Sylvia Barry, Marin Realtor

05/21/2026

"The 30% rate hike is an average, with some policyholders seeing increases that are even higher."

The 30% rate hike is an average, with some policyholders seeing increases that are even higher.

03/24/2026

Coastal serenity on Mt. Tam

11/16/2025

Our beautiful Marin ... Sunrise overlooking Sausalito ❤️

Another moment from that memorable 11/11 sunrise, captured overlooking Sausalito

10/30/2025

09/18/2025

The Federal Reserve announced a long-anticipated rate cut today, lowering the benchmark interest rate to a range of 4%-4.25%, a decrease of a quarter-percentage point. It was the first rate cut in nine months, and the Fed indicated additional cuts could be coming later this year.
A Federal Reserve rate cut often leads to a decrease in mortgage rates, though the actual impact can be influenced by other market conditions, such as the labor market and inflation.
More favorable lending conditions could renew the enthusiasm of prospective homebuyers who’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for a decrease in mortgage rates.

The Federal Reserve announced a long-anticipated rate cut today, lowering the benchmark interest rate to a range of 4%-4.25%, a decrease of a quarter-percentage point. It was the first rate cut in nine months, and the Fed indicated additional cuts could be coming later this year.

A Federal Reserve rate cut often leads to a decrease in mortgage rates, though the actual impact can be influenced by other market conditions, such as the labor market and inflation.

More favorable lending conditions could renew the enthusiasm of prospective homebuyers who’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for a decrease in mortgage rates.

07/19/2025

Single Family Home Sales stat in Marin County from April 2025 to June 2025.

06/04/2025

Summertime is upon us, NorCal! And we want you to have the best season ever. Get a head start with our top picks for awesome outdoor adventures, tasty recipes and cool happenings to explore in your neck of the woods. It can all be found in our Ultimate Guide to Summer, specifically designed to give the whole family something to cheer about! https://cb.today/northeastbay/2025/summer

This included Novato Art, Wine and Music Festival that's coming up this weekend!👍

05/15/2025

What an honor to contribute to Marin Independent Journal 's North Bay Woman Magazine Spring/Summer edition which came out in the Sunday edition on Mother's Day.
The Magazine's mission is "To celebrate and empower women in the North Bay and to promote real women with real stories".
Many thanks to Lori Pearce, producer of the magazine for inviting me to be part of this special effort, her Passion Project; and to Rob Devincenzi, IJ publisher, for hosting this magazine.

Having helped a few of my female clients, whether single or with partner, with the purchases of their homes, I marvel at the strong, independent, and successful women I have been fortunate enough to meet and work with. I watched them take the lead to learn, understand, steer, and make decisions on this most important financial and emotional investment they will make in their life.

The article describes the rise in status for women through hardwork, the trend I saw in women home buyers/owners, and provides home purchase tips that apply to women and broader community. Thanks for reading!
http://marinij.com/special-sections
Thanks also go to the many women led businesses that support both Giving Marin and this Woman's magazine!

03/31/2025

Do you have loose floorboards or decks?
Check out this article for easy DIY solutions first.

Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve got you covered.