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2010-2011 Palo Alto School Registration Has Started!

January 11th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Good news for current and future Altaire homeowners! We are located within a great school district. Palo Alto is ranked among the top four K-12 school districts in the State of California. Early enrollment began January 5th for the 2010-2011 upcoming school year. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible…there is still time.

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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 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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Dog Runs in Palo Alto

January 4th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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Altaire is proud to be a pet-friendly community!

Fido has been cooped up for the holidays and is feeling the urge to run!  Do you want your dog to release some of that puppy energy?  What better way than to take your best friend to a local dog park, where they can get some exercise and make other canine friends.  Below is a short list of dog parks here in Palo Alto.  Nothing can get that tail wagging better than a trip to the park!

Enjoy this list and map of local options to spend some quality time with your pooch…

Mitchell Park/Dog Run
3800 Middlefield Rd
650-329-2261

Located in Mitchell Park at 3800 Middlefield Rd (between E. Charleston and E. Meadow) Note: It can be tough to find at first. The dog run is closer to E. Charleston by the baseball fields and over a small hill.

Hoover Park
2901 Cowper St
650-329-2261

This is a small off-leash dog exercise area. Dogs on leash are allowed in the rest of the park.

Greer Dog Park
1098 Amarillo Avenue
650-329-2261

This is a fenced off-leash dog exercise park. Dogs on leash are allowed in the rest of the park.

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Happy Holidays from the Altaire Sales Team

December 17th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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Dedicated To Green Living – Resources

December 14th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

altaire_blog_greenWith 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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Record-low Mortage Rates, Great Prices + Tax Credits, Now Is The Time To Buy a New Home at Altaire

December 8th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

20091203_063935_ssjm1204mortgage90If you are in the market to purchase a new home, you couldn’t pick a better time to buy.  With 30-year interest rates at a 38-year low and tax incentives (for qualified 1st time buyers and current homeowners) available, now is an excellent time to buy a residence at Altaire in Palo Alto.

Don’t just take our word for it.  The Mercury News just ran a compelling article regarding this unique buying opportunity.  You can read the entire article here.

Some reasons to buy at Alatire:

  • Location – In the heart of Silicon Valley – Palo Alto!
  • Schools - Ranked among the top 4 school districts in the State of California!
  • Quality and Finishes – Quality finishes and thoughtful details throughout the interiors of our homes.  From High-speed data and fiber optic wiring to Stainless steel Bosch appliances and open kitchens made for entertaining guests, Regis Homes of Northern California paid attention to current homebuyer demands.
  • Eco-friendly – Award Winning – Green Point Rated, by Build It Green.
  • Community Amenities – Altaire offers a shared campus location, neighboring the new JCC.  An incredible list from Yoga and Pilates Studios to Cafes, 9,000 SF Theatre, Preschool classrooms, not to mention a sports and fitness center with 2 pools!
  • Area Amenities – Outdoor recreation beckons…
    • 700-acre Shoreline Park with its saltwater lake, golf course and trails
    • 15 miles of trails just minutes from your front door
    • 1,940-acre Baylands Preserve, the largest tract of undisturbed marshland remaining in San Francisco Bay

Don’t delay! Stop by our sales center to see what living at Altaire is all about, open 10-6 daily.

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‘Tis the Season

December 3rd, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

stanford shopping CenterDid you know? Stanford Shopping Center is on Facebook!

We listed their Facebook page, along with many other local favorites on the Altaire fan page.

Shopping season has kicked off with Black Friday and Stanford Shopping center lists all of the best deals and give-aways on their page.

Here are a few examples of their Facebook Fan Page posts to entice you:

  • LaBelle Day Spas and Salons is offering a FREE $25 gift card as a gift with purchase. This is a perfect stocking stuffer.
  • Just strolled past J.Jill and noticed their offer of 25% off all full-priced sweaters. That’s perfect for these chilly mornings we’ve been having.
  • Did you know you can get a free $25 dining credit at Fleming’s Steakhouse just for making a reservation online? They’ll deduct it right from your bill if you reserve from their website. Click on the link below and check it out!
  • Check out simon.com or stanfordshop.com for Shop Smarter Savings!

Be sure to check out their special holiday shopping hours!  Happy Shopping!

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Neighborhood Trader Joes Opening Dec 4th!

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.

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Dedicated To Green Living – Indoor Air Quality

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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Altaire Living Green Video

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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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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