August 2008

August 27, 2008

How To Reduce Your Title Insurance Costs When You Purchase A Home In Los Altos?

When I began selling homes in Los Altos 15 years ago, a consumer’s knowledge of the Title Insurance product was relatively low.  Today, that level of knowledge isn’t […]
August 25, 2008

The Beauty That Is Mountain View’s Pumpkin Patch!

At the Corner of Grant Road and Levin Road is a 15 acre property known lovingly as the “Pumpkin Patch.”  For years it was used as […]
August 24, 2008

Congratulations U.S. Men’s Water Polo

Congratulations to the U.S. Men’s Water Polo team for bringing home the Silver medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.  Great Job! Photo courtesy of USA Water Polo
August 22, 2008

Selling Los Altos Real Estate With Photosynth

Back in the late 90’s, I thought it was cool to be one of the few Los Altos Realtors to use software that “stitched” photos together to […]
August 20, 2008

It’s The First Day Of School For Los Altos Elementary School Children

Today was the first day of school for children in the Los Altos Elementary School District.  Last night my children seem extra amped in anticipation for today’s […]
August 18, 2008

Los Altos Is Going To The Dogs!

Los Altos has always been a very pet friendly city.  The annual Los Altos Pet Parade draws thousands of residents and non-residents alike to watch the many […]
August 14, 2008

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia, Why Do Real Estate Agents “Buy” Listings?

There is a less than admorable side to the practice of real estate that involves agents “buying” listings.   Buying a listing is when a real estate agent artificially overvalues […]
August 1, 2008

Mountain View Real Estate Statistics, What Do The First Half Sales Numbers Tell Us?

The Multiple Listing Service is our most efficient means to sell a home and the most reliable source of local real estate market information.  The following […]
August 1, 2008

The Los Altos Office Of Financial Title Is Back In Business….Well Sort Of

Two days ago, Financial Title went boots up.  Late yesterday, the entire crew from the Los Altos Financial Title is back in business.  No, not with Financial […]