Tag Archives: Suzanne O’Brien

Another Successful RSVP Event!

Posted on May 11, 2016 by

Last Wednesday, SILVAR (Silicon Valley Association of Realtors) put on their annual charity event to support our local community. The past several years we have assisted seniors in Los Altos and Mountain View with household chores they can no longer perform themselves or pay … Continue reading →

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Has My Home Depreciated? Zillow’s ‘Zestimate’ is Less Than What We Bought It For!

Posted on January 29, 2016 by

This question has become a very common concern and unfortunately a trending topic among some of my clients as well as been brought up at office meetings by other agents. Question to you: Are you guilty of checking your homes … Continue reading →

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What’s Most Important When Buying A Home?

Posted on January 14, 2016 by

Every once in awhile, Alain Pinel, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Prestigio International writes on Intero’s “Reserve”. His recent article addressed the most important factors buyers look for in a home. He talked about location, quality and price. Which do you … Continue reading →

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Mountain View’s New “Right to Lease” Ordinance in Effect 1/07/16

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

If you rent in a 3+ unit complex in Mountain View, this new lease ordinance applies to you. Starting tomorrow, landlords will be required to offer tenants a written lease with an option of a 6-month or 12-month term at inception of … Continue reading →

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Changes in the Mountain View Whisman School District?

Posted on October 7, 2009 by

As Mountain View’s school enrollment climbs, the district is considering the best options in order to handle the growth.  Want a little more information of the proposed changes? Read this…..http://tinyurl.com/ybwsffa

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Bay Area high-speed rail stop in Mountain View?

Posted on October 1, 2009 by

I have been following the progress regarding the high-speed rail throughout the Bay Area. There have been several meeting this past month and based upon the community and Mountain View City Council requests, Mountain View may have an official stop. … Continue reading →

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Do you know the history of Halloween?

Posted on October 1, 2009 by

I love this time of year. There is a slight chill in the air, the skys are clear and leaves begin to change colors. As we begin the month of October and pumpkins, how many of us know the history … Continue reading →

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Update on first time home buyer tax credits…do you think they will stay?

Posted on October 1, 2009 by

The first time home buying tax credit has helped so many get into their first home. Congress is thinking about  trying to extend it for another six months. If you’d like to read more about what’s happening here is an up … Continue reading →

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What a change…Credit Card Limit Reductions?

Posted on September 23, 2009 by

RISMEDIA, September 1, 2009-Ray Robinson thought he had a really good credit score, but then he applied for an auto loan and the panic set in. His once very good 758 score had dropped to 692. The most widely used … Continue reading →

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Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft

Posted on August 4, 2009 by

9 Ways to Avoid Identity Theft Identity theft is a crime that occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Because a stolen identity enables criminals to default on loans, … Continue reading →

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