Late last week Governor Schwarzenegger signed a bill offering a $10,000 state tax credit for first-time homebuyers in California. The bill will provide $200 million in home buyer tax credits, allocating $100 million for buyers of new homes and $100 million for those who buy existing homes. Designed to help boost home sales, this new bill is a great opportunity for qualified buyers. The federal home buyer tax credit, which is scheduled to expire on April 30th, continues to help move qualified buyers into the market, and this new bill stands ...

This weekend's featured open home is 19450 Burgundy Way in Saratoga. Hosted by Don Knight & Sally Anderson of Alain Pinel Realtor's Saratoga South Office, this fabulous single-story home has been completely updated. Features a beautiful yard with pool, spa and wisteria covered arbor. Outstanding location. Open this Sunday from 1:30-4:00 pm.

This weekend's featured open home is 1075 Shadow Hills Court in Pleasanton. Hosted by Douglas Buenz of Alain Pinel Realtor's Pleasanton Office, this rarely available single-story home features 5bd/4ba, a granite kitchen, hardwood floors, plantation shutters and designer carpeting. Located on a generous 0.32+/-ac cul-de-sac lot. Open this Sunday from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Come visit this weekend's featured open house at 59 South Knoll Road in Mill Valley. Hosted by Suzanne Shelhart with Alain Pinel Realtor's Central Marin Office, this sophisticated home is situated on a 0.25+/-ac lot with level yard and mature trees. The new 4bd/3.5ba home features 3,021+/-sf of living space plus a 475+/-sf attached garage. Located on a private cul-de-sac near schools and community center. Open this Sunday from 1:00-4:00.

During the past ninety days, the inventory of available homes for sale in Marin County has declined by nearly twenty-five percent in the upper quartile of the local real estate market. This indicates that the local market is "heating up" as more homes are sold and inventory is reduced within certain price ranges. You can also follow these links to see all APR Listings and Agents in our Central Marin office located at 101 Nellen Avenue in Corte Madera, TEL 415.755.1111

This weekend's featured open home is 6576 Fall River Drive in San Jose. Hosted by Mark Chiavetta of Alain Pinel Realtor's Saratoga South Office, this completely remodeled home is located on a lovely street in the Almaden Country Club. Features include a great kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors and 2 master suites. Open this Sunday from 1:30-4:30 pm.

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