David Blockhus

January 29, 2013

2012 Was a Milestone Year for Los Altos Hills Home Sales!

Statistics show that 2012 was a water shed year for home sales in Los Altos Hills.  Not only were the number of sales (114) higher than […]
January 9, 2013

First-Time Homebuyers: What They’re Looking for And What They Need to Know

Now that the housing market is picking up once again, a growing number of first-time home buyers are jumping in, attracted by relatively low home prices […]
December 30, 2012

Revisiting 240 Third Street in Downtown Los Altos

Back in February of this year, I wrote of two upcoming luxury residences in Downtown Los Altos called the Terraces on Third.  Unit 302 of the […]
December 5, 2012

The Los Altos Hills Real Estate Market Shows No Sign of Slowing Down For The Holidays

If you are a buyer looking for a home in Los Altos Hills, the market continues to be the strongest seller’s market since 2007.  Here are […]
November 26, 2012

During Multiple Offers Scenarios Are Seller’s Agents Demanding Too Much From Buyers?

Any buyer who has been actively looking for a home in Silicon Valley knows that multiple offers are the norm.  Properties are selling quickly, many via […]
November 25, 2012

Has Los Altos Been “Occupied?” No, It is Time for the Los Altos Festival of Lights!

Its 10:00 A.M. in Downtown Los Altos and the sidewalks are full of chairs, tarps, tape and sidewalk chalk.  Has the Occupy movement hit Los Altos?  […]
November 16, 2012

Buyers Are Hoping to Get a Steal on Vacant And Staged Homes in Silicon Valley, But I Don’t Think This is What They Were Thinking!

Preparing a home for sale typically involves some level of preparation.  The home is usually cleaned and painted.  There may be updates to the kitchen or […]
November 10, 2012

How the Obama Medicare Tax Will Affect Los Altos Home Sellers

There have been a lot of questions regarding the impact of the new Health Care Reform Act that goes into effect January 1, 2013 and how […]
November 5, 2012

Los Altos Real Estate Market Update – October 2012

According to MLS Listings Inc. data there currently are sixty-eight single family homes for sale in Los Altos.  Thirty-two homes are active listings and the remaining […]