Spirituality
SFGate Via California Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist: Bay Area Housing Market in 2025 Sees Sales Rising by Roughly 10% – But Buyers May Gain More Leverage
“Although price growth has slowed since rates have returned to historic norms and inventory has increased this year, supply remains tight, and affordability has deteriorated, so a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels is still a few years out, even though sales are expected to continue rising in the Bay Area during 2025,” Levine said.
Read MoreMarin IJ: California Housing Program’s Collateral Beneficiaries: Lobbyists, Lawmakers
“Those profiting from these transactions were unwilling to accept any meaningful accountability requirements, including that rents be discounted meaningfully from general market rents,” said Mark Stivers, director of advocacy for the California Housing Partnership, one of the program’s critics. “Greater accountability to the public is still very much needed.”
Read MoreCEO Monthly Magazine Names Mindful Life, Mindful Work Inc’s Jonathan Reynolds 2024 CEO of the Year for the Region of California in the Category of ‘Mindfulness and Wellbeing’!
Over the years, Reynolds has worked with everyone from lower level employees who need help with “negotiating, leveraging and positioning” their way up the food chain to companies that reach to work with their entire “C-Suite” of executives. “It’s all about people, pay and purpose – the culture, the money and the reason you get out bed in the morning,” he says. Reynolds’ leap occurred around the time that mindfulness meditation became wildly popular and catapulted into a billion-dollar business, according to Fortune magazine.
Read MoreDick Spotswood: Here’s Why Traffic Congestion on Marin’s Local Roads is Getting Worse
The post-pandemic trend to work from home has decreased the number of Marin residents commuting to San Francisco. Those new home-based workers patronize local restaurants, retail shops, grocery stores, bars and exercise venues, all by car. That’s why most Marin downtowns are vibrant. Marin’s prosperous residents want their property in top condition. Mill Valley City Manager Todd Cusimano reports that, this past year, 1,272 building permits were issued with a total valuation of $98 million. That means large numbers of contractors, landscapers and tradespeople coming and going.
Read MoreAll Are Welcome: Church of Our Saviour Invites the Community to Join in Caroling at the Depot Plaza – Dec. 14th, 5pm
“We’re spreading joy and holiday cheer at the Mill Valley Depot on December 14th at 5pm! Join the Church of our Saviour at the plaza as we sing songs and share warmth with our wonderful community. “All are welcome—children too! It’s a great way to celebrate the season and connect with our neighbors.” When: December 14th, 5pm. Where: Depot Plaza
Read MoreTribe Rising Steps Up Once Again for Santal Students in Gurap, India, With a ‘Concert to Celebrate Gratitude and Hope,’ Set for Saturday, Nov. 16th, 4-6pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Annette Venables: “Please come out and join us for this fun event! This will be a very eclectic show with performances by local icons and favorites, Indian music, Bulgarian music and dance, a youth a cappella group, and a few surprises. The Santal culture is deeply steeped in music and dance. I can’t think of a more fun way to honor our students and help build up our scholarship fund than a concert celebrating diverse voices. As we enter the holiday season—let’s tune our voices and our hearts to gratitude and hope. Thanks to you, our students have a lot to celebrate too!”
Read MoreJoin Us for a Community Potluck at Church of Our Saviour! Nov. 10th, 5-7pm
Mark your calendars for November 10th from 5pm to 7pm as we come together for a heartfelt Community Potluck at Church of Our Saviour! As the year winds down, we’re excited to celebrate the spirit of gratitude and togetherness that defines our community in Marin. This potluck is a wonderful opportunity to share good food, great conversations, and a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome everyone—whether you’re bringing your partner, your children, or coming solo. Our doors are open wide, and there’s plenty of gratitude to go around!
Read MoreMt. Tam Church Is Gearing Up To Host Family-Friendly and Community-Wide Events in November and December
Mt. Tam Church Is Gearing Up To Host Family-Friendly and Community-Wide Events in November and December! Children’s Christmas Pageant & Rehearsals, Red Cross Blood Drive, Mill Valley Philharmonic’s Children’s Instrument Petting Zoo & Performance, Santa’s Workshop, Longest Night Service and Christmas Eve Services.
Read MoreWestminster Presbyterian Church 36th Alternative Christmas Fair – Nov. 10th & 17th, 9:15-10am & 11am-11:30am
For 36 years, Westminster Presbyterian Church has hosted its alternative Christmas Fair in November. The event is open to the public and highlights the essential work of nine local, national, and international nonprofit agencies. Following both morning services on two November Sundays, come meet with charity representatives and make gifts in your own name or to honor a loved one. Each agency has a table to share information and answer questions, with holiday treats available. The event is at the church, 240 Tiburon Blvd. in Tiburon. For more information, contact Judi Sachs at judisachs9@gmail.com or at 415-203-6376.
Read MoreMarin Voice: Cost of Housing in our County has Become Obscene
I have met a number of Marin residents facing homelessness. One works full-time while also caring for her developmentally disabled son. Another pays more in rent than her entire monthly income, watching her savings shrink monthly. These residents are in their 70s. They are scared, angry and feel betrayed by their community. They do not match the stereotypes of the homeless.
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