Hello from Janis!

After reviewing the numbers in our April market report for March activity one thing's for sure; our real estate sales are doing quite well. Sales for March almost doubled from February as well as from one year ago! Despite disappointing economic news and poor sales in other areas of the country, San Francisco real estate marches to its own beat.

Traditionally Spring is the strongest selling season in the year.  There are several reasons for this.  First of all spring is when the flowers start to bloom and the rain stops (we hope) so emotionally we tend to feel more positive and energetic.  Of course that positive attitude comes in handy because it is tax time---and a personal residence is still the best tax shelter we have left.  It is also the time when families find out if their children were accepted into the different schools.  In other words, it is decision time.  Interest rates are VERY good and that can save you thousands of dollars every year.  Combined with good inventory this spring is shaping up to be one of the best markets in years. 

Our April market report is now online at our website.

If you are MOVING or KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS, remember, we know GREAT AGENTS to whom we can refer with confidence! If you or someone you know needs to buy or sell property somewhere else in the country, keep us in mind. In return for the lead, we'll give you a chance to win our Rewards contest for a weekend in Tahoe.
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Ski season is almost over, and Lake Tahoe is a perfect weekend or weeklong getaway. We have a Lake View condo -- a lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium available for rent in Tahoe City at Tahoe Marina Lodge, a lake front complex. This unit has panoramic lake and mountain views yet is within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Tahoe is an excellent place to get away from the fast pace of city life and enjoy nature. This is the condominium we use for our Rewards for RE-ferrals.

Hawaii is a perfect getaway and the air fares are very good. Steps from the beach on the Big Island of Hawaii is our fabulous 3 bedroom, 3 and 1/2 bath beach front condo at Kolea in the Waikoloa Beach Resort available for rent with ocean views and steps from the "A" Bay beach. Kolea is a gated community close to all of the amenities of Waikoloa-- swim with the dolphins, golf, swim, snorkel or just enjoy the sun. Send us an e-mail or call for details on special rates!
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From our Friends and Clients

As some of you know, Mick is a Big Brother with Big Brothers and Big Sisters International. It is just one of the ways we give back to the community. This month we donated our preseason Giants tickets to the organization. One grateful Big Brother wrote this note of thanks to Katie Smithers, one of the administrators of the program:

Katie:

I just wanted to drop you a quick email to thank you, and whoever donated the tickets, for last night's baseball game. Daniel and I had a great time (even if the Giants lost 9-0 ;-).

Best,
Geff
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Interest Rates

See what Foster Weeks says every Monday about interest rates in his weekly newsletter and on Blog. With all the turmoil in the stock and bond markets, it changes day to day! However, interest rates have been very low for a long time. Now might be the time to take advantage of it!
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Giants Baseball is Back! With the new additions to the team, spring training looked good! Once again we would like to offer our 2 tickets in Lower Box 121 row 40, seats 5 & 6 to our clients and friends. If you are interested in any of the following dates, e-mail Info and let us know what date you prefer. Regular Season Starts Day: Date: Time: Team: Fri. 23-Apr 7:15 Cardinals Sun. 25-Apr 1:05 Cardinals Mon. 26-Apr 7:15 Phillies Tue. 27-Apr 7:15 Phillies Sun. 2-May 1:05 Rockies Tue. 11-May 7:15 Padres Wed. 12-May 7:15 Padres THERE ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. Once the tickets are gone, watch next month for the next set of games to be released! _____________________________________________________
Sales Activity
FOR SALE!
	Mill Valley View Home Custom view home with many “Green” features in the sunniest area of Mill Valley, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room, walk out patio, yard & pool with direct access to open space, 2 central heating & air conditioning systems, solar panels, “Tuff shed” storage and 2 car garage. Listed at $1,795,000
SOLD
	Marina Flats Charming, spacious vacant flats in wonderful location across from the Palace of Fine Arts! Each unit consists of large living room (upper flat has beamed ceilings and views toward Pacific Heights) and dining room, beautiful parquet hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and sunroom. Solarium on roof, and small deck which can be expanded. Great views! There is an unwarranted, tenant occupied 1 bedroom garden apt. 2 car garage, and north facing pretty garden. Listed at $2,100,000 sold for $2,122,000
SOLD
	Dolores Park Condo Light and bright top floor condominium in ideal location across from Dolores Park. Two bedroom, one bath flat with original details including high coved ceilings, hardwood floors & crown molding. Large living/dining room with built-in shelving, park views & skylight. Huge quiet Master suite with double closets, skylight and attached bath. Newly-formed 4 unit condo association, HOA dues to be determined. Steps to Bi-Rite, Delfina, Tartine & Dolores Park! Listed at $599,000 sold for $636,500 Buyer Represented.

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