March 2010 was a very good month for the Saratoga office of Alain Pinel Realtors with closed sales up 287.5% over March 2009  making Saratoga the #2 ranking office in the company.   Written volume in March were also up 93.7% over March 2009.
The recession may not be over, but there are definitely more buyers out [...]

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New Villages are blossoming like flowers throughout the United States.  No, I’m not referring to new towns.
Villages are new consumer driven, self-governing, non-profit organizations run by volunteers and staff that coordinate programs and affordable services for members who wish to stay in their home and community as they age.  See my earlier blog post for [...]

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We love our pets and feel that they are a natural part of our home – they have rights too!
When it comes to selling your home certain precautions need to be taken regarding animals.  Some cats are restricted to inside only, for their own protection;  it important that the listing agent place notes of caution [...]

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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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Last week Jill Hunter, Vice Mayor of Saratoga, CA asked me if trees contribute to home values in Saratoga and I said yes.  Acre+ estate properties frequently have heritage oaks that add to the beauty and distinctiveness of the neighborhoods.  On the other hand, they also act as a constraint to new construction as care [...]

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