Alain Pinel Realtors Los Altos

12/14/2022

If you are thinking of buying a home, this may be a better time for you than it was last year. Only motivated sellers have their home on the market this time of year and there are fewer buyers competing resulting in a better negotiating power for you.

Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competi...

12/13/2022

Sunday December 18, 2022: Annual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Corner of Main & State, Los Altos,...

09/21/2020

Los Altos ranked in the top 10 California cities to retire but has the highest adjusted cost of living index at 324.23

FAIRFIELD — The prospect of retiring in the Golden State is nothing more than a pipe dream for many Americans. While the state boasts beautiful nature, bustling cities and a rich history, it’s also one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S. With the fourth-highest cost of living and th...

03/02/2020

I voted! Have You?

As a member of the REALTOR® Party, NAR encourages you to vote for candidates and issues that build strong communities, protect property interests and promote a vibrant business environment at the…

02/05/2020

A desire among many seniors is to “age in place." According to the Senior Resource Guide, the term means, “…that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life; not moving into a smaller home, assisted living, or a retirement community etcetera.” There is no doubt ab...

01/23/2020

The headlines in real estate today all revolve around one major point: there is a shortage of homes available for sale. Price appreciation is accelerating again because there is a shortage of homes available for sale. First-time buyers are taking longer to purchase a home because there is a shortage

01/14/2020

When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do you know how much you might pay for property taxes in your state or local area? When applying for a mortgage, you’ll see one of two acronyms in your paperwork – P&I or PITI – d

01/13/2020

According to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60. The good news is, our younger generations are strong believers in homeownership. According to a Freddie Mac survey, “The dream of homeownership is alive and well

05/09/2019

Recently, we reported that many believe a recession could happen within the next two years. We explained that 70% of economists and market analysts surveyed last year believe that a recession will occur in 2019 or 2020 and that 42% of consumers currently looking to purchase a home also agree that a

04/30/2019

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03/30/2019

If you hear a rumble in the skies this weekend, it's most likely the Air Force Thunderbirds, who are zooming into town for an air show. The Thunder Over the Bay Air Show runs from March 30-31 at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield. The show is free and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Gates open...