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Happy Memorial Day

May 31st, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

A bit of history behind Memorial Day. Originally called “Decoration Day”, the national holiday began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. Memorial Day, as we celebrate it today, has become an occasion to honor fallen American soldiers from all wars.

Today, we recognize and honor their service and sacrifice in a number of different ways, from reverent to celebratory. Some gather with loved ones and family for parades and bbq, while others visit local bay area memorial sites to pay their respects. A list of bay area memorial day events can be found here.

Happy Memorial Day from the Altaire Team. As a reminder, we will be closed today in observance of the holiday.

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Best Nearby Spot for a Playdate!

May 27th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes
Palo Alto Junior Museum Zoo

Photo courtesy of Friends of JMZ

Looking for a great nearby playdate location? The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo has been voted best spot for a playdate! The Junior Museum & Zoo is a place where children and their caregivers come to explore, discover, create and play.  Through hands-on science exhibits and a diverse community of live animals, we seek to engage a child’s curiosity for science and nature.” (City of Palo Alto)

Save the date – opening soon is the much anticipated Bobcat Ridge! Friends of JMZ raised over $450,000 to design and build Bobcat Ridge, a new home for bobcats “Rufus and Tule”. The exhibit will open on June 19, 2010. Members will enjoy the 9 – 10 am Sneak Peak hour with breakfast treats. All visitors are welcome for the opening between 10 am – 12 pm, including a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and lots of  face painting fun.

Bobcat Ridge Opening Celebration, June 19, 2010
Member Sneak Peak 9 am – 10 am
Public Opening 10 am – 12 pm
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10:30 am

Become a member and join in on all of the fun with unlimited access to events and parties.
Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
1451 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2111
Open Tuesday – Saturday (10 am-5 pm) and Sunday (1-4 pm)
While no entrance fee is charged, guests are encouraged to make a tax-deductible donation to support the Junior Museum Zoo. Pssst – JMZ hosts birthday parties too!

The Junior Museum & Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Palo Alto. (website)

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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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Life on the Peninsula: Maker Faire 2010

May 20th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Science and Art collide at what has become one of the most popular events in the Bay Area, The Maker Faire.

What is Maker Faire?  Maker Faire is a newfangled fair that brings together science, art, craft and engineering plus music in a fun, energized, and exciting public forum. The aim is to inspire people of all ages to roll up their sleeves and become makers. This family-friendly event showcases the amazing work of all kinds of makers – anyone who is embracing the DIY spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience.*

More than 600 exhibits will be on display at the fifth annual Maker Faire Bay Area, which will be held this coming Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23, at the San Mateo County Event Center. The Faire will be open Saturday from 10am – 8pm and Sunday 10am – 6pm.  Children under 3 are free. According to the organizers, O’Reilly Media, the event this year will likely draw more than 70,000 attendees.

More information can be found on their website.

*http://makerfaire.com

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A Taste of Palo Alto Local Flavors

May 17th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Looking for delightful tasting and dining options near Altaire? We’re just 3 miles from California Avenue, where you can pick from many nearby dining options featuring a full selection of ethnic variety, enjoy our local Sunday Farmer’s market, or even stroll down University Avenue and enjoy weekend brunch at Shokolaat, a popular favorite!

Featured local recommendations:

  • A cheese platter from The Village Cheese House paired with a Saturday picnic.
  • A Sunday morning stroll at CA Ave Farmers Market order a crepe from Vanessa and people watch!
  • Date Night Dessert at Shokolaat – Bitter sweet chocolate with dark rum souffle paired with a 10 year old port.
  • After Work Cheese Platter and Wine Pairing at The Wine Room.

P.S. Don’t miss this! The Village Cheese House 51st Anniversary Party & Food Festival – Saturday, June 19th from 12-3pm.

Have a look around the scrollable map. 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!


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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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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:
…………

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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Win a Town & Country Village Shopping Spree!

May 10th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

We “like” our neighbors at Town & Country Village Shopping Center…do you?

“Like” Town & Country Village  on Facebook and you could win $500 in gift certificates from your favorite T&C stores and restaurants! Tell your friends, family and neighbors so they can get the latest news on Town & Country Village.

Simply click on the “like” button (here)to become a fan! Fan drawing will be held on May 31, 2009 and winner will be notified by email. Winner is drawn randomly. No purchase necessary. In addition to the $500 winner, Town & Country will select 1 Facebook Fan per month from June through December 2010 to win a $100 Shopping Spree!

Just minutes from the Altaire Community in Palo Alto, the Town & Country Shopping Center is home to a number of amenities that we enjoy each day, including the following restaurants and retailers:

(and more!)


Trader Joe’s

Mayfield Bakery & Cafe
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
The Village Cheese House
Sushi House
Scott’s Seafood
LuLu’s at Town & Country
Kirk’s Steakburgers
Kara’s Cupcakes
Howie’s Artisan Pizza
Sur La Table
Ambassador Toys
LaBelle Day Spa & Salon
Books, Inc.
Nanoo Click (here) to browse the Town & Country Website for a full list.

At Altaire, we know convenience is key. Come for a tour of our newly released 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom floor plans and see why so many already call Altaire “home”.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on our community and our greater community of Palo Alto!

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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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Silicon Valley Open Studios at Gallery House

May 4th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Often described as a small town, rich with urban amenities, Palo Alto has always had a love of culture and the arts. Altaire is ideally located, allowing access to a wealth of cultural amenities within minutes of home.

Love the local arts? Looking for the perfect piece for your new home at Altaire?

Silicon Valley Open Studios 2010 is here!

Every year, during the first three weekends in May, more than 320 Silicon Valley artists open their studios up to the public. This free event lets you discover some exciting new artistic talent, or get up close and personal with some of your favorite artists.

You can visit the studios of your choice between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. This year, the 2010 Open Studios are celebrating 24 great years and there is still 2 weekends left!

What’s happening in Downtown Palo Alto?

Meet & Greet: 8 Artists in-person at Gallery House (11 am to 5 pm)
Gallery House is featuring 8 gallery artists who are participating in Silicon Valley Open Studios from May 4 to May 29. Enjoy the artwork, mingle and meet the artists during the SVOS weekends. It isn’t often that you get the chance to hear from the talent behind the work in-person and discuss their inspiration and process. Who knows? You may just find that perfect piece that inspires you and is the ideal finishing touch to turn your house to “home”.

For more information, visit http://www.galleryhouse2.com/
You can also follow Gallery House on Facebook!

Gallery House – 320 S. California Ave (through Printers Inc Cafe)

More information can be found on the Silicon Valley Open Studios website: SVOS.org
Attending the event? Share with us, share with your neighbors. Altaire is on Facebook and Twitter.
We’d love to hear about your favorite local artist!

* Photo credit to Gallery House, Palo Alto

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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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