496 Summit Drive, Emerald Hills California (Redwood City)

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Large, elegant, and comfortable 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home on a 17,000+ square foot lot. Dramatic entry with curved iron spindled staircase and custom lighting. Hardwood floors throughout entire downstairs. Gorgeous stone fireplace and custom window coverings Vaulted ceilings and double crown molding in dining room. Granite counters, and a 48 … [Read more...]

3568 Highland Avenue, Redwood City California

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Newly constructed 7 years ago this craftsman style home has it all. Curb appeal is undeniable with beautiful wood shingled exterior, mature landscaping and perfectly situated on a gentle knoll. The backyard is breathtaking with rolling lawn, large ironwood party deck and views of the neighborhood. Formal entry welcomes your guests with elegant … [Read more...]

Woodside Plaza, the Split Level, the Rancher and me

Woodside Plaza is a gem don’t you think?? When I was a kid no block of town held more joy for me than the corner of Massachusetts and Alameda. My grandparents bought that split level in 1978. We were very , very proud. They hadn’t been homeowners in nearly 2 decades after having to leave their homes in Cuba behind….but that’s a different … [Read more...]

Lucky Enough to Live in Mt. Carmel?

This happens to not only be one of my most favorite neighborhoods in the whole wide world, it also happens to be one of the prettiest. I've come and gone from Mt. Carmel my whole life, and my parents still live there and more than likely always will. My first years were spent in a beautiful craftsman home on the corner of Brewster and Grand. … [Read more...]

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750 West California Way in Woodside Spectacular 2012 new and modern construction on a 17,000 square foot sunny lot in Woodside. This exceptional residence has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an office. The home has the qualities of a modern Classic, with an open floor plan, connection to its beautiful natural surrounding and wonderful light … [Read more...]

Outdated House? Or too Plain to Stand out?

  Lighting, Painting, Trim and Doors seem to be the ugly stepsisters to old kitchen and bathrooms. I see it all the time. A potential seller has a home that they bought for top dollar at the height of the market and everything is as outdated as the day they bought it. In order to potentially get their money back or at least minimize the … [Read more...]

Buying Real Estate is a Long Term Investment

The thought over the past decade of “getting rich” buying and selling real estate may seem like a thing of the past to some. That “some” may define “rich” as someone who can buy most anything they want at any given time. True wealth is not in fact a dollar amount one holds in the bank, but what they are worth overall if they had to … [Read more...]

Selling a Good Smelling House

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There is not a buyer in the world that doesn’t immediately take in the smell of a house upon entry. If the house is smelly….well then there goes your first impression.   It is absolutely and undisputable a buyer’s market still, so we need to make sure we capture the few that walk-in and are truly qualified to buy. First … [Read more...]