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Soil errosion can cause damage to sidewalks in our city. Repair is necessary.

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Hometown Days at Burton Park

Hometown Days at Burton Park: May 16-18

5/12/2014

Friday, May 17th at 5:00pm marks the beginning of the 33rd Annual edition of San Carlos Hometown Days at Burton Park.

This uniquely San Carlos event features family fun for everyone including a dinner on Friday evening, a parade on Saturday, May 18th that starts at 9:45 am, as well as live music, food, entertainment and fun all weekend long.

Check here for more the Hometown Days schedule and events.

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Housing heats up in booming growth cities

By Lisa Gibbs and Amanda Gengler   @Money April 3, 2014: 3:58 PM ET

NEW YORK (Money Magazine)

To sort out what you can expect in real estate this year, MONEY zeroed in on four markets: upscale neighborhoods, new investor favorites, booming growth cities, and once-busy areas that have quieted down. Whether your local real estate market is heating up or cooling off, here's what you need to know about buying, selling or renovating your home.

BOOMING GROWTH CITIES

Where employment -- and prices -- will rise

Markets with good job growth will top average housing appreciation.

Metro area	Est. 2014 job growth	Est. 2014 price gain
Fort Worth	2.7%	8.9%
Baltimore	2.4%	8%
Salt Lake City	2.4%	6.3%
Tampa	2.3%	8%
Indianapolis	2.2%	6.6%
National average	1.8%	4.2%

NOTES: All projected price increase data throughout the story for Q3 2013 through Q3 2014. Job growth for 2014. Unemployment as of Dec. 2013. SOURCES: CoreLogic, Moody's Analytics, BLS

Areas with strong job growth and swelling populations should post big gains this year, says CoreLogic chief economist David Stiff. This may sound like common sense, but it hasn't always been the case: In 2013 the largest price increases were in places that attracted investor buyers, who were drawn by good deals, not good jobs.
For sellers living near major employment hubs or in mushrooming technology hotspots, 2014 is shaping up to be a good year. Buyers, though, will face higher prices and fewer available homes, due in part to competition from relocating workers. In job-creation juggernaut Fort Worth, for instance, there's now just a three-month supply of homes on the market (in January the U.S. average was nearly five months).
How you'll know: Check local stats at bls.gov/eag. Look for upward trends in the number of new jobs and a falling unemployment rate that's lower than the national average (6.6% in January). To see if your town is headed the way of Fort Worth, compare your area's "median age of inventory" numbers on Realtor.com's Trends page with the U.S. average (115 days in January). A lower number is a sign of a tight market.
BUYERS
Be a creative shopper. Sign up for immediate new-listing alerts from your multiple-listing service, realtor, and sites like Zillow, which includes for-sale-by-owner houses that may not show up elsewhere. Zillow also has Make Me Move listings: homes that aren't currently for sale, but where owners have posted a price they'd consider.
Related: 10 fastest growing cities
Can you afford a premium of 10% to 15% over an existing house? You may also be able to dodge competition by shopping for a new home. A caveat: Most builders are postponing construction until they have a buyer, so you won't be able to move in for at least four to six months, says Stephen Melman of the National Association of Home Builders.
Be mindful of rates. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed loan is predicted to climb from the current 4.4% to 5.3% by the 2015 spring buying season, according to Freddie Mac. For a $250,000 loan, that means that a borrower who waits would pay $136 more per month and an additional $49,090 in interest over the life of the loan. Will you need a big loan? Better to act soon before rates tick up.
Calculator: How much house can you afford?
Go beyond a pre-approval. Stand out by collecting all your paperwork and going through underwriting before you shop. "That's almost as good as cash," says Betty Taisch of the San Francisco Association of Realtors. After you make an offer, ask your lender to call the listing agent to confirm you're ready to go.
Don't give up if you lose a bidding war. Deals can fall apart, so check in with the listing agent weekly until the sale closes. "It is a great way to sneak in with little competition," says Taisch.

 

What's your dream home?

SELLERS
Don't get greedy. Better to price low and receive multiple bids than aim too high and have to cut. Use the past three months of sales data to find a good number.
Multiple bids? To increase chances of a smooth sale, you or your listing agent should call each buyer's lender to verify that he has been vetted and can move quickly. With inventory tight, you may also want to negotiate to stay in the home for a month or two until you've found a new place.
OWNERS
Price a remodel. Like your neighborhood but ready for an upgrade? Look into renovating before you consider a move. Get bids from at least three contractors to assess the cost of improving your current home. Then compare that figure with the price of relocating. Selling a $350,000 home, for instance, you'd pay $21,000 (or 6%) to your agent -- and that's before closing and moving costs. For that, you could redo a master bath or upgrade a kitchen.

Send a letter to the editor about this story to money_letters@moneymail.com.

First Published: April 2, 2014: 9:23 AM ET

City Events

City Events View List By: Printable Version:   Hot Harvest Night City of San Carlos Events - Annual Events  Location:  700 Block of Laurel Street. Downtown San Carlos Sponsored by the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce, Hot Harvest Nights features certified produce and specialty foods, musical entertainment and walk-away food. Stores throughout San Carlos' acclaimed downtown will be open for your exploration and enjoyment. Bring the entire family to enjoy this popular annual event. Date:  5/8/2014 Time:  4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Contact: Wendy Schettino @ (650) 593-1068 Add to my Outlook Calendar:

What I Can do for You

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The long and winding road that leads to the door of your new home can be confusing and exhausting. It helps to know you are not alone and that you have, at your disposal, your Agent's professional expertise. I will help you to do the following:

• Educate you through the entire process
• Listen to your needs to understand your real estate objectives
• Help you understand all of the paperwork
• Handle any problems that arise during the transaction
• Properly prepare forms, contracts and disclosures, which are required by law, and make sure that they are legally correct
• Provide comparable sales data to assure that you are paying the proper price for your home
• Help you find the right home in the right neighborhood
• Screen homes before your inspection to make sure the property meets your needs
• Guide you regarding the repairs that should be made
• Show you homes in an effective and professional manner
• Guide you in your selection of escrow/closing and title people
• Oversee the closing process
• See that the completion of the transaction is smooth, including obtaining keys and taking possession of the property
• Help you spot sellers who are attempting to take advantage of you
• Help you understand the use and limitations of good faith deposits
• Advise you as to when you should seek the advice of an attorney
• Make sure the appraisal process is handled properly
• Help you to understand the complete loan, escrow/closing and title process
• Advise you as to any inspections such as septic, well or soil, which might be applicable to the specific property in which you are interested
• Guide you as to how the escrow/closing instructions should be prepared
• Properly handle the walk-through process with you prior to the final closing
• See that any repairs or requirements are met prior to the closing
• Advise you as to what course of action should be taken if the seller refuses to close the transaction
• Negotiate and deal effectively on your behalf with the seller, other agents, escrow/closing, title people and attorneys
• See that each and every facet of the buying process is effectively and professionally handled in your best interest

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- 3.5 baths
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Negotiating

Of course, negotiating is a huge part of the homebuying process. I will negotiate on your behalf, bringing to the table years of experience and local expertise. There are some principles that are universal, though.
You’re in a strong bargaining position if:

• You’re an all-cash buyer
• You’re already preapproved for a mortgage
• You don’t have a home that needs to be sold before you can buy

These circumstances give you a little more leeway in negotiating. However, even if you are in a strong position, in a "hot" market, you may want to make your offer more desirable by offering more than asking price. When the market is "soft," homes tend to sell more slowly, creating a larger pool of homes from which to choose. On the other hand, when the market is "hot," there may be a limited number of homes to visit and the demand for them may be high. Overall, here are some suggestions:

• Enter into negotiations with the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the property firmly in mind.
• Keep in mind (and add to the contract) some terms you can live without – then you can make concessions without compromising the items that are important to you.
• Always have a few alternative homes in mind – knowing you have other options will help you stay objective during bargaining and may encourage the seller to be more reasonable.
• Try to ascertain what the seller wants and needs. If, for example, the seller’s new home is not ready by the closing date, you might consider allowing the seller to rent back the home for a short time, provided your schedule permits.
• Terms may be negotiated as well as price, and the changes can result in financial savings. 

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Boomerang Buyers Flying Back

by The KCM Crew on January 17, 2014 in Infographics

Note: “Boomerang buyers” are former homeowners who have gone through a short sale, foreclosure, or bankruptcy in the past few years and are saving up for a down payment to purchase a home again.

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