Archive for January, 2010

Rightsizing, Or Is A Green Mansion An Oxymoron?

Posted in January 31st, 2010

How big can a home get before it is simply too big to be called “green”, regardless of its design and materials? According to architect Jason McLennan, CEO of the Cascadia Green Building Council and author of the Living Building Challenge, “the average American family house or condominium, which today is built for three people, should be no larger [...]

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West Silicon Valley Real Estate Reports from the Front Lines

Posted in January 30th, 2010

by Rick Bonetti in Market Trends

What a difference timing makes in the real estate market! Last fall 2009 the Saratoga real estate market was sluggish and now it fast and engaged.
Last week I reported the avalanche of positive market response to a Saratoga listing Moe Baniani and I have on Wolcot Way and how the Cupertino market is hot. [...]

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School District Boundaries in Saratoga, CA 95070

Posted in January 29th, 2010

by Rick Bonetti in Schools

Search of homes for sale in Saratoga, CA, by families with school age children, almost always starts with schools. Market valuation of homes is directly related to API school scores. Frequently at open house I will open a detailed map that shows the district boundaries for schools in Saratoga.
Saratoga Union School District covers Argonaut, Foothill and [...]

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Reverse Mortgage Now Allows New Home Purchase

Posted in January 28th, 2010

by Rick Bonetti in 50+ or Better, Financing Trends

Did you know that there is a program that allows seniors (62 years and older) to purchase a new home without taking on a new monthly mortgage payment? It will enable seniors to:
Purchase a primary residence more suitable for their current needs (ie. single story vs. two story)
Purchase a home in a senior housing community
Move into [...]

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Saratoga Real Estate Market Is Hot

Posted in January 26th, 2010

by Rick Bonetti in Market Trends

Ten homes went sale pending last week in Saratoga, CA.! Several went to multiple offers. The Saratoga real estate market (or at least part of it) is hot.
All but one of the sales was priced less than $2 million. Included in the group were homes on Sobey Road, Oak Place, Viewoak Drive, Wolcot Way, Titus Ave., [...]

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