I showed a beautiful house in Saratoga today! New house that in my opinion was built to sell not to live in. It has a lot of wonderful features, dark floors, cool lighting and chandeliers even an arched fireplace and spiral staircase. While my clients enjoyed the details, we commented on how one would lay…
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I have heard the term ‘french drain’ many times in my 7+ years of real estate. It seems to be a buzz word in my little world lately. And, I remember well digging them with my dad as we fixed up houses growing up! It is a great concept for a 10-20 year (relatively inexpensive)…
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Many buyers these days are looking more closely at chimneys. Often there are hairline cracks that can be a fire breach and very dangerous. A qualified mason will need to rebuild, patch or otherwise repair. Of course some buyers opt to just not use the fireplace… Here is a new listing in the area where…
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I went to the Donor Reception for the Willow Glen Library today. What a wonderful community event! It was fun to see our family name in lights and see some neighbors and friends as well as an AMAZING new library that our tax dollars funded! The library is BEAUTIFUL and is well received (well, people…
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Mounted police, K-9 unit, fire trucks, Ace Hardware, finger printing and local vendors! Saturday, Aug. 16 the first annual Safety Fair with P.A.L. soccer. Free event for vendors and participants! And there are a few playgrounds and restrooms for added convenience (wink). Come check it out! Great safety information and fun for the kids! Willow…
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Last week I was out and about previewing homes in a nice area of Willow Glen and came across this funny placard on someone’s front lawn…I had to snap a picture! I wonder if they have a specific dog that has found an interest in their yard or they feel that all dogs have. Just…
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The theme of this week seemed to be 3 bedroom 1.5-2 bath in homes on busy streets. I have to say that the 1200 block Malone Rd where a 3 bed 1.5 bath priced at $829,000 in original condition is on a great part of Malone. However, the name Malone rings busy for many buyers…
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The first home we saw was the most amazing house on market right now. It is 1252 Cherry Ave. This amazing Victorian was built at the end of the Civil War in 1865. You look out the leaded glass windows and you can feel the history, almost hear the horse drawn carriage and picture the…
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Local Realtor Holly Barr – hey! I’ve heard of her – and Willow Glen PAL Soccer are teaming up to host a special community Safety Fair on Saturday, August 16, at River Glen Park.
Along with the soccer league’s festive “Pre-Season Games,” the entire community is invited to meet representatives of the SJ Fire Depart and [...]
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