Bryant Avenue, Mountain View

•5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms   •3,277 sf of living space (per Real Quest)  •9,148 sf Lot (per Real Quest)  •Dramatic 2 story entry   •Hardwood Floors downstairs, wall-to-wall carpeting upstairs  •3 wood-burning fireplaces w/gas starters  •Bonus loft serves as children’s retreat or 2nd family room  •Family Room w/built-in cabinetry  •Formal dining room w/French Doors leading to backyard  •Full Size bar with granite counter & Marvel wine refrigerator  •Wood-paneled subzero refrigerator/freezer •Walk-in Pantry & Breakfast nook with window seats  •Downstairs Bed/Den w/ built-in murphy bed  •Full Bathroom downstairs  •Great master w/fireplace, high ceilings & jacuzzi bath with jets •A Fabulous backyard with a heated gazebo•Lynx outdoor 6 Burner gas grill & 2 burner cook top  •Marvel outdoor mini refrigerator  •Black bottom salt water pool & spa with solar & standard heating  •Stone waterfall  •Pop-up cleaning system  •Views of Black Mountain  •Indoor & outdoor built-in sound system  • Professional landscaping  •Custom built storage sheds & 2 car attached garage

306 Alta Vista Avenue, Los Altos

List price: $1,975,000   A ranch style home nestled on a spectacular 24,394 square foot lot in the heart of downtown Los Altos. Features include a breathtaking backyard overlooking majestic Oak Trees and Adobe Creek, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors, a living room/dining room combo with floor to ceiling windows and an attached two car garage. Excellent Los Altos schools and just blocks to downtown Los Altos.

CAR President Colleen Badagliacco was interviewed in today’s San Jose Mercury News Business Section…

On Buying now: “I’m a real fan of representing buyers in November, December and January. Even when we’ve had strong markets, that’s a great time to be a buyer, because who’s on the market? Only people who need to sell. These are motivated people; they are not testing the water. At the least, they’re going to be happy to look at your offer.”  

On How this downturn is different: “In the early ’90s, it was driven by basic economic fundamentals – lack of demand, job loss and more people moving out than coming in. The difference from the other downturns is the other times you could point to an economic bogyman. This time the interest rates are good and job losses are not a factor at all.”  

The rest of the article: Mercury News

Here’s an interesting article from yesterday’s Mercury News:

http://www.mercurynews.com/search/ci_7156326?source=email&nclick_check=1

181 Ada Avenue

Two story townhouse featuring 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors and wall to wall carpeting, corner wood-burning fireplace, fenced yard and deck, attached garage, upstairs deck overlooking yard, washer/dryer upstairs, breakfast bar and dining area, and a community pool.

I will be at 238 S Bayview Avenue in downtown Sunnyvale on Saturday from 1:30 to 4:30. This new listing, presented by Alan Loveless, features four bedrooms, one bathroom, hardwood floors, a separate dining room, a large light-filled kithchen, high ceilings and beautiful landscaping. Listed at $799,000, this home is loaded with curb appeal and is just a few steps away from all the downtown shops and restaurants. 

There were 11 offers expected today on 868 Fielding Court in South Palo Alto. It’s a three bedroom, two bathroom house on a large lot at the end of a cul-de-sac.  The orange house, listed at $1,335,000, is just over 1500 square feet.

There were 30 offers expected today on 868 Rorke Way, a four bedroom, two bathroom house on an approximately 9400 square foot lot. It was listed at $949,000. 

I will be at 160 Felton Drive on Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30. This is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house presented by my colleague, Brendan Callahan. Listed at $2,595,000, it sits on a large lot in Felton Gables, one of the most desirable neighborhoods of Menlo Park.

Nine offers last week on 866 Seale in Palo Alto listed at $1,750,000.

Great starter home on a tree-lined street:  2759 Hunter Street   Listed at $629,900.

This home is occupied by tenants and shown by appointment only. To view it, call 650-279-8321.