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SF Peninsula Cities Sued by PG&E
Menlo Park, Redwood City & Woodside Sued by PG&E to Replace 80 Year Old Gas Line In an attempt to replace three miles of an old gas line and hopefully prevent another catastrophic explosion like the one in San Bruno PG&E has filed three separate lawsuits against the cities of Menlo Park, Redwood City and…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Realtor® for You
Choosing the Right Realtor® Can Make a HUGE Difference in Your Home Buying or Selling Experience! Almost everyone knows a real estate agent. However, all agents are not created equally. This is easy to tell when you compare an agent’s experience to others, compare how long they have been in the business, and most importantly…
Read MoreBrand New 82,000 Square Foot Facility Opened by Lockheed Martin in Palo Alto, CA
New Jobs and a New Palo Alto Facility One hundred thirty new jobs and 82,000 square feet of new facilities opened March 25, 2014 in Palo Alto which will house the Advanced Materials and Thermal Sciences Center for Lockheed Martin.
Read MoreOff Market Listings Only Reduce the Profits for Home Sellers
Off-market, private, or pocket listings are becoming more and more commonplace as sellers are somehow being persuaded to keep their properties off of the Multiple Listing Service during this hot real estate.
Read MoreStaging a Listing is a “MUST” in Any Market
Staging is Worth the Investment Staging has entered into the ‘standard of practice’ in preparing a home to place on the real estate market. Making a great first impression, whether via photos on the web, or as the purchaser walks into the front door, has never been much more essential when marketing a property. In…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Neighborhood for You
Things to Consider for Choosing Your Neighborhood Finding a good neighborhood to live in is probably more important as choosing the actual physical home. The neighborhood needs to be secure, fit your budget and your ideal lifestyle.
Read MoreMid-Peninsula Regional Open Space Seeks Public Funds for Parks & Open Space
Votes in the MidPen jurisdiction, which includes many cities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties will be presented with an opportunity to approve a bond measure to help fund a $300 million bond measure for park funding. A two-thirds vote will be necessary for approval.
Read MorePalo Alto Foothills Park to Expand?
Weigh in on the Palo Alto Foothills Park Expansion The Palo Alto Resident-Only Foothills Park may be expanding under a current proposal in front of the Palo Alto City Council. In a memo to council members 7.7 acres of city-owned land next to the exclusive Foothills Park preserve was described as an environmentally important riparian…
Read MoreDual Agency Only Creates Conflicts & Increases Risks for All Parties
Fiduciary Duty to Whom? Real Estate Teams Can’t Possibly Uphold Their Fiduciary Duties To Sellers A dual agency real estate relationship exists when a real estate agent or a broker represents both sides of a real estate transaction. A common theme in today’s marketplace is where a “Team” hosts an Open House and if a buyer…
Read MoreNew and Expanded Farmer’s Market in Palo Alto
Palo Alto’s California Avenue Farmers Market – Kick-Off This Sunday The new and expanded California Avenue Farmer’s Market is kicking off this Sunday, March 23 from 9A to 1P. This expanded market will help the city’s massive streetscape project which also began this week.
Read MorePalo Alto Makes the City “Bike-Friendly”
Palo Alto Plans New Bike Routes Throughout City Three decades after Palo Alto turned Bryant Street into the nation’s first “bicycle boulevard,” the city council is hearing a proposal to create similar bike-friendly routes on Greer Road, Wilkie Way, Park Boulevard and Stanford Avenue.
Read MorePalo Alto High School Gym Bids Farewell
Many Memories Were Made at the Palo Alto High School Gym After 85 years of being a focal point for Viking pride and hosting thousands of events such as games, dances, and rallies, Palo Alto High School community members, esteemed alumni, and current students and staff will spend the afternoon of Sunday, March 16, bidding…
Read MoreNew Alma Village Grocery Store Sign Getting Complaints
Some People Think it’s Too Big A supermarket that is expected to open in Palo Alto’s Alma Village next month is already drawing complaints over a large sign that recently was installed on Alma Avenue. The large sign is crucial for the grocery store’s survival according to the owner, and the City Council has already…
Read MoreElectric Vehicles Get Preference in New Palo Alto Homes
In an effort to be more green oriented the Palo Alto City Council unanimously approved a requirement for all new homes built in the city to be pre-wired to charge electric vehicles.
Read MoreFree Wireless Wi-Fi in Mountain View
Google Inks Wi-Fi Deal in Downtown Mountain View Google Inc. said that it is ready to replace its Wi-Fi network in downtown Mountain View which will make the area a ‘free’ outdoor wireless hotspot. On Tuesday night the Mountain View City Council voted to approve a new five-year contract with Google Inc. which will be…
Read MorePalo Alto Wants to Shift Drivers to Trains and Buses
Officials approve exploring an expanded shuttle system, new agency to manage traffic-reduction After months of debate about new garages and permit programs, Palo Alto officials shifted gears on Monday in their search for parking solutions when they approved an ambitious initiative aimed at getting drivers out of cars altogether.
Read MoreCalifornia Avenue May Become Palo Alto’s New Business and Trendy Hub
Palo Alto’s city council is set to approve a $7.1 million overhaul of the city’s California Avenue commercial corridor as soon as next month — a much higher price tag than previously assigned to the economic development project.
Read MorePalo Alto Inventory Inching Upwards Week Ending February 23
Inventory of homes and residences in Palo Alto moved up slightly this week. Currently there are 23 homes and residences listed for sale in Palo Alto proper. Seven of these properties have been on the market for less than seven (7) days.
Read MorePalo Alto Schools Superintendent Kevin Skelly Resigns
Palo Alto Schools Superintendent Kevin Skelly informed teachers, parents, and school district personnel them that he will resign at the end of the school year from the Palo Alto Unified School District.
Read MorePalo Alto Chamber of Commerce Moving to Lytton Gateway
The non-profit Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce has signed a new 10-year lease at the 101 Lytton Avenue four-story “Lytton Gateway” office development. The Lytton Gateway is located at the corner of Lytton and Alma Street in downtown Palo Alto.
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