I used to work across 237 from the location where the new Tesla Motors headquarters and assembly plant will be located.  The new plant will be located at 237 and Zanker Road in San Jose. I used to work at Redback Networks located on 350 Holger Road.  My office window used to look out over the lot where this plant will be located. I very much like the idea of the Tesla Roadster.  I surely wouldn't mind having one of these fast sporty and great looking electric vehicles.   I am not a huge fan of the popular Toyota Prius.   I am glad to see something on the horizon that promises to be the muscle car of the "green" movement. There will be about a thousand new employees hired at the new automobile assembly plant.  These new employees may be needing to find new homes. Here's the link for anyo... 09/27/2008

  Home prices from $540,000 to $1,000,000   1213 Shriver Ct $729,950 1253 Adams Dr $580,000 1291 Matterhorn Dr $599,888 2847 Ione Dr $590,000 2894 Ronco Dr $709,000 2935 Berryessa Rd. $539,900 2945 Berryessa Road. $840,000 3153 Sierra Road. $999,950 3158 Mattos Ave. $748,000 3264 Mattos Ave $640,000  Santa Clara County Aug. 2008 Statistics Also can be seen  @ http://denisestuart.spaces.live.com 09/26/2008

The annual Italian Family Festa is happening on Saturday ~ September 27, 2008 and Sunday ~ September 28, 2008 in Downtown Willow Glen in San Jose California.  This event will be kicked off by the Willow Glen Founder's Day Parade which starts at the corner of Lincoln & Code Avenue on Saturday ~ September 27, 2008 at 10:30am.The Italian Family Festa promotes Italian culture which of course includes food!  Local performers will provide music and everyone can shake their booty in downtown Willow Glen. There will be a variety of arts and crafts, and a grape-stomping contest.   Join many Santa Clara County residents and Willow Glen locals at the 28th Annual Italian Family Festa in Downtown Willow Glen in San Jose California.Willow Glen California is a great place to live and play.Receive a fr... 09/26/2008

The Willow Glen Founder's Day Parade will be held on Saturday ~ September 27, 2008. The parade will start at 10:30am at the corner of Lincoln & Coe Avenue in Willow Glen and proceed down Lincoln Avenue to Willow Street.Many Willow Glen organizations and organizations from surrounding Willow Glen areas will participate in the Willow Glen Founder's Day Parade. Willow Glen ~ past, present and future will be honored at the 2008 Willow Glen Founder's Day Parade taking place downtown Willow Glen in San Jose California.The 2008 Willow Glen Founder's Day Parade will also kick off the annual Italian Family Festa which also takes place in Downtown Willow Glen.Join many Santa Clara County residents and Willow Glen locals at the Willow Glen Founder's Day Parade in Downtown Willow Glen on Saturday ~... 09/26/2008

Willow Glen is an extremely popular area in San Jose which offers convenice, charm, and a strong sense of community. It is adjacent to downtown San Jose, and also borders the Cambrian Park area and the city of Campbell in Silicon Valley. The "downtown area" mostly consists of the many stores, shops and restaurants along tree-lined Lincoln Avenue. Seen here is a snippet of that road, with the much loved and very famous children's bookstore, Hicklebee's. Because this San Jose district is older, it's full of interesting architecture and real estate here is highly prized. Neighborhoods tend to be diverse looking and well kept with a lot of pride by the owners in keeping their homes up nicely. Many streets feature Craftsman or Spanish style homes. Others may have Victorians. Newer regions wi... 09/24/2008

Santa Teresa is located in San Jose ~ Santa Clara County ~ California. Santa Teresa is the home of 95119 Zip Code and 95138 Zip Code. Second to Blossom Valley California Santa Teresa offers great home values and many homes for sale in Santa Teresa California.  San Jose is known as the Capital of Silicon Valley.Property Type:  Single Family Homes ~ Santa Teresa California There were 25 single family homes reported sold in Santa Teresa California during the month of August 2008 compared to 24 homes sold in Santa Teresa during the month of July 2008. The current inventory of homes in Santa Teresa in August 2008 = 147 The current inventory in the month of July 2008 = 156 The average sales price was $555,796 The average sales price in July 2008 was $563,708 The median sales price in August 2... 09/19/2008

Blossom Valley is located in San Jose ~ Santa Clara County ~ California.  San Jose is known as the Capital of Silicon Valley. Blossom Valley is the home of 95123 Zip Code and 95136 Zip Code. Blossom Valley offers one of the best home values and the most homes for sale in San Jose California.Property Type:  Single Family Homes ~ Blossom Valley California There were 50 single family homes reported sold in Blossom Valley California during the month of August 2008 compared to 58 homes sold in Blossom Valley during the month of July 2008. The current inventory of homes in Blossom Valley in August 2008 = 303 The current inventory in the month of July 2008 = 333 The average sales price was $587,054 The average sales price in July 2008 was $582,425 The median sales price in August 2008 was $555... 09/19/2008

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Cambrian Park is located in San Jose ~ Santa Clara County ~ California. Cambrian Park is also simply known as Cambrian. Cambrian Park is the home of 95118 Zip Code and 95124 Zip Code. San Jose is known as the Capital of Silicon Valley.Property Type:  Single Family Homes ~ Cambrian Park California There were 54 single family homes reported sold in Cambrian Park California during the month of August 2008 compared to 47 homes sold in Cambrian Park during the month of July 2008. The current inventory of homes in Cambrian Park in August 2008 = 228 The current inventory in the month of July 2008 = 245 The average sales price was $667,377 The average sales price in July 2008 was $696,921 The median sales price in August 2008 was $663,325 compared to $690,000 in July 2008 The average Days on Ma... 09/18/2008

Cambrian Park is an area of San Jose that borders Los Gatos, Almaden Valley, Willow Glen, and Campbell. It is considered a safe area with good schools and is fairly affordable. Because of its proximity to Los Gatos and Willow Glen, and a vibrant community with lots of activities, a couple of Farmer's Markets and much more, it's a highly desired place to live. Cambrian is also a microcosm of Silicon Valley; often it represents what's happening countywide as close to the exact middle in pricing between the most upscale areas on the one hand and the most affordable areas on the other. Today I took a look at the single family home market in Cambrian Park, first assessing it from the solds data and second by using the active listings - and within the actives, viewing the data by zip code to ... 09/18/2008

Willow Glen is located in San Jose ~ Santa Clara County ~ California.Willow Glen is located in the 95125 Zip Code. San Jose is known as the Capital of Silicon Valley.Property Type:  Single Family Homes ~ Willow Glen California There were 36 single family homes reported sold in Willow Glen California during the month of August 2008 compared to 40 homes sold in Willow Glen during the month of July 2008. The current inventory of homes in Willow Glen in August 2008 = 271 The current inventory in the month of July 2008 = 248 The average sales price was $812,503 The average sales price in July 2008 was $872,375 The median sales price in August 2008 was $765,000 compared to $802,500 in July 2008 The average Days on Market (DOM) were 33 compared to 57 days in July 2008. % LP Received = 98.61% c... 09/18/2008

Almaden Valley is located in San Jose ~ Santa Clara County ~ California. San Jose is known as the Capital of Silicon Valley. Almaden Valley is one of the most attractive residential areas of Silicon Valley. Almaden Valley Zip Code is 95120Property Type:  Single Family Homes ~ Almaden Valley California There were 27 single family homes reported sold in Almaden Valley California during the month of August 2008 compared to 29 homes sold in Almaden Valley during the month of July 2008. The current inventory of homes in Almaden Valley in August 2008 = 117 The current inventory in the month of July 2008 = 121 The average sales price was $1,252,370 The average sales price in July 2008 was $1,094,883 The median sales price in August 2008 was $1,000,000 compared to $1,025,000 in July 2008 The av... 09/18/2008

The 32nd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will take place on September 21, 2008.Mark your calendar ~ you won't want to miss it. The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival was voted one of the best festivals in San Jose. Over 20,000 people attended the festival last year. The festival is family oriented and includes entertainment on two stages, beer and premium wine tasting, arts, crafts and more. There is sure to be something there for everyone!The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held at Almaden Lake Park in San Jose, California.  Almaden Lake Park is located Almaden Expressway, Coleman Road and Winfield Boulevard. There is a $6.00 charge for parking. Be sure to look for open parking spaces on Winfield.  The festival opens at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m.  Thank you for be... 09/10/2008

Have you ever really wanted something so bad, but knew it was just too good to be true? I have! Knowing working hard and doing the right thing would someday pay off. I have met many people in my adventures as a Realtor and a Mother and a friend, but I think all my hard work is about to pay off. It all started with going away for the weekend, leaving the kids at home with Auntie and having a one on one with my husband for a whole weekend. I came back refreshed and ready to take on the world. Having a home listing around the corner and the calls started coming in, knowing the area (since it is my own area) I have picked up 3 new clients and the same amount of days, then friends have offered me things that I never would have expected. I feel so blessed and the outcome of such a wonderful w... 09/05/2008

Fabulous one story Willow Glen home. This well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath house features 1387 square feet of living space, gleaming hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, double pane windows, central air conditioning and more. Gorgeous backyard! List Price: $749,000Open House Saturday 9/6 & Sunday 9/7 1:30pm - 4:30pm MLS# 821925 More photos & Virtual Tour http://www.jimhoulihanrealestate.com   09/04/2008

Today I got an email from a buyer couple with a question about permits (and finals). I'd sent them information on a home I previewed in the Cambrian Park and Los Gatos border area near Alta Vista School. The house is in the Garcia tract and the MLS offers to the public the warning that "permits are unknown" for the fourth bedroom and addition.That's what we call a red flag.My buyers, who are not from this area, asked me if that's common and what it means.Yes, it's common to have SOME work that's not permitted, but NO it's not common to have an entire addition appear to be non-permitted! What does it mean? Usually "permits unknown" means "we think there aren't any, but aren't positive" or it means "buy at your own risk". The City of San Jose has the permit files online now, and anyone (y... 08/30/2008

The 33rd Annual Tapestry Arts Festival is happening this weekend in downtown San Jose, California. The Tapestry Arts Festival is one of San Jose's oldest and largest community events and it is one of my favorite events to attend in San Jose. There will be four entertainment stages featuring - Jazz, Rock, Classical and Blues Over 35 food booths Free hands-on art activities for kids Rock climbing wall Antique appraisal clinic on Monday only from 11-2 in the Ridder lounge at the Center for Performing Arts (fee for appraisal service) And Much More! The event supports arts education in the community. Over 200,000 people attended the event last year.Location: Parkside Hall, Park Avenue, San Jose, California Saturday ~ August 30, 2008 ~ 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday ~ August 31, 2008 ~ 10:00a... 08/28/2008

Closed Sales in Willow Glen in San Jose, California in July 2008Property Type:  Single Family Homes ~ San Jose ~ Willow Glen There were 40 single family homes reported sold in Cambrian in San Jose during the month of July 2008. Current Inventory in the month of July 2008 = 248 The Average Price was $872,375 The Median Sales Price was $802,500 The Average Days of Market (DOM) was 57 % LP Received = 96.66% There were 110 new listings reported in Willow Glen in San Jose, California in July 2008. Property Type:  Condo / Townhomes ~ San Jose ~ Willow Glen There were 4 condos / townhomes reported sold in Willow Glen in San Jose during the month of July 2008. Current Inventory in the month of July 2008 = 47 The Average Price was $548,462 The Median Sales Price was $580,000 The Average Days on ... 08/26/2008

Property Type:  Single Family Homes ~ San Jose ~ Santa Teresa There were 24 single family homes reported sold in Santa Teresa in San Jose during the month of July 2008. Current Inventory in the month of July 2008 = 156 The Average Price was $563,708 The Median Sales Price was $547,500 The Average Days of Market (DOM) was 54 % LP Received = 96.72% There were 50 new listings reported in Santa Teresa in San Jose, California in July 2008. Property Type:  Condo / Townhomes ~ San Jose ~ Santa Teresa There were 6 condos / townhomes reported sold in Santa Teresa in San Jose during the month of July 2008. Current Inventory in the month of July 2008 = 29 The Average Price was $424,166 The Median Sales Price was $421,500 The Average Days on Market (DOM) was 64 % LP Received = 100.42% There were 9 ... 08/26/2008

Property Type:  Single Family Homes ~ San Jose ~ Cambrian There were 47 single family homes reported sold in Cambrian in San Jose during the month of July 2008. Current Inventory in the month of July 2008 = 245 The Average Price was $696,921 The Median Sales Price was $690,000 The Average Days of Market (DOM) was 45 % LP Received = 97.73% There were 106 new listings reported in Cambrian in San Jose, California in July 2008.  Property Type:  Condo / Townhomes ~ San Jose ~ Cambrian There were 9 condos / townhomes reported sold in Cambrian in San Jose during the month of July 2008. Current Inventory in the month of July 2008 = 73 The Average Price was $402,711 The Median Sales Price was $333,000 The Average Days on Market (DOM) was 68 % LP Received = 98.84% There were 25 new listings repor... 08/22/2008