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Emerald Hills Market & Open House Report for Weekend of 10/2-3

With the Giants closing out a magnificient season against the Padres this weekend, that appears to be the focus.  That said, plenty of good homes to look at.  Come on out!

Market Update for the Week of 9/27/10:

New Listings : 477 Upland, 3977 Jefferson (re-list), 3969 Brookline, 857 Hillcrest,

Newly Under Contract: 857 Hillcrest,

New Closed Sales: No closings this week

OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE (highly subject to change)

Street Address List Price Beds Baths (F|P) Bldg SqFt Open House Schedules
439 LAKEVIEW WY $2,285,000 5 5|1 4,810 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:00-4:00 
637 LOMBARDY WY $2,196,000 4 5|1 3,608 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:00-4:00 
477 Upland Road $2,150,000 4 4|1 3510 Sat/Sun  1:00-4:00
100 EMERALD ESTATES CT $1,998,000 5 4|1 3,510 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:30-4:00 
541 OAK PARK WY $1,590,951 4 3|1 3,760 SqFt Sun 10/3 2:00-4:00 
206 UPLAND CT $1,499,000 5 3|0 3,630 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:00-4:00
35 SUMMIT RIDGE PL $1,463,000 4 3|0 3,120 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:00-4:00
713 Bayview Way $1,389,000 4 2|1 2808 Sat/Sun  1:30-4:30
3977 Jefferson Avenue $1,299,000 4 2|1 3050 SqFt Sat/Sun  1:00-4:00
3827 HAMILTON WY $1,248,000 4 2|1 2,220 SqFt Sun 10/3 2:00-4:00 
3726 LAUREL WY $999,000 3 2|1 2,860 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:30-4:00 
3969 BROOKLINE WY $974,000 3 2|0 2,050 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:30-4:30
3844 FARM HILL BL $899,000 3 2|0 2,000 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:30-4:00 
52 W SUMMIT DR $899,000 3 2|0 1,540 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:30-4:30 
745 Vernal WY $899,000 4 3|0 2,585 SqFt Sat 10/2 1:00-4:00
3786 JEFFERSON AV $898,000 3 2|0 1,750 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:00-4:00 
815 CANYON RD $749,000 6 2|4 2,020 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:30-4:30 
3776 JEFFERSON AV $738,000 3 2|0 1,460 SqFt Sun 10/3 1:00-4:00
Posted by John Sieling at 10/1/2010 9:27 AM | Add Comment

Emerald Hills Market & Open House Report for Weekend of 9/25-9/26

Here's the lineup this week and some market commentary for Emerald Hills:

New Listings: 100 Emerald Estates Court (nice details and design), 1020 Wilmington Way,  260 Lakeview Way (great design, possibly a Casey built home), 712 Glenmere (nice lot), 857 Hillcrest, 745 Vernal Way,

Newly Under Contract: 1012 Lakeview Way,  819 Canyon Road

Recent Closings: 834 Hillcrest Dr, 633 W. California Way

As we move into Fall, it appears the Open House action is lightening up in spite of the inventory...

Street Address List Price Beds Baths (F|P) Bldg SqFt Open House Schedules
439 LAKEVIEW WY $2,285,000 5 5|1 4,810 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:30-4:30 
100 EMERALD ESTATES CT $1,998,000 5 4|1 3,510 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:30-4:00 
Sun 10/3 1:30-4:00 
1020 WILMINGTON WY $1,599,000 4 3|0 3,200 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:30-4:30 
42 BOTANY CT $1,595,000 5 3|0 3,820 SqFt Sat 9/25 1:00-4:00 
206 UPLAND CT $1,499,000 5 3|0 3,630 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:30-4:30 
260 LAKEVIEW WY $1,495,000 4 3|0 2,520 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:00-4:00 
35 SUMMIT RIDGE PL $1,463,000 4 3|0 3,120 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:00-4:00 
782 GLENMERE WY $1,399,000 4 3|1 2,930 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:00-4:00 
857 HILLCREST DR $919,000 3 2|0 2,150 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:30-4:30
3844 FARM HILL BL $899,000 3 2|0 2,000 SqFt Sun 9/26 2:00-4:00
52 W SUMMIT DR $899,000 3 2|0 1,540 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:30-4:30
745 Vernal WY $899,000 4 3|0 2,585 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:30-4:00 
3786 JEFFERSON AV $898,000 3 2|0 1,750 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:00-4:00 
3776 JEFFERSON AV $788,000 3 2|0 1,460 SqFt Sun 9/26 1:30-4:00 

Everything above is highly subject to change!
Posted by John Sieling at 9/24/2010 9:21 AM | Add Comment

Emerald Hills Open House & Market Report for Weekend of September 18 & 19

Here we go, into the final stretch for 2010.  Early October through November will give us a glimpse of what 2011 may have in store for us.  Below is the line up this weekend, go check some out!

Housing inventory has dropped off since June's high of 52 to August at 45 homes on the market.  Closed sales in August were strong (10) but not supportive of appreciation (Avg Sales Price dropped from June to August but is still higher than the buyer credit fueled springtime).

Still, only a handful of places to see compared to earlier this year. 

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Street Address List Price Beds Baths (F|P) Bldg SqFt Open House Schedules
439 LAKEVIEW WY $2,285,000 5 5|1 4,810 SqFt Sun 9/19 1:00-4:00  
637 LOMBARDY WY $2,196,000 4 5|1 3,608 SqFt Sun 9/19 1:00-4:00 
3568 HIGHLAND AV $1,675,000 4 3|0 2,830 SqFt Sun 9/19 1:30-4:30  
782 GLENMERE WY $1,399,000 4 3|1 2,930 SqFt Sun 9/19 1:00-4:00  
713 BAYVIEW WY $1,389,000 4 2|1 2,808 SqFt Sun 9/19 1:30-4:30  
266 UPLAND RD $1,375,000 4 4|0 3,120 SqFt Sun 9/19 1:30-4:30  
755 PARADISE WY $1,269,000 3 2|1 2,470 SqFt Sun 9/19 2:00-4:00  
3827 HAMILTON WY $1,248,000 4 2|1 2,220 SqFt Sun 9/19 2:00-4:00  
52 W SUMMIT DR $899,000 3 2|0 1,540 SqFt Sun 9/19 1:30-4:30  
3786 JEFFERSON AV $898,000 3 2|0 1,750 SqFt Sun 9/19 1:00-4:00  
           


All info subject to change!!
Posted by John Sieling at 9/16/2010 2:29 PM | Add Comment

What's Your (Emerald Hills) Water Footprint?

Some thoughtful info from our San Carlos neighbors...

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Green Matters from San Carlos Green

Achieving a More Environmentally Active
and Sustainable Community

September 2010

Earth Overshoot Day 2010

On August 21, humanity reached Earth Overshoot Day: the day of the year in which human demand on the biosphere exceeds what it can regenerate. As of today, humanity has demanded all the ecological services - from filtering CO2 to producing the raw materials for food - that nature can regenerate this year.  For the rest of the year, we will meet our ecological demand by depleting resource stocks and accumulating greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"If you spent your entire annual income in nine months, you would probably be extremely concerned," said Global Footprint Network President Mathis Wackernagel. "The situation is no less dire when it comes to our ecological budget. Climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, water and food shortages are all clear signs: We can no longer finance our consumption on credit. Nature is foreclosing."

Watch Overshoot video

 

Caltrain Public Hearing 

This Thursday, September 2nd, Caltrain will hold a public hearing to inform the public about proposed changes to service and fares and to receive comments. 

If you ride Caltrain, want to keep cars off the road to minimize emissions and traffic, or care about maximizing transit options- speak up at or before the public hearing!  Comments may be submitted up until the public hearing.

Proposed Service and Fare Changes:

  • Reduce weekday early morning, midday and/or late evening service
  • Increase the Full Fare one-way base or zone fares by 25 cents, with corresponding changes to related fare media
  • Increase Go Pass price to $155
  • Modify parking fees and regulations
  • Revise codified tariff to reflect ClipperSM card implementation; discontinue the Monthly Pass grace period; discontinue the use of 8-ride by more than one passenger per ticket; redefine youth to 17 years old and younger

The changes would go into effect between October 2010 and January 2011

 

View the Proposed Schedule Changes HERE (PDF, 26K
View the Proposed Fare Increases HERE (PDF, 9K

 

How to submit comments:
In person:  Thursday, September 2, 10:00am, 1250 San Carlos Avenue in San Carlos
Phone: 1.800.660.4287
Email: changes@caltrain.com

 

Water Footprint Calculator: How Big is Yours?

Take a water tour with National Geographic through your home, garden, diet, energy use, and your stuff, to figure out your H20 footprint. Then, pledge to cut it by 20%! 

Links to the National Geographic Water Guide:

Learn more about National Geographic's Freshwater Initiative here.

 

Bicycle Safety Workshop from Commute.org

Free Bicycle Safety Workshop conducted by a certified bicycle instructor from the League of American Bicyclists, will be held at the San Carlos Library (2nd floor) on Wednesday, September 22 from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

Snacks provided!  Prizes will be given away!

Workshop will include:

~ An interactive bicycle safety presentation and provide information on traffic laws for bicyclists and drivers,

~Tips on riding safely in traffic, and
~Bicycle maintenance information.

For people ages 16 and up.

RSVPs are appreciated: kim@commute.org or 650-588-8170.
(All those who RSVP *and* attend will be given a free gift!)

Workshop is sponsored by the City of San Carlos and the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance.

 

Time to Clean Out Your Closets! 

This year's Citywide Garage Sale will be held on October 2nd and 3rd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  San Carlos Together has posted the sign-up form here.  Residents can sign up to participate in one or both days.
For those who live in apartments or a condominium:  we are hoping to hold the "community" sale on Central Middle School grounds, and are just waiting to get final confirmation. 

I am coordinating this effort, so please send me an e-mail if you are interested.  I will get back to you as soon as we hear from them--we should know by the Sept. 8.  The cost for the community sale location is $10/day.  This will help support San Carlos Together and San Carlos Green. 
Contact info:
Pat Potter
pat@sancarlosgreen.org
408-472-7589 cell

 



Achieving a More Environmentally Active and Sustainable Community

 

San Carlos Green holds meetings every second Tuesday each month.  These meetings are always open to our members.  Please let us know if you would like to join us by emailing Pat at pat@sancarlosgreen.org

Bike Buddies

garage sale 

The third Saturday of the month (Saturday, September 18) will be the date of a fun Bike Buddies ride and group lunch.  All ages are welcome!  The route will be determined by those who participate.  

 

Meet at 10:30am at the San
Carlos Library.

Calendar of Events


FREE PLANT CLINIC

Have a problem with any plants in your garden? 

San Carlos Green and the Master Gardener Program for San Mateo/San Francisco Counties are offering a Free Plant Clinics on the fourth Thursday of September, and October.

Bring a sample of the plant to the Sister City Lane on September 23, and the Master Gardeners will try to help you.

Where:  In the Sister City Lane near the intersection of San Carlos Ave. and Laurel.  Between the old Foodville Market parking lot and San Carlos Ave.

When:  September 23, 2010 from 4 pm to 7 pm

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Transportation & Circulation Commission

Transportation and Circulation Commission meets at City Hall September 21st at 7pm.

Likely agenda items: the announcement of a public workshop regarding the Project Study Report providing details of the Holly Street/ Highway 101 interchange improvements; also: the review of a recent Pedestrian Safety Assessment that was conducted in San Carlos

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Posted by John Sieling at 9/15/2010 6:37 PM | Add Comment

Emerald Hills Homeowners Association Picnic a Big Success!

Just a brief note to thank the EHHA Board for a FANTASTIC picnic.  The weather was awesome, the band talented and fun and the company excellent.  I had a blast flipping burgers and cookin' dogs while chatting up the great folks in attendance.  Looking forward to next year!!

Posted by John Sieling at 9/14/2010 4:55 PM | Add Comment

Emerald Hills Open House Report

Light load this weekend.  Perhaps everyone is thinking the 49ers vs. Seachickens NFL opener is going to sap the crowds.  Might be right!!

Don't forget the Emerald Hills Picnic at the Elks Lodge on Saturday!!  1-5pm.

Street Address List Price Beds Baths (F|P) Bldg SqFt Open House Schedules
1005 LAKEVIEW WY $2,549,000 4 2|1 3,820 SqFt Sun 9/12 1:00-4:00
439 LAKEVIEW WY $2,285,000 5 5|1 4,810 SqFt Sun 9/12 1:30-4:30 
541 OAK PARK WY $1,690,961 4 3|1 3,760 SqFt Sun 9/12 2:00-4:00 
3568 HIGHLAND AV $1,675,000 4 3|0 2,830 SqFt Sun 9/12 1:30-4:30 
266 UPLAND RD $1,375,000 4 4|0 3,120 SqFt Sun 9/12 1:30-4:30 
Sun 9/19 1:30-4:30 
755 PARADISE WY $1,269,000 3 2|1 2,470 SqFt Sun 9/12 2:00-4:00 
3827 HAMILTON WY $1,248,000 4 2|1 2,220 SqFt Sun 9/12 2:00-4:00 
3786 JEFFERSON AV $898,000 3 2|0 1,750 SqFt Sat 9/11 1:00-4:00
3629 MIDFIELD WY $799,000 3 2|0 1,350 SqFt Sat 9/11 1:00-4:00 
Sun 9/12 1:00-4:00 
Posted by John Sieling at 9/9/2010 4:15 PM | Add Comment

Emerald Hills Market Stats for Jan-Jun, '09 vs. '10

Emerald Hills has experienced similar trends to the National market but with an interesting twist.  Unit sales volume for the first half of the year was up significantly, but average sales price was relatively unchanged (very slightly down actually).  There was a noticable falloff in Q4 last year and it looks like we are already headed there for the second half of 2010.

First Half '09 vs '10 2009 2010
Closed Sales 19 43
Average Days on Market 154 73
Average Sales Price  $   1,197,526  $       1,174,407
Total Sales Volume  $ 22,753,000  $     50,499,501
Source: MLSListings/REIL

While eye opening in their differential, keep in mind that the majority of the activity has been on the lower end of the price spectrum.  I'm watching for what happens at the end of this month, when Corporate America cements their plans for 2011, in particular their personnel moves.  Let's talk early October if you are thinking of making a move.

Be good,

js
Posted by John Sieling at 9/9/2010 3:58 PM | Add Comment

Green Thinking for your new Dishwasher

Here's a good look at the ideas and issues surrounding your next dishwasher...

"If your current dishwasher is more than 10 years old, it likely uses between eight and 15 gallons of water per cycle. And depending on your individual habits, hand-washing dishes may use up to 50 percent more water than a new water-saving, energy-efficient dishwasher. A new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star-rated model can save you 13 percent on energy and up to 1,200 gallons of water a year. Here's how to choose a good one:"





Go here to get more!  http://www.thegreenguide.com/buying-guide/green-energy-efficient-dishwashers/1

Be good (and green)!

js
Posted by John Sieling at 9/8/2010 4:06 PM | Add Comment

Emerald Hill News for the Week of 8/30

Here's a quick hit of this weeks events.  Some future events like Movie Night and Bluegrass at the Lake are posted at the lower Emerald Lake.

THE PICNIC:  3rd Annual, Association-Sponsored Emerald Hills Community Picnic .  Saturday, September 11, 2009 .1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Emerald Hills Lodge & Golf Course, 138 Wilmington Way, Emerald Hills.  More info is here http://emeraldhills.synthasite.com/  .   Look for yours truly flippin' burgers and chicken!

THE DAN: The exceptional Steely Dan cover band Aja Vu is playing in the square downtown Friday night at 6pm.  If you have a hankerin' to be Reeling in the Years, you don't want to miss this:  http://www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us/events/musiconthesquare.html

Be good, see you this weekend!

js
Posted by John Sieling at 8/31/2010 3:22 PM | Add Comment

Emerald Hills Real Estate - National Market Snapshot

Winston Churchill was once quoted as saying "If you are going through hell, keep going".  The Emerald Hills real estate market isn't doing quite that but making sense of all the market data and picking trends does give one pause.

Two reports this morning on CNBC offer insight into consumer sentiment and long range forecasting.  The first, by Andrew Busch, Director Global Currency & Public Policy Strategist,BMO Financial Group, offers positive guidance regarding the overall economy.  Sure there's risk, but the upside is more likely looking out 12-15 months.  www.cnbc.com/id/38739122
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The second article highlights nervous homebuyers, not willing to commit due to concerns about the aforementioned economy.  "To summarize, refinance applications are way up, up 17 percent, while purchase applications are on lifesupport, down 3.4 percent from the previous week and down nearly 39percent from a year ago. Refis now make up a full 81.4 percent of allmortgage applications, up from 78.1 percent the previous week, and attheir highest level since January of 2009."  www.cnbc.com/id/38755321 />
BTW, thank you to everyone that came out to my open house at 771 Hillcrest Way yesterday!

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Posted by John Sieling at 8/30/2010 9:28 AM | Add Comment
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