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Last Chance To Buy At Altaire!

February 4th, 2011 by Altaire Townhomes

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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Own at Altaire in Palo Alto!

January 28th, 2011 by Altaire Townhomes


Sales at Altaire have really picked up as our available inventory is reduced to just a few remaining homes for sale. In the last 14 days, 8 homes have gone to contract. If you are considering purchasing a home at Altaire, now may be your best time to buy.
Why are people buying at our community?  Here are just 3 reasons to make the move to Altaire in Palo Alto.

1. Location
2. Value
3. 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 impressive OFJCC !

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“Robust Growth” Forecasted for Silicon Valley

January 25th, 2011 by Altaire Townhomes

Back in November we posted an article which described the health of the Silicon Valley real estate market.  A brief synopsis of the article is that 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. The complete post can be found here.

Some more encouraging news was recently reported. Silicon Valley is projected to experience “robust growth” in 2012. A recent article on Mercurynews.com had all the details.  From their article:

“Robust growth” will return to Silicon Valley in 2012, according to a report today from the Business Forecasting Center at the University of the Pacific in Stockton.While “California remains in the sluggish, early stages of a long, slow five-year recovery,” the San Jose metro area “continues to be the only area in Northern California that is clearly recovering, although Silicon Valley’s growth slowed in the second half of 2010,” according to a news release from the center.

The article goes on to state promising data regarding increases to personal income and job growth, with a decline in jobless rate – all indicators that our local economy is on the road to recovery at a faster rate than the rest of the State of California. Tech is leading the way with strong showings by Apple, Facebook, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco Systems and others.

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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Only 9 Homes Remain!

January 19th, 2011 by Altaire Townhomes

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.

Images from our Amherst Model -

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Registration is Happening Now for the 2011-2012 School Year

January 16th, 2011 by Altaire Townhomes

Good news for current and future Altaire homeowners! We are located within one the of best school district in California. Palo Alto is ranked among the top four K-12 school districts in the State of California. Early enrollment began January 5th for the 2011-2012 upcoming school year. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible…there is still time.

Important Dates

2011/2012 School Year*

Priority 1 Status:

Registration must be submitted online between January 5 and February 11, 2011.

Priority 2 Status:

Registrations completed after February 11, 2011 are date and time stamped based upon online submission date.

Earlier, 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 The PAUSD registration page with all details and dates can be found here.

* 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.

Altaire’s spacious 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Amherst plan offers an excellent opportunity for you and your growing family to own in Palo Alto while your children attend one the best school systems that the State of California has to offer.

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Altaire Makes a Life Well Lived Easy in 2011

January 12th, 2011 by Altaire Townhomes

We are all looking for the special balance in life – mixing work, health and well-being together to live our lives to the fullest.

A life well-lived is easy to achieve in 2011 with a neighbor like the Palo Alto JCC, just steps from our front door at Altaire!  If you haven’t had the opportunity to see thier facility, take a look at their newly released video showcasing the incredible accommodations you will find at their facility.

We are extremely fortunate to have the OFJCC as a neighbor at Altaire. Besides their incredible recreational facilities, they offer a rich variety of cultural and entertainment venues each week. From discussions, classes, and workshops to live concerts and book club events, and even a friendly game of bunco -there is something for everyone to enjoy.

To celebrate the relationship we share with our incredible neighbor, Altaire offers new homeowners a 1-year membership to the OFJCC, just steps from your new front door. 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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New Year’s Resolutions for 2011

January 6th, 2011 by Altaire Townhomes

With the New Year comes New Year resolutions. Getting organized, personal health/well-being and financial stability usually round out the typical list of those interested in making a change for the new calendar year.

So what did Palo Altans want to change in 2011?  Locals interviewed in a recent Patch article came up with the following resolutions: Achieving your Goal Weight, More Time for Travel & Obtaining a Vocational Goal.

The article also came up with some excellent advice, whatever your resolutions may be:

Some can be skeptical of resolutions, but setting yearly, monthly or even daily goals for accomplishments both big and small can help keep you focused and on track, to achieving the things you really want in life.

Resolutions tend to be very personal in nature, usually dealing with changes in your own life.  But have you considered a resolution to make a change in the life of others? If this sounds appealing to you, check out http://www.resolution11.org, a site that encourages people to list their altruistic resolutions. Their website’s tag line says it all:

Make Your Resolution. Decide. Submit. Commit.

What a great idea. Helping yourself while you help others. From their website: Resolution ’11 is a at its core a public challenge to individuals and groups to make commitments to causes and issues that are close to their hearts.

At Altaire, one resolution that comes to mind that will help individuals, as well as the greater community, is to resolve to be green and environmentally-conscious with daily decisions.  If you own at Altaire you are already contributing, as our community is built to Build It Green Standards. A Green-Point rated home gives you the assurance that you’re getting a healthier, more environmentally responsible home for your family because rated homes are verified by third party Certified GreenPoint Raters to exceed state building and energy code requirements for health and environmental performance.

Looking for more ways you can live environmentally-conscious in 2011? A recent Patch article also had some excellent advice on how to implement a greener lifestyle.

Altaire hopes that you, and your family, have a prosperous and fulfilling 2011.

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Stanford in The Orange Bowl

January 3rd, 2011 by admin

Altaire hopes that you had a safe and happy new Year celebration.  But before you transition out of your celebratory mood, make sure you make plans to watch #4 Standford match up with #13 Virginia Tech in this year’s BCS Orange Bowl.

There is already talk of Stanford quarterback, Andrew Luck, going pro and many give the edge to Stanford.  But don’t count out Virgina Tech as they have a potent player in their dual-threat quarterback, Tyrod Taylor, as well.  Both teams have improved over the course of the season.  Stanford has 1 loss and the Hokies have 2, both at the beginning of their season play.  Both teams are very evenly matched so it should be a great game. It is the first meeting between the two schools and the first meeting between Pac-10 and ACC teams in the 77-year history of the Orange Bowl Classic.

Of course, living in Palo Alto, we do have our favorite….GO STANFORD!

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Start off the New Year right!

December 30th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

credit: worldrunners.org

Getting a jump-start on your New Year’s resolutions? If it includes health, wellness, fitness or work-life balance…you’re in luck! We stumbled on two great local options to start off the new year right.

The Palo Alto JCC is just steps from your front door at Altaire and they just posted a special holiday schedule to begin 2011 on the right path! More info can be found here.

If you enjoy walking or running, what better way to usher in the new year than with a run/walk that benefits the fight against global hunger.

World Runners is sponsoring their 5th annual New Year’s Day Run for a Healthy World.

When: Saturday, January 01, 2011 @ 9:30 AM (9:30 AM 10K, 9:45 AM 5K run/walk)
Where: Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center, 1900 Geng Road Palo Alto
Fees: $30 online and $35 on race day, both with t-shirt

Race Overview: Start/finish at Baylands Athletic Center, 1900 Geng Road at Embarcadero in Palo Alto on USAT&F certified loop courses. Over Baylands levees and through the marsh lands on mostly dirt roads.

More information on this race can be found here.

About World Runners – World Runners’ purpose is to make a difference in the world by raising funds for programs to end hunger and poverty in the world while advancing lifelong fitness.

Their Mission – The funds raised by World Runners, from donations and by running for pledges, support programs that transform the conditions for women and children in the world in the areas of health, education and financial resources. World Runners education program changes the lives of young women in Africa forever.

From the team at Altaire, have a happy and safe New Year!

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Take Holiday Guests to Brunch @ Mayfield Bakery!

December 26th, 2010 by admin

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From time to time, we like to spotlight a nearby neighbor in Palo Alto that offers something special. Mayfield Bakery does more than just satisfy our sweet tooth! We LOVE the brunch here…the perfect place to take all of your holiday guests and “out of towners”  to enjoy a taste of Palo Alto.
Did you know? In addition to everyday delicious meals and baked goods at Mayfield bakery in Palo Alto, they offer holiday meals and special family-style meals that you can enjoy at home. Be sure to make advance reservations to claim your spot early. Visit their website for reservations or direct contact information: http://www.mayfieldbakery.com/

Here’s what Yelpers say

“This place is a nightmare of heavenly delights for a person who is intent on sticking to a non sweets non butter diet….the scones, the croissants, the muffins…oh my!  And mostly, I am a savory person…so the fact that the sweets are so irresistible is amazing to me.” – Lisa R.

My pick for BEST Brunch place in Palo Alto!
Ambiance – open, spacious & lively with friendly staff.  Also has an outdoor seating area.  Must Try’s are Homemade Fruit Poptarts (they are soo yummy!), Hot Cake with Maple Pecan Butter, and Bacon!!  Pretty much everything on the menu is yummy!   Great for casual stop ins (you can sit at the bar), family, and groups.  They use all locally grown ingredients and take pride in each item they make.  Totally recommend it to anyone looking for a great brunch experience!
” -Claire C.

Check out the special New Year’s menu —

NEW YEAR’S EVE
friday, december 31, 2010
Welcome the New Year by enjoying a special chef’s tasting
menu prepared by Chefs Scott Soule and Nancy Pitta.
first course
Roasted Beet Salad, Citrus, Garrotxa, Baby Greens
or
Forrest Mushroom Soup, Pickled Sultanas, Crouton
second course
Black Bass, Savoy Cabbage, Turnips, Bonito Butter
or
Rack of Sonoma Lamb, Young Root Vegetables, Lamb Jus
*optional artisan cheese
Explorateur Triple Cream
add $7
dessert
A taste of three of our favorites…
Citrus Crème Brulee
Apple and Quince Tatin
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Crunch Cake
The price of this experience is $65 per person, exclusive
of tax and gratuity.
Reservations are recommended.

Learn about the Mayfield Bakery Story, in their words: “Bacchus Management Group, owners of several restaurants in the Bay Area, had a vision of an artisan bakery that could supply all of their restaurants with fresh-baked bread daily—a way to make their restaurants, which already includes an organic farm and a custom coffee roastery, an even more sustainable, self-sufficient entity. They found that spot in Palo Alto’s Town & Country Village, which came with the added bonus of a cafe next door to serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.”

Altaire loves being a part of the Palo Alto community and we wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!

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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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