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Altaire Unveils New 1 Bedroom Floor Plan

June 4th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Join Altaire this weekend for a tour of our community and learn more about our much anticipated new 1-bedroom floor plan -G Model.  If you’ve been waiting for a one bedroom, don’t delay! Inventory on our 1-bedroom plan is limited.

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Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
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What’s Important to You? Cast Your Vote Today!

June 3rd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

What is most important to you in deciding on a new home? Cast your vote today! Our Altaire blog reveals real-time poll results and the consistent top (2) rankings have been location and schools. This is good news for current and future Altaire residents! We are conveniently located on the Peninsula in beautiful Palo Alto and just so happen to be within one of the top school districts in the State of California!

In October, 2009 we shared an article by Chris Kenrick from Palo Alto Online: Palo Alto fourth in state among K-12 districts.

“On California’s basic measure of academic achievement, the California Standards Tests (CST) in English and math, 85 percent of Palo Alto second- through eighth-graders scored “advanced” or “proficient.” More than 50 percent scored “advanced.”  Read Full Article

If you would like more information on Palo Alto Unified School District and its strategic plan to provide a first-class educational program to all of its students, more information is on the PAUSD site.  PAUSD Website

Important Dates

2010/2011 School Year*

Priority 1 Status:

Registration must be submitted online between January 5 and February 10, 2010

Priority 2 Status:

Registrations completed after February 10, 2010 are date and time stamped based upon online submission date.

* Important dates taken directly from the PAUSD website (link above). Be sure to review all registration requirements carefully, as there is no guarantee of registration. If you have questions, contact Central Attendance at centattendance@pausd.org or (650) 329-3707.

Join Altaire on Twitter and Facebook as we share news about our community and the greater communities of Palo Alto and Silicon Valley with friends, homeowners and community members!

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Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
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Harvard Near Stanford

May 24th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

It’s true, that’s really the name of our new 2-bedroom. Perhaps an East-coast transplant with a sense of humor had the role of naming our new phase plans!

Regardless…We our proud to introduce our newest 2-bedroom floor plan at Altaire – the Harvard. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan is spacious, single-level and offers an open-style great-room space. A nice plan for entertaining guests and enjoying our West Coast sunshine and natural light! But hurry – ONLY 2 of these plans are available! Well appointed finishes will include: Eco-Quartz Counters, Bosch Stainless Steel Appliances and Euro-style cabinetry.

Altaire provides access to a complete community experience because of its ideal location in south Palo Alto. With the close proximity of high-ranking schools, major shopping centers, and Palo Alto’s vibrant downtown, Altaire offers desirable opportunities for families to live in the Palo Alto community.

The community is designed to meet the strict standards of the Department of Energy’s Energy Star program for building and be Green Point Rated by Build it Green, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting healthy, energy and resourceful efficient building practices.

Join Altaire on Twitter and Facebook as we share news about our community and the greater communities of Palo Alto and Silicon Valley with friends, homeowners and community members!

You can download the full pdf version of this plan here:

2Bd Harvard Floorplan pdf

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Altaire New Release Peaks Global Interest

May 12th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

A local Chinese television station, Chinese NTDTV channel 32, recently did a piece on the success we’ve had at our new home community – Altaire. Check out this interview with Kim, our sales manager, at the new release event on May 1. Altaire is now selling 1-, 2-, 3- and 4- bedrooms homes, with 3- and 4- bedroom beautifully appointed townhomes priced from $759,900 in Palo Alto! There are currently 7 floor plan options that include single-level and multi-level living styles. Altaire is built on a podium in a unique community setting allowing access to a wealth of lifestyle amenities such as yoga, pilates, cultural events and a theatre just steps from your front door.

帕洛阿圖新屋銷售仍是灣區熱點

New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) is the world’s first independent, nonprofit Chinese language TV broadcaster established by Chinese living outside of China. Headquartered in New York City, NTDTV broadcasts its 24/7 programming to cover Asia, Europe, North America and Australia via satellite.

We’ve translated the video here:
Anchor Woman:
Although the economy has not shown significant improvement, U.S. new home sales in March increased by 27%, the highest in the most recent 50 years。For example, Palo Alto new homes sales remains hot because of its great school district and living environment here in the Bay Area.
Let us take a look.

Reporter:
Palo Alto’s Altaire townhome community launched the seventh and eighth phase of new homes release on May 1. It attracted a lot of people who wished to buy homes. Here is the interview with the sales manager Kim.

Kim:
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Reporter:
The Altaire townhome community was developed by the Regis Homes building company. During this weekend’s new release, three new homes were sold. Altaire is close to Freeway 101, convenient transportation, nearby shopping centers, adjacent to Stanford University, in the Palo Alto School District, and is the ideal location for many home buyers. Obviously the Palo Alto real estate market remains the hot spot for the Bay Area home buyers.

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Regis Homes of Northern California Ranks High: A Trusted Homebuilder

May 6th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

A trusted builder with a proven track record has become an important part of the homebuying process. That is why we are proud to share that Regis Homes of Northern California was recently ranked as one the top Residential Real Estate Builder by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal Top 25 List (April 30, 2010). The list is a compilation of the top residential real estate builders, ranked by number of home sales in the Silicon Valley in 2009.  Regis Homes of Northern California ranked #2 in Townhouse Sales and #3 in Overall Total Sales! The list can be found here:  Silicon Valley Business Journal Top 25

Learn more about the builder behind Altaire.

Regis Homes of Northern California, Inc., is one of Northern California’s leading home-building companies, specializing in well-designed, well-located, high quality homes.  Regis Homes has built more than 1,000 residencies throughout Northern California and has earned a reputation for employing sustainable land use, innovative design, quality construction and attention to detail.  The firm’s new communities tend to be smaller, smart growth, urban infill projects close to city centers that are also nearby work, public transportation and commute corridors.  The communities are also close to desirable amenities such as parks, shopping centers and services.  The Regis design approach has garnered many industry awards together with respect of its homebuyers.

Altaire includes the latest architectural and interior innovations.  Designed by the award-winning Steinberg Group, the two and three story town homes include the most contemporary architecture paired with the latest interior finishes.  Priced from the high $600,000’s with state-of-the-art architecture and innovative floor plans, including homes with up to four bedrooms and three and a half baths and spacious patios, Altaire will provide new homeowners an ideal urban living arrangement. Along with its modern design, Altaire offers cutting-edge technology to satisfy residents’ needs.  With all units connected to fiber optic cable lines, residents can utilize the high speed Internet and digital phone connection upon move-in. Each measure of aesthetic in Altaire is designed to meet the strict standards of the Department of Energy’s Energy Star program for buildings and be Green Point Rated by Build it Green, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting healthy, energy and resource efficient building practices. Included are Energy Star appliances and Anderson high performance dual pane windows, all which help the buildings exceed California’s Title 24 Energy Code by 15%.  Indoor air quality includes CRI Green Label Plus carpeting and formaldehyde free insulation. Sensitive to its exterior environment, Altaire offers beautiful landscape architecture with drought tolerant plants, and a water conserving irrigation controller alongside a home and community recycling infrastructure.

Altaire provides access to a complete community experience because of its ideal location in south Palo Alto. The newly constructed town homes provide a low-maintenance lifestyle that allows families to enjoy their surrounding environment. With the close proximity of high-ranking schools, major shopping centers, and Palo Alto’s vibrant downtown, Altaire offers desirable opportunities for families to live in the Palo Alto community.

Altaire is one of the reasons that Regis Homes ranked so high on the Top 25 List. In today’s real estate market, buyers are more discerning than ever and we are pleased that the home-buying public has endorsed Regis Homes of Northern California as an industry-leading real estate company that builds a quality and desirable product.

Learn more about Altaire by visiting their Sales Center, which is located at 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto.  For more on Regis Homes, please visit: www.regishomes.com.

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Celebrate with Altaire on Saturday, May 1st!

April 30th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Yoga at the OFJCCJoin us this Saturday, May 1st from 11am to 3pm as we celebrate the opening of  Altaire’s New Release! Regis Homes of Northern California is offering a FREE Washer & Dryer to Altaire homebuyers that are in contract by May 15th  + a FREE  1 year OFJCC Homeowner Membership AND there is still time for qualified buyers to take advantage of the California Homebuyer Tax Credit (up to $10,000!)

Join us for fresh smoothies and espresso drinks by myespressocoffee.com + enjoy a free family day pass to an amazing state-of-the-art fitness center, which happens to be next door – The New OFJCC of Palo Alto.

Convenience is key. Take a deep breath and reflect on a life well lived.

We are lucky to have such a spectacular neighbor like the OFJCC! The days of rushing in all different directions for work, school, daycare, culture, and recreation are over.  Relax by the pool, in the yoga studio or at your favorite cafe.  If you are seeking a more balanced approach to living, look no further than Altaire Townhomes in Palo Alto.

NEW beautifully appointed townhomes and condos are now available, including  1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, with a variety of floor plans to meet every lifestyle.  Tour 1 bed / 1 bath condos to  4 bedroom / 3.5 bath townhomes all at our award winning Build-it-Green community in Palo Alto.

Join Altaire on Twitter and Facebook as we share news about our community and the greater communities of Palo Alto and Silicon Valley with friends, homeowners and community members!

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Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373

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Mark Your Calendar! New Release. New Floor Plans. New Locations.

April 26th, 2010 by admin

Join us this Saturday, May 1st from 11am to 3pm as we celebrate the opening of Altaire’s New Release! Regis Homes of Northern California is offering a FREE Washer & Dryer to homebuyers that are in contract by May 15th AND a FREE 1-year Homeowner Membership to the JCC!

Join us for fresh smoothies and espresso drinks by myespressocoffee.com + enjoy a free family day pass to an amazing state-of-the-art fitness center, which happens to be next door – The New OFJCC of Palo Alto.

NEW beautifully appointed townhomes and condos are now available, including  1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, with a variety of floor plans to meet every lifestyle.  Tour 1 bed / 1 bath condos to  4 bedroom / 3.5 bath townhomes all at our award winning Build-it-Green community in Palo Alto.

There is still time for qualified buyers to take advantage of the California Homebuyer Tax Credit (up to $10,000!) but hurry, funds are anticipated to run out quickly!

Join Altaire on Twitter and Facebook as we share news about our community and the greater communities of Palo Alto and Silicon Valley with friends, homeowners and community members!

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Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373

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Altaire Final Phase Announced

April 22nd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Altaire, developed by Regis Homes of Northern California, is announcing the final phase of construction for 42 new units. Since its grand opening in spring 2009, the residential community has sold 50 of the 103 homes. The final phase includes the most popular floor plans and the introduction of three additional plans including two one-story plans. Homes are scheduled to start being delivered this summer.

The two and three-story town home community is designed by the award-winning Steinberg Group, which includes contemporary state-of-the-art architecture and lavishly decorated interior finishes. Priced from the high $600,000’s, the innovative floor plans include homes with up to four bedrooms, three and a half baths and spacious patios.

Altaire provides access to a complete community experience because of its ideal location in south Palo Alto. With the close proximity of high-ranking schools, major shopping centers, and Palo Alto’s vibrant downtown, Altaire offers desirable opportunities for families to live in the Palo Alto community.

The community is designed to meet the strict standards of the Department of Energy’s Energy Star program for building and be Green Point Rated by Build it Green, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting healthy, energy and resourceful efficient building practices.

Across from Altaire is the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, which includes the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center. The Oshman Family JCC is a multi-use facility with programs and services open to all families, young adults, singles, seniors and children. Altaire residents receive their first year of membership free. The center includes a variety of state-of-the-art fitness and recreational facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, dedicated preschool, educational programs, a teen center.

The Altaire Sales Center is located at 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto and is open daily 10 am to 6 pm. For more information on Altaire, please visit the website or call 650.966.8881. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Regis Homes of Northern California, Inc. is one of Northern California’s leading homebuilding companies, specializing in well-designed, well-located, high quality homes. For more on Regis Homes or any of its Bay Area communities, please visit their website.

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Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373

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The Hottest Paint Colors of 2010

February 23rd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

altaire hot colors altaire palo altoCongratulations on your new home! Now it is time to personalize your space and make it your own. One of the easiest ways to add a little personality is with a fresh coat of paint. Picking a paint color can be a daunting task.  It’s a tricky balance between lighting, personality, mood and current trends. Are you one of those people whot feels overwhelmed by the process and are left with a dozen swatches on walls and no direction? Have a look at what the experts are saying about the freshest colors of 2010 and browse the list of The Hottest Paint Colors of 2010 in this House Beautiful article.

Our personal favorite is Pantone’s 2010 Color of The Year – PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise. Pantone supplies and tracks color for fashion and home decor, among other industries. Experts agree that the color is both universally appealing & puts everyone in a positive state of mind – think “vacation”! Even in small doses turquoise can inspire a sunny disposition…

More about Pantone and the color of the year pick can be found in this online article.

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Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373

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Your partner has less than stellar credit, now what?

February 18th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Starting a life with each other can be both exciting and challenging. You’ve owned before, but your partner hasn’t. It’s time to find the perfect place to start your life together. So what happens when you begin looking for your first home together and find out that one of you is less than perfect on paper? Suddenly, you love everything about your significant other, except their credit score.

Usually when a couple applies for a mortgage, a lender will review the credit history of both applicants. A negative history of one individual is likely to have an effect on both. These days it is rare, but if one individual has sufficient income to obtain the mortgage on their own (as a sole applicant), then only one credit history may be used for the mortgage loan.

What can you do to move forward together?

If you are ready for the commitment, plan ahead. There is still time to improve your credit history and take advantage of home ownership in today’s real estate market.

  1. Obtain a copy of your credit report. Credit Reporting Act guarantees you access to a free credit report from each of the three nationwide reporting agencies — Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion — every twelve months. It’s free here.
  2. Eliminate issues – Pay down large sums of any revolving debt. Spot identity theft. Dispute any inaccuracies.
  3. Practice good habits – Lenders will be looking at your rental payments, car payments, etc. Pay your bills on time! Most lenders look for 1 year’s worth of good history. Demonstrate to a lender you are capable of making monthly mortgage payments.
  4. Establish a credit history – If you lack one, secure a credit card and begin making timely payments. Make sure the credit card company reports your payment history to credit reporting agencies.
  5. Talk about your housing needs together – Do you have realistic goals? Do you share priorities and a vision of what your new home will be? Does the area include future employment opportunities? Your first home may not be your dream home, but it should be a place that you envision sharing for a minimum of 2-3 years.

Purchasing a new home in today’s climate certainly has its advantages, including historically low rates, competitive pricing, tax write-offs and tax credits. Don’t be discouraged by a less than stellar credit report. Make the changes today, so that you are prepared for tomorrow.

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Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373

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