los altos hills: Land and plans in Los Altos Hills, views, PA schools - $1,799,000 - 08/26/12 04:20 PM
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los altos hills: Silicon Valley luxury home sales trend market report March 2012 - 02/28/12 05:50 AM
If you've been watching some of the markets in the area, you'll notice that stories of multiple offers, rising prices, and few choices are once again standard.  The luxury market took a beating in the 2008-2010 timeframe but bounced back last year.  I'm here to point out some market trends so you understand what's happening in the various markets.  My definition of the luxury market is for homes priced at $1,500,000 and above.
Overall, the trend for luxury homes prices in the primary luxury markets (Atherton, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Saratoga, and Los Gatos) is for … (1 comments)

los altos hills: New construction in Los Altos Hills: 27300 Ursula Lane - $4,200,000 4BR/6BA - 02/27/12 01:17 PM
This exceptional opportunity is perfect for the buyer who wants new construction in Los Altos Hills with the ability to fully customize the home to suit their taste.  Breaking ground in April 2012, the home will feature a total of 4 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms.  Two master suites, one upstairs and one downstairs, offer flexible living options.  The main floor has a formal living room, formal dining room, den, and gourmet kitchen with adjoining family room.  The second floor has living quarters, a theater, and gym.
For a private showing of the property and meeting with the builder to discuss … (3 comments)

los altos hills: Los Altos Hills real estate market report - November 2011 - 11/14/11 03:02 PM
The high-end real estate market of Los Altos Hills continues to show sustained strength, even going into Q4.  In Q4 2010, the market started to turn around and showed substantial improvement after years of falling prices.  In October 2011, the average and median selling prices were $2,934,000 and $1,950,000, respectively.  That's a 13.7% increase over last month (for the ASP) but a decline on the median.  Part of what impacts these figures is the fact that only a few homes sell.  There were 5 homes sold last month and the same number the previous month.  Overall this year, 86 homes have … (0 comments)

los altos hills: NEW PRICE: Estate home at 24680 Prospect Ave, Los Altos Hills, California now $12,500,000 - 10/25/11 04:10 PM

Here's an opportunity to own a grand 10,396 square foot two-story Mediterranean estate that sits on 3.75 acres in one of Los Altos Hills' most exclusive neighborhoods.  Built in 2006, this imposing mansion presents several  distinctive features using the high quality materials, construction, and finishes.  In addition to the five-bedroom, five and two half-bath main house, the property includes a nearly 1400 square foot detached garage that includes a guest suite with full bath and access to it's own private patio - perfect for nanny quarters!  There is also a private second floor room perfect for an office.  Both the … (10 comments)

los altos hills: OPEN HOUSE: 26462 Purissima Rd, Los Altos Hills SUN 10/23 1-4PM - 10/22/11 07:14 PM
Stop by this gorgeous open house tomorrow, Sunday October 23, 1-4PM and see one of the best homes on the market.  This is truly an estate with 2 acres of land, a long, impressive driveway, leading to the main house and guest home that, combined have over 11,000 sq.ft. of living space.  This is a completely new home, never lived in, and perfect for someone who wants to start fresh and put their personal taste into a Los Altos Hills estate.
The features are extraordinary:
3-car garage 2 bedroom guest house pool waterfall sauna winebar walk-in pantry mud room master suite … (2 comments)

los altos hills: How do I chose a real estate agent? We're so much more than our stats. - 10/06/11 10:35 AM
As most real estate agents know, home buyers and sellers frequently chose their agent based on a number of variables outside our control.  They may meet an agent at an open house, be referred by a friend, or do their own research to find who they think it "best" in their book.  Regardless of the method, these people will select an agent who is brand new almost as readily as they'll chose someone who has been in the business 20 years.  The reasons for their choice can vary just as widely.  As a consumer, how do you chose a real estate … (8 comments)

los altos hills: Luxury estate for sale: 24680 Prospect Ave, Los Altos Hills, CA 10,396sf, 3.75ac, $14,500,000 - 09/11/11 10:25 AM


This 10,396 square foot two-story Mediterranean estate sits on approximately 3.75 acres in one of Los Altos Hills' most exclusive neighborhoods.  Built in 2006, this imposing mansion presents many distinctive features using the highest quality materials and finishes.  In addition to the five-bedroom, five and two half-bath main house, the property includes a nearly 1400 square foot detached garage with an approximately 300 square foot guest room and full bath.  There is an additional private 2nd floor room perfect for an office with 227 square feet.  The beautifully landscaped garden encompasses several patio areas and impressive views of Silicon … (4 comments)

los altos hills: What does "off market" or "off MLS" mean? - 08/27/11 01:29 AM
Buyers in all segments of the market will often ask their agents if they know about a property that is "off market".  They want to know about homes coming on the market soon or that are available but not on the MLS.  The reason they want to know that is it sometimes gives the buyer an advantage because fewer people know about the property thus reducing competition and the price.  However, there are varying degrees of "off market".  First, let's look at the term itself.
The term "off market" has many other names including off MLS, pocket listing, private listing, exclusive … (4 comments)

los altos hills: CNNMoney: Best Places to Live 2011 - Los Altos and Los Altos Hills top the list - 08/23/11 06:21 PM
According to the latest CNNMoney, Los Altos Hills ranks as the #2 town in the country in which to live.  The article listed the top 25 towns in the United States and covers the entire country.  The article will appear in the September issue of Money Magazine. Having lived in neighboring Los Altos most of my life, it's no surprise to see this list.  With lots of at least 1 acre, plenty of mature trees, and typically large, luxury homes, it's no wonder people want to live there.  While the median selling price shows $2,273,000 (just $4000 below #1 Hillsborough), based … (3 comments)

los altos hills: I've got a free referral for you, honest! Don't believe me? Read on... - 08/15/11 10:56 AM
For a long time I have said that one of the key benefits of being on Activerain is the ability to network with fellow agents and others.  As part of that networking, we're all hoping to get referrals.  Of course, most of us want and expect a referral fee - usually 25% of the gross commission.  However, there are times when making a referral, and doing it for free, are really the best way to go.
A few days ago, an agent in my office sent an email out asking for an agent in Las Vegas.  Our company doesn't have a … (25 comments)

los altos hills: Los Altos Hills real estate market report for July 2011 - 08/03/11 05:42 PM
Most of my readers know by now that the local real estate market has made huge strides in recovering this year.  Los Altos Hills is continuing the trend last month with 11 closed sales with an average selling price of $3,107,273.  This compares favorably to the July 2010 when there were 9 sales at about the same average selling price.  These numbers are a sugnificant jump from last month when only 9 homes sold at an average of $2,557,500.  The average selling price (ASP) often fluctuates wildly and isn't an indication that prices will continue to rise in such dramatic fashion.
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los altos hills: Good News! Real estate recovery in Los Altos Hills, California - 07/28/11 10:05 AM
Los Altos Hills is typically the #4 most expensive ZIP code in the United States with a median home selling price of well over $2 million.  As a high-end destination town, it's home to many of the best and brightest stars in Silicon Valley from a wide range of industries.  As with many luxury markets in the San Francisco Bay Area, when the economy crashed so did real estate prices.  Los Altos Hills saw many homes lose 20-40% of their value (a few lost more) over the last 3-4 years.  The number of homes sold, the number of homes for sale … (10 comments)

los altos hills: Why are Los Altos Hills mansions being taken off the market? - 07/13/11 01:27 PM
The real estate market in Los Altos Hills has been very strong this year, up 13.3% in the first 6 months with a significant number of high-end sales pulling up the rest of the market.  Inventory has been light, new listings have come on at a normal pace, and buyers are being realistic with their offers.  The critical factor driving activity this year was a series of high-end home sales in the $4 million to $10 million range that gave buyers throughout the market the confidence to step up and buy.  However, it appears that several of those listings are being … (6 comments)

los altos hills: Home sales price trends in Los Altos Hills for 2011 - 07/10/11 06:18 PM
I've had several buyers in recent months ask about price trends in Los Altos Hills.  This segment of the buyer pool is usually looking in the $2.5 million to $3.0 million price range, are moving up, and looking for a deal.  Most of these buyers are looking at trend information from Zillow, Trulia and/or Redfin and trying to see if the average selling price is going down so they can drive a hard deal on a current listing.  I try to explain that the market has changed but they often times don't listen to what's going on.  The bottom line is … (1 comments)

los altos hills: Los Altos Hills real estate market report for June 2011 - 07/07/11 10:27 AM
The Los Altos Hills real estate market is continuing to show signs of strength across all price segments.  While bargain hunters continue to scour the market for bargains, many buyers are stepping into to snap up well-priced homes in prime locations with multiple offers.  There have been more homes sold in Los Altos Hills with multiple offers in June 2011 and all-cash buyers are still out in force.  The average and median selling prices were $2,557,500, and $2,220,000 respectively for June 2011.  This is up substantially from last month and the same period last year but still lower than the best … (0 comments)

los altos hills: What home buyers need to know about private roads in Los Altos Hills - 06/29/11 06:35 PM
The are a large number of private roads in Los Altos Hills that have been created over the years as large lots were subdivided and new homes built.  What many buyers don't know when buying a home in Los Altos Hills is that the street they're buying on may, in fact, be a private road.  Depending on the road, there may or may not be an agreement with the neighbors on long-term maintenance and care of the road.  As a buyer, you need to be informed about which roads in Los Altos Hills are private and what maintenance is involved with … (2 comments)

los altos hills: Los Altos Hills losses $1.362 Billion In Property Value - 06/25/11 01:20 PM
The Tax Assessor for Santa Clara County has revised the values of homes and property in Los Altos Hills so that the gross loss is $1,362,000,000.  Yes, that's right, the values have dropped $1.362 billion.  The reduction impacted 471 homes.  In addition, the assessor said that approximately 20% of the 2,899 homes in Los Altos Hills are now underwater.  However, knowing the market as I do, this does not mean that those homes have loans and have any chance of being short sales.  All this means is that 20% of the homes in Los Altos Hills are worth less than the … (3 comments)

los altos hills: Can I get financing to buy a high-end Los Altos Hills home? - 06/11/11 12:25 PM
The answer, of course, is yes.  Many buyers are unaware of what loan products are available and how to obtain them.  There are several factors to weigh before deciding what path you want to take to get financing.  Of course, it depends on your income sources, assets, and credit history as well - just as with any loan.  Having the right financing can make a major difference when making an offer on a home in Los Altos Hills.  Since many buyers are coming in with all-cash, the buyer with financing needs to work with a reputable lender and be completely pre-approved … (5 comments)

los altos hills: REPORT: Short sales in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, California - 06/09/11 06:11 PM
As of June, 2011 there are only two short sales in both markets, one in Los Altos and one in Los Altos Hills.  In Los Altos there are two short sales pending and in Los Altos Hills there are also two pending.  When compared with the overall market and number of units sold, these numbers are very low.
Short sales in Los Altos are rare and few have ever taken place.  The one short sale available right now has been on and off the market since August, 2008.  The current price is an incredible deal considering the size of the home … (2 comments)

 
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