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Holiday Season To-Do’s in Palo Alto!

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December 18th, 2010 by admin

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Looking for a break from all that holiday shopping?

Stop by the Palo Alto Museum of American Heritage (MOAH) for their exhibit with a youthful, whimsical feel–”Living LEGO-cy: Legendary LEGOS and Terrific Trains.” Everyone loves trains and this exhibit won’t disappoint. Together with the Bay Area LEGO User Group and the Bay Area LEGO Train Club, the MOAH presents its annual holiday display, featuring a 12.5-by-25-foot scenic layout with multiple trains running through magnificent city, farm and suburban scenes, including recreations of many actual Bay Area locations. Pictures of the display can be found here. This exhibit runs through Jan. 9 at the MOAH, located at 351 Homer Ave. Admission is free for MOAH members and an affordable $2 for non-members. The museum is open Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

And of course it wouldn’t be the holiday season without lights….lots of lights. The tradition continues this year–Fulton Street (off Embarcadero Road), better known as the “Christmas Tree Lane” of Palo Alto, is now lit up for the holidays. This long-standing tradition, which began in 1940, features fun activities with miniature Christmas trees lining the street, the famed, larger-than-life toy soldier and, of course, some of the most beautifully decorated homes in all of the Bay Area. Images can be found here. Christmas Tree Lane will be lighted each night from 5:00 pm to 11 pm. through December 31.

Altaire loves being a part of the Palo Alto community and we wish you and your family a happy holiday season.

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Pantone’s 2011 Color of the Year

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December 13th, 2010 by admin

One of the easiest ways to add a little personality to a new home is with a fresh coat of paint. But 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 who feels overwhelmed by the process of picking “the right color” and are left with a dozen swatches on walls and no direction? Pantone to the rescue! The leader in color and design recently announced their much-anticipated color of the year.

Pantone’s 2011 Color of The Year – PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle. Pantone’s website describes the vibrant color as:

Energizing Honeysuckle lifts spirits and imparts confidence to meet life’s ongoing challenges.

A Color for All Seasons. Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day — with nothing “everyday” about it.

So how does one incorporate this playful color into an interior design theme? Their article goes on to say:

Honeysuckle is upbeat and dynamic when used on large areas like the entry area of a house or an apartment. It is an appetite and conversation stimulant when used on the dining room walls. In the kitchen, it adds a fun touch on the table in placemats and other linens (patterned or solid), colored glassware, candles and small appliances. Honeysuckle is a great color to cover up shabby kitchen cabinets, or, if that’s too much of a color statement for you, try repainting knobs and drawer pulls. But be warned – once you try this arresting shade, it can become addictive.

You can read the entire article at the Pantone site here.

Happy Decorating & Painting from the Altaire Team!
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Nola Reopens After Million-Dollar Remodel

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December 8th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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‘N’awlins’ restaurant, Nola, opened its doors once again after a significant remodel of the popular restaurant. Inspired by its namesake, the southern city of New Orleans, Nola boasts an expanded food and cocktail menus, modern new lounge, a colorful Spanish-inspired fountain and an impressive compliment of large high-definition television sets for the patron’s enjoyment. Nola owner, Greg St. Claire, showcased the six week, million-dollar remodel earlier this week.

The heart and soul of Nola has not changed a bit – gumbo served as Mississippi Blues play in the background. But there are some artistic changes that patrons will immediately notice. The remodel/renovation includes an impressive art collection. According to a recent patch article, St. Claire is quite proud of the display. “I probably have the largest collection of folk art from the American South this side of the Mississippi,” St. Claire said. “Only a fraction of it is on display here.”

The building itself adds to the ambiance that is Nola. The structure is actually “part of the historic registry,” St. Claire said and its history seems custom-made for the popular current restaurant and lounge. According to St. Claire, a Spaniard named Pedro de Lemos originally built the two-story building in the early 20th century after he moved to Palo Alto from New Orleans.

So what can you find when you dine at Nola? Their website says it all : Our menu consists of Creole, Cajun, and Southwestern cuisine. New Orleans favorites, such as hurricanes, fresh oysters, gumbo, seafood jambalaya, and étouffée, are just a few of the classics you will find. And the reviews confirm and explain the popularity of this unique dining experience in Palo Alto:

“Great food , great atmosphere , outstanding and helpful service” – boorah.com … “… fun bar and atmosphere” – dine.com … “Great food, great ambiance” – zagat.com … “Excellent service!” – dine.com … “Very fun place” – dine.com

The variety of culinary options on the Peninsula is staggering; Palo Alto is indeed a foodie-heaven. Just one more reason Altaire loves calling Palo Alto “home”.

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Stanford is Orange Bowl bound!

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December 6th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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Stanford is off to Florida where they will face off against Virgina Tech in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Janaury 3, 2011. The Stanford football team has come a long way under the guidance of head coach, Jim Harbaugh, who inherited a program that posted a 1 -11 season prior to his hiring and now have an impressive 11-1 season, now at #4 in the BCS national ranking. This Orange Bowl should be an excellent game; the two teams have never played and Virginia Tech dominated the Atlantic Coast division, beating traditional powerhouse teams such as Miami and Florida State.

In a recent mercurynews.com article, Coach Harbaugh discussed the Orange Bowl challenge. “It’s a great bowl, and it’s a great reward for our players,” said coach Jim Harbaugh. “Now it’s known where we’re going, and our intent is to win it.”

Good Luck, Stanford. We will be rooting for you!

In other local athletic news and not to be outdone by the Stanford Football program, Palo Alto’s High girls’ volleyball team ended an incredible season, posting many firsts for its volleyball program - The Vikings won the SCVAL De Anza Division title, captured their first-ever Central Coast Section Division I crown, won their first Northern California championship and qualified for an appearance in the state finals for the first time. On Saturday the Vikings rallied for a thrilling five-set victory over Long Beach Poly in the CIF Division I state finals at the San Jose State Event Center. Quite an accomplishment and an incredible ending to an amazing season. Congratulations Vikings! A local paloaltoonline.com article describing this amazing athletic feat can be found here.

Altaire is fortunate to be located in a community as amazing as Palo Alto. We are very fortunate indeed.

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Happy Holidays from Altaire!

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December 1st, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Happy Holidays from the team at Altaire in Palo Alto! For a limited time, Altaire is offering the gift of NO Mortgage payments for 6 months*! But hurry – we are over 80% sold and homes are selling fast.Only 14 homes remain. We have one bedroom, single-level condominiums starting from $449,900 and several three bedroom plan styles to fit your family’s individual needs – starting at $761,900!

Some restrictions do apply. If you want to know if you qualify, call Kim at 650.966.8881 (open 10-5, daily) at 3901 Fabian Way in Palo Alto – across from the new Palo Alto JCC!

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*Mortgage payment is principal and interest only and does not include taxes, insurance or HOA. This will be paid as a credit at close of escrow (up to 6% of maximum allowable builder contribution). Must put 20% down and have a Fico score of at least 740. This promotion is only available through Wells Fargo Mortgage and is only on specific lots. This offer expires 12/15/10. Prices, terms and availability subject to change without notice. Exclusively represented by Pacific Marketing Associates DRE License #01220373

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year!

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November 22nd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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The holidays are upon us. Time to forget about how the rest of the year flew by and turn our attention to gearing up for some holiday cheer and festivities. What better way to usher in the holidays than a tree lighting ceremony where you can do your holiday shopping?

On Saturday, November 27, from 5-7pm Stanford Shopping Center is having a Tree Lighting Ceremony. A great family event to kick-start your holiday season. SFGATE.com has an excellent summary of what awaits you and your family at this year’s lighting ceremony:

Join Stanford Shopping Center, Holly Berry, the Holiday Fairy and her singing and dancing holiday trees for a musical evening of Christmas delight! Bop to the beat of everyone’s favorite holiday tunes as Holly Berry and old St. Nick lead the countdown to the illumination of the entire Center and our giant Christmas Tree! After the performance, follow the characters to Center Pavilion for photos with Santa and seasonal goodies!

And for those of you who would like a little indoor activity to ward off the winter chill, Sur La Table at Town and Country Village has a Gingerbread Decorating Party in December. A great treat for the little ones and those of us who are all grown up but still kids at heart.

The gingerbread house, gumdrops, candy canes, icing and other decorative goodies, are all included. All you need to bring is imagination and creativity. At the end of the party, you’ll be able to bring your gingerbread masterpiece home for the holidays. A light snack will also be served.

Our neighbors at the OFJCC has a calendar of Hanukkah events to celebrate the holiday.

Happy Holidays from Altaire!

Homes are still available starting at $449,900, so come by for a tour our beautiful models and seize the opportunity to call our lovely community HOME. We are nearing completion at Altaire and putting the final touches on our community – stay tuned for an upcoming celebration day…

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ONLY 3 One Bedroom Homes Remain @ Altaire!

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November 12th, 2010 by admin

Introducing the Georgetown, Plan G at Altaire… This thoughtfully planned, single-level floor plan features (2) walk-in closets and is offered in our new phase release. But hurry – there are ONLY 3 homes in this plan still available! Designer finishes include: Euro-style cabinetry, Eco-Quartz Counters and high-end Bosch appliances.

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.

You can download a pdf of our new Altaire 1-bedroom plan here: Georgetown 1 bedroom plan

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Silicon Valley Growing Fast

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November 9th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

According to statistics presented at a recent real estate conference sponsored by Collier International, the economic health of the region is improving. Silicon Valley is experiencing strong economic recovery that should continue in the next several years, bolstered by employment growth at social-media companies and regional corporate powerhouses, such as Intel.

The South Bay is in the top tier of regions leading in the percentage change of its jobs base, faster than the metropolitan areas of Phoenix, New York, Miami, Seattle and a slew of other cities.

According to a recent article in The Registry, The Bay Are Real Estate Journal -

‘Silicon Valley, which created nearly 10,000 jobs in the first three quarters, adding 1.1 percent to its employment base, is the strongest geography in Northern California and one of the strongest in the nation, said Ken Rosen, chairman of Berkeley-based Rosen Consulting Group and Rosen Real Estate Securities.’

Palo Alto is a great place to live. We have it all – wonderful people, beautiful weather and a strong vocational infrastructure which brings the best and brightest to our region. Just another reason that Altaire loves to call Palo Alto home.

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Local Palo Alto – Fraiche Yogurt

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November 3rd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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With Halloween and all its treats behind us, and the holiday season fast approaching, you may feel a bit overwhelmed with the amount of food you will be consuming in the months to come. Wouldn’t it be great to find a food that tastes great and is healthy as well? Sounds too good to be true? It does exist and right here in our local community. Enter Palo Alto’s own Fraiche Yogurt, makers of homemade organic fresh and frozen yogurt that is sinfully delicious and outrageously healthy.

A little bit about Fraiche Yogurt from their website:

Fraiche is a homemade, organic fresh yogurt and frozen yogurt café. All of our European-style yogurts are made from scratch, in-house using local Clover organic milk and a special probiotic-focused culture. Our fresh yogurts are the basis for our frozen yogurt. So, whether you feel like fresh or frozen yogurt, you’ll still enjoy the same health benefits.

The YELP reviews are in and it seems that Fraiche is a local Palo Alto crowd-pleaser.

I am a froyo freak! I lovvve lovvee frozen yogurt and have tried many many manyyyyy a places….BUT this one tops them all! Besides the fact that they have fresh yogurt and steal cut oatmeal with amazing fresh and healthy toppings, the frozen yogurt is to DIE for. I am not gonna lie, I have become quite a regular here, especially because I can come here for a lunch time snack, or for breakfast, or for a late night treat since they are open late! I love the soy and pomegranate flavors and I love the home made mochi! Also, their seasonal options (peaches & apple crisps) are to die for! – Iris B.

I love love love frozen yogurt…add the fact that Fraiche is organic and made in-house, makes it that much better. Sure I’ll partake in just about any froyo establishment, but if I’m nearby Fraiche and the craving kicks in there is no where else I would rather go. Amazing yogurt + simple yet yummy toppings = perfection. - Aida V.

Fraiche Yogurt has local shops at 644 Emerson, Palo Alto and on the Stanford Campus. They also just opened a storefront in San Francisco.

Palo Alto has so much to offer locally. At Altaire, we are truly proud to call this great community “home”.

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No Mortgage Payment for 6 Months at Altaire in Palo Alto

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October 30th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

What are 3 reasons to make the move to Altaire in Palo Alto?

Location
Price
Lifestyle

Altaire makes it easy to own in Palo Alto! Our Peninsula location is highly desirable and offers the some of the State’s best schooling, culture, and proximity to employment in the Silicon Valley. If you’ve never seen Altaire, we encourage you to come for a visit and see our unique campus location that is walk-friendly with many amenities, services and entertainment venues just steps from your front door. In fact, Altaire offers homeowners 1 year membership to our neighbor, Palo Alto’s new OFJCC. It is easy to see why Altaire is now more than 80% SOLD!

Altaire is offering a limited time special — Buy Now and We’ll Pay Your Mortgage for your 1st 6 Months!* You can afford Palo Alto! Make the move while it is still a buyer’s market…

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