Entries by Therese Swan

Martin-Fontana Park Association Phase II Tree Planting in Almaden Valley

Martin-Fontana Park Association (MFPA) will be planting a number of California native plants and shrubs in Jeffrey Fontana Park. Volunteers are needed. They will be meeting near the children’s playground not far from the intersection of McAbee Road & Thorntree Drive. Here is a map for the location. Dave Poeschel will be heading up the […]

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update – October 10, 2011

The number of single family properties in Almaden Valley that are on the market crept up slightly, from 74 last Monday to 76 today. However, the number of pending escrows also increased, from 37% last week to 38% this week. Traditional (ie non-distressed) properties experienced similar changes, with the number of properties on the market […]

Open House at Kumon of San Jose – Almaden

Kumon gives your kids the power of knowing. If your child needs extra help in math or reading, or is ready to be challenged, come see what Kumon has to offer. Kumon’s specialized learning program provides children of all abilities in pre-K through 12th grade with the confidence to achieve more on their own. Come […]

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update – October 3, 2011

The number of single family homes available for sale in Almaden Valley continued to decrease, down to 74 this Monday versus 77 the same time last week. The percentage under contract dropped slightly, to 37% from 38% during the same time. Traditional (ie non-distressed) properties followed similar trends, with active listings dropping from 68 to […]

Almaden Community Center’s Harvest Festival and Holiday Boutique

If you are looking for a fun event with holiday shopping possibilities, mark your calendar for the Almaden Community Center’s 5th Annual Harvest Festival and Holiday Boutique on October 22nd. The fun starts at 11am, with haunted houses, costume parades, a holiday boutique and more! For more information visit http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/communitycenters/almaden/default.asp

Silicon Valley Broomstick Ball

Put on your best costume and join Silicon Valley Cares for the Silicon Valley Broomstick Ball on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Enjoy dinner and dancing, a silent auction and a casino at this fund-raising event. For more information visit www.siliconvalleycares.com/

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update – September 26, 2011

The Almaden Valley real estate market continued its post-summer improvement. The total number of single family residences that are currently for sale dropped from 83 last week to 77 this week, and the percentage of homes under contract remained at 38%. The number of traditional (ie non-distressed) homes that are on the market decreased from […]