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‘Tis the Season

December 3rd, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

stanford shopping CenterDid you know? Stanford Shopping Center is on Facebook!

We listed their Facebook page, along with many other local favorites on the Altaire fan page.

Shopping season has kicked off with Black Friday and Stanford Shopping center lists all of the best deals and give-aways on their page.

Here are a few examples of their Facebook Fan Page posts to entice you:

  • LaBelle Day Spas and Salons is offering a FREE $25 gift card as a gift with purchase. This is a perfect stocking stuffer.
  • Just strolled past J.Jill and noticed their offer of 25% off all full-priced sweaters. That’s perfect for these chilly mornings we’ve been having.
  • Did you know you can get a free $25 dining credit at Fleming’s Steakhouse just for making a reservation online? They’ll deduct it right from your bill if you reserve from their website. Click on the link below and check it out!
  • Check out simon.com or stanfordshop.com for Shop Smarter Savings!

Be sure to check out their special holiday shopping hours!  Happy Shopping!

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Neighborhood Trader Joes Opening Dec 4th!

November 30th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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Altaire is very excited that Trader Joe’s is opening a store within minutes of our community. They are famous for value – at Trader Joe’s, we’re as much about value as we are about great food.

And for those of you with special dietary needs, Trader Joe’s has created a variety of downloadable lists (gluten-free, fat free and vegetarian to name a few) to make your shopping experience easier than ever.  They also have a nice collections of HIIP (Highly Innovative Ingredient Pairing ;) ) recipes online .

They also have a nice compilation of Food Guides and Nutrition Information here.

Best part – TJ’s  incredible product guarantee:

*Our Product Guarantee: We tried it! We liked it! If you don’t, bring it back for a full refund, no questions asked.

So if you are feeling overwhelmed this holiday season, give your local Trader Joe’s a try. They strive to deliver great food at a great price and they succeed.

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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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First Time HomeBuyer Federal Tax Credit Extended + New Incentive for Current Homeowners to Make that Move

November 16th, 2009 by admin

Great news for First Time Buyers and Current Homeowners!

DID YOU HEAR? 

The current $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers has been extended to April 30, 2010 and a new $6,500 tax credit has been offered to qualified existing homeowners.  Want to buy-up?  Need to scale-down?  Want to buy NEW?   This is great news for both first time home buyers and current homeowners interested in making a move to Altaire Townhomes in Palo Alto!   Want to learn more?  Read Federal Tax Credits at a Glance,  a great summary of the new federal tax credit offerings.


<This announcement should not be considered tax advice, seeking the advice of your tax advisor and your lender is always recommended.>

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Online Community Portal Makes Supporting Local Business Easy

November 12th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

Peninsula ShopsThe Peninsula has a host of local businesses that make our life in Palo Alto more convenient.

We’d like to introduce you to “Peninsula Shops” – a merchant supported online community portal helping to strengthen and unify local livelihood on the Peninsula. Peninsula Shops was founded on the idea that the Peninsula is our livelihood. Founder, Jason Sutherland does a great job of connecting local residents to local business, all in one spot.  In fact, Peninsula Shops was just featured in the San Francisco Examiner- “Twitter Treasure Hunt Promotes Local Shopping” read it here 

The Peninsula Shops site has menus for:

  • Members Directory/Map
  • Specials of The Day
  • Events Calendar
  • Peninsula Twitter Hunt
  • News/Resources
  • Games

Recently Peninsula Shops introduced the TownSquare/Blog Forums, which allows the community to share their thoughts on just about everything.  It is a great place to share local tips on the Peninsula’s best spots and what business provide great service.  This forum is also broken down into convenient categories:

  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Wine & Dine
  • Local News & Politics
  • New Media & Technology
  • Retail & Services

Jason has generously offered business owners in our community a discounted membership.  If you are an Altaire resident that owns a local small business, use the coupon code ALTAIRE and receive $50 off your 1st year of annual membership!

What a great local resource!  Thank you Jason. We wish you well on this exciting venture.
Follow Peninsula Shops on Twitter  www.twitter.com/peninsulashops 
You can also find the Peninsula Shops as one of Altaire’s Favorites on our Facebook Page.
Become a fan of both Altaire and Peninsula Shops!

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Dine Nearby – A Map of Local Favorites

November 2nd, 2009 by admin

Looking for dining options near Altaire?  We’re just 3 miles from California Avenue, where you can pick from many nearby dining options or enjoy our local Sunday Farmer’s market.  Or you can stroll down University Avenue and enjoy weekend brunch at Shokolaat, a popular favorite!

Have a look around our map, courtesy of UMapper.  The map is scrollable and has a full screen option in the top right corner.  Any number (the blue circle #5 below) can be clicked to display additional nearby dining locations that are close in proximity. You can also link to, email or even tweet the map to all your friends.

The majority of dining options listed here are restaurants that we have featured as favorites on our Altaire Facebook page.  Our Facebook page features many local neighborhood retail, restaurant and entertainment venues acting as a community resource for our homeowners all in one spot!

Explore a sampling of culinary opportunities that await you when you live at Altaire, conveniently located minutes from downtown Palo Alto.

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Good News for Altaire – Palo Alto fourth in state among K-12 districts

October 29th, 2009 by admin

Good news for current and future Altaire residents! We are located within a top ranking school district -check out the article link below from Palo Alto Online.

Palo Alto is a family friendly community in the heart of Silicon Valley with great weather and great schools. Altaire is easily accessible to many major employers, and with many walkable services nearby, including the new state of the art campus of the Palo Alto JCC, there is something for all ages.

The design of our community is very pedestrian friendly. It is built on a podium with meandering walks lined with lush bamboo. Without streets to cross, there is no traffic and no fumes from cars, which makes it safer for the kids to play. Our neighbor, the Oshman Family JCC offers 12 acres of fun which includes access to Yoga/Pilates, state of the art fitness center, basketball courts, Daycare, Swimming Pools and a 9,000 sq ft cultural theater. With these just steps from your front door, you feel like you are part of a greater community. The JCC also offers preschool classrooms. When you purchase a home here at Altaire, we will include a 1 year membership free!
How convenient is that?

Palo Alto among top four K-12 school districts in California: Article by Chris Kenrick

Palo Alto Online : Palo Alto fourth in state among K-12 districts.

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Halloween Haunted House at Gamble Gables Mansion

October 23rd, 2009 by admin

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The leaves are changing and you know what that means……Halloween is just around the corner.  If you are looking for something to get you ready for the Halloween season a nice option is to take your little ghouls & goblins to the Halloween Haunt at Gamble Garden Mansion. The Halloween Haunted House is on Sunday, October 25th. Show up in costume from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and meet and greet the ghosts in person. This event is suitable for trick-or-treaters, ages 4-10, accompanied by an adult. Younger visitors may enjoy coming earlier when there is more daylight. Space is limited and reservations are required. You may register for this event by calling 650-329-1356 ext. 201 Monday through Friday between 9 AM to noon.  Happy Halloween!!!

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Grand Opening Celebration – JCC of Palo Alto

October 15th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

treasures_arthallDon’t miss the Grand Opening Celebration of our neighbor, Palo Alto’s newest community and recreational facility – the Oshman Family JCC!   There will be food, performances, games and activities for all ages!

While you are here, stop by our sales center at 3901 Fabian Way, Open 10am to 6 pm and take a tour of our gorgeous model homes! Reminder: Homeowner get 1st year FREE at the new JCC!

Click here for a detailed chart of activities at the Grand Opening Celebration.

Not a member yet?  No problem – join the fun and be sure to check out the amazing facilities, gym and pools. Tour the Goldman Sports & Wellness Complex (group tours every 30 minutes) and enter to win a $1000 shopping spree* at the Stanford Shopping Center.

*Certain Terms and Conditions apply.

Date: Sunday, October 18
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 3921 Fabian Way (Next door to Altaire Homes!)
Fee: FREE!

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The Baylands Preserve in your backyard

October 12th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

baylands preserveWithin a short walk from your Altaire doorsteps, you will find the 1,940-acre Baylands Preserve.  The Baylands Preserve is the largest tract of undisturbed salt marsh and mud flat remaining in the San Francisco Bay.  Considered by many to be one of the best bird watching areas on the west coast, the Baylands Preserve has a substantial resident population of birds as well as being a major migratory stopover on the Pacific Flyway.  However, the Baylands Preserve offers much more than birdwatching.

Finding balance between work and life is sometimes hard to do.  We get it!  So many of us spend our weeks commuting, working long hours in front of our computers, then dashing to daycare or off to errands, only to begin all over again the next day.  It’s easy to forget to take time for oneself.  Altaire offers an ideal location, where you can enjoy an active lifestyle, both indoors and outdoors, at a moments notice.  There are a variety of activities to do, whether it is on the land – walking, running, golfing or biking – or on the water, wind surfing, and boating (non-motorized such as canoes, kayaks or small, hand-launched boats and sailboards).  There are fifteen miles of multi-use trails providing access to a unique mixture of tidal and fresh water habitats for the whole family to enjoy.  Especially popular is the duck pond!  By living so close to these community amenities, you can make the most of your free-time.

The City of Palo Alto also offers a variety of nature walks and programs on ecology and natural history.  More info on Altaire’s neighbor, the Bayland Preserve can be found here.

In order to protect this natural resource, please follow these few rules when visiting the preserve:

  1. Park in designated parking areas.
  2. Dogs are permitted on leash, unless posted in special nesting areas.
  3. Speed limit 15 MPH.
  4. Skates and coasting devices are only allowed on paved, off-road preserve trails (along East Bayshore Road and behind the Baylands Athletic Center) due to narrow roadways.
  5. Please do not feed wildlife or abandon pets or birds such as rabbits, geese or ducks.

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Altaire Phase 3 – Now Selling!

September 30th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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Phases 1 and 2 are sold out! We just released Phase 3 at Altaire Upscale Townhomes Come visit us to see why so many homeowners have decided to make Altaire their home. Our community currently offers a mix of 3- and 4-bedroom contemporary-style upscale townhomes starting in the  $700,000′s. (A steal, if you ask us!) If you haven’t come for a tour, you should…we look even better in person than on your computer! Model homes are open 10-6, daily at 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650. 966. 8881

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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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