California Home Prices - 07/31/12 08:35 AM
The California Association of Realtors has put out this infographic and is encouraging all Realtors to share it.  For some of you, prices may seem high in some areas.  As we like to say here in California, "You are buying the weather."  If you are interested in a home in Santa Clara County, give us a call and we'll get you moved!

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Market Report for Madera County, CA - 07/30/12 12:38 AM
Here are some Sales Statistics for Madera County, CA.  Data is from Realist:
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Market Report for Marin County - 07/29/12 10:21 PM
Here is a market report for Marin County, CA.  Dat a is from Realist:
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Market Report for San Francisco - 07/29/12 10:18 PM
Here is a market report for San Francisco, CA.  Data is from Reaslist:
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Market Report for Contra Costa County - 07/29/12 10:16 PM
Her e is a recent market report for Contra Costa County.  Data is from Realist:
 
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Market Report for Alameda County - 07/29/12 10:13 PM
Here is a market report for Alameda County.  Data is from Realist:
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Market Report for San Benito County - 07/29/12 10:10 PM
Here is a Market Report for San Benito County.  Data is from Realist:
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Market Report for San Mateo County - 07/29/12 10:08 PM
Here is a market report for San Mateo County.  Data is from Realist:
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Market Report for Merced County - 07/29/12 10:05 PM
Here is a market report for Merced, CA County.  Data is from Realist:
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Market Report for Monterey County - 07/29/12 10:03 PM
Here is a market report for Monterey County.  Data is from Realist:
 
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Market report for Santa Cruz County as of 07/29/2012 - 07/29/12 10:01 PM
Here is a market report for Santa Cruz County.  Data is from Realist:
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Market Report for Santa Clara County - 07/29/12 09:58 PM
Here is a recent market report for Santa Clara County.  Data is from Realist:
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When Buying a Home is for the Dogs... - 07/22/12 04:43 PM
Dog Owners, and why buying a home is for the dogs...
Recently, one of my favorite bloggers, and fellow California Broker, Tni LeBlanc, had written a post about rescuing a dog.  You can read it here.  At the time, I was just closing on a listing where the out-of-state buyers were purchasing a home in California, and THE most important thing for them was that their two dogs would be "comfortable" and safe.  They really, really wanted this house.  They paid more than appraised value, as it did not appraise, so they came in with extra cash.  It was a "perfect" … (1 comments)

What Does it Take to Become a Champion? - 07/22/12 02:19 PM
 What does it take to become a Champion (and dominate)?
The 2012 Olympics are just around the corner--Opening ceremonies are Friday night.At the last Olympics, in 2008 in Beijing, Michael Phelps dominated all comers, competing in 8 events, and winning Gold Medals in all 8 events.  Not bad for an amateur!He set World Records in 7 of the 8 events he swam in.Actually, he set 8 World Records because he also set the World Record in Most Gold Medals won by a single athlete in one Olympiad, as 8 Gold Medals surpassed Mark Spitz record of 7 Gold Medals which he … (1 comments)

Sales Statistics for Santa Clara County-July 2012 - 07/21/12 03:33 PM
Here are some sales statistics for Santa Clara County.  (Silicon Valley)What is interewsting to note is that Sales are up a whopping 29.9% and the Median Pricce hsa risen 5%, month over month (April to May).  This trend seems to be continuing as inventories are low and interest rates remain at historical lows.
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Driving Directions to Gilroy Garlic Festival - 07/21/12 02:34 PM
Driving Directions to Gilroy Garlic Festival, 2012.  Friday-Sunday, July 27-29!

The Gilroy Garlic Festival is being held on July 27, 28, and 29, 2012 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
This annual festival is a fun-filled outing for families and people of all ages.  The weather forecast calls for mild temperatures thi year, which will be great. 
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From San Jose and areas north: Watch for the Caltrans sign trucks on US 101 as you enter Gilroy. Use the exit suggested on the sign truck. Follow the signs and watch for traffic control officers on the roadways.
From Salinas and areas south: Use the … (1 comments)

Wharf to Wharf Race - 07/21/12 11:52 AM
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Wharf to Wharf Race.  This is an annual and well attended foot race in Santa Cruz County.  The runners run from the Santa Cruz Wharf to Capitola Wharf, a total of six miles.
There will be 40 bands along the way, highlighting some local talent.  The locals do come out in droves to watch.The race course is mostly along the ocean, so it is relatively flat.  The racecourse is best described from the offial website:
 Starting at the Santa Cruz Wharf at 8:30am, the race opens with a dash down Beach Street, passing the … (2 comments)

Silicon Valley Market Update-- Condos and Townhomes (CIDs) - 07/21/12 10:14 AM
Here is a Market Update for Condos and Townhomes in Silicon Valley for the first half of 2012.
Common Interest Development
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City/Area     County    New Listings  Current Inventory  Closed Sales  Average DOM  Median Sales Price
Cupertino    Santa Clara       60                       9                    48                31                 571,000
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Market Report For Silicon Valley (Single Family) - 07/21/12 10:03 AM
Market Report for Silicon Valley
 
Single Family Residential
2012 Semi-Annual 1
City/Area      County       New Listings   Current Inventory  Closed Sales   Average  DOM   Median Sales Price
Atherton       San Mateo         74                38                            38             74               3,305,000
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Sales Statistics for Merced County, CA - 07/16/12 01:38 AM
Here are some sales statistics for Merced County, CA.  Data is from Realist:
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Sales Statistics for Contra Costa County, CA - 07/15/12 09:47 PM
Here are some sales statistics for Contra Costa County, CA.  Data is from Realist:
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Sales Statistics for Santa Clara County, CA - 07/15/12 09:43 PM
Here are some sales statistics for Santa Clara County, CA.  Data is from Relist:
Santa Clara County includes the cities of San Jose, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Cupertino, Saratoga, Gilroy, morgan Hill, San Martin, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills. … (0 comments)

Sales Statistics for Alameda County, CA - 07/15/12 09:39 PM
Here are some sales statistics for Alameda County, CA.  Data is from Realist:
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Sales Statistics for San Mateo County, CA - 07/15/12 09:37 PM
Here are some recent sales statistics for San Mateo, County, CA.  Data is from Realist:
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Sales Statistics for Santa Cruz County, CA - 07/15/12 09:33 PM
Here are some recent sales statistics for Santa Cruz County, CA.  Data is from Realist:
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Sales Statistics for Monterey County, CA - 07/15/12 09:30 PM
Here are some recent sales statistics for Monterey County, CA.  Data is from Realist:
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Market Statistics for San Benito County - 07/15/12 09:27 PM
Here are some recent Market Statistics for San Benito County.  Data is from Realist:
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Where Realtors spend their money-- a Nice Breakdown Infographic - 07/14/12 02:22 AM
Here is an interesting infographic on where and what Realtors spend their money and time. Newbies, this may be of particular interest to you. Check and see where you fit in the breakdown of cost and accessories. Good luck to you all out there! The key takeaway out there seems to be one has to spend a little money. Blogging is great for SEO however-- your postcard to the world.
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INFOGRAPHIC on where and how people spend their vacation - 07/10/12 08:02 AM
I'm starting to feel a sense of normalcy returning to the economy. People are buying homes again, people are travelling (I can see it on the freeway on the weekends--lots of cars loaded up with vacation gear), and I was at the airport this past weekend, and it was packed. Sadly, one of my close friends who lives in a resort area, has left the real estate business. I tried to get him on Active Rain, where if he just wrote about his area, I think he would've done well... He never signed up. Anyway, here is an INFOGRAPHIC on where … (4 comments)

Market Statistics for Marin County - 07/09/12 09:03 AM
Here are some Market statistics for Marin County.  Marin County is currently the highest priced county in California, according to the California Association of Realtors.  
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Market Statistics for Santa Cruz County - 07/08/12 08:40 PM
Here are the latest market statistics for Santa Cruz County.  Data is from Realist:
 
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Market Statistics for Alameda County - 07/08/12 08:36 PM
Here is some recent sales data for Alameda County.  Data is from Realist.  
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Attack of the Debt Monkey - 07/07/12 05:31 PM
Just when you thought, or heard, hat Americans were getting out of debt, moneyrates.com comes up with an infographic stating otherwise. Interestingly, I hardly know anybody who has not paid down their debt substantially in the last few years, and besides, credit is not being handed out like candy on Halloween anymore. I am talking all debt-- credit cards, car loans, HELOCS, mortgage debt, etc. Anyway, check out the folloing infograph: Courtesy of: MoneyRates.com … (4 comments)

Eagle Ridge Homes in Gilroy, California - 07/06/12 11:58 PM
Eagle Ridge is a great place to live.  Homes surround an 18 hole, Johnny Miller designed course.  Located just 20 miles south of San Jose, CA, Eagle Ridge and Gilroy offer a much quiet er environment in which to live.  Gilroy has a population of just over 50,000 and many of the amenities that San Jose has.
Eagle Ridge Realty specializes in the sale of homes in Eagle Ridge.  You can reach us at (408) 846-8284 if you wish to buy or sell a home in Eagle Ridge.

 
 
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Princevalle Condominiums in Gilroy, CA - 07/06/12 11:46 PM
The Princevalle Condominium complex in Gilroy, CA.
This condominium complex offers two story toenhomes in a great location in in central Gilroy.  Located at the corner of 10th St. and Princevalle, it is directly across from Gilroy High School.  Local shopping is nearby, as stores like Target, Costco, Best Buy, Sports Authority and Loews are within minutes from this wonderful place to call home. All the units offer attached two car garages, and the units are exceptionally maintained and the units sit amongst a garden setting.  The units are large-- and affordable.  All units offr spacious living areas and many have balconies, … (1 comments)

Country Estates in Gilroy, CA - 07/06/12 11:21 PM
Country Estates in Gilroy, CA 95020
Country Estates is a fabulous hillside community located in Gilroy, CA.  All homes are on large lots and doe the hillside in the Western part of Gilroy.  One gets there by going up the hill on Welburn Avenue.The neighborhood features very large homes and winding streets.  One finds "gentleman vinyards" on some the residential lots.  The homes are well made, and spacious.  These homes offer all the many amenities that a homeowner could want in a luxury home.
If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Country Estates, give Signature Homes & … (1 comments)

Oak Tree Corner in Gilroy, CA - 07/06/12 10:56 PM
Oak Tree Corner in Gilroy, CA
Oak Tree Corner is a lovely condominium complex on the west side of Gilroy, CA.  Located at the corner of Hecker Pass Highway and Santa Teresa Blvd. This complex has enclosed garages, lovely park like grounds and a gorgeous pool to relax on those summer afternoons.
Below, you'll see pictures of this marvelo9us complex.  Things sell very quickly in this complex.  The condos are spacious, and the west side location makes it ver y convenient to just about everything Gilroy hsa to offer.  It is just minutes away from the Safeway grocery and the Nob … (1 comments)

Silicon Valley condos and townhomes with 2000 square feet or more - 07/05/12 06:20 AM
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Los Altos or Los Altos Hill area of Silicon Valley, make sure to give Bryan a call.  He is a Broker that really knows the area and has the expertise to get you into your next home.
Via Bryan Robertson, Real estate broker Los Altos & Silicon Valley Luxury Homes (Sereno Group):
Many homeowners in Silicon Valley downsizing from large homes, especially luxury homes, want to get something with more space than the typical condo.  These buyers want 3 or more bedrooms and 2000 sqaure feet - or more - so … (1 comments)

California Association of Realtors Top Ten Legal Mistakes - 07/03/12 07:46 AM
The CA Association of Realtors has released the following infographic of the top ten mistakes home sellers make during the courtse of a home sale and the transaction.  What I find most interesting is that some of these will appear every year, and some others will appear depending on the market.My #1 strategy is to always stay out of legal hotwater.  Visit the CAR website and they have a fantastic  legal section which may answer quite a few legal issues that may come up in a transaction
 

Source: CAR
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The best thing about the iPhone - 07/02/12 12:01 AM
Three days ago, I wrote a piece about hte iPhone turning 5 years old.  A while back, I heard something that made all the sense in the world to me.  Throughout the years, when we by a new piece of technology, the moment we take it out of the box, it is virtually obsolete.  New chips makie it go faster, the software gets outdated, new types of ports and plugs to get, as well as CD drives or DVD drives vs the old flopy discs.
What I heard was, and what seems to be the genius of the iPhone is the … (5 comments)

Santa Clara County Association of Realtors Reports Good Housing News - 07/01/12 11:50 PM
The Santa Clara County of Realtors is reporting good housing news.  SAnta Clara County being in the heart of Silicon Valley has seen a huge improvement in housing prices and housing sales along with an increase in job grouwth.  The following is a press release from the Realtor Association, of which I am a member.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS – The Santa Clara County housing market continues to show signs of a rising market: more closed sales and shorter days-on-the-market when compared with a year ago.
In May, the average price for a single family home stood at $832, … (0 comments)

Morgan Hill, CA Demographics - 07/01/12 11:43 PM
Morgan Hill is a city located about 15 miles south of San Jose, CA.  It is in the southern portion of Santa Clara County.  Morgan Hill offers a diverse variety of housing and land use, including many horse properties.
Morgan Hill Demographics Population: 28,831 For Sale (250) Make Me Move (20) Recently Sold (1369) Relationship Status Homes With Kids Age Distribution Commute Time Morgan Hill People Data Who Lives Here? The main types of people are: What's this? The information in this section was derived from analysis of data (such as age, occupation, and income) from the 2000 U.S. Census. Using segmentation … (0 comments)

Gilroy, CA Demographics - 07/01/12 11:37 PM
Gilroy, CA Demographics
The following is a graphic of the demographics of Gilroy, CA  The data is provided by the US Census Bureau.Gilroy is located at the southern end of Santa Clara County and is the southern gateway to Silicon Valley.
 
 
Gilroy Demographics Population: 56,681 For Sale (305) Make Me Move (25) Recently Sold (1951) Relationship Status Homes With Kids Age Distribution Commute Time Gilroy People Data … (0 comments)

 

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