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• Silicon Valley Restaurant Week

  Diners Enjoy Three Course Price Fixed Meals

  Posted on April 25, 2013 by Joey.

  

  April 24, 2013 marked the start of Silicon Valley Spring Restaurant Week. This dining event runs through May 1st and features special dining experiences throughout Silicon Valley’s top restaurants. This event offers the opportunity for Almaden Valley Homeowners to dine for a fixed price and enjoy three course dinners nightly.  Meals include an appetizer, entrée and is finished off with a delicious dessert. Restaurants are requested to offer three choices for each course. These options give diners the best experience and ability to try menu items to their liking. Beverag... Read More »

  
  
  

• Beautiful Views From This Great Almaden Valley Townhome

  1248 Copper Peak Lane, San Jose, 95120 - $718,000

  Posted on March 20, 2013 by Joey.

  

  Stunning views of the surrounding hills and all of Almaden Valley can been seen from this gorgeously updated three bedroom and three bath townhouse. The main floor has a bedroom with hardwood floors and a beautiful marble-tile entry. The living and dining area also has warm hardwood floors and a marble surrounded gas fireplace. A balcony off the living space has expansive views across Almaden Valley. The stunning kitchen features a marble-tile floor, granite slab counters, and stainless steel appliances in a great open concept.The lower level features two master suites with full baths. Both ba... Read More »

  
  
  

• Beautifully Upgraded Home in the Desirable Montevideo Neighborhood of Almaden Valley

  6212 Franciscan Way, San Jose, 95120 - $965,000

  Posted on March 02, 2013 by Joey.

  

  This meticulously maintained home in Montevideo won’t last long! Four bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms in 2,033 square feet on a 9,315 square foot lot make this a dream home. The beautiful kitchen and family room have newer slate floors and windows and sliders galore that let in tons of natural sunlight. The large kitchen has an island, solid-surface countertops, and stainless steel appliances. It has large windows that look out onto the beautiful park-like backyard. The adjoining family room is cozy and inviting with a lovely fireplace. The living room features a huge bay window, an... Read More »

  
  
  

• Upcoming Events in Almaden Valley

  Here are some upcoming events of interest in and around the Almaden Valley community

  Posted on February 28, 2013 by Joey.

  

  Here are some upcoming events in the Almaden Valley area. 1. Fashion Show Lunches There are two fashion show lunches in March to raise money for charities. First, on Saturday, March 2, the Elks Lodge hosts a women’s charity fashion show from 11am to 2pm. The theme is “Cabaret of Fashion” and features clothing fro the Dress Barn in Campbell. Tickets will be $25 and proceeds benefit handicapped children. There will also be prizes including a 40” flat screen TV, diamond earrings, and an Android tablet. The Elks lodge is located at 444 West Alma Ave. in San Jose, and y... Read More »

  
  
  

• Bret Harte Cheer Wins JAMZ National Division

  Athleticism and Choreography Blaze a Winning Trail in Las Vegas

  Posted on February 27, 2013 by Joey.

  

  After going undefeated at all JAMZ Regional Competitions and taking first and Grand Champions at the Spirit Spectacular Regional Competition in Sacramento in January, the Almaden Valley school squad went on to win their division at the JAMZ Nationals in Las Vegas. Not only did the Bret Harte Cheer squad win their division, they came in second overall, out of 92 elementary, middle, and high schools, only missing the top spot by one point!This talented team is offering cheer fans a chance to join them for a Cheer Clinic. Cheer enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to join the Bret Harte squad on M... Read More »

  
  
  

• Almaden Home for Less than $450k!

  21530 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95120

  Posted on February 26, 2013 by Joey.

  

  Believe it or not, you can own your own single family residential Almaden home in the for less than $450,000! It’s a quaint 1,392 square foot home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, but it also features a studio unit on a lower level. It also has an eat-in kitchen and an attached one-car garage. Most importantly, you will get to own a nice property that is 12,300 square feet in size, so you’ll have plenty of space to build and upgrade in the future as you see fit.  In the meantime though, you can still enjoy the quiet location on the outskirts of Almaden Valley. You will be withi... Read More »

  
  
  

• New Housing Development – The Meridian

  New housing development to open in March 2013 near Hillsdale Avenue

  Posted on February 25, 2013 by Joey.

  

  A brand new housing development is scheduled to open next month near Hillsdale Avenue and Meridian Avenue. This community will have 4 different floorplans ranging from 1,502 to 2,053 square feet, 3 and 4 bedrooms, all with 2-car garages. These homes will obviously have all new features and appliances. The kitchen will have granite slab countertops with full splash, built-in GE ovens with microwave ovens above, 5-burner stove, recessed maple cabinetry, stainless steel sink, and tile flooring. You will be able to save money on energy with dual pane windows, high efficiency faucets, showers, a... Read More »

  
  
  

• Pre-Crash Home Prices Return

  Higher-end Zip Codes Like Almaden Valley Among the First to See a Return to Positive Equity

  Posted on February 23, 2013 by Joey.

  

  There's good news for Almaden homeowners. Housing website Zillow.com is reporting that rising home prices in the Silicon Valley have finally pushed many homes back above water. It’s yet another sign that the Bay Area’s housing market is recovering. At the end of 2012, Santa Clara County saw the number of homes underwater drop from 22% to 15% from a year prior.While the numbers are encouraging, that negative equity is keeping many homes off the market, forcing buyers to scramble to purchase anything that is for sale. Almost non-existent inventory is causing a huge rise in home price... Read More »

  
  
  

• Upcoming Events in Almaden Valley

  Here are some upcoming events of interest in and around the Almaden Valley community

  Posted on February 21, 2013 by Joey.

  

  Here are some upcoming events around Almaden Valley that may be of interest to you. 1. Montalvo Arts Summer Camp http://www.montalvoarts.org/programs/camps/ Montalvo Arts Center is sponsoring a children’s camp for the fourth year in a row. They are offering a one- and two-week camp for children focusing on music, dance, culinary arts, theatre, design, visual arts, and world culture. Classes start as early as June 10, and the last one ends on August 16. Registration begins on February 22. To learn more or register, use the website above or call the Montalvo Box Office at 408-961-5858.... Read More »

  
  
  

• Your Almaden Valley Home Can Earn You a Tax Break

  Here are some deductions you may qualify for.

  Posted on February 20, 2013 by Joey.

  

  With April 15 approaching, do you know which deductions owning your Almaden home may qualify you for? Tax laws can be daunting, so make sure to consult a tax professional or the IRS if you’re unsure which deductions you can take. Here are a few of the home related tax breaks you’ll want to investigate:Mortgage Interest Paid at SettlementOn a mortgage of up to $1 million, you can deduct the interest that you pay at closing if you itemize your deductions. The interest amount should be included in the mortgage interest statement provided by your lender.PointsIf you paid points on your... Read More »