The rural side of California

Ranching is a very popular activity in rural California, and has been going on in the area for century. The practice originated in the United States, in the 16th century, when the Spanish Conquistadors invaded the Americas, followed by settlers, who brought their cattle and cattle-raising techniques with them. As these settlers moved west, they gradually they brought cattle breeds developed on the east and adapted their management to the drier lands of the west, using special Spanish cattle-breeding techniques.

Ranching can be a good source of income for people content with rural life, and all kinds of livestock ranging from cattle to buffalo, bison to emu can be raised on a ranch. At present, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) maintains all of America’s ranches. If the land or a part of it is cultivable, it may also be used for farming. It is rather simple to gain knowledge about ranches and their working from various media like the Internet, but it is more difficult to find a person who will provide you with unbiased, first-hand information regarding real estate in California.

If you are interested in acquiring real estate in California, contact Dale Warfel. Dale has been a realtor with Keller Williams Realty for many years, and has expertise in real estate in Hollister, San Jose, Campbell, Cambrian Park, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Saratoga, among others. He is the perfect person to aid you in your quest for the perfect property – ranch, farm, or home. Talk to Dale Warfel today and experience the difference yourself. So if you are looking for homes for sale in the communities surrounding the Silicon Valley call him at 408 624 6202 to make an appointment.

Real estate in Alviso

Located north of San Jose at the mouth of the Guadalupe River and at the end of Coyote Creek, is the small historical neighbourhood of Alviso. Named after Ignacio Alviso, the son of one of the original members of the infamous Anza expedition, Alviso was first inhabited by early settlers in the 17th century. The city itself was incorporated on March 4, 1852, and finally merged with the City of San Jose on March 12, 1968, after a referendum decided in favour of merging. However, the place name ‘Alviso’ is still in use by the U.S. Postal Service, for delivering mail to the locality.

At first, the town of Alviso was a major transportation hub for California, as it was an important seaport. However, increased use of railway in the Santa Clara Valley, led to a decline in its importance. This trend was further accentuated when the growth of the Silicon Valley began to take centre-stage in California’s developmental patterns. Frequent floods in the early 1980s, and later due to the El Nino current caused the destruction of a number of homes and businesses.

However, Alviso remains a great residential neighbourhood. If you are interested in purchasing real estate in Alviso, contact Dale Warfel. Dale has been a realtor with Keller Williams Realty for many years, and has expertise in real estate in Almaden Valley, Blossom Valley, Morgan Hill, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Saratoga, among others. So if you are looking for homes for sale in the communities surrounding the Silicon Valley call him at 408 624 6202 to make an appointment.

A new concept in real estate

One of the latest properties coming up in the Santa Clara Valley come under the Rivermark, a planned community of sorts in Santa Clara. Built on 152 acres of land, originally belonging to the Agnews Developmental Center and owned by the State of California, Rivermark will have all the facilities of a fully-fledged township. Current residents of the area included professionals and families, making it one of the most upscale neighbourhoods in Santa Clara.

Loosely speaking, the town will run from the Montague Expressway, Lafayette St. Hope Dr, to the Guadalupe River, however officially, the community will consisted of the housing developments of The Arbors by Centex, The Park by Centex, The Promenade by Lennar, The Greens by Lennar, The Landings by Shea, and The Glen also by Shea. The difference between the two definitions of the location is that the developments of Mission Gardens, Miraval, and 550 Moreland are included in the looser definition, but officially not included.

The new township comprises retail space, parks, elementary school, apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and houses. All in all, Rivermark promises to be a very interesting real estate development. If interested in acquiring real estate properties in Rivermark, contact Dale Warfel, experienced realtor of Keller Williams Realty. Dale also has expertise in the localities of Monte Sereno, Blossom Valley, Rose Garden, Gilroy, and Palo Alto, among others. So if you are looking for homes for sale in the communities surrounding the Silicon Valley call him at 408 624 6202 to make an appointment.

Hunting for a house

The town of Cupertino in California, more aptly referred to, as Cupertino Union School District, for its famed high quality of school education, is located in west Santa Clara, with portions extending into the Santa Cruz Mountains. The suburban city is well known for its quality elementary and high schools, and is one of the most sought after localities in the Santa Clara Valley, for parents looking to provide a broad educational base for their children.

The Cupertino area has a history of producing high-achieving students, and also has a good set of elementary and high schools. For example, as per California API test scores, Faria Elementary School is the best elementary public school in the state of California, and Kennedy Middle School is ranked third in the state. Furthermore, Monta Vista High School is ranked 23rd out of all the public schools in the country.

Every parent is committed to providing his or her children with the best educational opportunities available, and it is no less with you. Talk to Dale Warfel, a realtor in San Jose today and find out about your chances of finding a home in this much sought after area. Cupertino is one of the best education districts in the country, but if you are unable to find a place there, do not be disheartened, the Santa Clara schools in general, are of a high standard. The other localities that Dale Warfel specialises in are Saratoga, Almaden Valley, Willow Glen, Cambrian Park, Campbell, Morgan Hill, and Monte Sereno. So if you are looking for homes for sale in the communities surrounding the Silicon Valley call him at 408 624 6202 to make an appointment.

Get help with your investment

When you have decided in investing in a house, you need to make sure that you are ready. Buying a house is not that easy. There are many houses on the market and it may seem that you just need to go through a listing and pick the one that appeals to you. But that is not the way to go about it. Buying a house is a big investment and needs a lot of thought before making a decision. The best way to go is to get a good real estate agent and use his help in finding the perfect place.

Dale Warfel is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty leaves no stone unturned to make get the kind of home they want depending on their needs. Leveraging on his extensive experience in realty and his relentless commitment to client satisfaction, he is devoted to offering clients captivating, tailor-made personalized homes for sale in the communities in and around San Jose. His mission is to offer each client innovative, customized homes at the most affordable rates.

He is open to ideas and suggestions and his relentless dedication to accommodate personal requirements into every home is his most distinctive advantage. A long list of outstanding features included in every home is another exclusive in Dale’s repertoire. Hence Dale is the right person to approach for any Almaden Valley real estate enquiries. He will also be able to show you great properties for sale in Milpitas, properties for sale in Willow Glen, Blossom Valley Real Estate, contemporary style homes, properties for sale in Los Gatos and properties for sale in San Jose.

Dream come true

People have so many dreams while growing up. They dream of getting into a great college and getting good grades, getting an awesome job, climbing up the corporate ladder, getting the perfect partner, settling down in life, having kids, moving into a beautiful home, driving a fantastic car. The list is endless. As soon as you achieve one dream you start working towards the next goal. That is human nature.

When you have achieved many of your goals and have risen in life you get ready to settle down and raise a family. Now you want the perfect place to raise your kids, a place where they have a garden to play in, maybe a nice tree in the backyard where you can help them build their treehouse in a quiet neighborhood where they can ride their bicycles. A place where you have great neighbors and good schools.

Dale Warfel a realtor in San José is an experienced and successful real estate agent in California who specializes in properties in the Santa Clara County of California. He can help you with homes for sale in Almaden Valley or homes for sale in Willow Glen or homes for sale in Rose garden, Morgan Hill homes for sale, Monte Sereno homes for sale, Coyote homes for sale and so on. In short, he can effectively help you with homes for sale anywhere in Santa Clara. All these are great neighborhoods to settle down in. So if you are looking for homes for sale in the communities surrounding the Silicon Valley call him at 408 624 6202 to make an appointment.

Re sales

Sales of single-family, re-sale homes in Santa Clara County rose 4.7% in June from the month before. Even better, the year-over-year difference, -5.4%, was the best since February 2007. Inventory dropped 3.6% from May, and is now up 14.4% year-over-year. Combine the rise in sales with the drop in inventory, and our Days of Inventory indicator shed 15 days to 166. That is its lowest level since July 2007. The median price was down 2.6% from May, and it was off 13.5% year-over-year. This is the fifth month in a row the median price has been lower than the year before. The average price didn't fare much better, dropping 13.6% from June 2007.The sales price to list price ratio fell 0.1 of a point to 98.4%. Days on market gained two days to 48. After rising four months in a row, condo sales fell 6.9% in June from May, and they were down 41.7% year-over-year. The median price for condos lost 9.2% from May, $456,250. This was off 15.4% compared to June 2007. The sales price to list price gained a full point to 98.7%. Days on market fell four to 46. The real estate market is very hard to generalize. It is a market made up of many micro markets. For complete information on a particular neighborhood or for an evaluation of your home's worth, please call or e-mail me at dale@dalewarfel.com.HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!Willow Glen Single Family Home2622 Meridian Ave., San Jose3 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms/Approx. 1,296 Sq.Ft.

This wonderful home features remodeled baths with new fixtures,tile floors and custom tile surrounds in the tub and shower enclosures. Gleaming hardwood floors adorn the living room and hallway. Dual pane windows and a newer central heating system. The kitchen could use some updating, but offers plenty of counter space and storage, especially with the pantry. This home is priced to sell. Did I mention copper plumbing?? The price of this home has been reduced to $539,000. Click here for more details.

PENDING SALE!Sunnyvale Condo905 Sunrose Terrace #104, Sunnyvale2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms/Approx. 1,086 Sq.Ft.This gorgeous, 14 year old home is in a prime Sunnyvale location, has been updated throughout, and offers a tranquil respite from the daily grind with golf course views! The functional kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. 9' ceilings with recessed lighting, and an open floor plan offer a feeling of spaciousness you would expect in a larger home. The beautiful living room fireplace is accented with a marble surround. The stylish custom plantation shutters dress up the windows beautifully. This home must been seen to be fully appreciated. Click here for more details.

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HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Tri-Plex Near Downtown San Jose125 Duane Street, San Jose- 1 ea - 3 Bed/1 Bath unit- 2 ea - 2 Bed/1 Bath unitsApprox. 2,368 Sq. Ft.Thinking of owning some investment property in a great location? Located just minutes from downtown San Jose, this affordable 3-unit property is fully rented and ready for a new owner. This property features a separate 3 bed/1 bath 'owners' unit and a separate duplex building in the back with two 2 bed/1 bath units. These units have been updated with dual pane windows and newer central heating and air conditioning systems. Each unit has laundry hookups. This property needs some TLC, but with some sweat equity and some help from the trades, this property could be in tip top condition. Excellent cash flow - Over $3,800/month rent!! Great location near downtown San Jose, SJSU, Hwy 280, 101, 87, light rail, and more!The price of this property has been reduced to for $613,350. Click here for more details.4-Plex Near Downtown San Jose129 Duane Street, San Jose- 4 ea - 1 Bed/1 Bath unitsApprox. 2,111 Sq. Ft.

This property is next door to 125 Duane street. This 4-plex also has been updated with dual pane windows and central heating/air conditioning systems. All 4 units are 1 bed/1 bath units, These units are in a high demand area, and are very easy to keep rented, as they are only a few minutes drive from Downtown San Jose, SJSU, shopping and restaurants. Detached laundry room services all 4 units. These units also feature ceiling fans in each bedroom. Cash flow is over $3,900 per month! This price of this property has been reduced to for $634,500. Click here for more details.