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College Terrace's tumultuous history with Leland Stanford
Palo Alto's College Terrace neighborhood likely wouldn't exist if developer Alexander Gordon had decided to sell the property to Leland Stanford rather than turn it into a "collegiate town" for faculty of the adjacent university. Tuesday, 1:51 AM

Davante Adams returns to East Palo Alto to surprise grandmother on ‘Secret Celebrity Renovation’
Paly grad and NFL star receiver Davante Adams returns to East Palo Alto to surprise his grandmother with a home upgrade on "Secret Celebrity Renovation," which airs on Sept. 21. In the episode, Adams also visits Jack Farrell Park. Friday, 4:03 PM | 1 comments

Home Sales: Los Altos Hills custom-rancher sells for $9.7M
A 5,328-square-foot ranch home custom-built in 2001 sold in Los Altos Hills for $9.7 million. The property features its own private walking trail and a waterfall. Use our interactive map to see what sold in other communities. Friday, 7:32 PM

Showing property can be a dangerous job
The National Association of Realtors revealed that more than 300,000 Realtors across the U.S. reported fearing for their safety during the past year. Safety is such a big deal, September is now recognized as Realtor Safety Month. Wednesday, 10:35 AM

Millennials forge creative paths toward homeownership
Once considered homebuying johnny-and-jenny-come-latelies, members of the millennial generation have been making up for lost time. Now ranging in age from 27 to 42, this group has become the driving force of residential home sales. Tuesday, 3:32 PM

Here's what Peninsula residents should know about the fruit fly quarantine
For more than two decades, volunteers from Village Harvest have picked fruit from backyard trees along the Peninsula and given it to local food banks. Now, harvesting and donating produce in parts of the area has been banned. Friday, September 15, 1:13 PM

Home Sales: Los Altos Hills Mediterranean sells for $12.2M
A three-story Mediterranean home custom-built in 2006 near Quarry Lake in Los Altos Hills sold for $12.2 million. The home features a copper roof, Venetian plaster walls and views of the San Francisco Bay from nearly every room. Friday, September 15, 5:48 PM

Why some economists anticipate an uptick in home sales, no matter the economic scenario
Whether the economy has a soft landing and avoids a recession, or experiences a hard landing with rapid economic downturn, economists say the housing market will see more activity. Wednesday, September 13, 3:21 PM

Think your yard is ready for fall? Grade your landscape here
Since the end of summer traditionally coincides with the start of a new school year, now is probably a good time to learn some pro tips on how to earn good grades on your landscape as you prepare your yard for the fall season. Monday, September 11, 5:08 PM

Home Sales: Custom home with rooftop veggie garden sells for $12.5M in Woodside
This week's highest-priced residential sale is a 3-story custom-built home in Woodside that includes a fitness center, putting green, basketball court, life-sized chessboard, wine cellar and 3-car garage with a rooftop veggie garden. Friday, September 8, 9:55 AM

Midcentury rancher gets modern makeover in West Menlo Park
When Faith Price's kids were little, it didn't matter that the kitchen was located in back of the house, and there was only one bathroom. But by the time they were teens, she was more than ready to rethink her home space. Thursday, September 7, 11:01 AM

Scammers trying to sell homes they don't own is on the rise
A growing number of scammers posing as property owners have been contacting real estate agents to sell vacant lots and vacation or rental properties that are not occupied by the owner in a new scam that's on the rise in California. Wednesday, September 6, 9:21 AM

Ask a Master Gardener: 'What happened to my bougainvillea plant?'
Wondering why your bougainvillea suddenly wilted and dropped its leaves? Looking for September gardening tips? Experts from UC Master Gardeners can help. Send your questions, and they will diagnose your plant problems. Tuesday, September 5, 12:39 PM

Home briefs: Tour a home made from smashed cars, recycled steel
Whether you're looking to tour a home, hone your home maintenance skills, get some gardening tips or learn homebuying strategies, you'll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula this fall. Check out our September events calendar. Friday, September 1, 6:30 PM

Home sales: A newly built Craftsman in The Willows fetches $5.6M
Peninsula home sales ranged from $584K to $5.6M this week with 84% selling between $1M-$5M. The Willow's neighborhood in Menlo Park saw the highest sales at $5.6 million. Friday, September 1, 3:28 PM

Yes, the price tag for a home in California just got higher
California's statewide median price exceeded $800,000 in July for the fourth straight month and saw its first year-over-year increase in nine months. On the Midpeninsula, median home prices are above $1.8 million. Wednesday, August 30, 3:11 PM

Palo Alto childhood home of Giants outfielder Joc Pederson sells for $4.1M
The childhood home of San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson has sold for $4.138 million. Retrofitted with a backyard batting cage, the Palo Alto property served as a gathering place where local youth would hone their skills. Tuesday, August 29, 10:24 AM

New Digs: Homeowners maximize living space with basement excavation
While the large home on a corner lot in Old Palo Alto seemed to suit Jenny Shilling's growing family in 2007, it wasn't without flaws. To get to the outside pool and patio, one had to meander around a couple of guest bedrooms. Monday, August 28, 6:37 PM

Home Sales: 2-bed, 1-bath home in East Palo Alto fetches $1.4M
With two recorded home sales over $1M each, East Palo Alto sees its median sales price hit $1.2M, while Atherton sees the lowest median sales price along the Midpeninsula at $700K for the week of Aug 21. Friday, August 25, 6:37 PM

Thinking about buying property abroad? What you should know
Have you ever thought of purchasing real estate abroad as a vacation destination, investment property or retirement home? Before investing in foreign properties, there are a few things to consider. Wednesday, August 23, 5:02 PM

How to keep your trees safe during home construction
From equipment being driven over roots to work crews walking all over your property, construction can be stressful on your trees and the soil. So how do you keep your trees safe? Monday, August 21, 4:33 PM

Home Sales: At $13.75M and $16.5M, Woodside's Mountain Home Road neighborhood sees highest sales tags
Of the 39 home sales recorded this week, Palo Alto saw the most transactions, with 13 homes sold, and Woodside saw the highest sales tags, with two of its three sales above $13M. Friday, August 18, 2:06 PM

California's housing prices are so high, only 16% of buyers can afford a home
Fewer than 1 in 5 can afford to buy a home in California, according to the latest housing affordability index. In San Mateo, the state's least-affordable county, you'll need to earn $451,200 annually to buy a home.
Wednesday, August 16, 4:18 PM

Cyberattack keeps new real estate listings offline
Buying a home has gotten tougher over the past week. Since Wednesday, Aug. 9, thousands of buyers, sellers and real estate agents haven't been able to access property listings on Multiple Listing Service sites due to a cyberattack. Tuesday, August 15, 5:48 PM

How Stanford’s early professors brought extravagant Queen Anne architecture to Palo Alto
The emergence of Queen Anne homes in Palo Alto can be linked with the opening of Stanford University in 1891, which brought professors from the east and Midwest who decided to build their own homes rather than lease land from Stanford. Monday, August 14, 7:42 PM

Home sales: Property that sold for $3.9M in 2020 just fetched $9.5M in July
Of the 34 home sales recorded this week, Los Altos saw the most transactions, with 11 homes sold, and Menlo Park saw the highest sales tag at $9.5 million. Palo Alto saw the only sale recorded for under $1 million. Friday, August 11, 1:50 PM

'The housing recession is essentially over' – so what's in store for the rest of 2023?
While housing market activity across the country remains sluggish overall due to high mortgage rates and tight inventory, there's light at the end of the tunnel. Economists think the housing recession is over.
Wednesday, August 9, 1:49 PM

AI is here — and it's changing the way houses are bought and sold
Artificial intelligence has entered the realm of residential real estate on the Midpeninsula as droves of millennials become homebuyers and turn to virtual assistants to guide them through the homebuying process. Monday, August 7, 4:13 PM

Home Sales: New 3-story home with 3 fireplaces, wine cellar in Old Palo Alto fetches $10M
Of the 72 home sales recorded this week, Palo Alto saw both the most transactions, with 20 homes sold, and the highest sales price at $10M. Nearly half the homes sold had price tags between $3M-$5M. Friday, August 4, 7:15 PM

Why homebuyers should get a sewer inspection
Many homebuyers overlook the sewer lateral that runs below the ground of a property and carries wastewater from a home's toilets, sinks and showers to the city sewer line. It's an important pipe that shouldn't be ignored. Wednesday, August 2, 11:34 AM

Here's where home prices fell in the Bay Area this year
Bay Area cities have experienced some of the biggest drops in home prices across the country over the past year, according to a new report. But the fall in prices isn't necessarily a good sign. Tuesday, August 1, 7:19 PM

New handyman service helps seniors age in place
The Hassett family's new handyman service that launched at all six of its Ace Hardware franchises in January, provides many offerings focused on mature adults who need help with basic home maintenance, as well as other projects. Tuesday, August 1, 12:55 PM

Ask a Master Gardener: Is there such thing as 'sudden rose death?'
Wondering why the blossoms on your rosebushes suddenly dried up? Looking for August gardening tips? Experts from UC Master Gardeners can help. Send your questions, and they will diagnose your plant problems. Monday, July 31, 2:00 PM

Home Sales: Modern home reminiscent of ancient Egypt's columned structures fetches $6.8M
Ancient Egypt in Atherton? This week's highest-priced residential sale is a flat-roofed home with columned walls built around a central courtyard with a pool and lush landscaping reminiscent of the monumental structures of Egypt. Friday, July 28, 2:49 PM

Growing up: How vertical plantscapes are bringing the outdoors inside
For some, having a large blank wall in a home might be soothing, but others feel the need to fill such spaces with a showstopper like original art or a beautiful piece of furniture. But what about a wall of ... plants? Friday, July 28, 12:28 AM

One Peninsula county remains immune to statewide plunge in home sales
High interest rates and a shortage of homes for sale continue to slow down California's housing market, according to a new statewide report. In the Bay Area, San Mateo is the only county to see sales activity increase. Wednesday, July 26, 2:16 PM

Inside Harrell Design + Build's new Mountain View showroom
Harrell Design + Build has opened a new showroom for the public to explore design ideas, try out gadgets and learn about the remodeling process. From speed ovens to bio-ethanol fireplaces, there's something for every room. Tuesday, July 25, 6:25 PM

Are major changes coming to your electric bill? Here are 5 things you should know
California's three largest electric utilities, including PG&E, have proposed a plan to charge customers not just for how much energy they use, but also based on their household income. Monday, July 24, 1:54 PM | 13 comments

Home Sales: Two Atherton homes fetch highest prices at $22M and $19.5M
Of the 68 home sales recorded this week, Atherton saw the two highest sales at $22M and $19.5M, and Mountain View recorded the most transactions with 25 homes sold. Friday, July 21, 4:52 PM

New economic report optimistic about interest rates, housing market, mortgage applications
There's reason to be optimistic about the economy, housing market and interest rates, according to a new report released by the California Association of Realtors on July 17. Wednesday, July 19, 3:52 PM

Real Estate Matters: June saw record-high surge in number of new homes on the market
June is typically known as one of the slower months for the real estate market -- not so this year in Palo Alto. New listings in the city surged and reached the highest number in a decade with 72 homes going on the market. Monday, July 17, 5:52 PM

Home Sales: Home with 5-car underground garage, elevator, 1,200-bottle wine cellar fetches $14.95M
Of the 37 home sales recorded this week, 32% sold for more than $5 million. Los Altos Hills saw the highest home sale for the second consecutive week and Palo Alto recorded the most transactions. Friday, July 14, 1:46 PM

What the latest tax assessment rolls reveal about San Mateo and Santa Clara counties
Santa Clara and San Mateo counties' property values reached record highs this year due to continued recovery from the pandemic, a high volume of home sales at the start of last year and new construction -- but is this good news? Wednesday, July 12, 7:33 PM

Want to increase your property value? Plant a tree
Front-yard trees can greatly impact a home's value depending on their condition, placement and species. Find out which trees to plant for the best curb appeal on the Midpeninsula. Monday, July 10, 3:45 PM

Homes sales: Los Altos Hills home with fruit orchard sees highest price at $9.3M
Of the 39 home sales recorded this week, 23% sold for more than $5 million and just 5% sold for under $1 million. Palo Alto saw the most home sales, and Los Altos Hills saw the highest home sale. Friday, July 7, 5:24 PM

New state law makes it easier to purge ‘whites- only’ language from property deeds
When Leslie Wambach was house hunting on the Midpeninsula, she thought she had found the perfect home. But then she discovered something that gave her pause: The property deed included outdated and illegal racial restrictions. Thursday, July 6, 9:26 AM

Layoffs leave H-1B visa holders in limbo – and unsure whether to keep or sell their Silicon Valley homes
Silicon Valley's tech layoffs have left H-1B visa holders unsure whether to sell their homes as time runs out to find employment or face deportation. Wednesday, July 5, 3:43 PM

Where to spot Palo Alto architect Birge Clark’s iconic work a century later
Anyone who has driven through Palo Alto likely has seen the Spanish-influenced architecture of Birge Clark. His work had so much influence on the city's look that Palo Alto has been referred to “as the city the Birge built." Monday, July 3, 2:37 PM

Home Sales: Atherton sees $96M in home sales for the week of June 26
Five of the eight homes recorded sold in Atherton the week of June 26 fetched between $11.75 million and $21 million, including two side-by-side properties that were part of the estate of Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob. Friday, June 30, 6:03 PM

California Housing Market report: Expect higher prices, fewer options
A recent report on California's housing market shows that sluggish home sales improved overall in May compared to previous months, but an imbalance between inventory and demand means there won't be a rapid recovery any time soon. Wednesday, June 28, 3:27 PM

Golden State Warriors owner divides and sells Atherton estate for $41M
Two side-by-side properties that were part of the estate of Golden State Warriors owner Joseph Lacob recently sold for a total of $41 million. The estate includes a 10,355-square-foot Italian Villa complete with heritage olive trees. Tuesday, June 27, 6:18 PM | 1 comments

Master gardeners answer your summer gardening questions
Wondering why your tomatoes have brown spots? Not sure how to keep your garden healthy during the heat? Experts from UC Master Gardeners can help. Send your questions, and they will diagnose your plant problems. Monday, June 26, 1:21 PM

Home Sales: At $18M, Old Palo Alto home sees highest sales price for week of June 19
Old Palo Alto home that sold for $18M comes with a wine cellar, library, wrap-around porch, sunroom, and custom-built tree house. See what other homes sold on the Penisula for the week of June 19. Friday, June 23, 2:07 PM

Reclaiming lost household space: Meet the professional organizer helping residents declutter their homes
When people have no idea how to get rid of items cluttering up their homes, they call Monica Rhodes. For two decades, Rhodes has been helping Peninsula residents reclaim lost household space by eliminating 'junk hot spots' and clutter. Thursday, June 22, 1:39 PM

California just lost two of its largest property insurers. Now what?
State Farm and Allstate are the latest property insurers to limit new policies in California due in part to natural disaster risks, leaving many homebuyers wondering what to do. Local realtors share tips on how to find a policy. Wednesday, June 21, 11:08 AM

From 'completely destroyed' to modern Palo Alto oasis: See 1959 home transformation that includes powered laundry chute straight out of 'The Jetsons'
Maor Greenberg found the perfect Palo Alto property for his family, but it came with a rundown home. The veteran homebuilder decided to start from scratch and transformed the lot into a retreat chock-full of ultramodern features. Tuesday, June 20, 8:11 PM

Real Estate Matters: Multiple offers and price reductions simultaneously? Spring market's mixed signals confuse Peninsula buyers, sellers
The market's early recovery this year seems to have been short-lived. After looking like it would make a rebound, the market took a strange turn, and we started seeing multiple offers and price reductions occurring simultaneously. Monday, June 19, 6:07 PM

At $29M, Woodside estate with mini passenger train sees highest sales price for week of June 12
Woodside estate that sold for $29 million was home to early Facebook investor, bestselling author and rock musician with ties to U2's Bono. Friday, June 16, 2:13 PM

The ups and downs of rebuilding after a disaster: Peninsula homeowners share their stories
When a massive Douglas fir tree fell on her Palo Alto home during the rain and wind storms last March, Leah Russin knew the repair work would be extensive. Weeks later, she found herself still waiting for an estimate and repair work. Thursday, June 15, 2:39 PM

Less than a quarter of U.S. homes are affordable for the typical buyer, study shows
The U.S. housing market needs more than 300,000 affordable homes for middle-income buyers, who face the greatest housing shortage among all income group, according to a new report. Thursday, June 15, 2:41 PM

Woodside home designed by famed modernist Gardner Dailey sells for whopping $29 million
Designed by noted architect Gardner Dailey, the sprawling 1928-era home on Woodside's Olive Hill Lane recently sold for $29 million, making it among the most-expensive recorded home sales in Woodside so far this year. Tuesday, June 13, 8:27 PM

'Ask your local arborist': It's almost summer. How often should I water my trees?
As summer nears and people head outdoors -- and often under the cool shade of a tree -- it's not unusual to get inquiries from residents wondering how to keep their trees healthy during the area's hotter months. Here's some tips. Tuesday, June 13, 9:34 AM

The House of Yabba Dabba Doo
Perched on the hillside along Interstate Highway 280, Hillsborough's prehistoric-looking "Flintstone House," as it is affectionately called, was designed by architect William Nicholson in 1976 to resist earthquakes and wildfires. Monday, June 12, 12:18 PM

Compare weekly sales activity for your city during the month of May using our interactive charts
Want to know what's happening in the local real estate market? Check out our week-by-week comparison of home sales activity on the Peninsula for the Month of May. Friday, June 9, 8:22 PM

Pesticide-free movement gains momentum on Peninsula with new ban
Put away the poisons and opt for earth-friendly ways of dealing with animal, insect and plant pests: That's the clear message coming from Woodside, which is now among 32 cities in California that have banned chemical pesticides.

Thursday, June 8, 4:04 PM

Historic English manor recently sold for $19.5M has ties to Palo Alto's prohibition on booze
The 25-room English manor that recently sold for $19.5 million was known as one of the "finest" residences in Palo Alto when it was built 107 years ago. A century later, it became linked to the repeal of Stanford's alcohol ban. Thursday, June 8, 3:10 PM

At $22M, 4-bedroom rancher in Atherton sees highest Peninsula home sale for the week of May 22
Want to know what's happening in the local real estate market? Take a look at our interactive charts showing home sales activity in communities along the Midpeninsula for the week of May 22. Friday, May 26, 8:57 AM

Number of homes sold on Peninsula plunges amid mortgage rate increases, inventory shortage
Increased mortgage rates combined with an inventory shortage caused a significant drop in home sales statewide and along the Peninsula in April, according to a new report from the California Association of Realtors. Wednesday, May 24, 2:52 PM

At $20M, Atherton has highest Peninsula home sale for the week of May 15
Want to know what's happening in the local real estate market? Take a look at our interactive charts showing home sales activity in communities along the Midpeninsula for the week of May 15. Friday, May 26, 9:29 AM

Upcoming Modern Home Tour opens the doors to some of Peninsula's most ultramodern private residences
The Modern Architecture + Design Society is holding its annual Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour on Saturday, May 20, for the first time since 2019. Take a look at the seven homes featured on this year's tour. Friday, May 19, 9:28 AM

Find the highest, lowest sales prices in each Midpeninsula city for the week of May 1
Want to know what's happening in the local real estate market? Take a look at our interactive charts showing home sales activity in communities along the Midpeninsula for the week of May 1. Friday, May 5, 6:01 PM

With remote work here to stay, commute distance is no longer a top priority for homebuyers
More than three years after the pandemic shifted workplaces from office buildings to private residences, the work-from-home phenomenon could be a factor in the Midpeninsula housing market for many seasons to come. Friday, May 5, 5:56 PM