Archive for May, 2009

 

Arden Estates First Open House!

May 29, 2009 in May 2009

What we all have been waiting for… the opening of Ardenwood!

Ardenwood Estates consists of 7 beautifully done homes adjacent to the vibrant West Portal neighborhood. The Open House will take place May 31st, 2009 from 1:00pm-5:00pm.

FUN FACTS:

  • 3 levels of luxury living with over 3,000 square feet of living space

  • 3 Bedroom + 4th bedroom/guest room/rec room with full bath

  • 3 full baths plus powder room

  • Energy efficient features and sustainable construction techniques with High Green Ratings (per City of San Francisco scale) Sophisticated bathrooms and kitchens with high-end fixtures, finished details and appliances (Wolf Range and Sub Zero Fridge) finely crafted wood floors and inviting fireplaces

New Parcel Tax for San Mateo County

May 18, 2009 in Uncategorized

There is a new parcel tax that will be in effect for San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties…

San Mateo will be taxed a fee of $85 dollars for annual education. This parcel tax  will take place for the next seven years. The measure was passed by the voters last night.  Normally, regular property taxes on most parcels automatically increase 2% each year (with no voter approval required), and taxes on properties that change hands typically increase by much greater amounts. Total property tax assessments in San Mateo County have increased steadily under this formula. Growth rates in the last 10 years were 8.2%, 7.7%, 8.7%, 7.4%, and so on…

San Carlos school district will have an annual tax of $78.00 for six years and Woodside elementary will be $242.00 for eight years.

And now you are in the know.