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Consider Bike Scores When Buying a Home in Foster City

lenorewilkas — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:47:43 +0000

We all know the mantra when looking to buy a new home, Location, Location, Location. When buying a home location is what matters most — and for good reason, too In fact, the concept of Walk Score was created just for that purpose. Dedicated to the idea that “less time in the car means more time for the things you love,” Walk Score, developed in 2008, has made it easier for home buyers to find a home that is closer to the activities and places they love. Foster City has a high walk score of 83 so it’s a good guess that the new bike scores they’ve just developed, will be just as high. Foster City has no hills, loads of bike paths and is very bicycle friendly.

Providing ratings from 0 to 100 to determine a neighborhood’s walkability, buyers can decide if the area they are considering is more Car-Dependent, Very Walkable, a Walker’s Paradise, or somewhere in-between. If you are searching for a home, you will also enjoy visiting tools such as Transit Score which helps in calculating the cost of your commute and the even newer Bike Score!

Bike Score was introduced this week in honor of Bike to Work Week and suggests areas that are best suited and not so desirable for bike riding. Considering such issues as hills and bike lanes, along with “road connectivity” and a town’s biking population, communities have been rated using the same type of scoring system, with 70-100 being named Very Bikeable. Topping that list were Minneapolis, Portland, and San Francisco, seen above in the picture to the left.

The goal of Bike Score is to help cities measure and then improve their bicycling ridership. Check it out and see where your town rates by clicking here. If you would like more in-depth information about places where you can walk and ride in our local community, please contact me.

Want to live near the Bay Trail that rings Foster City? Here’s what’s for sale right now to help you find the, just right home.

Showing properties 1 - 8 of 8. See more city of Foster City real estate.
(all data current as of 5/24/2012)

$899,000 : 1390 Ribbon St, Foster City

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,860 sq ft

Lot size: 6,175 sqft

Year built: 1966
$949,000 : 261 Loon Ct, Foster City

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,450 sq ft

Lot size: 5,429 sqft

Year built: 1966
$890,000 : 188 Flying Cloud Is, Foster City

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 2,120 sq ft

Lot size: 7,740 sqft

Year built: 1966
$1,295,000 : 643 Matsonia Dr, Foster City

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,430 sq ft

Lot size: 6,612 sqft

Year built: 1972
$809,000 : 786 Marlin Av, Foster City

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,890 sq ft

Lot size: 5,734 sqft

Year built: 1967
$1,288,000 : 602 Bridgeport Ln, Foster City

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,940 sq ft

Lot size: 4,560 sqft

Year built: 1977
$700,000 : 716 Crane Av, Foster City

4 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,760 sq ft

Lot size: 5,700 sqft

Year built: 1965
$1,089,000 : 760 Coronado Ln, Foster City

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 2,110 sq ft

Lot size: 4,857 sqft

Year built: 1977

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Consider Safety When Showing Your Foster City Home For Sale – Foster City CA

lenorewilkas — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:54:30 +0000

When a potential buyer considers a home for sale in Foster City, they’re looking for more than just a home that “feels” good. They also want to make sure their wants and needs can be met now, as well as in the future. If the buyer has a young family, one of these needs is often a concern for safety. Whether it’s safety in regards to stability and workmanship of the home, or safety in terms of investment potential, or location, you can bet safety is on their mind.

Child safety may not be something that you think about when preparing your home for sale if you don’t have babies, but it really does matter in the minds of most buyers. While they won’t expect your home to be outfitted with the latest in baby proofing technology, they will expect some general safety parameters to be followed. Most safety measures require little effort or cost, but contribute greatly to a sense of well being in the minds of potential home buyers. Since we live in earthquake country in San Mateo County and the bay area, the same tips for child safety apply to earthquake safety, as well.

The following questions may help your home to be the one considered (at least subconsciously) as a safe place for their future home.

Are your floors clean and walkways clear?
Are cleaning supplies and garage materials placed together in a secure or out of reach cabinet?
Are your windows and doors lockable and do your interior and exterior doors shut securely?
Can you replace any corded mini-blinds with alternative window coverings?
Are there modifications needed to fireplace hearths, concrete, or brick work that will make your home safer?
Can you remove or secure any electrical or cable cords and are your electrical outlets in good condition?
Are there areas in your home that can to be fixed or tightened up inexpensively? Children have a way of loosening and removing anything that is not absolutely secure.
Have your knickknacks and fragile items been removed or packed up so that they are not harmed if children attend the open house?
Have you removed or secured all toiletries (ie. razors, medicines and toothpaste) in your bathrooms so they are not generally accessible?
Should you purchase a throw rug to deter the possibility of someone slipping in any area of your home?
Should you restrict shoes if you have hardwood floors? It is a slip hazard if you require booties on people who refuse to remove shoes, so do you have enough liability insurance, just in case?
If you have a pool or spa, do you have the required number of barriers or gates in place to protect children?
Do you have heavy items secured to your walls?

As weird as this will sound, consider having someone crawl through your home on their knees, viewing it as a child might. If something looks enticing or potentially dangerous, eliminate it until your home is sold. Considering these items will not only help sell your home, it will also help you to rest easy knowing your home and personal items are safe from harm when families view it during the selling process.

Showing properties 1 - 8 of 8. See more city of Foster City real estate.
(all data current as of 5/24/2012)

$899,000 : 1390 Ribbon St, Foster City

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,860 sq ft

Lot size: 6,175 sqft

Year built: 1966
$949,000 : 261 Loon Ct, Foster City

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,450 sq ft

Lot size: 5,429 sqft

Year built: 1966
$890,000 : 188 Flying Cloud Is, Foster City

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 2,120 sq ft

Lot size: 7,740 sqft

Year built: 1966
$1,295,000 : 643 Matsonia Dr, Foster City

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,430 sq ft

Lot size: 6,612 sqft

Year built: 1972
$809,000 : 786 Marlin Av, Foster City

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,890 sq ft

Lot size: 5,734 sqft

Year built: 1967
$1,288,000 : 602 Bridgeport Ln, Foster City

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,940 sq ft

Lot size: 4,560 sqft

Year built: 1977
$700,000 : 716 Crane Av, Foster City

4 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,760 sq ft

Lot size: 5,700 sqft

Year built: 1965
$1,089,000 : 760 Coronado Ln, Foster City

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 2,110 sq ft

Lot size: 4,857 sqft

Year built: 1977

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Dealing with a Home Disaster in San Mateo County with Less Stress

lenorewilkas — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:31:14 +0000

Living in San Mateo County you think that your home is a place for safety and security and a refuge from the stresses of life. However, if disaster strikes your home, you may need a little know-how to get through the process of filing an insurance claim. You will be surprised at the amount of time consumed with this process. Obviously, one of your key concerns will be the costs involved with the restoration of your home in regards to what your homeowner’s insurance may cover, so now’s a good time to talk to your insurance agent about being sure you are fully covered for fire or earthquake losses. Some cities in San Mateo County have neighborhoods that considered flood areas, so be sure to investigate flood insurance if you don’t already have it.

The process for filing a huge claim is enormous even with the help of an adjuster from your insurance company, but you may find that turning to an additional public adjuster for aid in documenting your insurance claim can be very helpful. A public adjuster works independently from your insurance company and can evaluate your home and damage and coverage to determine the best means of reporting your loss. They can also be sure your insurance company is being fair with your claim.

Here are some steps to follow when hiring a public adjuster:

Only interview and hire an adjuster who is licensed and ask about their level of experience.
Make sure you speak directly to the adjuster who will be evaluating your loss each time you call regarding your property, to lessen the risks of misunderstandings.
Question the adjuster’s experience and credentials and call past client referrals and ask for details. Your adjuster should be willing and able to supply you with this information easily.
Double check that the adjuster you are working with is local and will work with any contractors you want to hire, if necessary. Ask if they will help you in calculating living expenses, if applicable, or just with damage estimation.
Educate yourself. Since public adjusters work on contingency fees ranging from 5% to 15% of the insurance proceeds, it is wise to negotiate these fees and have them defined in a signed contract.

If you want to learn more about Public Adjustors, click here. One of the first things you should do today, before any disaster strikes, is take a home inventory. This can become overwhelming unless you use some of the free sites that allow you to take that inventory and save it. Here are several options for you to look at and take advantage of. Know Your Stuff. What You Own gives you a program to download to your own computer. All My Things is another site to go to. These are free to use and should something happen to your home, you’ll be very happy to know you’d done this and kept the data safe for retrieval. By retrieval, I mean storing it in the cloud where it can be accessed from any computer, any where

Real estate prices in San Mateo county have begun a huge recovery and you need to know what you own and protect it before it’s too late and you wish you’d done that. These tips only take a few minutes of your time to implement. Don’t wait

Mold in Your Home? Here are Some Tips – San Mateo CA

lenorewilkas — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:51 +0000

With the excitement of Spring and warmer weather finally here, it’s time for you take a closer look at the condition of your San Mateo home. After deeper inspection, you may find areas that need an extra bit of care. If you happen to notice mold in your home, do not panic. It’s very common in our area because of fog. Instead take a deep breath (outside) and a few minutes to educate yourself!

While mold can be dangerous to your health, with symptoms ranging from breathing problems or congestion and watery, red eyes to aches and pains and even memory loss, it is also an issue easily solved. Mold can grow in areas of constant moisture, as a result of flooding, a leaky roof or plumbing, or improper ventilation in rooms that are moist.

If you discover mold in your home before it’s for sale, a professional inspection and treatment should be done . You must first determine the source of moisture to begin your plan of attack. If the area is large, you should consult with a professional for proper treatment methods. If however the damage is slight or only affecting a small area, you may want to attempt the repair yourself, but only if you can make sure the type of mold isn’t dangerous.

After applying the appropriate protective gear (mask and gloves), you need to remove all porous materials such as ceiling tiles, drywall, carpeting and wood. Non-porous surfaces such as cement, metal, tile or glass can remain. Allow the area to completely dry over a 2-3 day period and use fans if necessary to help in this process. Then, with a non-ammonia detergent and a stiff brush, scrub the entire area, rinse and dry. Once dry, disinfect the cleaned surface with a solution of bleach and water (use one cup of bleach for every gallon of water). Allow the area to dry completely and then, retexture, paint, or decorate as needed.

If this is too big a project for you to undertake, we can refer you to professionals who mitigate mold regularly and can do the job for you.

San Mateo homes for sale for those of you considering a move.

Showing properties 1 - 10 of 42. See more city of San Mateo real estate.
(all data current as of 5/24/2012)

$469,000 : 224 Lindbergh St, San Mateo

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,110 sq ft

Lot size: 4,400 sqft

Year built: 1943
$529,900 : 1759 Cottage Grove Av, San Mateo

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,000 sq ft

Lot size: 5,250 sqft

Year built: 1952
$519,000 : 215 N Kingston St, San Mateo

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,380 sq ft

Lot size: 5,000 sqft

Year built: 1948
$678,000 : 2915 Fernwood St, San Mateo

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,060 sq ft

Lot size: 5,040 sqft

Year built: 1951
$650,000 : 1707 Eleanor Dr, San Mateo

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,400 sq ft

Lot size: 5,000 sqft

Year built: 1955
$499,900 : 1644 S Norfolk St, San Mateo

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,410 sq ft

Lot size: 5,814 sqft

Year built: 1954
$406,000 : 1016 Norton St, San Mateo

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,110 sq ft

Lot size: 7,500 sqft

Year built: 1950
$499,000 : 3821 Edison St, San Mateo

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,040 sq ft

Lot size: 5,490 sqft

Year built: 1946
$639,000 : 3659 San Benito St, San Mateo

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,440 sq ft

Lot size: 5,000 sqft

Year built: 1951
$699,000 : 251 N Claremont St, San Mateo

2 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 1,070 sq ft

Lot size: 5,175 sqft

Year built: 1937

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

How’s the Market? Burlingame CA May 2012

lenorewilkas — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:47:49 +0000

If you are in the market to buy a home in Burlingame you are keenly aware that the market has become red hot in some price ranges. We are seeing multiple offers pushing prices well above the list price and these are appraising, too, so the banks are in line with what’s happening in Burlingame. The average days on the market, which is how long it takes for a house to sell has dropped. Prices are rising and the market is shifting from a Buyer’s market to one that is close to even. Here’s the data for you to read.

90-day stats for Single Family properties in BURLINGAME, CA94010 as of May 18, 2012
Median List Price:	$1,325,283	Average List Price:	$1,484,446
Total Inventory:	50	Price per Square Foot:	$620
Average Home Size:	2,054	Median Lot Size:	6,393
Average # Beds:	3.57	Average # Baths:	2.80
Homes Absorbed:	6	Newly Listed:	7
Days on Market:	89	Average Age:	62

The Median price for Burlingame homes has risen over the past year. This chart, below, shows you both the weekly changes (in black) and the quarterly changes (in orange). Week by week changes can be affected by little or no sales or many sales. The 90 day changes are more realistic to view trends.

Inventory, the number of homes for sale at any one time, was very low a few weeks ago and now we’re finally seeing homes to show buyers. The selection is good enough for someone to have some choices, but the ability to choose leisurely has gone. Good homes are snapped up fast with multiple offers. If you only want to consider a home totally renovated then be prepared for a bidding war. If you’re the kind of person looking for sweat equity, where you do the work, you don’t have as much competition but there is some, and it’s usually a contractor or flipper, so again, you must be prepared to write that offer quickly.

Burlingame didn’t have the long days on the market that other areas were seeing during the last couple of years, so we rarely saw it taking many, many months to sell. Today the average amount of time it takes to list and then sell the home is just under 90 days. This is a fairly normal time frame.

The MAI stands for Market Action Index and it’s the way to answer the question of how the market is really doing. It measures the current rate of sales versus the amount of inventory, or number of homes for sale. An index above 30 says the Seller owns the market and under 30 the Buyer has the advantage. Right now Burlingame is edging up to the 30 mark where neither the buyer or seller is at an advantage. This means we have a balanced market.

Here are some homes currently for sale in Burlingame today. We’d be happy to answer questions on buying or selling in Burlingame so give us a call or pop us an email.

Showing properties 1 - 10 of 36. See more city of Burlingame real estate.
(all data current as of 5/24/2012)

$2,150,000 : 135 Valdeflores Dr, Burlingame

4 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 3,550 sq ft

Lot size: 9,976 sqft

Year built: 1954
$2,195,000 : 1005 Drake Av, Burlingame

5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,168 sq ft

Lot size: 6,250 sqft

Year built: 1996
$1,349,000 : 516 Burlingame Av, Burlingame

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 2,110 sq ft

Lot size: 5,000 sqft

Year built: 1940
$980,000 : 1016 Paloma Av, Burlingame

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,310 sq ft

Lot size: 5,750 sqft

Year built: 1925
$2,695,000 : 2202 Summit Dr, Burlingame

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,341 sq ft

Lot size: 2.66 ac

Year built: 1975
$1,717,000 : 1513 Sanchez Av, Burlingame

4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,390 sq ft

Lot size: 7,050 sqft

Year built: 1913
$1,050,000 : 1000 Park Av, Burlingame

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,684 sq ft

Lot size: 5,400 sqft

Year built: 1926
$2,249,000 : 1537 Drake Av, Burlingame

4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,940 sq ft

Lot size: 6,000 sqft

Year built: 2009
$1,749,000 : 2504 Easton Dr, Burlingame

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,500 sq ft

Lot size: 6,000 sqft

Year built: 1933
$899,000 : 1112 Palm Dr, Burlingame

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,360 sq ft

Lot size: 5,928 sqft

Year built: 1916

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Americans Still Prefer Buying a Home to Renting – San Mateo CA

lenorewilkas — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:04:02 +0000

Owning a home still has more appeal than renting for Americans, according to Fannie Mae. A sign of stability, safety, family and community, home ownership is an essential component of the “American Dream” of success and happiness and has been for many generations. The recent National Housing Survey (Q4, 2011) conducted by Fannie Mae found that this is still true.

The majority of those surveyed (at all education and demographic levels) still believe that owning a home is preferable to renting. The study, conducted from over 3,000 interviews, also showed that 64% of the renters surveyed planned on a future home purchase. Most of the survey participants listed high-ranking schools and safety as prime concerns when considering the location of that future home.

About 34% of those interviewed felt that “now” is a very good time to buy a home, but only 5% felt it was very likely that they would be purchasing a home in the next 12 months. The majority of survey participants (53%) felt that the housing market was likely to stay the same in the next year, but nearly all realized that the possibility of rental prices decreasing was unlikely. In fact many of those surveyed recognized the possibility of rental prices increasing, with 43% believing rents would increase and 47% believing they would stay the same. The majority of the respondents listed income, amount of down payment or job security as the largest obstacle to home ownership.
Click here to review the entire survey.

Here’s what’s for sale in San Mateo right now.

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How Buying a Home is Like Finding the Perfect Shoe – San Mateo CA

lenorewilkas — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:11:01 +0000

The old adage “one shoe fits all” does not work when buying home. For that matter, it doesn’t work when shoe shopping, either! Homes, like shoes, are very personal, and often emotionally-based purchases.

Try as they might to create a home that will meet every need and every taste, home builders are aware that it just can’t be done. As with shoes, versatility lies the in key components; simple design, elegant paint tones, and a combination of shine, style and comfort.

As with your shoe purchase, buying a home requires you to consider what is most important to you and your future plans.

Open design vs. cozy comfort?
Modern storage options vs. vintage style?
Planned, pre-designed landscaping vs. creative gardening?
Modular vs. eclectic structure?

You should also consider how and who will be using the home. Should it be tailored to you or is it an investment property?

Primary residence or vacation home?
Adults only? Adults and pets? Adults, children and pets? Renters? College students?
Will it be used to entertain often and is parking sufficient? Do you need a guest room?

There are many other questions to be considered before buying so take your time with your home purchase, if you can. Enjoy the journey as you find the home that is the perfect fit for you and your circumstances. And when you find the home that makes you want to click your heels, don’t wait. Make an offer! As to shoes? If the shoe fits… buy it in every color!

Here’s what’s for sale in San Mateo today.

Showing properties 1 - 10 of 37. See more city of San Mateo real estate.
(all data current as of 5/24/2012)

$529,900 : 1759 Cottage Grove Av, San Mateo

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,000 sq ft

Lot size: 5,250 sqft

Year built: 1952
$519,000 : 215 N Kingston St, San Mateo

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,380 sq ft

Lot size: 5,000 sqft

Year built: 1948
$678,000 : 2915 Fernwood St, San Mateo

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,060 sq ft

Lot size: 5,040 sqft

Year built: 1951
$650,000 : 1707 Eleanor Dr, San Mateo

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,400 sq ft

Lot size: 5,000 sqft

Year built: 1955
$639,000 : 3659 San Benito St, San Mateo

3 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,440 sq ft

Lot size: 5,000 sqft

Year built: 1951
$699,000 : 251 N Claremont St, San Mateo

2 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 1,070 sq ft

Lot size: 5,175 sqft

Year built: 1937
$988,000 : 3421 Kettering Ct, San Mateo

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,450 sq ft

Lot size: 14,500 sqft

Year built: 1959
$895,000 : 3129 Monterey St, San Mateo

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,500 sq ft

Lot size: 5,225 sqft

Year built: 1951
$998,000 : 601 Maple St, San Mateo

3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,570 sq ft

Lot size: 5,432 sqft

Year built: 1948
$890,000 : 337 Greenfield Av, San Mateo

3 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,540 sq ft

Lot size: 5,200 sqft

Year built: 1951

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Getting to Know Your New Home & Neighbors – San Mateo CA

lenorewilkas — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:16:05 +0000

Moving to a new home gives you an opportunity to redefine yourself and a chance to make new friends. Getting to know neighbors can be time-consuming, but is completely worthwhile since neighbors help one another out and keep track of the neighborhood comings and goings and can even share a smile when you are feeling down. A good neighbor literally can make your world a better place.

Once you’ve gotten a bit acquainted with your new home, get to know the block better by taking a walk along your street. Within a few minutes, you are sure to meet a few neighbors who are curious about you. Over a few days, your walks will encourage even more people to come out and meet you, and soon you’ll be one of the “regulars.” Find out as much as can about your neighborhood’s “flavor” by asking open-ended questions and listening to the answers.

After you’ve established yourself, find a time to invite your new friends over. Keep it simple with regard to decor and party preparations and host a get-to-know-you gathering or even a BBQ for your neighbors. Play group games such as 20 questions to discover hobbies and occupations or have a funny story contest. You may find out unique ways to get involved in your local community or that you have a lot in common with the man six doors down the street. Regardless of what is revealed through conversation and group interaction, you will feel more at home once you’ve shared a part of your life with your new neighbors and you’ll have contributed to creating a better community. If you want to learn more about places and news, share an idea, or just “be a better neighbor” in your community, logon to EveryBlock.com.

Energy Tax Credits For Your Home in 2012: San Mateo County, CA

lenorewilkas — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:55:55 +0000

If you believe that global warming is a real issue and you’re already trying to do your part, there are many ways to go Green in your daily living. Whether you want to use solar energy so you can go off the grid or are interested in other options here are some things to consider. The government even believes in this by offering tax credits. What a great way to do your part!

Are you looking for an eco-friendly tax credit to use to upgrade your home this year? You’re in luck! While many of the programs available in past years have expired, the following are great options to consider now and all the way until 2016.

Geothermal Heat Pumps allow your home to be heated using the earth’s constant temperature instead of the outside air temperature and can reduce your energy costs. Most pay for themselves within 5-8 years and can last for more than twenty-five years. Learn all about the various options and models to consider here.

Solar Energy Systems for your household hot water needs are another eco-friendly option to consider! While the energy credit does not cover heating the water in your swimming pool or hot tub, considerable savings can still be seen with solar installation. Click here to read more about available water heaters.

There are several systems to consider when exploring ways to power your home while being energy efficient. The following systems all qualify for a 30% tax credit, some with no upper limit, so consider which alternative source may be the best for your home. All of these credits are available on your primary residence and some can even be used on a secondary residence as well.

Prior to embarking on finding a solution, however, you should do a survey to determine the total electricity consumption of your home. Photovoltaic Systems, Small Wind Turbines, and Fuel Cell Systems are all great resources (though a bit more pricey) for creating and providing your own energy to get “off the grid.” There is plenty to consider when exploring these solutions, so make sure you do the research first to see what will work best for your home.

Time to Hop to an Egg Hunt in San Mateo County – 2012

lenorewilkas — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:52:05 +0000

It’s that time of year again and if you have little ones and want to find a local Easter Egg Hunt there are many to choose from. I think I’ve found almost everyone of them in San Mateo County and if you’re willing to head up to the City for one, or south into Santa Clara County, I have a few there, too. It all starts this coming weekend and continues Easter weekend. Have fun!! These are held rain or shine so come prepared for all kinds of weather, since winter’s hanging around right now.

Saturday March 31 Begins the Hunts

In South San Francisco head over to Orange Memorial Park, on Orange Avenue by 10 AM where there will be two egg hunts taking place. This hunt is the oldest on the Peninsula as this is the 81st year it’s taken place! One just for Pre-Schoolers 3-5 years old and the second one for Elementary children 6-8 years old. Bring your own basket. This is FREE. While you’re there tell the South San Francisco Women’s Club thank you for sponsoring the event. Questions? Call 650-829-3800.

San Bruno is hosting their 33rd Annual Easter Egg and Pancake Breakfast in San Bruno City Park presented by the San Bruno Lions and San Bruno Rotary Club. It starts at 9 AM and runs until 11 AM. The hunts begin at 10 AM. Pancake Breakfast, all you can eat, from 9-11AM is $5 of Adults, Children Under 12 and Seniors are $3. All children’s activities are FREE.

If you don’t mind driving down to Los Altos, there’s a hunt at 2nd and State Streets. Meet the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg hunts with a limit of 5 eggs per child. Bring your own basket. There will be crafts and face painting for children 10 or under. This is from 10 to Noon

The Bunny Fun Hunt is held in Los Gatos on the front lawn of Los Gatos High School. Carnival games, food, jumps, pony rides and a petty zoo make this a winner. The easter egg hunt is FREE but you must bring your own baskets. 10 AM to 1 PM hunts begin at 10:15 and are by age.

Now Hop to April 7th

Burlingame‘s Annual Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast starts early. Breakfast is served between 8 AM to 11 AM and costs $6 for adults and $3 for children at the Burlingame Lions Hall 990 Burlingame Avenue. The egg hunt begins at 9 AM for the toddlers, and again at 11 AM. Be sure to have your baskets with you.

Awesome Egg Dive at the Burlingame Aquatic Center - If you’re looking for something different in the way of an egg hunt and have older children this might be fun. Saturday afternoon between 2:30 and 3:30 PM will be a pool egg hunt where the kids jump into the water for eggs and and then exchange those eggs for prizes. This will take place at the Burlingame Aquatic Center. The competition is for children between 5 and 7 and 8 and 14 and they can splash and swim and have fun. There is a cost of $6 whether you’re a resident of Burlingame or not. Parents are encouraged to watch from the bleachers on the pool deck. The Aquatic Center is at 1 Magnini Way, Burlingame.

Belmont is hosting their annual hunt at Twin Pines Meadow off of Ralston. Be there at 9 AM SHARP. It’s a free event for 3-10 year olds and all will get eggs, candy and other surprises. Bring your own basket and thank the Belmont Park & Recreation Department to hosting this event.

Menlo Park has their Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Burgess Park, 701 Laurel Street, between 10 AM and Noon. This is a joint venture with the Menlo Park Firefighters Association and the Easter Bunny arrives on an antique fire truck. This is for children 8 and younger. Bring a basket for the eggs.

Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos is bringing in the Bunny on a Helicopter and your children can greet the Bunny at 10:30 AM. The Bunny will be giving out eggs to all children there and face painting will be offered by the Magic Princesses. This event includes admission to the museum.

The 33rd Annual Eggstravaganza is going to take place in San Mateo. It’s a full day of fun for the family. Pancake breakfast begins at 9 AM until 11. $8 for adults and $4 for children sponsored by the San Mateo Sunrise Rotary. Art and games run from 9 AM to 1 PM. The hunts start at 9:30 and continue to 1 PM. Along with all of this you’ll get entertainment by Andy Z, Happy Birds, and Magic Mike. While you’re there why not participate in a Community Parade at 10:30? It all takes place at Central Park, El Camino and 5th Avenue.

Easter Family Fun Day is being held in East Palo Alto. This is a FREE event with a hunt, arts and crafts, rally races and entertainment by local youth groups. Co-hosted by the East Palo Alto Police Activities League PAL, at Bell Street Park, 550 Bell St. From Noon to 4 PM

San Francisco has Spring Eggstravaganza at Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park. Egg hunts, carnival rides, giant inflatables, arts & crafts, entertainment, rib cook-off, food for sale. $8 per person. Valet bike parking provided by the San Francisco Bike Coalition – located near the 2nd Avenue entrance. This runs from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Redwood City’s hunt is at Malibu Grand Prix in Redwood City. Registration begins at 11:30 and ends at 12:45 PM. The hunt begins at 1 PM. Face painting, a petting zoo, and of course the Easter Bunny will be there. Raffle Prize Drawings with the grand prize a new iPad. FREE!

Easter Sunday’s Hunts

Mountain View has a hunt at St. Timothy’s, 2094 Grant Road at 10 AM. Egg hunts are by age groups. Take your photos with the Easter Bunny. Bring your own basket and if it’s raining this one will be held indoors. FREE.

If you know of an Easter Egg Hunt that I’ve missed in San Mateo County or for that matter, in Santa Clara County, please let me know so I can add it here.