Use this handy map feature to find all homes listed on the MLS in the city of Los Altos, CA. Call us today at (408) 846-8284 and we will be glad to list or show you homes for sale.  Use an experienced, local agent to help you with your sale. 02/20/2017

 Use this handy map feature to find all homes listed on the MLS in the city of Los Altos, CA. Call us today at (408) 846-8284 and we will be glad to list or show you homes for sale.  Use an experienced, local agent to help you with your sale. 01/29/2017

5100 El Camino Real is a relatively new condominium complex, built only nine years ago. Many buyers and homeowners alike, would consider it 'new'. The exterior has clean lines with a well landscaped entry.  The color choices for the building are modest, yet elegant.  The Homeowners Association is meticulous with any maintenance items. And the Interior is special and very clean.  It has been so well maintained, most buyers at recent open house thought perhaps, a doorman was in the area, waiting to tend to the needs of the small number of residents who call this building home. Interested in seeing one of the units for sale?  It was the former model home that was used to sell the other 28 units before becoming home to the resident who has listed the property for sale.  No, it is not becaus... 08/04/2016

 Los Altos is a market with 26 active homes for sale today.  The median price is $3,945,120 for homes in the 94022 zip code.  Discover your value today! For a *no obligation* confidential and personal consultation, please call 650-382-2880.  Agents are standing by to answer your questions. 12/10/2015

Can We Afford to sell?If you live in the Bay Area of San Francisco, the answer would probably be, "Yes".  Of course, the next question would be, Can we afford to buy?  The answer would probably be, "No".  The lack of inventory, compounded by rising prices, makes selling a home to upgrade your current home, a big challenge in the Bay Area. The infographic below shows how homeonwers caught in the "Affordability Squeeze" feel about their situation.  The information is provided by the California Association of REALTORS® based on their data and research.  09/21/2015

 Looking to see if updating your kitchen will increase the value of your home in a sale?  Take a look at Los Altos Homes For Sale and see the following features: Los Altos Luxury Bathrooms Los Altos Pool & Spas Los Altos Updated Kitchens To discuss your specific needs, we are happy to provide you with a no-obligation market anaylsis.  Just Call 650-382-2880 to connect with a real estate professional who can answer your questions about your possible kitchen upgrade and more! 07/28/2015

Click on the Map to View the Homes For Sale in Los Altos, CA Summer is hot and the Los Altos, CA Real Estate Market is just as hot.  Below is the Summary Statistics for Residential Single Family Home Sales to-date for the Month of July.  Residential Summary Statistics Report   High Low Average Median List Price $5,395,000 $1,698,000 $2,764,489 $2,499,000 Sold Price $4,025,000 $1,880,000 $2,832,583 $2,950,000   Active Listings:  19Average List Price:  $2,954,828Average SqFt:  3,128Price/SqFt:  988.94Average Days on Market:  34 Contingent Listings:  2Average List Price:  $2,944,500Average SqFt:  3,367Price/SqFt:  1,062.64Average Days on Market:  67 Pending Listings:  24Average List Price:  $2,753,750Average SqFt:  2,371Price/SqFt:  1,302.51 Average Days on Market:  23 Sold Listings:  24Av... 07/28/2015

On today's Sunday evening TV news, there was a story about the contamination of Los Altos water with E. Coli bacteria in the "S. El Monte" area. Cal Water: E. Coli Found in Los Altos Water | NBC Bay Area NBC Bay Area-2 hours ago Cal Water has found traces of contaminants in the water of the South El Monte area of Los Altos. The contaminant is confirmed as E.coli.http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Cal-Water-E-Coli-Found-in-Los-Altos-Water-318591921.html A check of the website for the California Water Services Co. provides NO information whatsoever.calwater.com949 B St, Los Altos, CAAnd a call to (650) 917-0152also provides no information. Since I live a block off of South El Monte Avenue in Los Altos, I am concerned.Why is no information availale? I live in Los Altos, one block off Sou... 07/26/2015

36th Annual Los Altos Arts & Wine FestivalClick on the image above for a complete event scheduleEnjoy a day filled with Art, Wine, Music, Food and local vendors galore!  Oh, and if I did not mention Wine, there will be lots of wine featuring select vintages by the glass from many of the local Wineries.The artists and craftspeople include local and out-of-state attendess bringing their distinctive works to the highly-rated festival. The music runs throughout the day on the Main Stage and the Community Plaza Stage.  There is also a FunZone Stage featuring a variety of demonstrations and dance.   Don't miss the Social Robots Experience presented by The Tech Museum of Innovation.  The exhibit offers a hands-on experience with two robots. No worries on parking, as the Los Altos Village Assoc... 07/11/2015

#SiliconValleyHOODS is where I now live.  Well, actually, I live in Palo Alto and work in Los Altos and when I can, I love to visit Los Gatos.  There are so many amazing areas here in the Silicon Valley.  For those of you not certain where the Silicon Valley is in California, it is the area between San Jose and south of San Francisco.  Read more about the area at Wikipedia. If you are interested in seeing what the real estate market is all about, I can help you with that too.  Visit my site:  SearchSiliconValleyHOODS.com to explore the current listings.  Also, be sure to visit my market updates on facebook.com/SiliconValleyHOODS 05/31/2015

VA Mortgage Loans in Los Altos CA and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the main features of this great program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Los Altos CA: You must first verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved Los Altos CA VA loan lender can order your COE for you, or you can c... 10/07/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Los Altos CA and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! Designed for both active duty military and honorable discharged Veterans, VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today. Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. - Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of mortgage loans. - VA Mortgage Rates are low compared to other types of home loans. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Los Altos CA: You must first verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. A Los Altos CA VA loan lender can orde... 08/18/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Los Altos California and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the main features of this great program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Los Altos California: You must first verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved Los Altos California VA loan lender can order your C... 06/18/2014

The Los Altos May 2014 home sales report reflects strong demand and steady prices.  Sixteen homes closed escrow in May and all were on the market less than 30 days (median time on market – 9 days). There are 19 homes active on the market, of which 12 have been for sale less than 30 days. There are presently no short sale or foreclosures listings. June 1st Los Altos Market Snapshot: Homes active on the market: 19 (click to view > Los Altos homes for sale) (down from 30 on May 1st) Distressed properties for sale:  Short Sale – 0  Foreclosed – 0 Price range of active listings:  $1,098,000 to $12,750,000 Number of homes now in escrow:  34 (up from 27 on May 1st)   Los Altos May 2014 Home Sales Report – Closed Sales   Contact Us for more information regarding this Los Altos May 2014 home sal... 06/02/2014

The Los Altos March 2014 home sales report reflects the improved market throughout Silicon Valley and faster sales of Los Altos homes.  Homes that closed escrow in March sold in about 11 days on average, with a median selling price of $2,475,000. Only one home that closed escrow in March was on the market longer than 30 days when it went into escrow.  Of the 23 homes now listed for sale, only one has been on the market longer than 30 days.  This reflects an incredible pace of sale that is sure to drive up prices this summer. April 1st Los Altos Market Snapshot: Homes active on the market: 23 (click to view > Los Altos homes for sale) Short sale/Foreclosed homes for sale:  0/0 Price range of active listings: $859,000 - $12,750,000   Los Altos March 2014 Home Sales Report – Closed Sales C... 04/02/2014

 Here's the update for February homes sales in Santa Clara County.       For more information on your neighborhood or other cities, email me at Wende@WendeByTheBay.com 03/23/2014

19 Single Family Homes Sold in Los Altos, CA December 2013*  By the numbers   19 Single Family Home sold in Los Altos, CA December 2013 All Zip codes 1 home sold for over 3M 4 homes sold for over 2.5M but less than 3M 7 homes sold for 2M or more but less than 2.5M  7 homes sold for under a 2M but more than 1.5M Highest price home sold: $3,150,000 Lowest price home sold: $ 1,600,000   All Los Altos, CA Zip codes December 2013  Average List Price: $1,954,000 Average Sales Price: $2,188,000 On average homes sold for 12 % over asking price Average Days on Market: 30 days   Los Altos, CA Zip Code 94022 9 Single Family Homes Sold in Los Altos, CA  94022 December 2013 Average List Price: $1,984,000 Average Sales Price: $2,260,000 Median Sales Price: $2,400,000 On average homes sold for 14 % ov... 01/28/2014

There are 25 total homes on the market and only two Los Altos and Los Altos Hills homes for sale holding an open house this coming weekend in these exclusive Silicon Valley communities.  This first weekend of the New Year is still in the holiday period, which ends after the college football championship at the VIZIO Bowl on Monday night (Florida State vs. Auburn).  After that, expect market activity to begin picking up as we look forward to an active market in 2014. Click on an address in the listings below to view details of each of the Los Altos Hills homes for sale.  If you would like assistance during your open house visit or more information about any of these homes, contact me directly or use the “Request More Info” tab on the individual listing page.   Los Altos and Los Altos Hil... 01/03/2014

Nutcracker Ballet Free Sneak Preview Th., Nov. 14 at Los Altos Library!   by Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent Seeing the Nutcracker Ballet is a Christmas holiday tradition for many families. At 7:00 pm this Thursday, November 14, join other Santa Clara County families to enjoy dance selections and story reading from "The Nutcracker Ballet" in the program room at the Los Altos Library. Young dancers from Western Ballet School will perform selections from the “The Nutcracker” with the story narrated. This special event is free and held in the Los Altos Library program room.   The Los Altos Library is located at 13 S. San Antonio Road in Los Altos, Calif. This is a wonderful introduction to The Nutcracker, and everyone is welcome. While seeing a free sneak preview of the Nu... 11/11/2013

There are 9 Los Altos homes for sale holding an open house this coming weekend in this exclusive Silicon Valley community.  Click on the address included in the listings below to view details of each of the Los Altos homes for sale.  If you would like assistance during your open house visit or more information about any of these homes, contact me directly or use the “Request More Info” tab on the individual property listing page.   Los Altos Homes For Sale Holding An Open House September 28-29   371 WAREC WY, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022   $2,995,000 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3 full | 1 partialSq. Ft.: 3,300        Open House on Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM   1252 THURSTON AV, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024   $2,398,000 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Sq. Ft.: 2,923     Open House on Friday, Sep 27, 2013 9:... 09/27/2013