beating the heat, many water seekers put up with the crowds as long as they managed to... MORE
Marincognito September 12, 2022 In the shadow of the Eichlers, four little-known neighborhoods lie low as the North Bay’s ‘last frontiers’ of affordable mid-century modern BY DAVE WEINSTEIN   Before there were Eichlers in Marin’s Terra Linda, there were Alliance homes, which arrived in 1954... MORE
RH buys 857-acre Napa Soda Springs Resort site September 9, 2022 In response to an analyst question during RH’s earnings call Thursday afternoon, the CEO of the Corte Madera luxury retail brand let slip what amounted to a $50 million announcement. “I guess I can talk about that, right?” Gary Friedman... MORE
California Chief Service Officer, Marin County Fire Officials Highlight Youth Workforce Investment August 24, 2022 $2.7 million #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps investment in Marin’s FIRE Foundry program to diversify the firefighting response workforce The following is a joint news release issued by the County of Marin, the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Job Corps, and the College of Marin.... MORE
Sonoma County weighs looser restrictions for yurts, tiny homes April 12, 2022 Sonoma County is considering updating its building standards and enforcement policies to allow residents in unincorporated areas to live in tiny homes, yurts and other dwellings that may not be strictly up to code. The Board of Supervisors, last week,... MORE
Webinar: Learn How You Can Pay for Your ADU Build! March 29, 2022 Are you a homeowner who wants to: Build a passive income stream? Create a home for an elderly parent? Plan for your retirement? If so, an Accessory Dwelling Unit may be the perfect solution for you! REGISTER NOW for our... MORE
TWO Housing Element workshops this week (updated information): Programs and Policies (March 29) + Additional Candidate Sites (March 31) March 29, 2022 March 29, 6:00 - 8:00 PM: Housing Programs and Policies The Housing Element addresses housing needs and barriers for the 2023-2031 period. In addition to identifying potential housing sites for development, the Housing Element also includes a section on goals, programs... MORE