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Sausalito and Marin City Share Outstanding School System of Private and Public Schools

Jul 18, 2009 Real Estate Properties

Three schools are operated by the Sausalito School District, which is located at 630 Nevada St., 415-331-3507. All of these are shared by students from the City of Sausalito and the unincorporated community of Marin City.

These are: * Bayside Elementary School, which serves K through grade 6 and is located at 630 Nevada Street, Telephone: 415-332-1024 * Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, at 610 Drake Ave., Telephone 415-332- 3573, which serves 7th and 8th graders * Willow Creek Academy, a K through 8 Charter School at 630 Nevada St., Telephone 415-331-7530.

Willow Creek Academy recently received an award of $25,000 from State Farm Insurance to locate the original Willow Creek and initiate a creek restoration program. Located in the Willow Creek Watershed, Willow Creek Academy is engaged in this project to locate the creek somewhere above the Rodeo Creek freeway exit.

To ensure that Sausalito Marin City students would be able to attend a K through 8 school with the municipal boundaries, Willow Creek Academy was initiated to students could avoid travelling elsewhere to attend school. It was felt that the culture of the community was important and that building a strong public school identity would contribute to that culture. The enrollment of the Academy increased from 37 to 104 students during the first three years and in 2009, a second kindergarten class was added.

Located at 411 Drake Ave., the Oak Hill School, Tel: 415-331-7601, is geared to children with autism and other developmental differences. Innovative educational practices, harnessing the power of relationships to inspire social, emotional and intellectual growth help to accomplish these goals.

Providing an academic and therapeutic program for children from kindergarten through adolescence, K-12, the Oak Hill School is located in Marin City, California. Actually, the school serves children from school-age through 22 years with varied diagnoses including non-verbal learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, as well as sensory integration, regulatory and multi-system developmental disorders.

The staff at Oak Hill School includes special education teachers, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, creative arts therapists and psychotherapists.

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Tips on Buying San Francisco Home Insurance

Feb 22, 2009 Real Estate Properties

When shopping for San Francisco Home Insurance it is important to make sure that you are really trying to get the best deal possible. Some people believe that insurance rates are insurance rates and there are no variations. This is simply not the case though as you can shop around to make sure that you are getting a policy that not only fits your coverage needs but also your yearly premium budget.

If your a first time home buyer, you can always ask your mortgage lender for recommendations. You can also ask friends or family for recommendations. Experienced insurance agent will help you in the long run. It is good idea to go with someone that knows and lives in the neighborhood.

Mortgage companies will recommend ones that they have dealt with in the past. This connection will be to your advantage. It does not however mean that you have to use them. There are lots of large and small insurance companies out there vying for your business.

Just make sure the lowest price is not your primary goal. Lowest price with good coverage should be optimal. The way to go about is to get the best coverage or the coverage your need, in San Francisco, earthquake insurance is needed. If you have detached garage make sure these are covered as well.

There is no such thing in being too cautious when it comes to selecting the right San Francisco Home Insurance. Make sure that you are able to afford the yearly premiums as well. If you feel that the price each year is a little much to come up with all at once, see about monthly payments. In fact, your mortgage company should be able to help you out with this.

Many mortgage companies are able to provide you with escrowed insurance. You are still in charge of selecting the particular San Francisco Home Insurance that you want to go with. All they do is break up your yearly premium and spread it over your monthly mortgage payments.

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Buying San Francisco Condominiums

Jan 27, 2009 Real Estate Properties

Short sale and discounted foreclosure in San Francisco bay area has median real estate sales prices down significantly and made it affordable many of its San Francisco condominiums that were out of reach for many condo buyers.

The prices real estate have fallen significantly in the bay area, according to one real estate information service the price have fallen as much as 6.7 percent. The average sales price of San Francisco condominiums were at $629,000 in November of 2007 but now it has declined to $375,000 down 44.4 percent.

For the last couple years many potential buyers were sitting on sideline as the prices were at all time for last few years. Many top restaurants, bars, and entertainment in downtown offer excitement and fun for those who enjoy little adventure. It is much better than renting and apartment, in the past were better options, but with lower prices it is making it more within reach for those who have down payment money and good credit.

San Francisco condominiums can have price range anywhere from $400,000 to over $1,000,000, where in recent years have seen new condo developments in areas like Sea Cliff, St Francis Wood, and Sunset.

Because of good weather all year around and many local places to visit like Lake Tahoe, it makes these condos more desirable and are good investments.

Luxury high rise San Francisco condos market has not taken much a hit. These luxurious high priced condominiums that are in south of the Market area are still in high demands. Even with the recession, luxury condominiums and penthouses have been selling, majority of them being in upper part of the building. These have been increasing in value anywhere from 15 to 20 percent with strong demands. Because of proximity to work many executives have preferred these condos.

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