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There’s Going To Be Music in The Air in December 2011: San Mateo County

Just in time to help get you into the holiday spirit are many choral concerts. Start your holiday listening the first weekend on December on Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th with your choice of two great groups. If you can’t make those concerts then you have several other weekends to choose from, and…Read More »

Hillsborough CA Market Report – 12.01.08

It’s been a while since I’ve given a report on any of our markets, so yes, it is about time to let you know the good, the bad and the ugly. Yes, there is ugly in San Mateo County, just not here. The town of Hillsborough, California is definitely not an ugly market, it’s a…Read More »

San Mateo County Hosts the Harvest Festival This Weekend. Want Some Tickets?

This weekend, starting Friday and running through Sunday, is the annual Harvest Festival at the San Mateo Event Center on South Delaware. This is your chance to go on me. I have some tickets to give away to the first 4 people emailing or calling me. You can have a pair of tickets to attend…Read More »

What Not To Do While in Escrow San Mateo Buyers!

I’ve written before giving The Top 10 things NOT to do while in escrow but obviously I need to spell it out once again because someone didn’t read the list. The top thing not to do while in escrow is to change jobs. That is the #1 No-No on the Top Ten List! What will…Read More »

The 5 Deadly Mistakes a San Mateo Seller Can Make

The real estate market today is fairly good in and around San Mateo. While its not a hot market, it’s also not a drag the way it is across the bay. If you are thinking about selling your house right now, it’s really important to avoid these 5 Deadly Mistakes. Mistakes cost you money and…Read More »

San Mateo County Blew It Not Notifying Neighbors About The Escape From The Juvenile Jail Last Week

Whoa there Nelly, how in heavens name could San Mateo County blow it so succinctly last week when Josue Orozco escaped from Juvenile Hall and not notify the Highlands residents? There are over 700 homes above the San Mateo County Youth Services Center and not one, I repeat, not one was notified of the escape…Read More »

San Mateo County Lost A Big Voice in Congress This Week With The Death of Tom Lantos

Upon hearing the news that Tom Lantos had died this week a blanket of great sadness engulfed San Mateo County. Congressman Lantos represented our district in Washington, DC for almost 28 years and he was a really important figure to all of us. He will be greatly missed by his constituents and by his colleagues…Read More »