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| October 2024 A quick 5 minute read |
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| | While us hearty Californians may not experience seasons like they do on the East Coast, we do still have them - and October is the perfect time to make sure your home is ready as the days get shorter and winter looms. Here is a brief fall home maintenance checklist to get you started:
Clear your roof of tree debris and trim trees and bushes off of your roof and siding. Clean out your gutters. Bonus points (and future benefits) for installing gutter guards to keep the debris out in the first place. Clear exterior drains and remove nearby debris that might clog them when it rains. If the storm drain at the street appears to be clogged, call public works. Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Please upgrade to current 10-year detectors if you still have detectors with replacable 9V batteries. Replace your furnace filter (note: PG&E provides free furnace inspections and pilot light relighting services).
The good news in the above? Nowhere do you see the words "winterizing" or "burst pipes!" |
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| | If you are a film buff, your response is likely, "Ghost Busters!" With the possible exception of paranormal activity though, a better response is "Janie and John."
Hopefully you are already aware that we maintain a comprehensive list of vetted contractors, painters, handymen, roofers, plumbers, etc. for the exclusive use of our clients and friends. Need a little landscaping or irrigation help? We've got some great and honest tradespeople we can recommend. Just call/text/email and we are happy to help.
What you may not be aware of is that our experience and knowledge extends far beyond your typical contractor needs. Here are just a few situations we have encountered over the years:
Do you suspect you have rodents in your attic or crawl space (it seems like this is a problem everywhere these days!)? Is there an unpleasant smell coming from under your house that you just want gone? What keeps digging up your garden...and how do you get rid of it/them? Ants! Need I say more? Raccoons are cute...unless they are living under your house! Is that a bat flying around your living room?
Even if we don't have an immediate solution for you (which we do for the above), we have a vast network we can tap into to help quickly resolve your situation. All it takes is one quick call to us to get the ball rolling! |
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| | We have access to a tremendous amount of real estate data, most of which is way more current than you read in the press. If you want to take a deeper dive into the latest numbers, start here:
San Mateo County Real Estate Report Santa Clara County Real Estate Report
Links not working? Email jbarman@compass.com and I will send you a PDF of the same info.
Want to see the data for a specific city? Let us know and we will gladly forward that along! |
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| Featured Listings and Sales |
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| | * Price Reduced * ~ Serene Setting with mesmerizing views |
| 116 Foxwood Road, Portola Valley |
| 3 beds, 2 baths plus office in 1,600 sq. ft. $2,250,000 |
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| | Sold ~ Super Sunnyvale Home with Cupertino Schools |
| 1420 S Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale |
| 4 beds, 2 baths, 1,768 sq. ft. $2,868,888 |
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| Sold ~ Spectacular Riverfront Estate |
| 3952 Lighthouse Place, Discovery Bay |
| 4 beds 4.5 baths 5,361 sq. ft. $2,390,000 |
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| Luxury Property Collection |
| | Looking for a luxury property or even a brief escape from reality? Flip through our online magazine, Compass Luxury, for some of the most exclusive listings in the United States. |
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Please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family - and remember, we are never too busy for your referrals! |
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| | | DRE #01270223 & #01281597 Realtors® M: 650.759.1182 jbarman@compass.com JanieandJohn.co |
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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 1527235, 1527365, 1356742, 1443761, 1997075, 1935359, 1961027, 1842987, 1869607, 1866771, 1527205, 1079009, 1272467. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. |
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