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Is Paperless The Way To Go? A Funny Example.

Is Paperless The Way To Go? A Funny Example.

I love technology and use it in any way to help me in real estate. Whether it be to better communicate with my clients or make the offer process easier or just to track homes and what is on the market. Most people around the office know me as the tech guy as I try to help the technically challenged agents as it can be a daunting experience for agents who just haven’t used technology in their business.

One of the agents who is sometimes technically challenged sent me this funny little video about our ongoing technology vs paper debate. I think you will get a kick out of it, it’s very short so take a look.

The funny video.

Palo Alto Real Estate Update

Palo Alto Real Estate Update

The numbers are strong for real estate in Palo Alto with this month’s sales figures.  Watch the video to see all key sales numbers for the month of January 2012 compared to January 2011.

Menlo Park Real Estate Update – Statistics for September 2011

Menlo Park Real Estate Update – Statistics for September 2011

A short video that shows the important real estate statistics for Menlo Park sales figures for the month of September, 2011 compared to September 2010. This is a good indicator on how the real estate market for Menlo Park is doing and helps buyers and sellers determine timing for buying or listing a home for sale.

Atherton Mansion For Sale – Short Tour

Atherton Mansion For Sale – Short Tour

I thought it would be fun to add a short form version of my longer tours and for now I’m calling them my 2 minute tour videos.  Here is one of my luxury listing in Atherton.  Atherton real estate is selling well this month and this home is getting many buyers looking with several return visits.  I look forward to your thoughts on this shorter form.

Video Tour of Atherton Luxury Multi-Million Dollar Estate For Sale

Video Tour of Atherton Luxury Multi-Million Dollar Estate For Sale

Here is a video tour of my recent luxury real estate listing in Atherton, California that is priced just under 7 million dollars. The home has 6 bedrooms, 6 baths and approximately 7,000 sf.  It sits on just over one acre of beautifully landscaped grounds and is the perfect family estate.  There is a sunny pool, large decking area, hot tub, sand volleyball court, putting green, and large grassy area for kids of all ages.  Inside the home, the rooms are all large, have high ceilings and are all light and bright due to the skylights and windows throughout the home.  Located at the end of a cul-de-sac street of only 5 homes and behind an electronic gate, this home has the privacy many buyers in this price range want.  If you need further information, don’t hesitate to call me or send an email to gkurtz@apr.com.

Save Taxes On Your Real Estate Purchases With A 1031 Exchange

Save Taxes On Your Real Estate Purchases With A 1031 Exchange

The Real Estate Insider talks with Ron Ricard on how to save taxes on your real estate purchases using the 1031 exchange loophole. Many of my clients that buy luxury real estate in Menlo Park, Atherton, Palo Alto and other areas use this rule when handling their real estate portfolio.

Palo Alto Million Dollar Condo On The Market

Palo Alto Million Dollar Condo On The Market

Check out my listing for a condo in downtown Palo Alto that is just a block away from University Avenue and the great restaurants and shops that people love. It’s just under 1800 square feet, single level and is located in a security building. If you want to know more about it or are looking for other homes in the area, please give me a call.

Reduce Your Property Taxes, The Real Estate Insider Shows You How

Reduce Your Property Taxes, The Real Estate Insider Shows You How

Property taxes are a big concern for all of us, especially in areaas such as the luxry real estate market of the SF Peninsula.  The Real Estate Insider show talks with Ron Ricard of IPX Property Exchange. Ron tells us how to keep your property taxes low when buying a new home.  Prices in Menlo Park, Atherton, Palo Alto and other luxury real estate markets average in excess  of one million dollars and with an average property tax rate of 1.25 percent, that equates to over ten thousand dollars a year in property taxes for just an average home.  So, you can imagine the importance of finding ways to keep your taxes low.

Check Out My Latest Video Show – $10 Million Dollar Spec Home

Check Out My Latest Video Show – $10 Million Dollar Spec Home

The Real Estate Insider is my video show about real estate.  In this latest episode, I tour a $10.5 million dollar spec home in Atherton, California.

Check out the video and if you want more information or to see the home, please send me an email and I’ll set you up.

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Gary Kurtz
949.565.5201
gkurtz@homgroup.com
BRE# 01710776

Kathy Kurtz
714.394.2676
kathyk213@aol.com
BRE# 01876966

HOM Sotheby's International Realty
1200 Newport Center Drive, # 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Contact me now with any questions:
gkurtz@homgroup.com

Kurtz Real Estate Group




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Alain Pinel Realtors Silicon Valley

April 3, 2013

Alain Pinel Realtors Silicon Valley

We at Alain Pinel Realtors have been releasing high quality videos that give buyers a feel for different areas. Today, we released the Silicon Valley video. Take a look. If you are looking for luxury real estate all along the Peninsula and Silicon Valley in areas such as Los Altos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Palo Alto, […]

Palo Alto Real Estate Update

February 3, 2012

Palo Alto Real Estate Update

The numbers are strong for real estate in Palo Alto with this month’s sales figures.  Watch the video to see all key sales numbers for the month of January 2012 compared to January 2011.

Menlo Park Monthly Real Estate Sales Figures for October 2011

November 5, 2011

Menlo Park Monthly Real Estate Sales Figures for October 2011

The average sales price of a home in Menlo Park fell 7.8% for the month of October 2011 compared to October 2010.  The total number of sales for both periods were similar, which is good news, but the home prices were a little lower than expected.  The surprise number is that the average price per […]

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Pools and Waterfalls of the Wealthy

August 6, 2015

Pools and Waterfalls of the Wealthy

We all love to see how the wealthy spend their money.  Jets, fast cars, homes….but how about their pools and waterfalls?  This is even more fun to see as there is a big water shortage here in California, so it’s an even bigger status symbol than before as only the very wealthy can afford the […]

Off Market Listing in Pelican Hill – $12,500, 000

August 1, 2015

Off Market Listing in Pelican Hill – $12,500, 000

There is a new off market listing in Pelican Hill area of Newport Beach that is sure to get your mouth watering.  The home is 9200 square feet on a 22k sf lot with incredible views.  We have more photos and information, but the asking price is $12,500,000.  If you are a buyer and interested […]

Southern California vs Silicon Valley in battle for tech supremacy

July 27, 2015

Southern California vs Silicon Valley in battle for tech supremacy

Having worked in Silcon Valley for years and also being a native Southern Californian has me with my heart in two places.  So, when I see comparisons of SoCal vs Norcal and especially in the tech world, I get excited to see more movement down to Southern California as tech/startup world is very exciting. This […]

Prices Still Rising In Orange County

June 30, 2015

Prices Still Rising In Orange County

Prices continue to show gains for the areas of Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Newport Coast and Laguna Beach.  Most areas have surpassed their peak prices that occurred in around 2007.  Will prices continue to rise?  It seems the high end luxury homes have slowed a bit but the inventory still is at low levels. […]

Why So Many Chinese Buyers in Palo Alto and Along the Peninsula?

May 22, 2014

Why So Many Chinese Buyers in Palo Alto and Along the Peninsula?

Everybody reads about the large supply of Chinese buyers who are buying homes here along the Peninsula.  There are many agents, one prominent one who we all know and now has a plane to fly his Chinese buyers around, who target the Chinese buyers very heavily.  Buy, why are there so many Chinese buyers and […]