Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update for July 17, 2012

Almaden Valley Real Estate

This past week saw a jump in the number of homes put on the market in Almaden Valley. Last week we saw 56 single family homes offered for sale, while this week that number jumped up to 64. The percentage of listings under contract dropped slightly, from 54% to 48%.

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Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update for July 9, 2012

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

Buyers continue to outnumber sellers in the Almaden Valley real estate market. The number of available homes dropped slightly, from 57 last week to 56 this week.

The percentage of listings under contract crept up from 53% to 54% over the same time period. It looks like we haven’t seen this many homes under contract since April of last year, when the number of available homes was a healthier 105!

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Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update for July 2, 2012

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

Almaden Valley real estate saw a drop in the number of available single family homes this past week. Last week there were 63 homes for sale in Almaden, while this week that number dropped to 57.

The percentage of listings under contract increased from 49% to 53%. In the first two days of July, seven Almaden homes received accepted offers. I know I sound like a broken record, but buyers are snapping up listings faster than the supply is being replenished by new listings.

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Therese Swan Ranks Among Top Realtors in the Nation

Therese Swan has been recognized by The 2012 Wall Street Journal & REAL Trends Top 1,000 in its annual ranking of the top real estate professionals in the United States. Based on 2011 sales data, Therese is the only Realtor specializing in Almaden Valley to make the prestigious 2012 Top 250 by Sales Volume category.

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4th Annual Charger Invitational Golf Tournament Fundraiser

photo: Santa Teresa Golf CourseLeland High School Athletic Booster Club is holding its 4th Annual / 2012 Charger Invitational Golf Tournament. All proceeds benefit the Leland Athletics program.

The tournament format is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. Register as a single, twosome, or foursome.

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From the Fun File: Southern Pacific’s Almaden Branch Lines

Collection of Robert Bowdidge: SP Engineering Drawings

Everyone once in a while we like to post about fun stuff that is sent to us or that we stumble upon.

This one is for you history buffs and those of you who are nostalgic for the good old days. Enjoy!

Almaden Flea Market at the Community Center on July 22, 2012

The Almaden Flea Market is the perfect opportunity for the bargain hunter and treasure seeker. You never know what you’ll find. Shop for collectibles, household goods, arts and crafts, jewelry, specialty items, household items, and more. Admission and parking are free.

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Almaden Senior Program Events, Activities, and Classes for July 2012

logo: Almaden Community Center Senior ProgramAlmaden Senior Program has published its July 2012 Bulletin. Almaden seniors can participate in a variety of fun, healthy, and engaging activities and events. For example, enjoy the free Sizzling Summertime Concert performed by the Fun Time Singers on Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 2-3pm.

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Almaden Valley’s Montevideo Neighborhood 44th Annual 4th of July Parade

image: American Flag - 4th of July ParadeLooking for something to do for 4th of July and want to stay in Almaden Valley? Montevideo Homeowners Association is holding its 2012 / 44th Annual 4th of July Parade.

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My First Art Class Programs in Almaden Valley

My First Art Class is an art program for children ages 18 months to 5 years. The program offers an art environment where your child can flourish creatively.

Because children are especially free in their artistic expression, they need that gift nourished. My First Art Class instructors believe that everyone is creative and artistic and all children need is the right environment to thrive — and that it’s the process, not the finished product, that is most important when tapping into the creative spirit.

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