This month, Inside the Ropes shares a snowy ski day with my son, Winter Olympic Dreams highlights, and real estate wins, including a recent sale and a featured Houston listing. Don’t miss our Marin Treasure yoga event and the latest Marin Market Report stats.

From racing up Mt. Tam to Ryder’s gymnastics achievements, February has been full of energy. In this update, we dive into Marin’s 22% inventory surge, celebrate a San Anselmo client win, and invite you to the upcoming MCBC Big Bike Bash Gala.

As we step into 2026, this edition reflects on meaningful moments from 2025 and lessons learned professionally. You’ll find two Just Sold properties, a featured Colorado listing, an invite to the Big Big Bash, and a brief snapshot of current Marin market trends.

This month highlights personal connection and Marin market trends, from a Calistoga cycling adventure and a family Thanksgiving trip to strong real estate updates. Home sales are up 13–14% YoY, prices rose 3% in Q3, and standout listings await your exploration.

From health testing and celebrating my Wife’s Birthday to featured: a new Novato listing, a Just Sold San Anselmo home, and key Marin market updates, including rising contracts and absorption.

This month’s edition blends growth, connection, and fun, from the Tahoe Economic Summit to a round at Lake Merced Golf Club to a free yoga session. Marin inventory is up year over year, and standout listings include a $24.8M Aspen estate and a Private Exclusive in Novato.

September brought community and real estate highlights! From winning the Giro di San Francisco to a Belvedere lease success and a standout Lake Sammamish listing, the month was full of milestones—plus local events and market insights showing more options for buyers.

This month features a Whistler family adventure, insights from a return to bike racing, and notable real estate opportunities — from a Houston landmark to a cozy mountain cabin. Plus, Mill Valley’s 125th Anniversary brings music, theatre, a parade, and community festivities.

This month’s edition looks back on June’s family and work adventures. Looking ahead, the Marin Century and Homestead Valley Music Festival are two great local events to look forward to. The Marin real estate market also saw some notable shifts — particularly in housing inventory, which reached a six-year high.

This month’s newsletter covers some big life moments, market stats that favor buyers, a listing in Tahoe and Austin, and two great events. You’re invited too…to the third Marin Treasures event in the Marin Headlands. Thanks for being part of the journey.

From a fun-filled trip to Laguna Beach to celebrating Brodie’s 13th birthday, April has been full of family milestones. We also share exciting property updates, including featured listings and a recent sale. Check out the latest events and news from this month!

April brings family memories, birthday fun, and renewed energy in the Marin real estate market. With new listings up 22% and luxury home (+$5M) sales rising 27% YOY in March, spring is off to a strong start. Stay informed with market updates, events, and fresh insights!

Our recent Vancouver Island trip was filled with unforgettable moments, from skiing and sledding on Mt. Washington to a fun golf session in the valley. Insights from Chris Voss on tactical empathy, the latest Marin market updates, and don’t miss World Tour Pros in April at the 5-day Best Buddies Breakaway Camp in Palo Alto.

Compass One is launched! Agents gathered at the NorCal Kick Off. New listing in Lafayette CO from Compass Elite’s David Trow. Ride with Alberto Contador and other World Tour Pros in April at the 5-day Best Buddies Breakaway Camp in Palo Alto.

Total sales and median home sale price rose in 2024 from 2023, though still running below the pandemic boom. Memories were created while hiking Tennessee Valley with clients and friends and skiing Mt Bachelor with family. There is anticipation for 2025.

Cash buyers are scooping up deals. The Williams family Thanksgiving road trip to Santa Barbara, with golf clubs in hand, netted birdies. The Mill Valley Winterfest highlighted the strength of a community. Game Plan 2025 set the tone for the next 12 months.  

Compass agents gathered in Charleston SC for our annual conference. A strategic marketing plan for an extraordinary single-level mid-century home in Tam Valley resulted in the property being on the market for only 11 days and at a record price.

Schools are one of the main reasons people move to Marin. Check out the ultimate guide to Marin County schools. Many events took place across Marin in October that saw famous authors and National Champions attend. The October real estate market is showing conditions that favor buyers.

Our colleagues from all over the country gathered in Tahoe to connect, share the latest market trends, and learn from one another. What does this mean for you? If you ever need a Realtor in a specific US location, just let me know! I'll be happy to introduce you to a top agent in that market.

The impacts of the National Association of Realtors' (NAR's) $418 million lawsuit and proposal settlement take effect on Aug. 17, with some regions adapting the changes sooner, including here in Marin on Aug 12. The big takeaways: