GREEN REALTOR NEWS | Vol. 48
Market Update | Mill Valley Music Festival | Electrify Your Ride | Photo Contest
Some good guesses but no winner! This beautiful shot is of the storage lockers on the Pelican Harbor boardwalk in downtown Sausalito, one of seven working harbors and marinas in town. Founded in the 1970s, the Pelican Harbor was originally designed exclusively for classic wooden yachts. It now offers monthly berthing for both sail and power boats and guest slips for visitors. Want to learn more about Sausalito’s maritime heritage? Tonight, April 30th, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Sausalito Cruising Club, the Sausalito Historical Society is giving a talk about the visionary founders, colorful celebrations and lasting legacies that shaped this unique and special place. Click here for tickets and information.
Due to the retirement of our long time artist-in-residence, Esther Vermeer, the Green Realtor News is seeking photo contest submissions. Send in your surprise locations in either San Francisco or Marin and maybe they’ll be featured in an upcoming issue. Scroll down to see our first guest submission.
Market Update
Marin’s real estate market showed strong momentum in the first quarter of 2025, with buyer activity on the rise and sales outpacing last year. Single-family home sales increased 25% year-over-year, signaling renewed confidence and engagement from buyers. Inventory levels are up, offering buyers more choices. At the end of Q1 active inventory for single family homes was up 10% and the Month’s Supply of Inventory (MSI) now stands at 1:1, indicating a strong seller’s market. In San Francisco, the number of sales for single family homes rose 13% while condos were up 11%, however inventory is down, leading to a tighter market. Interest rates initially dropped at the beginning of the year but have been fluctuating with the news from the White House and stock market volatility. Sales activity at the higher end of the market has been robust with a higher percentage of transactions in cash than is typically expected. This may be due to home buyers choosing to invest in the historically strong Bay Area real estate market in a time of stock fluctuation.
It’s almost here! Named Marin Magazine’s 2024 Reader’s Choice for Best Music Festival in Marin County, this beloved community event shines a spotlight on Mill Valley’s deep artistic roots, drawing music lovers from across the Bay Area and beyond. Check out the two day lineup plus food, drink, kids activities, a San Rafael PorchFest pop up in the Beer Hall (woot! woot!) and the Grooveland Silent Disco sponsored by Vanguard Properties! Click on the poster for tickets and event info.
Save the date for San Rafael PorchFest - Sunday, September 21st, 2025. Drawing thousands to the streets of Gerstle Park, a historic neighborhood near downtown San Rafael, this FREE community-driven event led by the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association features dozens of musical acts performing on local porches. People stroll from porch to porch, mingling with friends old and new and enjoying a wide variety of local acts. Attendees fuel up with snacks and drinks from food trucks or bring a picnic to enjoy at Gerstle Park while kids play and listen to youth bands.
Our jazz band - Blue Monday - at PorchFest 2024.
Lineup announced soon!
Hope to see you there!
I love my new EV! It’s fantastic to zip around town powered by the sun! If you are EV-curious and want to check out electric cars and bikes in person, visit the Ross Valley Electrify Your Ride Show on Sunday, May 4 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Red Hill Shopping Center in San Anselmo. Click on the image above for details.
Photo Contest
Our guest artist this month is Peter Jarit. If you know the location (hint: it’s always in Marin or San Francisco) email me at lucinda@lucindaotto.com. The first person with a correct guess wins a $25 gift card to Sports Basement. Send in your photo submissions!
I hope you enjoyed the Green Realtor News! If you know anyone buying or selling, or if you are curious to hear more about the market, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d love to help you or your friends make moves. As one of my happy clients loves to say:
Everyone Needs A Lucinda!
