How did we do it?  We put together an effective plan, executed on that plan in partnership with our clients, and developed an outreach campaign to attract the maximum number of agents and interested buyers.

In all, just over 100 Real Estate Agents stop by the home on Broker Tour, when the home came on the market.  Buyer traffic through the property was consistent from the time we hit the market.  Almost 130 potential buyers visited the property through open house, while even more buyers came by Palm Avenue via private showings.

So, the market remains strong, but inventory is relatively low.  There are a number of buyers looking to move into Los Altos, but they are strategically examining the available options.  With a strong real estate team in place, a seller or buyer could have a tactical advantage, if they utilize the right tools for today’s market.

If you are looking to move into Los Altos, or simply move across town, we are confident that we can help you.  Call us today at 650-823-1434.  We would love the opportunity to earn your business.

Welcome to our new listing in Old Los Altos.  Built in 1951, 645 Palm was a weekend retreat and summer vacation home for the Graziano family whose primary residence was in San Francisco.  The warmer weather and fog free climate of Los Altos was the perfect spot for relaxing with family and friends.

This is a wonderful home, on a great street, with easy access to Downtown, Shopping, Parks and Schools. More importantly, it’s located in a fantastic neighborhood.

To learn more about Los Altos, please visit MoveIntoLosAltos.com … and explore what the town has to offer.  This is a truly wonderful community, recognized by the Wall Street Journal as a great place to raise a family.  Whether you are looking to move into Los Altos, or simply move across town, we are confident we can help you find the right home.

For a private showing, contact us at (650) 823-1434.

Brokers from around the Peninsula turned out to view this sweet little home in Old Los Altos despite the stormy weather Mother Nature sent our way on Friday.  It doesn’t get much cuter than 645 Palm Avenue, and with a price point under $1M, it is one of the best values in all of Los Altos.  The feedback was very positive from all the agents and it is definitely a home to see soon!

Saturday and Sunday Open House hours were filled with interested buyers looking for that perfect walk to town location.  It was a wonderful couple of days sharing the history of the home with prospective homeowners.

It was an added treat to have the original owners’ grandchildren stop by for a visit.  All had spent many summers at the home with Grandpa Graziano, and shared their vivid memories of running to town for ice cream, watching the old train roll through town, and drying figs from their own orchard trees.  This truly is a happy home filled with a bit of old Los Altos History.

Of course many neighbors stopped by as well – all wanting to ensure we found great buyers to enjoy this fabulous neighborhood.  They do Halloween big on Palm Avenue, and you get a true sense of community while talking to the homeowners.   If you didn’t get a chance to see this charming home last week-end, please give us a call t 650-823-1434 to arrange a private showing just for you.

While rankings come out from time to time, we have chosen to highlight those that speak to raising a family here in Los Altos. Here is why …

The mission statement for the City of Los Altos reads as follows:

“The mission of our city staff, council, commissions, committees and volunteers is to foster and maintain the City of Los Altos as a great place to live and to raise a family.”

While there are bullet points associated with the mission statement, the main statement represents its overarching objective. The focus is simple, keep Los Altos great. The desired outcome is to maintain the quality of life here in town.

It is always nice to have independent assessments affirm the value of Los Altos. Recently, Rob, a blogger on the east coast, wrote the following:

Home buyers, who are parents, are always on the look out for the perfect place to raise their children. Places that have excellent schools are often preferred, and in many cases, is a major factor in deciding where to buy a home. While school quality is important, there other many other factors that buyers consider when selecting a residential neighborhood.

Andrew Schiller, a geographer, conducted a study that ranked the top 10 family-friendly metro areas in USA. The rankings were derived using six criteria that included: the availability of good schools, low crime rate, high home ownership rates, high numbers of residents with college degrees, and the percentage of families with children and single-family homes.

When a community has high ownership rates, it reflects an investment in the location by the residents, which is a positive aspect. A high number of college-educated residents in a community increases the likelihood of greater community involvement in the schools, which contributes to school quality. Home buyers with children value communities that already have a lot of children. The social network for both the children and parents are great in such communities.

In the study, Schiller made out two lists, one that considered home prices and one that did not. The research was conducted twice for each metro area, once without considering cost, and the second time considering reasonably priced areas. This way, the study was expected to reflect the top 10 choices and the best value communities in the top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas for raising children.

When home values were not a factor, the top locales for families with children in the top 10 largest U.S. metropolitan areas were:

1.In the Boston metro area: Sudbury, Massachusetts.
2.In the New York metro area: Manhasset, New York
3.In the Philadelphia area: Richboro, Pennsylvania
4.In the Washington area: Potomac, Maryland
5.In the Detroit area: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
6.In the Chicago area: Lake Forest, Illinois
7.In the Dallas-Ft. Worth area: Highland Park, Texas
8.In the Houston area: Sugar Land, Texas
9.In the San Francisco Bay area: Los Altos, California
10.In the Los Angeles area: Moorpark, California

So, there you have it … another independent ranking affirming why Los Altos is such a great community. Whether you are considering moving into Los Altos, or simply across town, we would be happy to help you find the home that is just right for you.

Call us today at 650-823-1434, or simply take a few moments to set up a quick home search, here. We look forward to working with you.