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Neighborhood Trader Joes Opening Dec 4th!

Posted in Palo Alto

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.

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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Dedicated To Green Living – Indoor Air Quality

Posted in Green LivingOur Community

November 25th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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On average, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors. We know about the importance of breathing clean air outdoors, but it is equally important to come home to a healthy interior environment as well.

That is one of the reasons that Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ, is an important factor in the rating system developed by Build It Green. Chemicals emitted from building materials can be a potential source of health problems if they are not properly addressed. Chemical off-gassing and VOC (volatile organic compounds) can be hazardous and create an unhealthy living environment for you and your family.

By using building materials which address these potential problems, Altaire has taken positive steps to improve the Indoor Air Quality of your new home.

CRI Green Label Plus carpeting
Formaldehyde-free insulation
Low VOC construction adhesives
European cabinets with low formaldehyde emitting and recycled content insulation
Energy Star qualified fans in bath

Altaire is committed to sustainable living. Why? Because we care.

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Design a Nursery or Child’s Bedroom with Muralette Wall Decals

Posted in Green LivingOur Community

November 23rd, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

flowers_valintinatouch Simple, yet effective! Wouldn’t our busy lives all be better if more companies embraced this philosophy? How many times have we tried our hand at something only to find it too hard to get an effective and pleasing result. Those days of struggling are over when it comes to decorating your child’s room. Introducing Muralette : the latest in wall decals for kids.

Installation and pleasing creative results are a snap. Artists Anna Conklin and Genevieve Smith make decorating your little one’s room fast and effective. According to their site, Muralette Wall Decals are “No fuss, no muss… Just peel and stick! There is no “right” way to design your Muralette – it’s fool-proof and fun, so just relax and play!”

The company offers four sets of striking wall decals: Fishies, Garden of Posies, Branch and Birds and Polka. The artists also take the environment and your child’s health seriously by using all water-based paints and varnishes that lack toxic fumes, and use low VOC paints whenever possible.

Now through November 26, Muralette is having their biggest sale ever, 25% off your entire Muralette order! Just enter the secret discount code “gobble” at check out. Pass it on to your family and friends.
Don’t let your loved ones miss out on this amazing opportunity.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Anna & Genevieve

For all the details, please visit their website or become a Muralette Fan on Facebook

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Our Biggest Home at Our Best Price – This Weekend Only!

Posted in Our Community

November 21st, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

Developer Special This Weekend Nov 21 and 22nd!

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Altaire Living Green Video

Posted in Green LivingOur Community

November 19th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

Kim, our Sales Manager, gives us a video tour of Altaire’s unique feature.

Some of these amenities include:

Stainless Steel Bosch appliances
Quartz-based solid surface countertops
Euro cabinetry
High-speed data & fiber-optic wiring
High-efficiency heating & cooling
Energy-efficient oversized windows
Secured community parking
Dedicated additional storage space

….and so much more. Our unique setting on 12 acres with access to Yoga/Pilates, Daycare, Swimming Pools and a Theatre, just steps from your front door allows homeowners to feel like they are part of a larger/greater community.

So sit back and enjoy this video of our stunning Emory model home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths – approximately 1,958 sf.

Thanks Kim!

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

Posted in Our CommunityPalo Alto

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.

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Online Community Portal Makes Supporting Local Business Easy

Posted in Our CommunityPalo Alto

November 12th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

Peninsula Shops The 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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Altaire Offers High-Speed Fiber-Optics

Posted in Our Community

November 10th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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Altaire makes it easy to work from home with high-speed data and fiber-optic wiring.

Regis Homes of Northern California built our community with the future in mind and pre-wired Altaire homes with high-speed fiber-optics, so that you can claim your tomorrow today!

The Altaire community has partnered with a leader in fiber-optic technologies to bring you the life-enhancing benefits of fiber to the home.* Distance learning, telecommuting, video on demand and online gaming are just a few of the existing applications that fiber to the home makes possible. Fiber-optics also make it easy to enjoy movies, photos and music at mind bending speeds.

What is fiber-optics?

High-speed fiber-optics is a unique technology that transmits data through thin strands of glass fiber, using laser-generated pulses of light. Most U.S. based homes have copper wiring that connects them to a telecommunication network. Fiber optic connections are more often reserved for the primary links. Since “the last mile” is known to play an important role in the quality of your service, many providers are offering fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP). FTTP replaces that last-mile of copper with fiber optic cable, providing Altaire Palo Alto homes with the best possible connection, and the best possibility of quality service. Since light travels faster than any other wave, at 300,000 kilometers per second, you are able to work and play that much faster speeds!

• Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps

• No modem required

• Plug your computer into any Internet port throughout your home

Whether you are a telecommuter, designer or an avid online gamer this feature is sure to benefit your lifestyle in the heart of Silicon Valley.

3rd party subscription required*

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Altaire is on Flickr

Posted in Our Community

November 5th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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Altaire is on Flickr! Check out this photostream of our gorgeous model townhomes. There is something for everyone at Altaire in Palo Alto. Five well-planned and livable floor plan styles are currently available to choose from.

Altaire brings you the best of everything: Green Point Rated upscale townhomes with the perfect balance of contemporary design, ideal location and unique community setting. Our new townhomes reflect the upscale quality that you desire with keen attention paid to design features, meeting the needs of active, practical lifestyles.

We are open 10-6, daily and would love to give you a tour in person! In the meantime, take a quick tour by clicking on our photostream link above.

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Dine Nearby – A Map of Local Favorites

Posted in Palo Alto

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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