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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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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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Mark Your Calendar! New Release. New Floor Plans. New Locations.

April 26th, 2010 by admin

Join us this Saturday, May 1st from 11am to 3pm as we celebrate the opening of Altaire’s New Release! Regis Homes of Northern California is offering a FREE Washer & Dryer to homebuyers that are in contract by May 15th AND a FREE 1-year Homeowner Membership to the JCC!

Join us for fresh smoothies and espresso drinks by myespressocoffee.com + enjoy a free family day pass to an amazing state-of-the-art fitness center, which happens to be next door – The New OFJCC of Palo Alto.

NEW beautifully appointed townhomes and condos are now available, including  1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, with a variety of floor plans to meet every lifestyle.  Tour 1 bed / 1 bath condos to  4 bedroom / 3.5 bath townhomes all at our award winning Build-it-Green community in Palo Alto.

There is still time for qualified buyers to take advantage of the California Homebuyer Tax Credit (up to $10,000!) but hurry, funds are anticipated to run out quickly!

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!

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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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Altaire Final Phase Announced

April 22nd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Altaire, developed by Regis Homes of Northern California, is announcing the final phase of construction for 42 new units. Since its grand opening in spring 2009, the residential community has sold 50 of the 103 homes. The final phase includes the most popular floor plans and the introduction of three additional plans including two one-story plans. Homes are scheduled to start being delivered this summer.

The two and three-story town home community is designed by the award-winning Steinberg Group, which includes contemporary state-of-the-art architecture and lavishly decorated interior finishes. Priced from the high $600,000’s, the innovative floor plans include homes with up to four bedrooms, three and a half baths and spacious patios.

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.

Across from Altaire is the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, which includes the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center. The Oshman Family JCC is a multi-use facility with programs and services open to all families, young adults, singles, seniors and children. Altaire residents receive their first year of membership free. The center includes a variety of state-of-the-art fitness and recreational facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, dedicated preschool, educational programs, a teen center.

The Altaire Sales Center is located at 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto and is open daily 10 am to 6 pm. For more information on Altaire, please visit the website or call 650.966.8881. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Regis Homes of Northern California, Inc. is one of Northern California’s leading homebuilding companies, specializing in well-designed, well-located, high quality homes. For more on Regis Homes or any of its Bay Area communities, please visit their website.

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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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For All You Dog Lovers at Altaire!

March 4th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Want to spend more quality time with your best friend? Looking for a  great list of dog friendly spots near our Palo Alto community? Altaire is very pet-friendly, so when we stumbled onto this little canine gem we had to share.

Fido Factor is a website featuring user-generated dog friendly listings including parks, restaurants, hotels, vets, pet stores, and more. They have photo galleries, helpful tips as well as news & events. They also donate to the SF/SPCA when you add new reviews and locations to their site. Check it out and add your favorite dog friendly spots!

Want more information on Fido Factor? Check out their website, fan them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

They even have an iPhone app.  Use it to find dog friendly dining, shopping, hotels, parks, pet stores, services, and more. The app also uses Facebook Connect and lets you geo-tag photos. How cool is that?

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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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Palo Alto Year Round Farmers’ Market

March 1st, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

It’s hard to beat the experience of a Farmers’ Market….the sights, the smells and colors are all a welcome escape from our daily, hectic lives.  Altaire is very fortunate to have a year-round farmers’ markets right here (every Sunday) in Palo Alto  California Avenue Farmers’ Market. This wonderful venue is run by Urban Village Farmers’ Market Association, a Non-profit Mutual Benefit Corporation providing “the best possible opportunity for farmers, food vendors, and community members to preserve, enhance, and enjoy regional fresh quality foods.”*

A leisurely day at the market followed by a meal prepared with fresh picked ingredients makes for the perfect Sunday!  Stroll the aisles for produce, baked goods, fresh meats and crafts.  The good people at Urban Village have taken the time and compiled this very helpful resource list to aid in making your shopping experience a memorable one:

  • Use the market as a place to plan your meal. Go to the market, and get inspired. Learn to shop and eat “seasonally.” Produce harvested and picked vine or tree ripened always taste better and will enhance any meal.
  • Talk to the producer. Get invaluable information on even the most common fruits and vegetables.
  • Buy a new item every once in a while. Ask the person next to you or the producer to give you some ideas on how to use it. Or trust your intuition and take it home, taste it raw, steam, roast, grill or stir-fry whatever is in season. This is one of the keys to creative cooking.
  • Get the kids involved. Give them a few dollars and let them buy whatever produce they want and will eat. It’s a great way to make them responsible rather than you for eating fruits and vegetables.
  • Take your favorite basket or cloth bag. It’s sustainable and environmentally friendly.
  • Recycle your plastic bags. After each market, tuck them back into your market basket. Again, it’s an environmentally friendly thing to do.
  • Use your senses to find the best items. Smell, touch (gently) and taste.
  • Bring a friend to the market. Turn someone else on to the rich satisfaction that can be found through the food and community at the Farmers’ Market.*

California Avenue Farmers’ Market has an excellent selection of fresh items sure to please all shoppers.

Don’t miss this nice collection of market photos to put you in the mood -> here.

Happy Shopping!!

Location:
California Avenue (at El Camino)
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County

Open:
Sundays
9:00am – 1:00pm
Year ’round

*http://www.urbanvillageonline.com

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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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What’s Tweeting Palo Alto?

February 25th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

We are always on the hunt for an insiders scoop on upcoming art events, restaurant recommendations, happy hour deals and fun things to do in Palo Alto. More than ever, consumers are communicating in real-time via smart phones linked to Twitter about their first-hand experiences at local lunch spots, art galleries and entertainment venues by posting reviews on Yelp and check-ins with feedback on Foursquare or Gowalla. These local tweets can provide insight, feedback and even recommendations on a variety of topics.

Interested in what people are tweeting about near Altaire?

Take a look at our new, custom umapper map.  You can zoom in and out (top left) and recent tweets will load automatically in the new map.

Search keywords in twitter by using the search tab in the bottom right of the map.
Try typing keywords like SVRE, Altaire or real estate to see what locals are saying about the housing market. An interesting trend is to see tech-savvy real estate agents and brokers use their smart phones to check-in to each open house on Broker Tour days and provide feedback via Twitter or leave feedback on those communities listed on geo-tagging sites like Foursquare and Gowalla. A great real-time client service!

Recently, SF Beer week was on twitter and it was fun watching nearby tweets recommend different ales and brews or pairings and tasting locations. Interested in art, music or wine? Try those keywords…you may hear about something new in the neighborhood!

You can even view the map and tweets in full screen mode by clicking on the full screen tab (top right).

Another way to stay tuned-into the local happenings is to follow the Altaire local Twitter list, a compilation of 125+ local businesses!  http://twitter.com/AltairePaloAlto/local

Friends of Altaire, be sure to join us on our Facebook Page too!

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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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The Hottest Paint Colors of 2010

February 23rd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

altaire hot colors altaire palo altoCongratulations 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.

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Hurry – Only 6 Remain at Altaire!

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

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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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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Altaire Townhomes is on Facebook

January 7th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

facebook001Altaire is on Facebook!  We invite you to join the conversation and learn more about our community and about our larger community of Palo Alto and Silicon Valley.  Every week Altaire posts updated content featuring local area businesses, events and entertainment, homeowner tips, real estate news, design trends and the latest specials at our new home community. Become a fan and join the conversation! Your neighbors would love to hear about your favorite restaurant in town, the best place to hike or a recommended pet sitter.  If you have a knack with design, show us what you’ve done with your space at Altaire to give others great ideas.

Join Altaire on Facebook

We can’t wait to meet you!

Curious about the history of Facebook? Read the entire evolution from Facemash in 2003  to what we know as Facebook today on Wikipedia <A History of Facebook>   “Facebook is a social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc.[1] Users can add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region.”

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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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