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.
Q1 2026 Marin Real Estate Market Update: The Market Is Ready. Are You?
333 homes sold. 92 went into contract in under five days. 67 never hit the MLS. The Q1 numbers are in and they are telling a more interesting story than the county median suggests.
Marin Real Estate Market Update: What We Are Seeing Heading Into Spring 2026
The Marin market feels like it has found its footing again. After a steady and healthy 2025, activity is already building as we head into spring, with buyers showing up early and inventory expected to rise in the coming months. Here is what we are seeing on the ground, what the data is telling us, and what it means if you are thinking about buying or selling this spring.