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info for buyers: Open House-93 Hilltop Drive San Carlos CA - 01/27/12 09:31 AM
Open House- 1/28 & 1/29
93 Hilltop Drive, San Carlos CA 94070
Have you been waiting for that hard-to-find house in San Carlos, CA? You know, the single-level home on a roomy lot, with plenty of space to enjoy inside and out? The one with the remodeled kitchen and baths? The one close enough for an easy trip to Trader Joe's, but far enough away to keep temptation at bay? 93 Hilltop Drive will be open on Saturday 1/28 AND Sunday 1/29 - 1:00-4:00 PM. Come see if this is the right fit for you.
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info for buyers: Sold and closed escrow in Palo Alto CA 94301 - 12/02/11 12:44 AM
Another Sale Closed in Palo Alto, CA 94301This was a red-letter week for the seller and the buyer of a condo at 360 Everett, Palo Alto, CA.
Unit 3-C, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, huge balconies, and superb downtown location near Stanford University closed escrow this week. The seller now has additional financial resources a retiree desires and the buyer has a place to update to meet his needs, his pied-a-terre close to Stanford University, in the heart of downtown Palo Alto.
What a marvelous way to usher in the holidays for two fine people.
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info for buyers: Changing Lifestyles - from suburban to urban - 09/07/11 01:55 AM
Changing Lifestyles - from suburban to urbanI've enjoyed living in San Carlos, California for 40 years, a friendly suburban town located mid way between San Francisco and San Jose. It ds a great place to raise a family, babies who like stroller rides along the quiet streets, the children who can walk to great neighborhood schools, the youths who play AYSO soccer (so popular here). We have fabulous neighbors and friends, enjoy the vibrant downtown restaurants and shops and the great classes offered by the city's rec center. Forty years is a long time, and the children are grown--it is time … (4 comments)
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info for buyers: Warrent Buffet would buy now--should you? - 07/24/11 10:14 AM
My colleagues, Christopher and Stephanie Somers of Philadelphia posted these comments of Warran Buffet's.
Another reason for action now--if this is a good time for you--is that at the end of September the jumbo conforming loan limit here in our high-cost counties in California will drop form $729,750 to $625,500. What does that mean? If you are borrowing more $625,500, loans will be much more expensive, and likely harder to come by.
Via Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate (Realtor / Owner - RE/MAX Access):
The Oracle on Housing
I love listening and watching interviews of Warren Buffet. … (4 comments)
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info for buyers: 80 Hilltop Drive San Carlos CA 94070 - OPEN TODAY AND TOMORROW - 07/02/11 12:06 PM
80 Hilltop Drive San Carlos CA 94070
Open Saturday 7/2 and Sunday 7/3 - 1:00-4:00 PM
Treat yourself to a visit to this gorgeous, house in the White Oaks area. The A/C will be a welcome treat on this hot summer weekend!
80 Hilltop Drive in San Carlos CA is a house not to miss, a spacious home with a peaceful feel, on a nice neighborhood streetPlease join us at the first Open Houses, Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3, 2011 -- 1:00-4:00 PM … (7 comments)
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info for buyers: Coming soon to the White Oaks area of San Carlos CA 94070 - 06/12/11 10:12 AM
Coming Soon to the White Oaks Area of San Carlos CA 94070 No need to wait much longer to find your San Carlos home. Here's one that has been lovingly remodeled and updated, and will be on the market by the end of June. Over 1400 sq.ft. of living space 2 bedrooms, 1 remodeled bath Sunroom/office/guest room/den--flexible space for your unique needs Remodeled kitchen Air conditioned, a rarity in San Carlos CA Hot tub in serene back yard with views of the western hills Contact me if you'd like to be one of the first to know when this home is … (2 comments)
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info for buyers: OPEN HOUSE-163 Ruby Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070 - 05/12/11 09:50 AM
Open House - 163 Ruby Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070
Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15
1:30-4:30
163 Ruby Avenue in San Carlos, California is a new listing this week, a sweet house offered at an attractive price.
This is one house you'll want to see if:
you like the White Oaks area of San Carlos a friendly neighborhood street appeals to you you want a home where you can literally sit and smell the roses you like an updated bathroom and kitchen, and skylights to flood a home with light
You're invited to join us at … (7 comments)
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info for buyers: Mother's Day Open House-downtown Palo Alto condo living at its best - 05/05/11 07:38 PM
Mother's Day Open House - downtown Palo Alto condo living at its best
Special Mother's Day Open House - Sunday, May 8, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
360 Everett Avenue, Unit 2C
Would your mother enjoy living in a secure building in downtown Palo Alto, just steps away from Johnson Park, the shops of Lytton and University Avenues, near the train for jaunts to San Francisco? Perhaps having the fine stores at Stanford Shopping Center just across El Camino Real has appeal.
Bring her to see 360 Everett Avenue, Unit 2C. She'll find a single-level condo with lots of … (2 comments)
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info for buyers: Multiple Offers in Cupertino CA 95014 - 05/04/11 08:03 PM
Multiple Offers in Cupertino, CA 95014
Well-priced single family homes are in high demand up and down the Peninsula and in the Silicon Valley, with multiple offers the norm in many locations, in many price ranges. Cupertino is no exception, and buyers need to be ready to move quickly when they find their dream home.
Last month my buyer went to an Open House the first day it was open; she went back a second time that same day and brought friends and family with her; she returned to the Sunday open house and I met her there. By … (6 comments)
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info for buyers: The market is hot in San Carlos CA 94070-Part Two - 04/28/11 12:47 PM
The Market is Hot in San Carlos, CA 94070
Last week I wrote about my listing at 122 Hillcrest Road in San Carlos, how we received a good offer after 5 days on the market and are now in contract. The market is hot in San Carlos CA. On Tuesday property contingencies were removed and the appraisal came in at value.
Today I'd like to tell you about my buyers' purchase of 55 Hartford Avenue.This is a lovely house with spectacular views from downtown San Francisco to the East Bay and south bay hills; views of 3 bridges crossing … (7 comments)
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info for buyers: San Carlos View Homes - 122 Hillcrest Road San Carlos CA 94070 - 04/05/11 01:18 PM
San Carlos View Homes - 122 Hillcrest Road San Carlos CA 94070
Are you looking for a home in San Carlos, California? One with 3 bedrooms, a large patio for al fresco dining, and a yard in which to scramble and play?
Are you ready to celebrate spring by planting a vegetable garden and perhaps flowers to enjoy in the months to come? Could you use an extra room for hobbies and games, or to watch the Giants play baseball on your large-screen TV?
If the answer to any of these questions is Yes, you’ll want to visit … (11 comments)
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info for buyers: Successful Open House in downtown Palo Alto CA 94301 - 04/04/11 05:20 PM
Successful Open House in Downtown Palo Alto CA 94301
Yesterday's Open House at 360 Everett Avenue, Palo Alto was well attended with several groups spending good amounts of time soaking up the atmosphere, enjoying the spaciousness and tranquility. If you're thinking that the convenience of living in a secured building in the heart of downtown Palo Alto might be right for you, this might be the opportunity you're seeking.
I invite you to watch the video clip, and then contact me or you own Realtor® to request a showing.
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info for buyers: Report on Tuesday's Broker Tour - 1925 Belmont Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070 - 02/09/11 02:30 AM
Here's a report from Tuesday's broker tour in San Carlos, CA 94070
The real estate market is hot here in San Carlos, California! Here's the story of 1925 Belmont Avenue, San Carlos, and how it has been received so far:
Put the listing for 1925 Belmont Avenue on our MLS late Sunday afternoon Several agents previewed and showed it on Monday -- 2 disclosure pakages requested Broker tour scheduled from 9:30 - 1:00 on Tuesday -- I arrived at 8:30; the first agent and client came at 8:45. It was non-stop until about 2:00; I finally left around 2:30 Over 100 … (9 comments)
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info for buyers: "How Many Houses Are Selling Over the Asking Price?"...asked a client - 02/03/11 11:16 PM
"How many houses are selling over the asking price?"
.....asked a client as we were meeting in San Carlos, California, preparing to write up an offer earlier this week.
"Not as many as sell for less than asking," I replied. "However, when a house has that 'WOW' factor and is priced on the low side, anything can happen."
And anything did.
We knew there would be two offers, possibly three, and my clients wrote a very clean offer, slightly above list price. The next morning, as I presented the offer, I learned 10 offers were expected. Later that … (10 comments)
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info for buyers: Coming Soon to the White Oaks area of San Carlos, CA 94070 - 02/02/11 12:27 PM
Coming soon to the White Oaks area of San Carlos, CA 94070
Come take a quick peek at this house at 1925 Belmont Avenue, San Carlos, CA that will be listed for sale in a few short days.
The sellers have enjoyed raising their family here, hosting many parties for both adults and children, and relaxing in the garden. Now it is time to make the house available for new owners.
There's lots of elbow room here; house is approximately 2240 square feet, plus there's a detached studio in the back yard. Set on an 8500+ square foot level … (6 comments)
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info for buyers: Multiple offers and tons of buyers - 02/01/11 07:27 PM
Multiple offers and tons of buyers ....
......That's what we're seeing here in San Mateo County and the Silicon Valley.
At Noon today I presented an offer on a San Carlos house that has been listed for sale for 8 days -- when I spoke with the listing agent yesterday, she was expecting definitely 2 offers, perhaps one or two more. After presenting my clients' offer at Noon today, I asked whether that was still the likely count. Imagine my amazement when she said, 'oh no, there will be about 10 offers! We'll see how this plays out in the … (10 comments)
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info for buyers: Another question: "How Quickly do we need to close the transaction?" - 01/29/11 12:20 AM
"How quickly do we need to close the transaction and provide the funds?"
This is another question my buyer has, and another great one. The second part of the answer is straightforward; the other not so.
Let's start with the easy part, the question about when funds must be paid. In most of our transactions here in San Mateo County and the Silicon Valley areas of California, a buyer writes a check for 3% of the purchase price at the time an offer is made, made payable to the escrow company. I present a copy of the check along with the … (12 comments)
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info for buyers: VIDEO--Have prices dropped since January 2009 in Atherton, CA 94027? - 01/28/11 10:37 AM
"Have prices dropped since January 2009 in Atherton?" Thus started the question from an accountant working on behalf of one of her clients. I'm happy to help other professionals gather the information their clients need, and did a bit of research for her.
Pulling information from our MLS for the part of Atherton in question for the last two years showed the following:
Interesting--there has been virtually no change; in fact, the median sales price was exactly the same both years--$3,650,000.00
Next, I prepared a comparative market analysis for homes in the area of similar square footage, active listings, pending … (12 comments)
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info for buyers: "If we were to make an offer......" - 01/27/11 12:08 PM
"If we were to make an offer......" .....and so began this morning's question from a buyer. He asked 4 different questions, one of which is "how binding is the offer?"
Although I give a sample purchase contract to buyers at our first meeting, and talk about how offers are structured, it's often not until they are actually contemplating making an offer that they are ready to absorb the information. I want my clients to think, to ask questions, to fully understand the process.
My answer to "how binding is the offer?" varies from case to case, but includes this explanation:
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info for buyers: Houses are selling in San Carlos, CA 94070 - 01/26/11 11:54 PM
Houses are selling in San Carlos, CA 94070!! This morning was a happy day for my buyers--finally, loan documents were in and the signing we hoped to accomplish last Friday took place.
Early last December these first-time buyers entered into contract to purchase this sweet home, a home they're looking forward to enjoying with their young son. Sometimes serendipity comes into play in real estate. The sellers wanted a long close or a rent back; they were remodeling their replacement home and weren't ready to move in December. My buyers had a lease on their rental that continues into March, 2011. … (4 comments)
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San Carlos,
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