marcy moyer: The Difference a Photo Makes
- 12/09/08 01:57 AM
Photography has everything to do with how a buyer perceives a house on the market. Listings with the highest quality images attract the most interest--what looks the best is the easiest sell. This is an important tip for sellers and something they should take as priority. Photos are the first impression buyers get of your home. Investing in the most experienced, professional photographer available will make a huge difference in how quickly your house sells and how much it sells for. Buyers should remember that great pictures might speak a thousand words, but they aren't necessarily the most important ones. Often … (3 comments)
marcy moyer: Palo Alto Ca Market Update Dec 8, 2008
- 12/08/08 06:55 AM
As of Dec. 8, 2008 there are 85 single family homes for sale in Palo Alto. 19 homes are under contract for sale, and 3 homes sold in the last week, one of which sold above asking price.
There are 30 condos and town homes for sale, 4 are under contract for sale, and 2 sold in the last week, neither of which sold over asking price.
What does this mean? Sales are still pretty slow in Palo Alto, but the inventory is not excessive, so there is not a lot of homes from which to choose and prices … (0 comments)
marcy moyer: Hide The Grandkids!
- 12/07/08 04:05 AM
All over America active baby boomers in their fifties and older are choosing to live in processed worlds, complete with (fake) historical landmarks and absolutely NO young people. We're all aware of places like Sun City, where seniors can enjoy their retirement without the constant influence of youth culture. There are definitely attractions to this kind of lifestyle. Five million golf courses, golden oldies pumping from hidden speakers, and lowered taxes in child-free zones are among the benefits. But the effects retirement communities have on surrounding areas aren't so rosy. I read Age discrimination in housing market picks up steam in … (0 comments)
marcy moyer: Schools Drive Real Estate Demand
- 12/06/08 10:24 AM
According to statistics, 80%+ people consider the quality of local school districts their number one concern when looking at residential home locations. And some of these people don't even have kids. When an area boasts an excellent school system, the benefits of that system really bump up housing values. Housing prices don't fall as badly during a downturn, and they skyrocket back up quickly during an upturn. Buyers considering investment homes use schools as the most reliable criteria for determining where to build or buy. In places like Cupertino, where there's plenty of land available, developers bring properties which in turn bring … (1 comments)
marcy moyer: Mantra Restaurant, Indian California Fusion in Palo Alto
- 12/04/08 03:01 AM
Mantra is a relatively new restaurant in downtown Palo Alto right across the street from Beppo's. I stumbled across it on kind of a whim--my friend and I had something to celebrate, and decided to do so with some quality Indian food at a place we'd never tried. I love eating out in Palo Alto--there's a surplus of really high quality restaurants here. Usually, it's pretty hard to get me to stray from my favorites (Evia, Beppo's, Three Seasons, Amber), but Mantra came highly reccommended, and the online menu looked inspired and full of twists. Mantra is touted by reviewers and … (2 comments)
marcy moyer: First Things First For Potential Buyers
- 12/03/08 02:58 PM
Naturally, new clients (both buyers and sellers) come to me with a list of questions before I represent them. Usually these questions are pretty predictable--there are some things that people always want to know before they buy/sell their home. In order to make the process clearer for everyone and to make this information more accessible, I've decided to run an FAQ's section on this blog. Every now and then I'll post something I'm often asked, and if you think of anything, please feel free to email me your questions or post them in the comments section---maybe I'll feature one of your … (1 comments)
marcy moyer: Goodbye To American Musical Theatre of San Jose
- 12/02/08 02:44 AM
It is very sad for me to see a theatre close, but especially one that has been part of my life. Even more stunning is that it has been part of the life of San Jose since 1935. It has been a cultural icon of the Silicon Valley since before we were the Silicon Valley, and more a collection of orchards with a little city in the middle.
AMT starting as CLO, Civic Light Opera, then San Jose Musical Theatre, and finally changed to American Musical Theatre in 1995 for its 60th anniversary. Originally it was a strictly local company, … (0 comments)
Photography has everything to do with how a buyer perceives a house on the market. Listings with the highest quality images attract the most interest--what looks the best is the easiest sell. This is an important tip for sellers and something they should take as priority. Photos are the first impression buyers get of your home. Investing in the most experienced, professional photographer available will make a huge difference in how quickly your house sells and how much it sells for. Buyers should remember that great pictures might speak a thousand words, but they aren't necessarily the most important ones. Often … (3 comments)
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