*OTJEF FALL REAL ESTATE 2010
A Palo Alto Weekly and Almanac publication
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Editor: Carol Blitzer Designer: Diane Haas On the cover: This Vintage Oaks home at 60 Gloria Circle, Menlo Park, with four bedrooms and close to 3,000 square feet of space, was on the market for $2,595,000 in early October. Photo by Michelle Le.
26 Rents edging up as economy improves
40 Struggling to survive in a recession
13 Same price, different house
30 If a Realtor were ‘tweeting’ ...
46 Decorating for one
18 Market rising from the ashes
33 Brand new comes at a premium
48 RentWatch
2010: Getting back into the game
Homebuyers move off the sidelines and re-enter the market
Slight influx of jobs, schools’ strength keep occupancy rates high
What’s on the market in local communities?
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When it no longer takes two to tangle, er ... tango
A quick take on words of real-estate wisdom
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Spacious two story home near the town hall in the heart of Los Altos Hills! 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ bedrooms, vaulted ceilings in the living room, separate dining room, family room and bonus room. Remodeled granite kitchen features walk in pantry and sub-zero refrigerator. Extra spacious bedrooms, each with an additional attached area or adjacent room. Perfect guest quarters off living room. Lush landscaped grounds features in-ground pool and spa, deck and patios, private gardens and orchards. Excellent Palo Alto Schools or walk to private Pinewood school. Over 3,500 square feet of living space Nearly level 1.077 acre lot
Offered at $2,795,000
Lic. # 00868208
Broker/Owner Keller Williams Page 4 I Fall Real Estate Special Section
505 Hamilton Ave, Suite 100 Palo Alto Office: (650) 354-1100 Cell: (650) 483-2710 Fax: (650) 560-6530 Email: jwking@akrealty.com www.Johnwking.com
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