Multiple offer situations are back in San Carlos.  However, they are not back in the volume that they appeared a few years back, folks are not completely blowing away in the list price, and they are happening predominantly in the 700K-1M price zones. A few years back, the highest total purchase price was normally with winner in most multiple offer … [Read more...]

In what is shaping up to be a very contentious showdown in November, many of those against Measure U have organized and are now online with their group, San Carlos First. For those who may not be aware, Measure U is the San Carlos sales tax increase initiative.  If passed, the measure would provide for a 1/2 cent sales tax increase on goods sold … [Read more...]

Rarely do we go outside the city limits for the San Carlos Blog, however, Belmont is our neighbor and it is currently considering an idea that could bring their housing market to an absolute standstill.  I am hoping that our city leaders are occupied with other issues this week and pay no attention to what is going on next door. Essentially, … [Read more...]

For those of you who have been reading the San Carlos Blog since 2007, you may recall an article discussing the sale of 2036 Alma Street in San Carlos. The property was severely underpriced and went immediately with multiple offers.  The sale happened so quickly that it went relatively unnoticed.  This property will be back on the MLS in a week, … [Read more...]

So here's how the perfect fit works:  Downtown San Carlos is in need for more informal, family-friendly restaurants.  Jack's Prime is simple, very good quality, received rave reviews and has a bit of an edge to it. A Jack's Prime location in downtown San Carlos would be an instant hit and provide San Carlos with a much needed dining … [Read more...]