Featuring a unique blend of business and residential areas anchored by a vibrant downtown, Palo Alto itself is one of the most desired places to live in the Bay Area. With tree-lined streets and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto reflects its past while embracing the future. The city of Palo Alto is recognized as a worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technological development as well as being home to Stanford University, one of the most prominent colleges in the country.
Palo Alto offers its residents an excellent quality of life with good schools, plenty of cultural and recreational opportunities, lots of shopping, a strong local economy and easy access to all of the Bay Area. As might be expected, education plays an important part in the Palo Alto community. The city encompasses an area of approximately 26 square miles, of which one-third is open space featuring numerous parks and bike paths.
Palo Alto Real Estate Market: Prices of Palo Alto Homes for Sale
The Palo Alto real estate market in this area is made up primarily of single-family homes for sale. Prices have escalated over the past several years, but have stabilized recently. Condominiums and townhouses can be found beginning at $500,000 ranging up to $1 million and more for large contemporary properties in select locations. Beautiful California single-family homes start in the mid-$800,000s and run up to $10 million for large estate properties with hilltop views.
"Diana Langley : Your Real Estate Expert in Palo Alto, California"
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Diana today at (650) 543-1065 or email dlangley@apr.com.
Diana Langley: With extensive experience in negotiations and sales, an academic background in psychology and as a former owner of an interior design firm, Diana Langley offers a variety of skills to her clients that few other real estate professionals are able to offer. She strongly believes that the purchase of a house is much more than just property or a financial investment. It will be a sanctuary, the place you will go to relax in an environment all your own. ... a place that will grow with you, not just around you. A place you can truly call home. Diana thrives on clients who are looking for that kind of emotional attachment. Who know what they want, but are daunted by the process of where to find it. Who need a real estate agent who cares enough to find the one property that will perfectly reflect their personal ideals and needs.
Diana takes the time to ask the right questions, really listens to each answer then guides her clients safely through what many of them formerly perceived as an overwhelming experience. And, once she succeeds, Diana is happy knowing she has helped her new friends find not only their "dream" home, but their real home. This vision serves to enhance the qualities of integrity and honesty that have resulted in a loyal clientele who consistently refer their friends, families and associates to Diana.
Palo Alto CA Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $281,699 compared to $280,561 the previous week, for a slight increase of less than +1%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.46%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.72%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Palo Alto CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Palo Alto, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Palo Alto, Palo Alto neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Palo Alto to help you find the best home!