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Saratoga Grammar School Reunion July 31, 2010

Saratoga Grammar School Reunion July 31, 2010

High API school scores at Saratoga Schools help maintain high land values in the community. Saratoga School on Oak Street is the original elementary school (now one of three).  Once a year the unique tradition of The Annual Saratoga Grammar School Reunion gathers people who attended from the 1920′s through…

Saratoga Garage Sale

Image via Wikipedia Saratoga, CA has an annual Community Garage Sale on July 31, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join a citywide effort to reduce waste by reusing treasures! This Google Map of Saratoga shows over 130 locations or you can down load the list. Registration is closed…

Saratoga Resident Charms Hummingbird

Saratoga Resident Charms Hummingbird

Saratoga Classic Car Show July 24, 2010

Saratoga Classic Car Show July 24, 2010

July 24, 2010 10 AM to 5 PM the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the first annual Classic Car Show at 14440 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 Bring a car or bring yourself and some friends to enjoy classic cars, BBQ, non-alcoholic beverages, wine and beer.  A…

Blogging: HyperLocal Engagement

This past week I was immersed in three conferences for real estate professionals in San Francisco – all of which included discussions of blogging.  I spent the morning of July 12th at Inman’s Agent Reboot and Monday afternoon at REBarCamp. Agent Reboot was designed to bring real estate agents and…

The Future of Real Estate Blogging

The Future of Real Estate Blogging

I started blogging about real estate in September 2007 – whew, going on three years now! In 2007, 2008 and 2009 I attended Blogger Connect conference prior to the full Inman Real Estate Connect conference in San Francisco (which I attended July 13-15, 2010).  I have been busy learing about…

Blood Drive in Saratoga July 18, 2010

Blood Drive in Saratoga July 18, 2010

Every 3 seconds someone needs blood, but less than 3% of the population in the Bay Area donates blood. YOU can save a life! Each day, Stanford Blood Center needs to collect hundreds of units of blood to supply the hospitals we serve, including Stanford, Lucile Packard Children’s, El Camino,…

Saratoga Housing Market Inventory Rises Seasonally as Sales Moderate

Saratoga Housing Market Inventory Rises Seasonally as Sales Moderate

People always ask me “How’s the market?” and I usually respond that real estate is very micro-localized and varies with price range. With that qualifier, it is fair to generalize that the real estate market in Saratoga, CA 95070 has been somewhat cooler for several weeks as demand has waned…

Montalvo Summer Events In July, 2010

Montalvo Summer Events In July, 2010

July at Montalvo brings more concerts and events for children and adults: Monday, July 12-23, 2010 | Montalvo Acts! Youth Theatre Camp Monday, July 12-16, 2010 | Making Books & Prints Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Noon | Summer Luncheon Thursday, July 15, 2010, 7:30 P.M. | Richie Havens Saturday July…

Alain Pinel Realtors Voted Best in Silicon Valley

Interest Growing For Village Movement in Silicon Valley

Interest in starting a village movement in the south bay of Silicon Valley is growing.  I blogged about it three months ago and everyone I talk with thinks it is a good idea. Most women in their 70′s and 80′s instantly understand the village movement concept, which is a voluntary…

Strong First Half 2010 Saratoga Home Sales

The first half of 2010 of home sales in Saratoga, CA 95070 highlighted by the following: There were 109 Single Family Homes that closed escrow that were listed on the multiple listing service. The highest price was $5 million and the lowest was $451,000 For more information call me. Related…

Summer Dancing in Saratoga

Summer Dancing in Saratoga

Two dance events are planned on Big Basin Way in Saratoga, CA this summer: July 17, 2010 – Keane and West,  a two piece dance band will come back for their third appearance on Saturday, July 17th. August 21, 2010 – Bollywood, put on by our Saratoga Youth will be…