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Cinderblock Walls in San Carlos CA Homes: Robust but Beware of Moisture Problems

Cinderblock Walls in San Carlos CA Homes: Robust but Beware of Moisture Problems

by Mark Martinho | Apr 5, 2023 | Headliner, Real Estate Blogs

Cinderblock Construction While there are not many homes in San Carlos CA with cinderblock walls, they do still exist – mostly east of the El Camino Real in the Clearfield Park neighborhood. If you happen to be looking to buy one of these homes, there are some...
CA Housing Element – Good News… More San Carlos Housing by 2031?

CA Housing Element – Good News… More San Carlos Housing by 2031?

by Mark Martinho | Mar 28, 2023 | Headliner, Real Estate Blogs

San Carlos Housing Element: City Council Adopts 2023-2031 Plan “The City of San Carlos adopted the 2023-2031 Draft for California’s Housing Element. The Draft Housing Element was prepared to ensure compliance with State law regarding housing opportunities...
Do You Have the Better Type of Smoke Detector? There are 4 Kinds!

Do You Have the Better Type of Smoke Detector? There are 4 Kinds!

by Mark Martinho | Mar 22, 2023 | Headliner, Real Estate Blogs

4 Kinds of Smoke Detectors Sadly 90% of smoke detectors in homes across the nation and likely in San Carlos CA too today are the old-fashioned type which may not go off in time to save you during a fire! That is a scary statistic! So, what are the three kinds of smoke...
San Carlos CA Weather? It’s Super Fantastic

San Carlos CA Weather? It’s Super Fantastic

by Mark Martinho | Mar 15, 2023 | Headliner, News Blog

San Carlos CA Weather San Carlos CA weather is really nearly perfect probably due to its perfect location. It’s situated about halfway between hot San Jose and cooler San Francisco. Now there is also a San Carlos, Mexico so let’s not confuse the two very...
City Adding San Carlos Housing to Northeast Area? Lots of Interesting Stuff Happening in 2024!

City Adding San Carlos Housing to Northeast Area? Lots of Interesting Stuff Happening in 2024!

by Mark Martinho | Mar 11, 2023 | Headliner, Real Estate Blogs

More San Carlos Housing in Industrial Area? The Northeast Area Specific Plan!   San Carlos CA is on a planning spree. It’s looking to create a Specific Plan for its downtown by March 2024 plus a Specific plan for its Northeast Area by October 2024. The...
What to Consider when Buying a San Carlos CA home – Big Decision!

What to Consider when Buying a San Carlos CA home – Big Decision!

by Mark Martinho | Mar 10, 2023 | Headliner, Real Estate Blogs

Buying a San Carlos CA Home So, you’re thinking about buying a San Carlos CA home? Congrats, they don’t call it “The City of Good Living” for nothing, you will not regret moving into it, but you might regret the home you buy if you’re not...
Electrifying Homes – Do you Like Hot Showers? Caution 2030 is Coming!

Electrifying Homes – Do you Like Hot Showers? Caution 2030 is Coming!

by Mark Martinho | Mar 8, 2023 | Real Estate Blogs, Headliner

Electrifying Homes In 2018 California passed Senate Bill 100.  The law requires that energy sources be both renewable and zero-carbon for generating 100 percent of electricity to California customers by 2045. So, power plants can’t use fossil or nuclear fuels by...
San Carlos CA Downtown Specific Plan March 2023 Meeting – The Good, the Bad, and the Confusion!

San Carlos CA Downtown Specific Plan March 2023 Meeting – The Good, the Bad, and the Confusion!

by Mark Martinho | Mar 6, 2023 | Headliner, City Council Blogs

San Carlos CA Specific Plan Presentation Very interesting San Carlos CA Downtown Specific Planning meeting on 3/4/2023. Representatives of the City’s Advanced Planning Division put on a presentation and answered questions afterwards on March 4, 2023. The City is...
San Carlos CA Real Estate Stats – Lean Inventory & Rising Prices for Feb. 2023

San Carlos CA Real Estate Stats – Lean Inventory & Rising Prices for Feb. 2023

by Mark Martinho | Mar 3, 2023 | Headliner, Real Estate Blogs

San Carlos CA Real Estate Stats – Single Family Home Prices  So, February 2023 is behind us and the real estate stats for San Carlos CA are now available. Here is a summary of where home prices are today: San Carlos CA homes are selling for $1,306/SqFt of living...
Safer Structures by 2025 but Higher HOA Fees or Extra Assessments

Safer Structures by 2025 but Higher HOA Fees or Extra Assessments

by Mark Martinho | Mar 1, 2023 | Headliner, Real Estate Blogs

Safer Structures – California’s Balcony & Exterior Elevated Elements Laws Sadly a few years back a balcony collapsed in Berkely during a party and several young people died. This awful event resulted in California passing two laws. SB326 and SB721. Both of...
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