Check out this beautiful, centrally located condo in San Mateo THIS WEEKEND. Open House: Saturday and Sunday, from 1 - 4 p.m. Large Living Room with Dining Area Eat-In Kitchen with Stainless Appliances Master Suite with Two Closets In-Unit Laundry, Extra Storage, Two Decks Pool, Spa, Sauna and Billiards Room Learn more at www.MaryAnnT.com
This delightful 1928 bungalow just went on the market. It has three bedrooms, one bathroom and all modern necessities. Contact me for details! (650) 399-5505. Open house this Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm. Formal entry, large living room and dining room Original hardwood floors! Eat-in kitchen with granite, gas stove, built-in hutch with butcher block counter Updated bathroom with shower over tub and walnut-finish vanity topped with granite Hidden artist’s studio fronted with its own private patio “Gardener’s garden” with herbs, flowering plants, drought-resistant natives and meandering brick pathways Attached one-car garage with laundry and plenty of storage space Conveniently located midway between Burlingame and San Mateo with easy access highways and Caltrain Learn more at www...
Welcome to the final post of my renovation blog series. Today we’ll talk about the breathtaking backyard of this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through the area while explaining the changes we made, and why. The hidden jewel of this property is the backyard, and we knew it was one of the primary features that would sell the house. The original owners of the home had very close ties to the floral and gardening industry. In fact, their family has been in this business for three generations! It’s clear from the backyard’s layout that they appreciate of balance and beauty of flowering plants. The Challenge The love of nature is apparent in the focal point of the backyard: the rock waterfall and pond. It is also apparent in old family photos that ...
Today on the renovation blog series, we’ll talk about the deck just outside the dining room of this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through the area while explaining the changes we made, and why. The lathe-covered deck, located directly outside the dining room, is a huge bonus for this property. It suggests its use as an additional ‘outdoor room’, or an extension of the home. The Challenge The deck itself is redwood, and it was in good condition to begin with. Unfortunately, the lathe-covering was not. There was extensive dry rot damage, so it would have to be replaced, as it was at the end of its useful life. Additionally, the perimeter plants were sparse and anemic. We’d need to make them look lush again. Our Solution The effect of an outdoo...
By Chris Freck, EstaR Mortgage, A Bilingual Brokerage
(EstaR Mortgage)
VA Mortgage Loans in San Mateo CA and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the main features of this great program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in San Mateo CA: You must first verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved San Carlos CA VA loan lender can order your COE for you, or you can ...
Today on the renovation blog series, we’ll talk about the master bathroom in this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through the room while explaining the changes we made, and why. The Challenge The master bathroom was very cool, for circa 1962. Both the sink and the tub were turquoise blue porcelain. The back wall was lined with a full mirror, the counter was plastic laminate, and the entire area was illuminated with twin swaged glass lamps. However, the room was small, and made to feel smaller by the glass and metal shower doors surrounding the tub. It’s not apparent in the photo, but the floor was a dark brown-toned linoleum tile, which didn’t help either. Our Solution We had to create a master bathroom that would compliment the grand style of...
Today on the renovation blog series, we’ll talk about the master bedroom in this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through each room while explaining the changes we made, and why. The master bedroom of this property is actually a ‘master wing’. At one time, the home was extended to add on a large master suite with built in bookcases framing a fireplace, a wall of glass doors facing the yard beyond, and a dedicated bathroom. The Challenge The room is large enough to feature as a family room, and its location would have been conducive to that usage. However, we were targeting to sell this property at a price point that would attract a buyer who would want a master suite, so we planned to feature it that way. Before we began work, the room was pane...
Today on the renovation blog series, we’ll talk about the “boys’ bedroom” in this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through each room while explaining the changes we made, and why. The Challenge This bedroom is large, so it already had a lot of potential. In order to show off the size and suggest its possibilities, we would have to bring it up to date, and make it fresh and bright. Our Solution We removed the wallpaper removed and repainted in a neutral green tone. The carpet was removed and replaced with a natural, warm-toned carpet. We replaced the flush-mount light fixture with a simple yet current-looking fixture. The blinds were removed from the window, and the windows were washed to allow natural light to flood the room. This freshened-up ...
Today on my renovation blog series, we’ll talk about the hall bathroom in this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through each room while explaining the changes we made, and why. The Challenge Everything about the hall bathroom’s style revealed its 66-year-old age. The tile and fixtures were in great condition, but the color and style dated it to its 1949 origins. The original bathroom housed both a bath with hand-held shower and a separate, tiled-in shower stall. The entrance to the shower stall had been walled off, and the shower entrance opened to the adjacent bedroom’s bathroom. Here’s what it looked like originally: Our Solution The bathroom was nicely sized for its age, well laid out, and centrally located in the home. There was natural lig...
Today on my renovation blog series, we’ll take a look at this property’s grand dining room. As with all posts in this series, I’m going to show you the before and after photos of each room in this 1949 San Mateo ranch house, while explaining the changes we made, and why. The Challenge The original dining room looks dated, but you can tell from the photo that the windows offer lots of natural light and the wooden floors are in good shape. Additionally, the dining room faces the lovely backyard, and it is very roomy. When making renovations, we wanted to emphasize the view and the size of the room, and present it as “move-in ready”. Our Solution The acoustical ceiling, or “popcorn” ceiling was removed, and the ceiling was given a smooth textured finish. We removed the wallpaper and a pain...
Today on my renovation blog series, we’ll take a look at the small room next to the entry that can function as a den or an office. As with all posts in this series, I’m going to show you the before and after photos of each room in this 1949 San Mateo ranch house, while explaining the changes we made, and why. The Challenge The office had the potential to be a cozy room for reading, watching television, or working at home. However, the teak walls and the cloth wall covering felt dated. Here’s what it looked like originally: There had once been a large tube television situated in a cabinet, and we needed to fill that space, yet suggest where a flat screen could be placed. Also the elaborately framed mirror and brass-toned light fixture didn’t fit with the more modern feel of the remainder...
Welcome to the first installment of my renovation blog series! As you may remember from my introduction, I’m going to tell you how we updated a 1949 San Mateo ranch house for the modern market. I’m going to show you the before and after photos of each room, while explaining the changes we made, and why. Today’s room is the entry. It’s a very small part of the house, but it’s crucial for making a good first impression. Why? Quite simply, it’s the first thing people see when they step inside the home. The Challenge Like much of the house, the formal entry was dated and dark, and ultimately not as welcoming as it could be. Here’s what it looked like originally: Our Solution The entry may not have been perfect, but here is the good news: it only needed minor improvements. We knew that the w...
My San Mateo ranch house was just purchased by a family with two energetic young children. I know they will make the most of that big, beautiful backyard! Learn more at www.MaryAnnT.com
By Chris Freck, EstaR Mortgage, A Bilingual Brokerage
(EstaR Mortgage)
VA Mortgage Loans in San Mateo CA and 100% VA Loans - the best loan program in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for both honorably discharged Vets and active duty military personnel. Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program: - Up to 100% financing, with no down required. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. So how do you qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in San Mateo CA? The first step is to verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved San Mateo CA VA mortgage loan lender to order your COE...
This San Mateo ranch house is almost ready to go on market! Listed at $1,498,800 Four Roomy Bedrooms Plus Den Two Full Bathrooms and Two Half Bathrooms Roomy, Eat-In Kitchen with Stainless Appliances Private, Large Backyard with Waterfall Feature Virtual Tour: www.725-28thAve.com Learn more at www.MaryAnnT.com
By Lottie Kendall, Helping make your real estate dreams a reality
(Compass)
Sale recorded, July 17, 2014 503 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403 Listed by Patty Dwyer of Coldwell Banker on June 19 2014 Sold by Lottie Kendall of Today, Sotheby's International Realty on June 27 2014 3-bedroom, 2-bath, single family home remodeled and lovingly maintained Happy sellers; Happy buyers Property is selling quickly and multiple offers are still the norm Buyers who are well-prepared and ready succeed
336 West Poplar Avenue, San Mateo Open Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Come visit me in San Mateo Park this Saturday or Sunday afternoon. I’m presenting this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with a huge yard and a private office. Don’t miss it! See you there. Learn more at www.MaryAnnT.com
By Chris Freck, EstaR Mortgage, A Bilingual Brokerage
(EstaR Mortgage)
VA Mortgage Loans in San Mateo California and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program: - Zero Down Payment, 100% financing. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in San Mateo California: The first step is to verify your eligibility. You can verify eligibility by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. A San Mateo California VA loan lender can order your COE quickly ...
By Barbara Todaro, Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team
(Retired...Mentoring Newbies)
ActiveRain is a fantastic source for finding a “quality agent” in another area of the country. Agents do not need to be in any category other than the “quality” group, in my opinion. Even though I do not interact with buyers and sellers any longer in my area, I continue to be recognized as a real estate participant who is often a good source for information. One of the local broker/owners (who I happened to have trained when she was newly licensed) called me for a name in the Silicon Valley area. I thought of Lottie Kendall, and I have to admit, I’m a good decision maker!! Lottie accepted the referral from the broker in MA and found the young couple a property. This was not an easy task. The properties in this part of California were a “sticker shock” event for this couple, but L...
We just closed escrow on the San Mateo condo! The residents of the 425 complex have added another great neighbor to their community. I’m so excited to have sold another unit in this amazing location. Learn more at www.MaryAnnT.com
