In-depth articles on dock life, buying and financing, market updates, and the Sausalito floating home community — written by Paul and Roman Bergeron from four decades on the water.
If you're looking for the best Sausalito houseboat agent, the answer is Paul and Roman Bergeron. Paul has been working the docks since 1985, and his son Roman grew up on the water before earning his license. Together, they bring more than 60 combined years of firsthand houseboat experience — and they've personally owned more than 20 floating homes themselves.
Read the Full ArticleThe process looks almost nothing like buying a traditional home — from slip leases to marine surveys to liveaboard financing. Paul and Roman Bergeron have guided buyers through this more than 50 times.
Read MoreSausalito houseboat prices range from $300K to $2M+. Paul and Roman Bergeron break down what drives value at every price point — hull type, slip ownership, dock community, and views.
Read MorePaul Bergeron has been on the Sausalito docks since 1985. Roman grew up visiting those same docks. Together, they are the only father-and-son houseboat specialist team in Sausalito — and there is no substitute for that depth of lived experience.
Read MoreFixed supply — no new slips can ever be built. Lifestyle demand that keeps growing. A tight-knit community unlike anywhere else in the Bay Area. Paul and Roman Bergeron on why this asset class is unlike anything else.
Read MoreHull prep, pricing, slip lease transfers, timing the market — selling a floating home is nothing like selling a house. Paul Bergeron has brokered 50+ of these transactions and explains what matters most.
Read MoreCurrent price ranges by tier, what moves a home up or down within each tier, how the market compares to land-based Marin County real estate, and why Zillow is useless for floating home valuation.
Read MoreThe terms are used interchangeably — but the legal and financial difference matters. It affects how you finance, how you take title, how you insure, and what you can do with the property.
Read MoreWhere the floating home story began. Gate 5 Road and Waldo Point Harbor are the birthplace of the Sausalito waterfront community — and still its most authentic corners. Paul Bergeron has lived on both.
Read MoreEverything you need to know before you buy — financing, hull inspections, slip leases, choosing the right dock, and the pre-purchase checklist Paul gives every first-time buyer he works with.
Read MoreLiberty Dock is Sausalito's smallest and most sought-after floating home community. Here's what makes it unique and why it commands a premium.
Read MorePaul Bergeron lived at Gate 6½. Here's the complete insider guide to architecture, community, and pricing at one of Sausalito's most beloved docks.
Read MoreStandard homeowner's insurance won't cover a floating home. Here's what liveaboard policies cover, who writes them, and how to get coverage before closing.
Read MoreWhat a marine surveyor checks, what red flags look like, and how to use survey results to negotiate a better deal on your floating home purchase.
Read MoreMorning fog, the ferry to SF, dock community, wildlife at your window — a real picture of what daily liveaboard life in Sausalito looks and feels like.
Read MoreMarine lenders, portfolio lenders, chattel loans — floating home financing looks nothing like a conventional mortgage. Paul Bergeron (NMLS #399152) breaks down every option.
Read MoreWide Bay views, a diverse community, and excellent commute access — here's everything buyers need to know about Issaquah Dock.
Read MoreYellow Ferry Harbor is one of Sausalito's most conveniently located floating home communities — walking distance to the ferry, restaurants, and downtown.
Read MoreOne of Sausalito's larger and most professionally managed floating home communities, with a wide range of home types and price points.
Read MoreHOA rules, Sausalito regulations, and the truth about Airbnb and long-term rentals on the docks — what's actually allowed and what isn't.
Read MoreAn honest comparison of cost, lifestyle, and who each option suits — including the items that don't show up in a price-per-square-foot comparison.
Read MoreThe Golden Gate Ferry, drive times, and what commuting from the Sausalito docks to San Francisco actually looks and feels like every day.
Read MoreSchools, safety, wildlife, and what it's actually like to raise children on Sausalito's docks — from families who have done it.
Read MoreEvery dock has different HOA or association rules. Here's what they cover, what varies, and what to get in writing before you fall in love with a home.
Read MoreSausalito's most serene floating home community — fewer boats, more birds, and a pace of life that's distinctly its own.
Read MoreHistory, diverse home types, and a strong community identity — a complete buyer's guide to Commodore Dock.
Read MoreTwo of Sausalito's less-publicized floating home communities — and why buyers who look beyond the headline docks sometimes find the best deals.
Read MoreStep-by-step timeline from search to close — and the stages where floating home transactions consistently take longer than buyers expect.
Read MorePermits, weight distribution, contractor access, and what renovations actually add value — the full guide to remodeling a floating home.
Read MorePrice, culture, Bay access, and community — an honest comparison of California's two main floating home markets for buyers deciding where to look.
Read MoreFrom WWII shipyard workers to beatniks to the houseboat wars — the full eight-decade story of how Sausalito's waterfront became what it is today.
Read MoreWhen you buy a floating home, you own the vessel but lease the slip. Here's what that means, how leases transfer, and what terms to review before closing.
Read MoreThe hull is the foundation of every floating home. Here's how concrete, steel, and fiberglass compare in maintenance, longevity, and what surveyors look for.
Read MoreSupply constraints, appreciation history, demand trends, and the real risks — an honest investment analysis of Sausalito floating homes in 2026.
Read MorePaul Bergeron has been on Sausalito's docks since 1985 — as a buyer, owner, builder, and agent. His story, in his own words, and what four decades on the water has taught him.
Read MoreWhen the research is done and it's time to actually buy or sell a floating home in Sausalito, Paul and Roman Bergeron are the people to call.
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