Angele's Blog

The FED announced that they would continue to float the Federal Funding Rate between 0% and .25%, despite the fact that the feeling is that the economy is improving.  The important news relates to their continued purchasing of mortgage-backed securities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Remember,...

REMEMBER:  Cell Phone Numbers Go Public next month.REMINDER.... all cell phone numbers are being released totelemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls...... YOU WILL  BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLSEven if the message is saved on your phone, you will be charged forthe minutes t...

Do you think your home's value has gone down since you purchased it?  There's a chance you should be paying a smaller property tax bill bill.  About 90,000 properties in Santa Clara County have had their assessed value reduced for the 2009-2010 year. If you believe your assessed value is too high...

Sales in our Los Gatos offices are up sharpely and open houses have been swamped with now "serious" buyers!  Last week I held my Cupertino area listing open and had 200 people come through both Saturday and Sunday. The home sold far over the asking price "as-is" with multiple offers!  I have hear...

Below is an excerpt from an article I wrote for the Mountain Network News publication that reaches 4,000 Santa Cruz/Los Gatos mountain residents. It is a comment on the high performance that this small school commands!   Lexington Excels Again!    Once again Lexington has earned a "10" in its sta...

One of the almost hidden jewels of living in the Los Gatos Mountains is Lexington Elementary School.  It belongs to the Los Gatos Union School District and is the smallest campus. The school is nestled in a serene, picturesque setting above Lexington Reservoir.   There are approximately 145 stude...

Gorgeous remodeled home situated on over 3.5 sunny and useable acres (horses permitted).  Gleaming hardwood floors, large gourmet kitchen, modern bathrooms, crown and baseboard, and much more! Inspiring views of Monterey Bay and canyons.  Excellent, sought-after schools and only 18 minutes to wor...

Often times people will ask me what it is like to live up the Los Gatos/Santa Cruz Mountains.  Beyond "wonderful!" there is much to explain.  Located between the bustling and prosperous Silicon Valley and the lovely beaches of Santa Cruz, these mountains have become popular and sought-after, but ...