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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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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.
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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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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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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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Feeling the need to get outdoors?

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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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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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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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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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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And the Winner is….Altaire!

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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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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