February 2016 Newsletter! Helping clients create a sustainable financial and quality of life future by making transitions in Real Estate from one home to the next. Blessed to live where I grew up, I have remained close with grade school, middle school, high school and College friends….from Wade Thomas, Isabel Cook, Red Hill, Sir Francis Drake and UC Davis! My continued girlfriend day trips to Healdsburg, Sonoma, and beyond for shopping, massages, and munching…Spontaneous evenings for dinner at Cavallo Point. New listing 118 Briar Road, Kentfield. Situated on an acre of land with privacy, views and level land you will discover the perfect blend of serene oasis yet in close proximity to the charm of Larkspur and convenience of Woodland Market-College Avenue. Great Room with expansive living & light filled dining is the heart of the home featuring open beam vaulted ceilings, random plank oak floors and cozy wood-burning fireplace. New Listing 81 Hillside, Mill Valley. Mid-Century Modern blends with Beach House charm to create a splendid home near down-town Mill Valley. Two large South-West facing decks provide indoor-outdoor flow to take in the views of the hills, mountains and charming village below. Abby’s Video contest – Abby reached out to all friends who have purchased or sold properties utilizing Abby as their agent. They were asked to submit any video to express anything about their home or their Real Estate experience. A random drawing selected Leo and Rayel’s video of home improvements done at their Novato home. So fun to see the amazing transformation!! What great taste they have!! They won a $300 gift card to Home Depot. Click to see a sample of videos and many thanks to those who participated.




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Moving up or downsizing? Looking for a second home or for the right 55+ community in the North Bay? Wherever you are in life and whatever your goals may be, Abby Tanem is here to smooth the way for you.
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In Marin, families live in harmony with nature, luxury is a given, and retirement is a joy. Tucked away amid hushed forests, uncrowded coasts, and perennially green hills and valleys are a diversity of communities offering an equally varied selection of neighborhoods and homes.
Choose from rambling hilltop estates in San Anselmo and San Rafael to charming garden cottages in Fairfax, and everything in between. Live in a luxurious waterfront home in a well-established neighborhood in Novato, in a grand old Victorian in Larkspur, or in your own woodland retreat in the shadow of the world’s tallest trees.
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Laidback, bucolic Sonoma is known for its over 400 wineries, but this vast county is also home to dairy farms and ranches, gorgeous coastal areas, and communities ranging from populous cities like Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park to small, unincorporated communities.
Real estate options here are as wide-ranging as the region’s vistas. There’s everything from sprawling vineyards, horse farms, and ranches to authentic Craftsman bungalows in tree-shaded neighborhoods to comfortable homes in 55+ communities.
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The Napa Valley has become synonymous with award-winning wine, Michelin-starred restaurants, and the ultimate in wine country luxury.
Napa County’s wealth of real estate options range from vineyard estates and land to updated country homes to well-preserved turn-of¬the-century cottages and bungalows.
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Whether you’re buying or selling a home in Marin, Napa or Sonoma, count on Abby to provide you with the up-to-date information, resources, and support you need.
A North Bay native with over 16 years of experience in real estate, she is more than familiar with the region, its many different communities, and the most recent as well as historic trends in its various micromarkets. In February 2020 I was inducted into Coldwell Banker’s International Society of Excellence grouping which consists of the top 1% of Realtors nationwide, of which I am ranked #48 out of 94,000 Realtors.
Abby looks forward to helping you make the best decisions and serving as your real estate guide in Marin, Napa, and Sonoma. Drop her a line at atanem(at)cbnorcal(dotted)com or give her a call at 415-497-9542.