Abby's Real Estate News - February 2016
Spring is just around the corner!!
 
What Abby loves about her work!
 

      Helping clients create a sustainable financial and quality of life future by making transitions in Real Estate from one home to the next.  This has become a bit of a passion that I fortuitously fell into!!

The past few years many clients have contacted me to say they must move.  Their current home may be multi-level and they are either requiring now, or predicting a single level need shortly.  Their home may be in an area that is hilly, winding, and difficult to navigate and park. They may desire a smaller home with easier maintenance. They may need assisted living, room for a caretaker, or want to be in closer proximity to family.  Some are growing families who have outgrown their home, and others changing families either through separation, divorce or death.  For many, it is a matter of financial security as they move to new chapters of life.  Some may have mortgages that exceed their ability and other debt that is challenging to maintain.  For some, this need to move is seen as a fun adventure, yet to others a sense of defeat and sadness as to why they are unable to stay put.

I have found that I can help my clients navigate these simultaneous moves with a degree of grace, efficiency, skill and emotional support.  The results are tremendously gratifying!

-Abby

Abby will be holding several seminars explaining the ease of transitioning! Please click below to read more.


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Things I love in... Marin, Sonoma, and Beyond! 


       Since February is the Valentine's Day month and as such a special focus on love, I reflect on my friendships which are so much the fabric of my life.   Blessed to live where I grew up, I have remained close with grade school, middle school, high school and College friends....from Wade Thomas, Isabel Cook, Red Hill, Sir Francis Drake and UC Davis!

We celebrated our 40th High School Reunion and gathered for several days at my Novato home reminiscing and reuniting...

My continued girlfriend day trips to Healdsburg, Sonoma, and beyond for shopping, massages, and munching...

Spontaneous evenings for dinner at Cavallo Point...

Baby showers celebrating new generations...

Marriages celebrating new beginnings...

Jaunts to Santa Barbara to reconnect with San Anselmo buddies...

Cheers and love to friendships on this Valentine's Day!!

-Abby

 


 
 
Featured Listings...
 
 
 
 
Price: $1,525,000
Situated on an acre of land with privacy, views and level land you will discover the perfect blend of serene oasis yet in close proximity to the charm of Larkspur and convenience of Woodland Market-College Avenue. Great Room with expansive living & light filled dining is the heart of the home featuring open beam vaulted ceilings, random plank oak floors and cozy wood-burning fireplace. Upper level Master Suite is your charming retreat. Welcome!
 
 
 
Price: $1,549,000
Mid-Century Modern blends with  Beach House charm to create a splendid home near down-town Mill Valley. Two large South-West facing decks provide indoor-outdoor flow to take in the views of the hills, mountains and charming village below. Listed with Lita Collins.
 
 
   
Price: $525,000
Sweet Single Level Charmer in East Petaluma listed at $525,000 and under contract! Laminate floors, wood burning fireplace, family room addition with open beam vaulted ceilings. Deck and ample level yard!!
   
 
 
 
Coming soon...
 
 
520 5th Avenue, 
San Rafael
Price: $890,500
Duplex in downtown San Rafael with great rental history.  2/1 and 1/1 with a detached garage and laundry.  Calling all investors..or live in one and rent the other!!
 
 
 
2 Oro Court,
Novato
Price: TBD
Spacious 4 bedroom and 2 bath single level home on cul-de-sac in coveted Pleasant Valley.  Price to be determined. Expected on March 2016.
 
 
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Just Sold... 
 
 
Price: $860,000
Spacious home features over 2700 square feet on nearly a 1/2 acre of land with Master Bedroom Suite on main level making this a home for all phases of life. Formal entry leads to the living room with several seating vignettes and walls of windows/doors inviting you to gaze at the never-ending views. Step onto the roomy deck for entertaining, dining al-fresco or simply relaxing with peace and privacy. AC,2 car garage, eat-in kitchen!
Represented Seller
 
 
     
 
 
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Other News...
 

CB'S February Market Watch
Bay area has three of five most "profitable" housing markets in American.
Smart home technology catching on with consumers!
 
 
Abby's new website was unveiled January 1, 2016! We've worked very hard on making Abby's website as streamlined, user-friendly, and informative as possible!  Some new features include: 
-New IDX search platform (easily search new listings right from Abby's website)
-Community search feature
-Mobile Friendly
-News/Events page to keep you updated on Abby and the market!
-Much more!!
 
Abby's Featured Event of the Month!
 
Abby's Video Contest!
Abby reached out to all friends who have purchased  or sold properties utilizing Abby as their agent. They were asked to submit any video to express anything about their home or their Real Estate experience. A random drawing selected Leo and Rayel's video of home improvements done at their Novato home.  So fun to see the amazing transformation!!  What great taste they have!! They won a $300 gift card to Home Depot. Click to see a sample of videos and many thanks to those who participated!Read more
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Abby Tanem
Coldwell Banker
511 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Greenbrae, CA 94904

 415.497.9542
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