Holiday Wish List for San Carlos Homeowners

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Given the season, I thought this would be a good time to assemble a San Carlos Holiday Wish List. In assembling the list below, I spoke with current clients, associates and San Carlos homeowners.  In no particular order here is a list of some of the items which they would put on their Holiday Wish List: (1) A San Carlos High School. Yes…I … [Read more...]

San Carlos Business Spotlight: The Reading Bug

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Lately, San Carlos has had a lot of difficult issues to navigate.  Measure U, budget deficits, synthetic turf, school boundary changes....take your pick.  Fortunately, there are some very positive stories out there as well. There are some businesses that come into San Carlos and just get it right from the start.  The Reading Bug is one of … [Read more...]

Seller Records vs. County Records….A Common San Carlos Real Estate Problem

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At first, you may not even notice it. But the examples below show why it is essential to scrutinize all disclosures and also check the county and city records when buying a house in San Carlos. Some sellers will really bend the rules when trying to maximize the purchase price of their house by slyly noting a difference between what is being … [Read more...]

A Final Word on School Boundaries

A lot has transpired over the last two weeks with all the talk of the boundary changes to San Carlos Schools. I was disappointed by some of the commentary which I thought was uncalled for.  I have removed those comments from the site.  Having a difference of opinion is what this site is all about, however, I thought a few of those comments went … [Read more...]

YELP Gives Downtown San Carlos a Big Thumbs Up

The Good Eats Of San Carlos December 2 Greg S One of the many gems this Town has to offer! Godzilla, Han Solo... San Jose Super Toy Show Wine Buzz: Caymus Winery Tasting Red, Red Wine: Music With Colour @ Cava Wine Bar Christmas Cheer: Carol of Lights Festival New To Yelp? UYE for Yelp … [Read more...]

Breaking News: San Carlos School District Puts Forth New Elementary School Boundaries

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Responding to impacting issues at White Oaks Elementary and focusing on boosting enrollment at Heather School, the San Carlos School District has released a map of proposed changes.  The district wants to make clear that currently enrolled students and their soon-to-be-enrolled siblings will not be affected by the new boundaries. The new … [Read more...]

Assessing the Damage to the San Carlos Real Estate Market

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That powerful storm of  impossible lending guidelines, a poor economy and buyer uncertainty which was parked over the City of San Carlos for the past 12 months did do damage to San Carlos property values.  The good news is that the storm seems to have moved on.  Now comes the unenviable task of assessing the damage. What Started the Downturn … [Read more...]

San Carlos Sued Over Sarah Palin Billboard

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San Carlos is once again on the national news radar. Alan Herson has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against the City of San Carlos on behalf of his son, Jeffrey Herson, asking for monetary damages as well as his right to erect a billboard promoting Sarah Palin for President in 2012. It all started when the City of San Carlos rejected Herson's … [Read more...]

San Carlos Inventory Reaches New Low

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On Monday, November 16th, San Carlos will officially have just as many home Active as it will with a Pending status.  Look for Active homes to drop to 40, or possibly even lower.  Currently, there are 39 Pending properties in San Carlos.  It is the best ratio we have had all year and a clear indication of a last minute surge from buyers who have … [Read more...]

Fantastic White Oaks Listing – Will not be featured on the MLS

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Occasionally, homes are not featured on our local MLS.  There is one particular home in White Oaks that is currently for sale and it will not appear on any website or any MLS.  The home is s on a well known, less traveled, White Oaks street and was the subject of a major remodel.  The home is just over 3,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, … [Read more...]