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The Hottest Paint Colors of 2010

February 23rd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Congratulations 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.

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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Chinese New Year Celebration – Year of The Tiger

Posted in Events

February 15th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Gung Hay Fat Choy! 2010 is the Year of the Tiger – Lunar Year 4708

Did you know that San Francisco’s Chinatown is the largest outside of Asia? Lifestyle on the Peninsula allows us close proximity to so many international destination spots. So how will you celebrate the Chinese New Year?

One event not to be missed is the Chinese New Year Parade! The SF Chinese New Year Parade was originally introduced in the 1860′s to educate locals and introduce them to the Chinese culture. It is such a large part of the Bay Area’s rich history and there are so many ways to celebrate that it is difficult to keep track! Let us know your favorite events and we will add them to this post to share with others.

The 2010 Chinese New year Festival and Parade is on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 5:15 pm.

A San Francisco tradition since just after the Gold Rush, the Chinese New Year Parade continues to entertain and delight the many hundreds of thousands of people that come to watch it on the street or tune in to watch it on television.

Celebrate the lunar new year parade with gorgeous floats, elaborate costumes and exploding firecrackers. A crowd favorite is the spectacular 201′ Golden Dragon (“Gum Lung”) It takes a team of over 100 men and women from the martial arts group, White Crane to carry this dragon throughout the streets of San Francisco.

This year’s Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade promises to warm your heart and electrify your senses, come rain or shine.

Want to celebrate locally in Palo Alto?
(Palo Alto Online listed this special Lion Dance event at Ming’s Chinese Cuisine and Bar to celebrate the Chinese New Year)

Ming’s Lion Dance Performances:
Ming’s celebrates Chinese New Year with special banquet lunches/dinners (Feb. 13-28) and traditional Lion Dance performances (Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. & Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m.) by the Young Lion Dancers. Reservations recommended. For more information, call Ming’s at 650-856-7700 or visit www.mings.com. Ming’s Chinese Cuisine and Bar, 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

Don’t miss this! The Swinging Chinatown Exhibit looks amazing… A special exhibition featuring Chinese Nightclubs from the 1930′s to the 1960′s at the Old Mint, February 11 – 21, 2010

For a complete list of 2010 SF Chinatown Events – Chinatown Calendar

You can also follow information about San Francisco Chinatown on Twitter. @sfchinatown

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Feeling the need to get outdoors?

Posted in Palo Alto

February 8th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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Spring is just around the corner. Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Button up and head out to visit these great parks within a few miles from our community at Altaire. We created a custom map to help you locate all of the great parks to enjoy the outdoors nearby.

Whether you enjoy bicycling, birdwatching, running or hiking, our good friends at Patagonia in Palo Alto have just what you need to enjoy the outdoors even more!

Patagonia Palo Alto is located at 525 Alma Street. (P.S. They are on Facebook + Twitter too.)

And when the weather clears up, you can even give rock climbing a try. If you’ve never given it a try, watch this video and be inspired!

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Hurry – Only 6 Remain at Altaire!

Posted in Our Community

February 4th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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Only 6 left…one of each floor plan remains! If you have been thinking about buying at Altaire, now is the time. Don’t miss out!

And if you purchase this weekend, you are still eligible to register your children in the Palo Alto school district for the 2010/2011 school year. School Districts are the #2 most desirable amenity when selecting a new home, second only to location. (According to our Altaire blog poll.) We’ve listed all of the important registration details below for your convenience.

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.

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 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.

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Altaire Don’t Miss the February Events at Oshman Family JCC

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February 2nd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Just a short walk from the front doorstep of your new home at Altaire, you can enjoy Palo Alto’s Oshman Family JCC! With state-of-the-art facilities and organized programs serving preschoolers to retirees, and those in-between, there is something for everyone to enjoy in our amazing community!

The JCC has a variety of cultural events for the whole family. Check out their reviews on Yelp!
The following is a list of February events at the JCC:

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The days of rushing in all different directions for work, school, daycare, culture, and recreation are over. Take a deep breath and reflect on a life well lived. 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.

Phase Close-out! Only a few remain…

http://www.regishomes.com/altaire/

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Palo Alto is the “Biggest Gainer”as Housing Market Starts to Pick Up in Bay Area

Posted in Palo Alto

January 28th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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If you are still waiting for the “bottom” to hit, it may have already happened.

Per this recent article on the online Wall Street Journal, homes in the Bay Area are starting to show signs of a tentative recovery. According to DataQuick, a La Jolla-based data provider for the housing industry, cities closer to the Coast are recovering better than inland properties.

“We appear to be in the early stages of a fragile recovery,” said Andrew LePage, a DataQuick analyst. Coastal communities dominated the the increase in housing prices, accounting for 24 of the 29 regions that posted positive price gains.

Palo Alto led the way in price appreciation. The median home prices of Palo Alto more than doubled from a year ago to $1.1 million. According to the article, Palo Alto’s price per square foot soared 98.7% last year and area real-estate agents say homes sales are brisk.

This is good news for the peninsula as a whole, and Palo Alto in particular. So if you are still on the fence, you may want to revisit the idea of owning a new home in an economically stable area in a great neighborhood with excellent schools for your family.

Altaire offers homeowners more than just ownership. Our beautiful, newly constructed Townhomes are already updated with all of the features and finishes that you may find necessary when buying used, saving you from having to live through a remodel. Altaire also offers an ease of lifestyle with access to the beautiful new OFJCC just steps from your front door, where you and your family can enjoy fitness, culture, events and the arts.

Still undecided? Stop by our sales center for a tour! We’d love to meet you and show you around.

http://www.regishomes.com/altaire/

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Dedicated To Green Living – Resources

Posted in Green LivingOur Community

December 14th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

With all eyes on the world’s leaders at the Copenhagen conference, the concept of our impact on the environment and how we utilize our natural resources is once again a hot topic of discussion and conversation.

Altaire believes we all should contribute and do our part to be environmentally responsible. That is one of the reasons that our community was built to the Build It Green standards of green construction. Build It Green has a number of qualifying criteria that a home must match or exceed in order to become Green-Point Rated.

At Altaire, we address natural resources and environmental impact in a variety of ways, some of which are listed below:

• Puron© chlorine free non HCFC refrigerants in air conditioning condensers
• Recycling infrastructure in home and community
• Engineered floor joists
• 30-year shingle roofing reduces replacement and waste
• Diverted and reused 65% of construction debris

Altaire offers a life well balanced. Come check out the homes at Altaire – it is what living green in Palo Alto is all about!

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And the Winner is….Altaire!

Posted in Green Living

October 27th, 2009 by admin

Did you know that Altaire has been the BUILD IT GREEN HOME TOUR choice for the past two years?

We’ve also won numerous awards including:

Gold Nugget Merit Award for Sustainable Residential Neighborhood

BUILD IT GREEN AWARD – Green Point Showcase – Recognition for Fostering Communities

MAME award – Green Community of the year

GREEN POINT RATED

Each home at Altaire received a GREEN POINT RATED certificate with high scores. Green Point Rated is a certification the nonprofit BUILD IT GREEN awards to sustainable homes and communities. Points are awarded for Community Design, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality and Conservation of Resources.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

We focused on energy efficiency. Did you know that homes generate 15% of the greenhouse gas generated nationwide, and because homes have such a long life span and energy costs are anticipated to increase, the benefits of the Altaire homes will last for many many years.

All of the homes meet the US Department of Energy Energy Star requirements. The Department of Energy calculates that an EnergyStar qualified Home can reduce utility bills $200 to $400 per year and keep 4,500 lbs of greenhouse gases out of our air each year.

We did this by designing all homes to be greater than 15%, some even greater than 22% above Title 24, the rigid California Energy code that builder use to build by. We did this by installing insulation via a High Quality Insulation Installation protocol and an Air Barrier to make sure the heated/cooled air stays in the home. We hired a third party to inspect the insulation and test the heating and air conditioning ducts to make sure they exceed the performance required.

WATER CONSERVATION

The next item we focused on was water conservation. Santa Clara Water Department calculates this community will save over 1,000,000 gallons of water a year compared to a code built home. We accomplished this with:

Drought Tolerant plants
Smart irrigation controllers
Dual flush toilets
And a Dishwasher that uses 6.5 gallons of water far less than the average

Altaire offers a life well balanced. Come check out the homes at Altaire – it is what living green in Palo Alto is all about!

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