One of the big pleasures that comes along with my real estate business is helping newcomers understand the benefits of living in our area, to help them find the little out-of-the-way places that will give them the feeling that they are in the know, that they belong. Each person I work with is different, has their own unique likes and dislikes. For some it might be the lesser known cultural events all around us. For others, special dining venues, or historical buildings, or special hobbies.Today I had the opportunity to tell a potential buyer about some of the open space attractions near where his new job is located, where he and his wife might have fun exploring now that trails are open once again. I wrote: "San Mateo County is beginning to open up a bit [from the shelter-in-place of th... 06/09/2020

  Agents from around the bay met for to tour homes and get to know one another, share business ideas, and the connections were so impactful and memorable. Truly a greaat day that included viewing some amazing homes in the Silicon Valley- Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Woodside. The most amazing home I saw on tour? http://1250canada.com/  The only home in California designed by Ettore Sottsass.  A home of 6886 square feet, its truly one of a kind, it's art, It's pop-culture, it's unbelievable.  If you care about design in your life, I would love to show you this home sitting on 4.93 acres in Woodside, CA.  Along with a guest house, and equestrian facilities that include a caretaker's cottage, in addition to tack and feed rooms. Listed at $14,995,000 The event ended when we had lunch together... 06/28/2017

Rent Payments Can Really Add Up!No matter how much you pay in rent, you might be surprised what it adds up to over the years. Investing your money is a wiser financial choice. With the current home prices and mortgage rates, this is an excellent time to look into buying your own home in Woodside, California. Rent Payments Can Really Add Up! No matter how much you pay in rent, you might be surprised what it adds up to over the years. Investing your money is a wiser financial choice. With the current home prices and mortgage rates, this is an excellent time to look into buying your own home in Burlingame, California. Common Concerns of Renters and Homeowners - Advantages and Considerations BUYINGProperty builds equityResponsible for maintenanceTax deductible mortgage interest*Responsible ... 06/24/2016

VA Mortgage Loans in Woodside CA and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the main features of this great program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Woodside CA: You must first verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved Woodside CA VA loan lender can order your COE for you, or you can cont... 11/20/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Woodside CA and 100% VA Loans - the best loan program in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for both honorably discharged Vets and active duty military personnel. Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program: - Up to 100% financing, with no down required. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. So how do you qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Woodside CA? The first step is to verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved Woodside CA VA mortgage loan lender to order your COE qu... 09/19/2014

Log cabins and the FHA 203k renovation program Can I renovate my log cabin with an FHA 203k loan? Why not, it is a home and in most cases has a foundation so it is a candidate for the program. It is odd but we get asked that a number of times each year. Again last Friday.  The client is purchasing a log cabin and wants to improve it. Here is a real log cabin example           Before scene.                           Look at the new handrails on the finished project                 Another Log Cabin     08/31/2014

Black sand beaches in Pacifica CA FHA 203k project in Pacifica brought me to this beautiful black sand beach   I was working on a home in Pacifica that is a rebuild from the foundation up when we finished the draw inspection... just demo was completed, we went to lunch at the beach and though I have been to lots of CA beaches this one was the first black sand beach I've seen in CA. I know, it is not really black sand but it looks pretty. It is this color due to being very wet as the tide was in.                           One of the most popular surfing spots in CA is still right here in Northern CA at Pacifica. NOT HERE but just about a half mile north of this area. 07/23/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Woodside California and 100% VA Loans - the best loan program in California! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the main features of this great program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - Compared to other types of mortgage loans, easier credit-qualifying requirements. - Low fixed mortgage rates result in a low monthly payment. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Woodside California: First of all, you must verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved Woodside California VA loan lender can order your COE for you, or... 07/07/2014

  Charming Woodside Home for Sale The number of active listings in Redwood City (94062) dropped by 10% from the previous month. The median number of days active properties have been listed is 29. This is significantly shorter than the national average. The number of sales in December dropped by 11.4% from the previous month. The percent of unoccupied properties is very low in Redwood City (94062). It is -9.71% below the national average.   Click the link below to view Woodside Homes for Sale: http://www.sfpeninsulacondos.com/listings/areas/159136/propertytype/SINGLE,CONDO/     $1,918,600 Median Listing Price 29 Median Days on Market 36 Active Listings 2.8% Distressed Listings (foreclosures and short sales) Median household income in 94062 is $118,216 with 114 households earning between ... 02/27/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Woodside California and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program: - Zero Down Payment, 100% financing. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs.   Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Woodside California: The first step is to verify your eligibility. You can verify eligibility by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. A Woodside California VA loan lender can order your COE quickly f... 01/13/2014

There are 22 homes on the market, but only two Woodside homes for sale holding an open house this coming weekend in this scenic Silicon Valley community.  This first weekend of the New Year is still in the holiday period, which ends after the college football championship at the VIZIO Bowl on Monday night (Florida State vs. Auburn).  After that, expect market activity to begin picking up as we look forward to an active market in 2014. Click the address in the listings below to view details of each of the Woodside homes for sale.  If you would like assistance during your open house visit or more information about any of these homes, contact me directly or use the “Request More Info” tab on the individual property listing page.   Woodside Homes For Sale Holding An Open House   20 PATROL C... 01/03/2014

There are 16 Woodside homes for sale holding an open house this coming weekend in this exclusive Silicon Valley community.  Click on the address included in the listings below to view details of each of the Woodside homes for sale.  If you would like assistance during your open house visit or more information about any of these homes, contact me directly or use the “Request More Info” tab on the individual property listing page.   Woodside Homes For Sale Holding An Open House September 28-29   133 OLD LA HONDA RD, WOODSIDE, CA 94062   $6,295,000 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3 full | 1 partialSq. Ft.: 3,984     Open House on Sunday, Sep 29, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     310 FAMILY FARM RD, WOODSIDE, CA 94062   $4,495,000 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 4Sq. Ft.: 860         Open House on Sunday, Sep 29, 201... 09/27/2013

Woodside residential land listings remain in good supply for those looking to build a home in one of Silicon Valley’s most beautiful wooded neighborhoods.  Resurgence in the economy and home values in adjacent Portola Valley and Palo Alto are helping to increase demand for Woodside homes and land. Some land parcels may be sold with existing structures, such as a house, garage, barn, or other buildings.  When listed in the “land” category, this is usually an indication that the property is being sold primarily for its land value and any existing structures have out-lived their useful life and might need to be removed after the sale. Click here >>> Woodside residential land listings <<< to see the list of properties now available.  Click on a property’s Address for photos and detailed inf... 05/30/2013

Horse Friendly Woodside California - Home to These Two, and Many More The Town of Woodside California is a small community located on the San Francisco Peninsula, south of San Francisco, near the Silicon Valley. The attraction for many is the rural beauty, proximity to Silicon Valley, top-notch and well-funded schools, and ...... horses! These beautiful statues are located just off Highway 84, Woodside Road, as one enters town; the photo was taken in January, (another reason to like Woodside--the weather!) Guaranteed to make me smile each time I pass by.Today on our Multiple Listing Service, there are: 27 Active listings, with a median list price of $2,995,000 (top price: $85,000,000) 13 Pending sales, median list price of these is $1,899,000   6 Closed sales in the month of January, 20... 02/01/2013

  In celebration of Autumn’s glorious colors, join me for a nature walk in Woodside, CA, where flora and fauna are aglow with the rich hues of the season. Vibrant golds, stunning reds and brilliant oranges paint the local landscape of this San Francisco Peninsula region located in the western hills above the San Francisco Bay. 10/31/2012

In Woodside  from Jan 1, 2012 until June 30, 2012 there were: 3 closed short sales 4 closed bank owned homes Total sales during this time period were 51 Total % Short Sales: 5.8% Total % REO Sales: 7.8% Total Percentage  Woodside Distressed Properties: 13.6% These numbers do not tell the whole story. 3 of the 4 foreslosures and 2 of the 3 short sales were in the Skyline area which is always a harder sell than closer to town, so given that information again, there are almost no distressed property sales in Woodside. There are currently 47 active listings in Woodside, about the same number as in Palo Alto, but without the incredible competition for homes like in the Palo Alto market. Maybe it is worth giving Woodside a look if you are having trouble finding what you want in Palo Alto. If ... 08/01/2012

The communities of Portola Valley and Woodside are wooded retreats on the north end of Silicon Valley, just minutes from Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Stanford University and many of the world famous companies that are Silicon Valley’s major employers. Here are Portola Valley REO foreclosure homes and Woodside REO foreclosure homes for sale as of February 24, 2012.  To see the MLS listing for a property, request additional information, or to schedule a showing, click on the property’s Price.   Type Price Bed/Bath Sq. Feet Notes Single family $274,900 2/1 550 Woodside   There are no REO properties on the market in Portola Valley as of today. Visit Silicon Valley MLS Searchto find listings for properties of all types anywhere in Santa Clara, Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito C... 02/24/2012

The communities of Portola Valley and Woodside are wooded retreats on the north end of Silicon Valley, just minutes from Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Stanford University and many of the world famous companies that are Silicon Valley’s major employers. Here are Portola Valley REO foreclosure homes and Woodside REO foreclosure homes for sale as of February 17, 2012.  To see the MLS listing for a property, request additional information, or to schedule a showing, click on the property’s Price.   Type Price Bed/Bath Sq. Feet Notes Single family $274,900 2/1 550 Woodside   There are no REO properties on the market in Portola Valley as of today. Visit Silicon Valley MLS Search to find listings for properties of all types anywhere in Santa Clara, Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito ... 02/17/2012

The communities of Portola Valley and Woodside are wooded retreats on the north end of Silicon Valley, just minutes from Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Stanford University and many of the world famous companies that are Silicon Valley’s major employers. Here are Portola Valley REO foreclosure homes and Woodside REO foreclosure homes for sale as of February 10, 2012.  To see the MLS listing for a property, request additional information, or to schedule a showing, click on the property’s Price.   Type Price Bed/Bath Sq. Feet Notes Single family $1,099,000 4/3 2,380 Woodside Single family $274,900 2/1 550 Woodside   There are no REO properties on the market in Portola Valley as of today. Visit Silicon Valley MLS Searchto find listings for properties of all types anywhere in Santa Clara, ... 02/12/2012

The communities of Portola Valley and Woodside are wooded retreats on the north end of Silicon Valley, just minutes from Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Stanford University and many of the world famous companies that are Silicon Valley’s major employers. Here are REO homes for sale in Portola Valley and REO homes for sale in Woodside as of February 3, 2012.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a viewing of these or other properties in Silicon Valley. john@jsrealproperty.com  To see the MLS listing for a property, click on its Listing Price.   Type Price Bed/Bath Sq. Feet Notes Single family $274,900 2/1 550 Woodside   Receive Automated E-mail Alerts When More Homes Come On The Market!   It’s easy to sign up for automated emails that tell you when properties come on the ... 02/03/2012