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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 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.
October 25, 2023
They don't care about the doom loop. They're moving to the Bay Area anyway.
October 25, 2023
America’s big-tech cities are thriving, not dying
October 23, 2023
From doom to boom: AI is slowly re-energizing San Francisco