This is your opportunity to provide input on your child’s education and resetting of SJUSD’s Strategic Plan based on SJUSD’s New Vision and Mission.
Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews and the SJUSD Board of Education are seeking input on what 21st century skills students should be able to know and do in order to be a productive member of a global society.
Pumpkin Picking at the Park is a fun-filled day with activities for pre-schools and their parents to enjoy together. The morning starts with art activities at Almaden Community Center, followed by a guided tour of Emma Prusch Park.
Kumon gives your kids the power of knowing. If your child needs extra help in math or reading, or is ready to be challenged, come see what Kumon has to offer. Kumon’s specialized learning program provides children of all abilities in pre-K through 12th grade with the confidence to achieve more on their own.
Come visit Kumon during their open house, Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 10am – 2pm. If you enroll between October 8th and October 31st, your child will receive free registration.
The number of single family homes available for sale in Almaden Valley continued to decrease, down to 74 this Monday versus 77 the same time last week. The percentage under contract dropped slightly, to 37% from 38% during the same time. Traditional (ie non-distressed) properties followed similar trends, with active listings dropping from 68 to 66 and the percentage under contract dropping from 33% to 31%.
The market still has a lot of fire. Homes are selling. Interest rates are unbelievable. I just sold my listing on Crystal Springs in the Almaden Country Club neighborhood last week and have offers on my new listing on Hillcrest, also in the Country Club. Neither home has even hit the market. Buyers are buying!!
If you are looking for a fun event with holiday shopping possibilities, mark your calendar for the Almaden Community Center’s 5th Annual Harvest Festival and Holiday Boutique on October 22nd. The fun starts at 11am, with haunted houses, costume parades, a holiday boutique and more! For more information contact the Almaden Community Center.
Put on your best costume and join Silicon Valley Cares for the Silicon Valley Broomstick Ball on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Enjoy dinner and dancing, a silent auction and a casino at this fundraising event. For more information visit www.siliconvalleycares.com/
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.
We saw a definite improvement between last week’s report and this week’s. The number of available homes in Almaden Valley decreased from 85 last week to 83 this week. In addition, the number of homes that are now under contract increased significantly, from 35% to 38%. Traditional (ie non-distressed) listings posted even better numbers; available homes decreased from 79 to 76, and the percentage under contract increased from 26% to 31%.
Interest rates have remained low, school is back in session and buyers are now back on the market after summer vacations. Open house traffic over the weekend was moderate. The Almaden Art and Wine Festival may have taken some of the traffic. But homes are still selling!! I now have 29 closed sales for 2011 as well as 7 pending!
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Therese Swan, Almaden Valley’s #1 Realtor, has just released a new tool to help Almaden home buyers find the home of their dreams. Buyers can now search Almaden Valley Real Estate by School and/or 2011 API School Scores!
UPDATE: Therese has since enhanced her website with the following pages that provide even more comprehensive tools to achieve your goals:
