Do You Live on the Best Street in San Carlos?

When I first get together with sellers in San Carlos, one of the most common remarks I hear centers around the sadness they feel having to leave their particular street.  For San Carlos, the particular street you live on can really enhance your quality of life.  Last year I published an article called the “Best [...]

Update: Eastside Proposed Project

I was contacted by Alex Phillips of the Planning Commission who wanted to clarify some points on the original post that was forwarded to the San Carlos Blog by the GESC.  Phillips wanted all San Carlos residents to understand the following: (1)  The proposed homes were to be only two stories high. (2)  A developer [...]

Howard Park vs. White Oaks

White Oaks has long enjoyed the reputation of being the top San Carlos neighborhood in San Carlos-with good reason.  The White Oaks neighborhood is quaint, upscale, has a great elementary school and a wonderful sense of community.  However, its reputation as the top San Carlos neighborhood is being strongly challenged by Howard Park.  In full [...]

Recommendations for Eastside San Carlos have Residents Upset

The following is from the Greater East San Carlos Resident’s Group website, http://www.webjam.com/gesc/home .  I am working on independent verification of the facts: “ALERT: The City Council will soon make decisions that will determine the future of our neighborhood and your property. At the October 6, 2008 Planning Commission meeting they considered long term General [...]

Howard Park About to Release 3 Homes That Are Worth Your Time

Of the six real estate areas in San Carlos, Howard Park has been the most stingy in terms of inventory for 2008.  If you are in the 1.5M-2M range, you may be pleasantly surprised to see 3 quality homes that will be coming on the market shortly and listed by John Shroyer of Remax Today. [...]

Inventory Disparity in San Carlos

Realtors divide San Carlos up into 6 Areas which are given a numerical designation and name: Area 350 Alder Manor Area 351 Beverly Terrace Area 352 White Oaks Area 353 Howard Park Area 354 Clearfield Park Area 355 Cordes The map above is a very rough outline of the the 6 Areas of San Carlos.  [...]

San Carlos Blog Casting Call!

The San Carlos Blog is ready to film 3 short educational videos on the different areas of San Carlos.  The videos will be available by simply clicking an icon on the front page of the blog. The videos will highlight the benefits of living in each of the different neighborhoods of San Carlos.  Part of [...]

PODCAST: ALDER MANOR & OFFER COMPETITION

This week’s podcast takes a look at the Alder Manor area of San Carlos as well as the dynamics of offer competition in our current market. Click on the link below to listen: podcast-june-26-2008.mp3

The Best Streets in San Carlos

There are a few streets in San Carlos that, by their very name, get the attention of prospective buyers and agents. San Carlos is filled with numerous outstanding streets and the following is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of them. However, these appear to be the most noticeable. If you have [...]

Why Is San Carlos More Expensive Than Belmont?

First, let me say that both are fantastic places to live and share many things in common. The population is similar, they are right next door to each other, both have great elementary schools and similar demographics. However, it is true that your money goes a little further in Belmont. Typically, homes in San Carlos [...]

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