The Local
Welcome to The Local, The House guide to life in Marin. A peek inside our weekends. The cafés we linger in, the restaurants on rotation, the shops we send friends to, and the hikes we come back to again and again.
Along the way, we share how the Marin market’s moving and what’s taking shape at The House. For practical guidance on buying, selling, or owning well, head over to The House Resources.
Summer Was Supposed To Be Slow: Marin Market Update, Q3 2026
Marin sold 553 homes this summer while inventory fell 30%. 92 sold in under five days, 42% of buyers paid cash, and 83 homes never hit the market. Here is what it means for buying or selling next.
Room to Roam: The Kid-Friendly Restaurants Marin Parents Love Too
Patios, playgrounds and food you'll want too. From Tam Junction to Stinson Beach, these are the kid-friendly restaurants in Marin we keep going back to.
Where to Trick-or-Treat in Marin: The 2026 Rundown
The streets Marin locals go to on Halloween, town by town, plus every public event worth knowing about before Saturday, October 31.