Los Gatos

Stunning #LosGatos home Offered at $2,488,800

May 23, 2017

Just listed and open for private showings only, this stunning home is nestled in the trees with a amazing views of the valley from almost every room. A major remodel of the home was completed in 2012, including kitchen, baths, flooring, windows, and the addition of an incredible master suite with a personal deck to enjoy. The […]

Which neighborhoods in San Jose are the best?

March 8, 2014

There are a lot of great neighborhoods to consider, now it is finding out more about what you want in a neighborhood. Here are brief summaries of neighborhoods in the Greater San Jose area. – Los Gatos, Willow Glen, and Campbell have nice little downtowns with walk to coffee, dining, and some entertainment. From a […]

Los Gatos And Monte Sereno Market Report For Sept

October 13, 2013

I provide these monthly market reports as a way to keep track of where the market is going in your neighborhood. This time we are taking a closer look at the Monte Sereno and Los Gatos single family home sales market. Last month we saw a slight increase in home sales in the Los Gatos and […]

Los Gatos Neighborhood Guide

March 18, 2013

My first experience in Los Gatos came after a long day’s work in Santa Clara. I left my corporate job off of Lawrence Expressway and “headed to the hills”. I drove down Lawrence until it became Quito Road and then turned left onto HWY 9 and ended up in downtown Los Gatos. I parked and walked for hours. The number of shops […]

Moving to Silicon Valley? 3 Key Relocation Considerations

December 13, 2012

The wealth of information available online certainly helps when trying to decide whether to relocate to another area for a job. When I moved to San Jose from Dallas, I had limited information about the cost differences. The salary jump was enough to keep me excited about the move until I began looking at houses. […]

Places to Make a Donation for the Holidays

December 11, 2012

There are lots of ways to help organizations by donating money this holiday season. Some (like the Red Cross) prefer money so they can purchase specifically what is needed. However there are also lots of places you can donate slightly used items. Here is a list where you can take those coats, blankets, toys and […]

Holiday Giving

December 4, 2012

Give yourself a fabulous gift this year – the gift of making a difference in people’s lives. There are so many ways to do something important during this holiday season. Quite simply you can change someone’s life. Is there any better way to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, the New Year…than that? Make a […]

Winter Events in Willow Glen and Los Gatos

November 24, 2012

The Thanksgiving left overs are all eaten. We battled the crowds on Black Friday and shopped locally for the Shop Small Businesses Saturday. Now it’s time to schedule all those special holiday events in December. Los Gatos and Willow Glen have some wonderful things happening for families this year. Click here to view and download […]

Historic Home Tours

November 15, 2012

Not too long ago I was able to enjoy the Los Gatos Historic Home Tour. I love learning about homes and how neighborhoods were formed and the area around Glen Ridge in Los Gatos provided me a great opportunity to experience a variety of great homes I had not experienced before on tour. The homes […]

Remodeled Home in Los Gatos For Sale!

October 7, 2011

Great Schools, Remodeled Homes, Large Lot! Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood Open House Market Stats IDX Search $948,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 2193 sqftLot: 12,420 sqft Location 14540 Blossom Hill Rd.Los Gatos, CA 95032USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the “Like” […]

Home prices ready for a second dip? Which Silicon Valley neighborhoods are at risk?

January 24, 2011

If you are reading or listening to news reports about the housing market, you may find conflicting information. Hard to believe that three out of the four largest banks showed profits for 2010 while so many home owners are continuing to struggle. Hard to believe that anyone above us in pay grade knows what is […]

San Jose Market – The test of sellers’ patience and buyers’ courage.

August 8, 2007

The new numbers are out from my friends at Chicago Title and Altos Research. The indication is that the San Jose market is continuing toward a buyer’s market. The reasons why this is happening are three-fold. First, the sub-prime loan issues have caused lenders to pull back loan options once available to buyers and implement […]