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2011 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The 35th Annual / 2011 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival featured a wide variety artwork and hand-crafted items from local artists, wine and beer tasting, food booths, live music and entertainment, and children’s play area. This beautifully produced video features views of Almaden Lake Park, festival entertainers, booths and displays, and various recreational activities.


Video brought to you by Therese Swan in Almaden Valley.

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update – October 18, 2011

The number of active listings in Almaden Valley increased slightly from last week, from 76 to 80 this week. The percentage of listings that are in escrow decreased slightly, from 38% to 35%. Traditional (ie non-distressed) listings experienced a similar change, from 67 to 71 active listings and from 31% in escrow to 30% this week. This could very likely be the early stages of the annual slow-down we see around the holidays.

Interest rates remain fairly much at the same level as last week.

Healthy Tails Dog Hike

Almaden Valley neighbors, leash up your dogs and join the Healthy “Tails” dog hike at Quicksilver Park on Saturday, November 5 from 9am to 11am. A guide from California K9 Solutions will be teaching participants how to enjoy outdoor activities as they and their dogs hike the 2.5 mile Wood Road Trail. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet long, and registration is required. Call (408) 355-2240 or register online at Santa Clara County Parks.

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update – October 10, 2011

The number of single family properties in Almaden Valley that are on the market crept up slightly, from 74 last Monday to 76 today. However, the number of pending escrows also increased, from 37% last week to 38% this week. Traditional (ie non-distressed) properties experienced similar changes, with the number of properties on the market increasing from 66 to 67 and the percentage of pending escrows increasing from 31% to 32%. Although the number of active listings increased, the percentage of pending escrows has pretty much recovered from the dip we saw last week.

Interest rates are remaining stable, though some banks posted a slight increase. Even so, rates are so low that buyers who are contemplating purchasing are being lured into acting by the historically low interest.

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update – September 26, 2011

The Almaden Valley real estate market continued its post-summer improvement. The total number of single family residences that are currently for sale dropped from 83 last week to 77 this week, and the percentage of homes under contract remained at 38%. The number of traditional (ie non-distressed) homes that are on the market decreased from 76 last week to 68 this week, and the percentage under contract increased from 31% to 33%.

As we approach the holiday season, we anticipate that the number of homes put on the market will drop somewhat. However, the number that I concentrate most on is the percentage of homes that are under contract. This number indicates whether inventory is in over supply, under supply, or balance . Generally speaking, the larger the percentage is, the healthier the market.

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update – September 12, 2011

We experienced another week of slow but steady improvement of the Almaden Valley real estate market. The number of available homes remained steady at 85, but the number of pending listings increased from 35% to 36%. Traditional (ie non-distressed) sales showed similar activity, with available properties remaining at 79 and pending listings showing an increase from 26% to 28%. Mortgage rates remain at historic lows, and buyers appear to be taking advantage of this fact.

Mad Science Crazy Chemworks After School Program at Almaden Valley Elementary Schools – UPDATED 2022

logo: Mad ScienceMad Science presents “Crazy Chemworks,” an eight week after school program for children in 1st-5th grade.

The program explores a variety of exciting chemistry experiments including glow-in-the-dark technology and things that cling. Get more information about each week’s experiments.

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Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update – August 15, 2011

The number of available single family properties continued the decline we first noted in late June, from 99 last week to 98 this week. However, this last week saw a decrease in the percentage of pending listings, from 39% last week to 33% this week. Researching this further, we saw a decrease in the number of new pendings this past week accompanied by a dramatic increase in the number of properties that completed the sales process. We’ve observed the same pattern in traditional (ie non-distressed) sales; available single family listings dropped from 92 last week to 90 this week, and the percentage of listings under contract dropped from 30% to 24%. Many families are squeezing in the last days of summer vacation before their kids go back to school. Plus there may be a few jitters with the volatility of the stock market in recent weeks. As is typical with the Almaden market, we expect the market to start picking up again soon once kids are settled back in school. Interest rates are at record lows and buyers want to take advantage of that.

Speakers to Discuss Proposed Almaden Ranch Retail Center at Next AVCA Meeting – UPDATED 2022

map: almaden ranch retail centerThe next Almaden Valley Community Association meeting will focus on the proposed Almaden Ranch Retail Center, and how it affects our egress from the Almaden Valley. [THIS EVENT IS CLOSED]

The first speaker, Gerald De Young, President of Ruth & Going, will describe the plans for the proposed retail center.

The second speaker, Dan Collen, Deputy Director of Infrastructure Development for Santa Clara County Roads & Airports Department, will discuss concerns County Roads has about the project and answer questions.

The third speaker, Manuel Pineda, Acting Deputy Director for San Jose Department of Transportation, will discuss the city’s perspective on the project, impacts on area traffic, options involving new road connections, and answer questions.

The meeting is at the Almaden Community Center on Monday, March 14, 2011 from 7:00-9:00pm.

Almaden Valley Community Association is a nonprofit that was incorporated in May 1961 for the purpose of stimulating interest in civic affairs, circulating of information about our community, and making recommendations for community improvements and protection. AVCA consists of members that live within the 95120 zip code.

Lend a Hand Ministry at Holy Spirit in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

logo: Holy Spirit in Almaden ValleyHoly Spirit in Almaden Valley has a new ministry program called Lend a Hand.

The ministry is focused on reaching out to the elderly and those in our community who need help with simple tasks around the house. Volunteer to help someone with repairing fixtures, cleaning windows, mowing the lawn, or other to do’s and errands.

If you are in need of assistance or you can volunteer to help, please contact Leah Harris or Mike Ferrero: