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May 2025 Newsletter

Dear Clients, Neighbors, Friends, and Family,

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers—and to those who nurture and care for others as if they were their own. Whether you're enjoying brunch, a hike, a round of golf, or a spa day, I hope all my fellow moms take a moment to celebrate a job well done. For me, being a mother—and now a grandmother—is the greatest joy of my life.

Speaking of motherhood, we're thrilled to share some joyful news from our team. On May 4th, Carli Beaumont and her husband, Johnny, welcomed their daughter, Olivia. She is an absolute sweetheart, and we couldn’t be happier for the new parents. Kaitlin Lopin Gilbert has just returned from maternity leave and is now the proud mother of two darling boys, William and Casey.

Now, on to real estate. We find ourselves in an unpredictable market. What began as a robust and optimistic January market has shifted into a choppy and unpredictable spring season. Stock market volatility, economic uncertainty, and tariff threats have cast a shadow over buyer and seller confidence.

Compass Chief Market Analyst Patrick Carlisle reached out to me and several other top agents and managers across the Bay Area to gather insights. I’m sharing highlights from those conversations, which mirror what we’re experiencing here in Marin:

Market Insights from Top Compass Agents & Managers:

• The market is “choppy, uneven, uncertain, hesitant, unpredictable, and highly property-specific.”

• Homes that are move-in ready, professionally staged, accurately priced, and located in desirable areas—especially outside high fire-risk zones—are still commanding strong interest, often receiving multiple offers.

• Conversely, comparable homes not meeting these criteria are sitting on the market longer, sometimes without any offers.

• More escrows are falling through, often due to fluctuations in the stock market or buyers hesitating in the face of political and economic instability.

• Despite the turbulence, high-end sales remain active—Bay Area home sales of $5M+ were up approximately 24% year over year in April.

Bay Area Market Trends (per Patrick Carlisle):

• Active listings in April hit the second-highest monthly count in over five years. May is on track to surpass that.

• Year-over-year active listings rose significantly—ranging from under 10% in San Francisco to over 100% in South Alameda County. Across the Bay Area, inventory rose 48%.

• Listings pending sale dropped year over year. Combined with rising inventory, this has driven the pending-sale ratio to its lowest point in more than five years—signaling less competition and more opportunities for buyers.

• Price reductions are up 65% from last year, reaching their highest April level in over seven years.



• Preliminary data shows luxury sales ($5M+) were strong in April, up 24% from last year and reaching their highest monthly total since May 2022. Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties continue to benefit most from the AI boom. Marin County accounted for 14% of April’s reported luxury sales.

Source: BAREIS 2025

Despite the headwinds, our team is thriving. With the first half of the spring season behind us, we’re launching several exciting new listings and finding compelling opportunities for our buying clients.

As always, we love hearing from you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to discuss your neighborhood market or if we can be of service in any way.

Thank you! 

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2025 CHC Team Property Sales

Southern Marin Home

Sold Off-Market: $13,000,000

Buyer Representation

219 W Blithedale Avenue, Mill Valley

Sold : $5,750,000

114 Winding Way, Ross

Sold : $3,800,000

Multiple Offers

6 Morrison Road, Ross

Sold: $3,250,000

Multiple Offers

57 Indian Rock Court, San Anselmo

Sold: $2,700,000

100 Meadowcroft, San Anselmo

Sold : $2,235,000

Buyer Representation

28 Dominican Drive, San Rafael

Sold Off-Market: $1,995,000

Buyer Representation

68 Mercury Ave, Tiburon

Sold Off-Market: $1,650,000

Buyer Representation

825 Albatross Drive, Novato

Sold : $1,570,000

Multiple Offers

119 Stanford Ave, Mill Valley

Sold : $1,400,500

Multiple Offers

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