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WELCOME TO ROSS
Population: 2,300 (approx.) Ross is one of the most prestigious places to reside in Marin. Ross is a town of about 800 homes and is located just 25 minutes from the Golden Gate bridge and San Francisco Shaded roads and lanes enhance this lovely town of large estates and luxury custom homes. Larger properties are in park-like settings, many which have tennis courts and swimming pools. The Marin Art & Garden Center, a ten-acre site in Ross, offers many classes and activities. It is also a beautiful setting for weddings and private parties. Trees, ponds and gardens make the grounds a delightful place to visit, while the many non-profit and artistic groups based here have made this the cultural center of the Ross Valley. The quaint downtown area is centered around Ross Common, which provides a pleasant park and gathering area for the town’s residents. Like much of Marin, Ross was originally part of an 1840 Spanish land grant. The land was later purchased by a San Francisco wine merchant in 1857 and developed beginning in the 1870’s when San Franciscans discovered the beautiful Ross Valley and began building summer homes here. The school scores for the Ross Elementary School ranked in the 99th percentile, the highest possible state-wide ranking any school can achieve. The Branson School, a well-known private school, is also located in the town. The College of Marin Community College is located just one mile away in nearby Kentfield. Year after year, Ross is ranked low in crime by The California Crime Index. Fortune Magazine has named Ross as one of the wealthiest communities in United States. 
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WHERE TO EAT... Café Marmalade
22 Ross Common
(415) 461-2205 Latin Fire Grill
23 Ross Common Suite 1
(415) 461-0777 Marche Aux Fleurs
23 Ross Common
(415) 925-9200
http://www.marcheauxfleursrestaurant.com/ Trattoria Fresco
13 Ross Common
(415) 464-0915
Italian
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About Appraisals >The Language of Real Estate Agents
Technical terms can be confusing to people who do not work in a profession, and real estate agents use language that may be confusing to many home buyers and sellers.
If you find your eyes glazing over when your real estate agent starts talking about escrow, clear title, easements, encroachments, contingencies, financing, appraisals and the closing process, don't hesitate to ask for a translation. Buying or selling a home is a major step, and professional real estate agents are totally committed to helping you understand the process thoroughly so that you can make informed decisions.
The simple transaction of trading the sellers' house for the buyers' money has become complicated by several hundred years of custom, common law, and state and local government requirements. Consumer demands have resulted in up-to-date rules that communication be as clear and understandable as possible. Real estate agents work to create an atmosphere in which you feel comfortable to ask questions.
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In what area of the United States did the price of existing homes increase most dramatically in 2005?
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