How can we help Haiti? I just turned on the TV this morning and the first thing I saw was the Earthquake tragedy in Haiti. After seeing these depressing images I though what can I do to help other than contribute with a donation. The only thing that came to my mind was, to seek help from our Active Rain network. I am from the Dominican Republic, so Haitians are our neighbors even though I have never had the opportunity to visit Haiti but I known their history of poverty and all the tragedy that the Haitian people has been gone through. If you are looking for a way to help, the best way and most effective is to contribute with cash President Obama Haiti Earthquake Relief Update The earthquake has devastated segment of the city and knocked out telephone communications throughout the count... 01/16/2010

San Mateo $888,000 955 S B ST Sun 2:00-4:00Duplex - both 2bd/1ba B. Sandoval/L. Trinidad APR 650.375.1111 01/15/2010

OPEN HOUSE ** Sunday ** January 17th ** from 1:00pm – 4:00pm**Welcome to 1412 Queens Ave in the beautiful Parkside Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA. This incredible SINGLE FAMILY HOME is situated with easy access to shopping and access to the freeways. Offering 3 bedrooms & 2 bathroom this adorable home is perfect outdoor and family activities. You’ll sure to be happy with this one! WOW!Corner lot All the pieces are here for a wonderful home. TLC will make this house a fabulous place. Part of the San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District and the San Mateo Union High District. The home is a BANK OWNED Home that has be well maintained. The kitchen has been updated Hardwood Floors. Further Amenities Include: Lot approximately 6000 sq sf. separate family room 2 car attached garage Full... 01/15/2010

San Mateo $489,900 1919 Alameda de las Pulgas #81 Sun 1-4   2bd/1ba    Cathy Littlefield APR 650.375.1111 01/08/2010

There are twenty three open houses scheduled in San Mateo for Sunday January 10, 2010, at the time of this writing. Here is a list of these open houses for you:   707 Oregon Avenue, $1,499,000, open house from 1 to 4 3066 Greenoak Court, $1,295,000, 1 to 4 205 Elm Street, $1,240,000, 12 to 2 9 Fairoaks Court, $1,149,000, 1 to 4:30 851 Parrott Drive, $1,149,000, 1 to 4 2117 Queens Lane, $1,075,000, 1 to 4 2625 Monterey Street, $999,950, 1 to 4 140 Lakeshore Drive, $939,000, 2 to 4 50 Mounds Road #108, $875,000, 1 to 4 7 Del Monte Place, $849,000, 1 to 4 235 N. Quebec Street, $769,000, 2 to 4 2057 Isabelle Avenue, $769,000, 1 to 5 62 Poinsettia Avenue, $739,000, 1:30 to 4 38 Tollridge Court, $729,000, 1 to 4 814 W. Grant Place, $669,000, 1 to 4 100 State Street, $649,000, 2 to 4 1359 Adri... 01/08/2010

    Where has our bailout dollars really made an impact on the homeowners that are in need?   It seems like many homeowners are just being left out in the cold despite their best efforts to avoid foreclosure.  I am currently helping  a homeowner with a short sale who has done everything he can possible do to AVOID FORECLOSURE, but it seems that whatever option he has pursued takes him nowhere other than a forced foreclosure. This homeowner is not a typical homeowner facing foreclosure: 1.   He called his lender early on when he knew his financial situation was going change and gave them notice. 2.   His initial letter to the Bank received no response only a hand off to account manager the second lender (GT) which did nothing to assist in a loan modification. 2.   He was always in commun... 01/07/2010

OPEN HOUSE ** Sunday ** January 10th ** from 1:00pm – 4:00pm**Welcome to 851 Parrott Drive in the desireable Baywood Knolls Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA. This incredible SINGLE FAMILY HOME is situated with easy access to shopping and access to the freeways. Offering 3 bedrooms & 2 bathroom this adorable home is perfect for outdoor and family activities. You’ll sure to be happy with this one! WOW!Established trees around the perimeter of the yard. All the pieces are here for a wonderful home. Part of the San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District and the San Mateo Union High District. Elementary School: Baywood, Middle School: Borel, High School: Aragon The home is a RANCH STYLE HOUSE Home that has be well maintained. The kitchen has been updated Hardwood Floors. Master Bedroom S... 01/06/2010

All of us who have real estate licenses were mailed a letter this week. See summary below. You must register online, it is very quick processs, and in February, they are releasing more information on some new training that we must go through. New laws to keep the industry safe. Regards, Important Mortgage Loan Activity Licensing Requirements - Senate Bill 36/SAFE ACTNEW FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEES WHO CONDUCT RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ACTIVITIES GO INTO EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go to: http://www.dre.ca.gov/lic_sb36_safe.html 01/05/2010

There are a total of twelve open houses scheduled in San Mateo on January 3, 2010. The price range of these open houses is very wide, from $1,075,000 to $339,000. Here is a list for you:   2117 Queens Lane, $1,075,000, open 1 to 4 3416 Leafwood Court, $925,000, 1 to 4 7 Del Monte Place, $849,000, 1 to 4 152 29th Avenue, $750,000, 2 to 4 59 Antioch Drive, $748,500, 1:30 to 4:30 100 State Street, $649,000, 2 to 4 1359 Adrian Avenue, $648,000, 2 to 4 1412 Queens Avenue, $558,900, 1 to 4 1612 Shoreview, $529,000, 1 to 4 1628 Dix Street, $524,900, 2 to4 3090 Los Prados Street #23, $339,000, 2 to 4 Foster City Open Houses Contact Me     01/01/2010

Here is a list of the active homes for sale in the San Mateo Westwood Knolls neighborhood. Street Address City List Price Beds Baths (F|P) Bldg SqFt Lot Size Range Class GREENFIELD CT San Mateo $1,548,000 4 3|0 3000 .25+ to .5 Acre 1  EASTWOOD DR San Mateo $998,000 4 3|0 2680 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 HACIENDA ST San Mateo $799,900 3 2|1 2610 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 KING CT San Mateo $799,500     0 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 3 WILSHIRE AV San Mateo $799,000 4 3|0 1280 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 Update on the active properties of the San Mateo Knolls neighborhood.  Invertory continues to shrink and there are still many buyers looking on the market.  With properties priced right, they don't last long. With very view properties on the nmarket, sellers are in control of accepting the offers.  Many times ... 12/23/2009

FINE DINING ---  A luxury I aim to always have, in good times and bad.  I try to justify the experience. And happily, an occasion presented itself when a college friend whom I haven't seen since the 70s (when she went to Europe and I came to the US) came to the Bay area this week. So I took her to dinner at Bistro Luneta in San Mateo CA INTRODUCTION TO FILIPINO FOOD Filipino cooking is a mish-mash of influences from the blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Spanish, American and other cultures. One of our favorite staples is adobo which can be chicken and/or pork slowly stewed in vinegar, soy sauce and seasonings. But this adobo, which essentially means marinade or seasoning mix is hardly the same as what you'll see in Hispanic restaurants. Since we serve adobo all the time, we wanted someth... 12/18/2009

Here is a list of the active homes for sale in the San Mateo Westwood Knolls neighborhood. Street Address City List Price Beds Baths (F|P) Bldg SqFt Lot Size Range Class 3 GREENFIELD CT San Mateo $1,548,000 4 3|0 3000 .25+ to .5 Acre 1 254 41ST AV San Mateo $1,099,000 5 3|0 3580 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 40 EASTWOOD DR San Mateo $998,000 4 3|0 2680 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 242 41ST AV San Mateo $848,888 3 1|1 1880 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 185 41ST AV San Mateo $825,000 3 1|1 1280 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 3607 HACIENDA ST San Mateo $799,900 3 2|1 2610 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 15 KING CT San Mateo $799,500     0 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 3 3931 WILSHIRE AV San Mateo $799,000 4 3|0 1280 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 3908 DONNER ST San Mateo $679,000 2 1|0 1050 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1        Update on the active p... 12/10/2009

Are you looking for a banked owned house? OPEN HOUSE ** Sunday ** December 13 ** from 1:00pm – 4:00pm**Welcome to 1412 Queens Ave in a beautiful Parkside Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA. This incredible SINGLE FAMILY HOME is situated with easy access to shopping and access to the freeways. Offering 3 bedrooms & 2 bathroom this adorable home is perfect outdoor and family activities. You’ll sure to be happy with this one! WOW!Corner lot All the pieces are here for a wonderful home. TLC will make this house a fabulous place. Part of the San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District and the San Mateo Union High District. The home is a BANK OWNED Home that has be well maintained. The kitchen has been updated Hardwood Floors. Further Amenities Include: Lot approximately 6000 sq sf. separate ... 12/10/2009

What's moving in the Baywood Neighborhood? San Mateo, CA 94402 What's moving in the Baywood Neighborhood?  Here is a list of the active properties both single family homes and condos  Street Address City List Price Beds Baths Bldg SqFt Lot Size Range Class CRYSTAL SPRINGS RD San Mateo $2,700,000     8603 .25+ to .5 Acre 3 PARROTT DR San Mateo $1,849,500 5 3 3150 8,000+ SqFt to .25 Acre 1 W 3RD AV #1003 San Mateo $1,698,000 2 2 2212   2 EDINBURGH ST San Mateo $1,639,000 4 3 2610 6,500+ to 8,000 SqFt 1 W 3RD AV #504 San Mateo $1,628,000 2 2 2543   2 CRYSTAL SPRINGS RD #1410 San Mateo $1,485,000 2 3 (2/1) 2341   2 CARMEL CI San Mateo $1,299,500 3 3 2530 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 CRYSTAL SPRINGS RD #1204 San Mateo $1,244,100 2 2 1732   2 1ST AV San Mateo $1,150,000     4500 4,500+ to 6,500 SqF... 11/10/2009

Here is a list of the active homes for sale in the San Mateo Westwood Knolls neighborhood. Street Address City List Price Beds Baths Bldg SqFt Lot Size Range Class GREENFIELD CT San Mateo 1548000 4 3 3000 .25+ to .5 Acre 1 41ST AV San Mateo 1099000 5 3 3580 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 EASTWOOD DR San Mateo 998000 4 3 2680 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 36TH AV San Mateo 995000 3 3 1780 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 HACIENDA ST San Mateo 844900 3 3 (2/1) 2610 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 41ST AV San Mateo 825000 3 2 (1/1) 1280 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1  W 39TH AV San Mateo 799950 3 2 1950 .25+ to .5 Acre 1 41ST AV San Mateo 595000 2 1 1430 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 BERESFORD CT San Mateo 490050     1410 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 3  Update on the active properties of the San Mateo Knolls neighborhood.  There has been some mo... 11/10/2009

What's moving in the Baywood Neighborhood?  Here is a list of the active properties both single family homes and condos    Street Address City List Price Beds Baths Bldg SqFt Lot Size Range Class CRYSTAL SPRINGS RD San Mateo $2,750,000     8603 .25+ to .5 Acre 3 PARROTT DR San Mateo $1,849,500 5 3 3150 8,000+ SqFt to .25 Acre 1 W 3RD AV #1003 San Mateo $1,698,000 2 2 2212   2 EDINBURGH ST San Mateo $1,639,000 4 3 2610 6,500+ to 8,000 SqFt 1 W 3RD AV #504 San Mateo $1,628,000 2 2 2543   2 CRYSTAL SPRINGS RD #1410 San Mateo $1,485,000 2 3 (2/1) 2341   2 CARMEL CI San Mateo $1,359,000 3 3 2530 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 CRYSTAL SPRINGS RD #1204 San Mateo $1,244,100 2 2 1732   2 1ST AV San Mateo $1,150,000     4500 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 3 CRYSTAL SPRINGS RD #1408 San Mateo $1,108,800 2 2 1739   ... 10/28/2009

What's moving in the Beresford Manor Neighborhood?  Here is a list of the active properties both single family homes and condos    Street Address City List Price Beds Baths Bldg SqFt Lot Size Range Class 28TH AV San Mateo $999,999 5 3 2570 6,500+ to 8,000 SqFt 1 PORTOLA DR San Mateo $925,000 3 2 2277 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 MCAKER CT San Mateo $899,500     0 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 3  26TH AV San Mateo $899,000 3 3 (2/1) 1693 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 24TH AV San Mateo $824,900 4 2 1920 6,500+ to 8,000 SqFt 1 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS San Mateo $799,000 2 2 1280 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 22ND AV San Mateo $699,000 2 1 1390 8,000+ SqFt to .25 Acre 1 W 20TH AV #302 San Mateo $515,000 2 2 1208   2 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS #81 San Mateo $489,900 2 1 892   2 W 20TH AV #210 San Mateo $475,000 2 2 1208   2 Upd... 10/28/2009

What's moving in the San Mateo Village Neighborhood?  Here is a list of the active properties both single family homes and condos  Street Address City List Price Beds Baths Bldg SqFt Lot Size Range Class Status E 39TH AV San Mateo $2,650,000     0 .25+ to .5 Acre 3 1-Active E 40TH AV San Mateo $1,100,000     0 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 3 1-Active E 40TH AV San Mateo $875,000     0 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 3 1-Active PASADENA DR San Mateo $865,000 3 3 (2/1) 1660 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 1-Active SAN MIGUEL WY San Mateo $799,000 4 3 1780 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 1-Active  OSO ST San Mateo $719,000 4 2 1520 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 1-Active  BRANSON DR San Mateo $698,000 3 2 1442 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 1-Active MARTIN DR San Mateo $675,000 4 2 1690 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 1-Active  Update on the active pr... 10/27/2009

Are you looking for an estate planning attorney in San Mateo? Harry Pedigo is an estate planning attorney that I have met through our mutual membership in the Burlingame chapter of BNI.  Harry Pedigo is a Bay Area native with a global interest. He received a BA degree from San Jose State and a JD from Santa Clara University. In the upper quarter of his law class, he passed the California Bar in 1980 and was admitted to practice law. Twenty one years later, he sat for the Hawaii bar and passed that. Mr. Pedigo’s personal theory has always been to help the client and have the client come out of the representation in better shape that when he or she came in with a problem. Mr. Pedigo has worked for law firms and in his own business, and has many years of experience in personal injury, prob... 10/22/2009

What's moving in the Fiesta Gardens' Neighborhood?  Here is a list of the active properties both single family homes and condos  Street Address City List Price Beds Baths Bldg SqFt Lot Size Range Class IVY ST San Mateo $799,000 3 3 1430 1 to 4,500 SqFt 1 WAYNE WY San Mateo $738,000 3 2 1/2 1750   2 PALM AV San Mateo $679,900 2 1 1020 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 YATES WY San Mateo $668,000 3 2 1/2 1312   2 IVY ST San Mateo $629,950 2 1 1220 4,500+ to 6,500 SqFt 1 WAYNE WY San Mateo $588,888 2 2 1/2 1250   2 S DELAWARE ST San Mateo $500,000 2 2 1320   2 PALM AV #8 San Mateo $325,000 2 1 780   2   Update on the active properties in Fiesta Gardens neighborhood.  There has been some movement in the neighborhood. With properties priced right, they don't last long. If you or someone is looking in t... 10/08/2009