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Isn't this an interesting place to live? I grew up here in Silicon Valley, got my Journalism degree from San Jose State University and set off on a cross-country broadcasting adventure that took me from San Francisco to Washington DC.

When I decided to come home to this truly unique spot on the globe, I felt that my 15 years of property investment experience in 3 different states could help others.

This blog is a collection of property and investment options, stories, news, blurbs, gadgets and whatnot that I want to share with you about living the Silicon Valley Lifestyle. Rock on.


Friday, July 16, 2010

Location Location Location! Westside Townhouse-Style Condo Open Sunday 1:30-4:30!

Spacious & Stylish Townhouse-Style Condo! Large LR, Newer Carpets and Paint. Roomy Kitchen w/Granite Slab Brkfast Bar Passthrough. Separate Den/Study w/Closet and Window to Private Patio, Ideal for Fourth Bedroom or Family Room! Large Master BR with Double Doors. Tons of Storage/Cabinets, Inside Laundry. Charming Brick Patio. Ideal for Renters/Rmmates! Near Lt Rail, Willow Glen & LG Creek Trail! Moments from 280 & Highway 17. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, July 3, 2010

OPEN HOUSE TODAY. PROPERTY UNDER 400K IN SARATOGA!

19641 VINEYARD LN, Saratoga, CA 95070 Offered at: $399,000 — Active
Very nice unit on very quiet side of complex. Large private patio from dining area opens to greenbelt. Second private patio off of master bedroom. Lots of windows and Southern exposure make this home light and bright! Don't miss this rare opportunity to get into a great condo close to major commute arteries and great schools!
MLS: 81030702
Type: Condominium
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Interior: 1191 Lot Size: 3049
Garage: Detached,1 Car Garage,Guest Parking
Year Built/Age: 1973
Assoc Fee:$410

Monday, June 14, 2010

40K Price reduction on 4BR in West San Jose!

4 Bedroom, 2 and a half bath in great West San Jose neighborhood. Near Hamilton and Bascom and Campbell border.
Refresh yourself this summer with lemonade squeezed from your own Meyer lemon tree!
To find out more about homes in this area, contact me at 408-628-8026 or email: ssweeney@interorealestate.com.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

home prices | santa clara county , ca | days on market | Intero Real Estate Blog

home prices | santa clara county | los altos hill, ca | days on market | Intero Real Estate Blog

Optimism = Opportunity

The house next door to us was semi-gutted by a fire back in December. I think many of us in the neighborhood have been curious about how it would look when remodeled...and about whether or not it would go on the market.

Well, the work is complete and the house looks fairly fantastic. It went on the market at the beginning of April and already has an offer pending despite the rather "optimistic" asking price.

Quick conclusion: If you're looking for that price at the upper-end of your neighborhood market value, a sparkly clean presentation with new updates can, in some cases anyway, justify your high-end price.

The home was built in the 50's but new paint, hardwood flooring, kitchen counters, cabinets, appliances and windows make it feel new. Talk about turn-key!

So, you can't afford to completely remodel your home? (Most of us are in the same boat, by the way.) But clean floors, paint and a strategic update or two (like a new kitchen countertop or fixtures) can make a huge difference in a buyer's eyes. That's just something for them to take off their list of potential fixer-upper costs.

At the top of this post, I called the asking price "optimistic." Turns out that the clean and new "feeling" buyers got from this home paid off. "Optimistic" price based on the home's condition turned into a real "Opportunity."

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

New landscaping display on I-280 baffles motorists - San Jose Mercury News

New landscaping display on I-280 baffles motorists - San Jose Mercury News

Interactive Map: Share your favorite spots for viewing Bay Area wildflowers - San Jose Mercury News

Interactive Map: Share your favorite spots for viewing Bay Area wildflowers - San Jose Mercury News

New flights to Mexico at Mineta

New Airline for Mineta
Finally some good news for Mineta International Airport. Mexico's Volaris airlines announced that it will be launching daily flights from San Jose to Guadalajara, Mexico, starting this April. It is the first airline to start flying from Mineta in the past five years. The announcement came as welcome news to the newly renovated airport, which has seen a steep decline over the past few years. In February, SanJose.com reported that Frontier Airlines would be pulling its flights from Mineta as of March 14.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Market Data from Intero Insider

Beautiful weather makes for a great day to enjoy walking tour of historic Santa Clara

Downtown San Jose: Silicon Valley's City Center | Discover Downtown Card

Have fun & save $$$!

Downtown San Jose: Silicon Valley's City Center | Discover Downtown Card

25 People Who Canged Silicon Valley | Intro | Features

25 People Who Canged Silicon Valley | Intro | Features & Columns | Metro Newspapers

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5 Quick Tips for staging your home!

Spring Cleaning Guide: Home Guide: TLC

Spring Cleaning Guide: Home Guide: TLC

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Why Charitable Giving Matters to Your Business | TalentZoo.com

Why Charitable Giving Matters to Your Business | TalentZoo.com

Monday, March 22, 2010

San Jose may take over three thoroughfares - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose may take over three thoroughfares - San Jose Mercury News

Warriors are officially for sale!

Will Oracle's Ellison be the newest B-Ball honcho?

Warriors are officially for sale–Cohan out by August/September?

Steve Jobs & Arnold Schwarzenegger team up in Palo Alto for organ donation

Achieving "stability" in the local housing market

Housing "pain" may be easing, according to ForeclosureRadar...and other Silicon Valley news

In Hindsight: In Silicon Valley, real estate 'stability' and a hot IPO - San Jose Mercury News

Formspring.me: Another Startup Packing Its Bags for Silicon Valley

Talented programmers may find new opps @ Formspring

Formspring.me: Another Startup Packing Its Bags for Silicon Valley [UPDATED] - ReadWriteStart

Silicon Valley Lawmakers wnt to limit txt msgs and e-mails

Can local gov't realistically "shut down" any e-communication in this digital age?

Lawmakers wnt to limit txt msgs and e-mails - Sacramento Business, Housing Market News | Sacramento Bee

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Keep an eye on your front door via your iphone?

Dropcam Gets an iPhone App

Dropcam Gets an iPhone App

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Downtown San Jose: Silicon Valley's City Center | Past, Present and Future

Downtown San Jose: Silicon Valley's City Center | Past, Present and Future

Crazy Face for ipad

Oh, what to do with that new ipad?
Try Crazy Face!

Asian American Film Festival to take the stage in S.J. this weekend!

27th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival


Several programs will be featured from groundbreaking American Indies to acclaimed features from Asia.  Various Times. Camera 12 Cinemas, 201 S. Second St.  $12-$25, 998-3300 orwww.cameracinemas.com or www.asianamericanmedia.org

Discovering Benefits of a More Sustainable Landscaping

Discovering Benefits of a More Sustainable Landscaping

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Inter Insider: It’s a Great Time To Buy! Or Is It?

Inter Insider: It’s a Great Time To Buy! Or Is It?

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How would your daily planner look from space?

Children's Discover Museum takes kids to space (figuratively, of course)

SanJose.com: Living In Space

Silicon Valley workers: Famously Flexible?

Record unemplyment | Valley tech workers | New skills | Features & Columns | Metro Newspapers

Put on your kilt and bring your pipe! Your Irish pipe, that is!

Santana Row tonight!

SanJose.com: The Piping Circle

Happy Hollow's grand transformation - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose's Happy Hollow gets a $ 72 million makeover!

Happy Hollow's grand transformation - San Jose Mercury News

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Tsunami map gives early and accurate forecast of waves that eventually reached our Pacific coast

Yale Environment 360 - StumbleUpon

Introducing the iKey & Apples answer to the humble door key - Telegraph - StumbleUpon

Introducing the iKey & Apples answer to the humble door key - Telegraph - StumbleUpon

SanJose.com: Tess Dunn at Streetlight Records

SanJose.com: Tess Dunn at Streetlight Records

Santa Clara and San Mateo counties finally get some love from the Golden Gate Gardener

As more local residents look to grow their own herbs, veggies or other culinary options, the Golden Gate Gardener talks microclimates, "black thumbs", and Millionaire Eggplant.

Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. sustains profitability through innovation in 2009

Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. sustains profitability through innovation in 2009

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Sunnyvale re-examines decision to sell properties earmarked for park expansion - San Jose Mercury News

Neighbors come together to give the Council pause...

Silicon Valley's Cisco announces tech advances to make the internet much faster

Download the entire contents of the Library of Congress in one second? Sign me up!