Author Archive for: Therese Swan

About Therese Swan

Almaden Realtor, Therese Swan, is committed to providing the highest quality service in the Almaden Valley real estate market.

Entries by Therese Swan

July 2022 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

The July 2022 Almaden Valley real estate market is showing signs of normalizing after two years of dramatic imbalance that strongly favored sellers and sent home prices on an upward trajectory. Inventory has increased significantly, assisting in the transition of the market to buyer-driven. On a national level, buyers seem to be hesitating home purchases […]

June 2022 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

Recent data indicates that the Almaden Valley real estate market is transitioning away from the strong seller’s market it has been for a while. The 36 single family homes offered on the market in June was the highest that inventory has been in over two years. The number of pending contracts has continued decreasing since […]

4th of July 2022 in Almaden

Festival and Fireworks at the Almaden Lake Regional Park Hooray! The most exciting event of the year for Almaden residents – the Fourth of July Celebrations and Fireworks at the Almaden Lake Regional Park – is back this year after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. The festival begins at 3:00 pm and […]

Quicksilver History Hike – June 2022

The next Quicksilver History Hike will be on June 25, 2022 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Join a Park Interpreter to explore what remains of the once-bustling mining operations in the hills above New Almaden. This moderate, 3-4 mile hike in Almaden Quicksilver County Park leaves from the Wood Road parking lot off Hicks Road in San Jose. […]

Almaden Community Center and Happy Hollow Celebrate Seniors

Almaden Community Center Courtyard Carnival May is Older Americans Month and the Almaden Community Center is celebrating Almaden’s seniors this week with a special event: the Almaden Community Center Courtyard Carnival. Seniors over 50 are welcome to enjoy activities and games with prizes. Those in need can also access resources for seniors. Date: Thursday, May […]

April 2022 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

Almaden Valley single family homes are still in high demand, although supply is beginning to catch up. April saw 32 single family homes offered on the MLS, a number we haven’t seen since the summer of 2020. This represents a big jump in listings in April, up from 12 in March. The 34 single family […]

Performance Night at Leland Speech and Debate

It’s the most awaited end of the academic year event for Leland High School’s Speech and Debate team – the annual Performance Night – where the team, after performing at competitions – and winning accolades – near and far, perform on their home turf before their friends, families and neighbors. Leland’s Speech and Debate team […]

Celebrate Mother’s Day in Almaden Valley

This Mother’s Day, Sunday May 8, 2022, treat your mom or significant other to some celebratory treats in and around Almaden Valley. Mother’s Day Brunch at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club Enjoy a sumptuous menu overlooking the pristine rolling greens at The Grille @ Cinnabar Hills, which includes prime ribs, blackened pork loin, smoked salmon eggs benedict […]

Summer Wine Tasting at Alamitos Vineyards

The Alamitos Vineyards Estate in the heart of Almaden is opening its doors for summer wine tasting season on May 1, 2022. It is located in the English, Spanish and Hacienda villages within the Quicksilver County Park, New Almaden, that were once inhabited by the miners in the 1800s. The vineyard was planted in 2014 with […]

Quicksilver History Hike – April 2022

The next Quicksilver History Hike will be on April 24, 2022 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Join a Park Interpreter to explore what remains of the once-bustling mining operations in the hills above New Almaden. This moderate, 3-4 mile hike in Almaden Quicksilver County Park leaves from the Wood Road parking lot off Hicks Road in San Jose. […]

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