Often when people buy Santa Clara Real Estate they may be considering some major remodel on at some point in the near future. These days buyers expectations of a dream home coincide with a 3000 square foot property with formal dining, living, office, spacious master suite, and separate family room. My new listing on 3045 […]
Killarney Farms Neighborhood
The Killarney Farms neighborhood situated near Pruneridge and Pomeroy is a vibrant neighborhood which boasts a local swim center and is walking distance to Sutter Elementary school, and several parks. The subdivision was first developed in 1963 by Lacey & White, and features several different floor plans and good quality construction. This video tour will […]
Shopping for Newer Contemporary Homes in Santa Clara
Real Estate in Santa Clara is typically old. Like many of the surrounding communities Santa Clara was predominately developed in the 50’s and 60’s. However, there are small pockets of new or newer homes. In this case, my latest listing resides in one of those pockets. 3110 Membrillo Corte is part of a small development of 6 […]
Proposed Laurelwood Elementary Enrollment Boundary Changes
It appears that Laurelwood Elementary is bursting at the seems with kids, and with the new school taking over the current Milikin Campus, something is going to have to give. Late 2011 the school board met to discuss some changes in to enrollment boundaries affecting Pomeroy, Sutter, and Laurelwood Elementary. Although no decision has been […]
Video Kill the Virtual Tour
With the advent of the internet in Real Estate came the virtual tour. It seemed like overnight, virtual tour companies sprouted up to provide a virtual experience of being in the actual home. Many of these companies used software to create a panoramic or 360 degree views of properties. Most still use panning and zooming […]
Retiring in El Dorado County Just Got Easier
One main obstacle for retirees relocating out of the area is the increase to their prop. 13 property taxes they will likely encounter. That could be a major drawback for someone who pays less than $100 a month in property taxes and lives in a home valued over $500K. If they were to relocate […]
2012 Santa Clara Home Inventory Starting Out Low
Its been nearly 5 years since home inventory in Santa Clara’s real estate market has been so low. Considering the additional inventory from short sales and bank owned homes, inventory among regular sellers is very low. Its not just Santa Clara but other cities in the Santa Clara Valley. Homeowners for one reason or another […]
A Realtor Working With Trust Sales, Probates, or Estate Sales
More often these days I am being contacted by Trustee’s to sell a home that belonged to their parent or family member. Working with trustee’s or administrators of an estate is quite different than working on other sales. As an agent, one has to be cognizant of the correct documents and contracts to use, as […]
Testimonial From Seller in Lawrence Meadows – Santa Clara Neighborhood
I recently had the pleasure of working with Vinicius Brasil to sell my father’s house. I chose Vinicius as one of the realtors to interview because I have lived in the area for a long time and noticed that his listings were well presented and seemed to sell quickly. After talking to him, I could […]
San Tomas Woods Short Sale
Rare opportunity, a short sale in Santa Clara’s finest community, San Tomas Woods. There are less than 100 homes in this wonderful development and consider it a busy year if more than one comes on the market in any particular year. In this case its a distressed sale, an opportunity to get a “good deal” […]
Stylish and Update Bower’s Crest Home – Santa Clara Real Estate
View the latest updates to my newest listing in Santa Clara’s Bower’s Crest neighborhood.
Santa Clara Real Estate Market Slow Down
An interesting phenomenon has occurred in the Santa Clara real estate market. Inventory of homes has dropped and the days on market for homes has increased. An indication that the market has slowed down on both ends, buying and selling. While this may be a trend that we are experiencing in Santa Clara county as […]
