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Gilroy, CA Real Estate News

By Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES, REALTOR and Broker
(Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates)
Every once in a while I come across something so important, I must share...I recently was going through my monthly outlay of bills to pay.  One of my agents who is a tech person and rather thrifty, suggested I go to the Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol for my phone system for my home office.  My land line, an office phone with another number for my fax, was costing me about $175.00 to $185.00 per month.  He suggested I switch over to PhonePower, as he had done.  Initial cost was $200.00/year--AND I got to take my phone number(s) with me!  That cost is for a one year subscription with an additional 12 months free (I like that Realtor-friendly price of FREE!) The connection is great, and there are many added services to this system which are fantastic, such as allowing my cell phone to ring a...
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By Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES, REALTOR and Broker
(Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates)
Directions -- Gilroy Garlic Festival     Directions From San Jose and areas north: Watch for the Caltrans sign trucks on US 101 as you enter Gilroy. Use the exit suggested on the sign truck. Follow the signs and watch for traffic control officers on the roadways. From Salinas and areas south: Use the Monterey Road exit. Follow the signs and watch for traffic control officers on the roadways. From Watsonville & Santa Cruz areas: Use Highway 129 to US 101 north, exit Monterey Road. Follow the signs and watch for the traffic control officers on the roadways. Alternate route use Highway 152 east to Santa Teresa Blvd south. From Pacheco Pass Highway: Follow the signs. Take the first left west of Bloomfield Ave (approximately 1.5 miles) Enter US 101 south and exit Monterey Road. Follow the si...
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By Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES, REALTOR and Broker
(Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates)
A new website will be launched on Friday, April 16, 2010.  It is a local guide to dining establishements in Gilroy, CA. The website will feature menu items, specials, entertainment info. and participating restaurants. You can visit the site here:  GilroyDining.com    The beauty of this this, besides the fact that it truly helps support local business, is that it should make it a lot easier for one stop shopping for your dining choice, whether you are a Gilroy resident or just passing through.  It is user friendly to the establishment owners, so they can post daily specials or menu item changes, etc. on the site. This looks like a welcome adition to help our community's business!
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By Eagle Ridge Realty, "Our Performance Will Move You!"
(Eagle Ridge Realty)
A new website set up specifically as a guide to Gilroy Dining has been established and will launch on Friday.This site provides information as to local restaurants, their menus, daily specials and the entertainment that they provide. Check out the website here GilroyDining.com   THis is great news for the local restaurants here in Gilroy and the local residents.  I'm sure it will play a major positive role when the Garlic Festival is held. This should help the local, independent restaurants especially well, as they don't have national advertising. The way the site is configured, the local restaurant will have the ability to use the user friendly site to add daily specials, new menu items, etc. Help support the local economy!  
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By Eagle Ridge Real Estate Agents, Representing Buyers and Sellers in Eagle Ridge
(Eagle Ridge Realty)
The Following 2010 Events are scheduled for Eagle Ridge Homeowners Here are some scheduled events for homeowners who live in the Eagle Ridge Golf Community: March 19: Casino Night May 14: Western Night (new) September 12: HOA Golf Tournament October 1: Oktoberfest December 31: New Years Eve's Party More information may be obtained by contacting the Social Committee Chairs--Rosalie Baylot rosalie@schmitzww.com Cindy Burke  cindyburke1@aol.com   Be safe and have a good time!
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By Eagle Ridge Realty, "Our Performance Will Move You!"
(Eagle Ridge Realty)
One of the many joys of living at Eagle Ridge!  Here are some scheduled events for homeowners who live in the Eagle Ridge Golf Community:These events will take place in 2010 March 19: Casino Night May 14: Western Night (new) September 12: HOA Golf Tournament October 1: Oktoberfest December 31: New Years Eve's Party More information may be obtained by contacting the Social Committee Chairs--Rosalie Baylot rosalie@schmitzww.com Cindy Burke  cindyburke1@aol.com   Be safe and have a good time!
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By Anja Kerstens, 669.270.8034, GRI, NHCB, CDPE, CHS. Silicon Valley Homes
(Compass)
Eagle Ridge Golf Course Community Real Estate Update   The housing market in Eagle Ridge has stabilized. The market is no longer flooded with short sales and foreclosures.  Prices have increased slightly and inventory has decreased. Currently there are 8 homes in inventory listed from $569,000 to $879,000. Size of these single family homes range from 2,222 to 5,083 square feet. 15 Properties are currently under contract. Listing price ranges from $498,888 to $899,000 and 2,222 to 4,729 square foot.     If you are interested in a property in Eagle Ridge feel free to contact me for more information or to schedule a viewing.
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By Anja Kerstens, 669.270.8034, GRI, NHCB, CDPE, CHS. Silicon Valley Homes
(Compass)
Gilroy Today is a unique quarterly magazine published by InfoPOWER in Gilroy, containing information and news of and about the community we life in.  Gilroy Today is the brain child of J. Chris Mickartz.   J. Chris Michartz and her husband Larry Michartz own the marketing and graphic design publishing company InfoPOWER. InfoPOWER published the Eagle Ridge Gazette for several years until the monthly publication was cancelled by a new board of directors at the Eagle Ridge Homeowners Association.  Chris saw a need to continue to inform the community and Gilroy Today was born.  This publication of 10.000 copies was sent to many residents of Gilroy by direct mailing.  As of 2010 the publication will no longer be available by direct mail but local businesses will have copies available for pic...
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By Rick Pelleriti, MBA. W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital, LLC
(W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital, LLC)
  If you are looking at Homes for Sale at Eagle Ridge Country Club in Gilroy, then I have a tip for you to save thousands of dollars.   With my program, you can get a Free Wholesale Interest Rate for your Eagle Ridge Country Club home loan and save many thousands of dollars.   I call my program the "Free Wholesale Interest Rate" Program, and I think it is a very smart way to buy a home, and save thousands in the process.  Simply allow me to refer you to a Realtor who will act as your Buyer's Agent, and I have pre-negotiated for your Realtor to pay for the Loan Origination Fee. You will work with the top agents in the area who specialize in Eagle Ridge Country Club Homes for Sale in Gilroy.  They love this program since I am in a position to bring them incremental business - but the home...
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By Anja Kerstens, 669.270.8034, GRI, NHCB, CDPE, CHS. Silicon Valley Homes
(Compass)
Eagle Ridge and the missing Phantom Ghost of Halloween   The tradition of the Phantom Ghost of Halloween started a number of years ago here in the community of Eagle Ridge. It was a few weeks before Halloween on a dark evening when there was a knock on our door.   My little girl and I looked at each other; we didn't expect anyone! Who could that be?  We carefully checked and opened the door but nobody was there.  We looked up and down the street but not a soul in sight.  Then we spotted the little bag on the doormat.  It was a gift from the mysterious Phantom Ghost of Halloween.  The bag held goodies and instructions; we were to mark our door so others would know we were struck by the Phantom Ghost of Halloween and copy the instructions and make three goodie bags for other neighbors.  ...
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By Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES, REALTOR and Broker
(Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates)
I always strongly recommend my agents create a niche.  Know everything that you can about a specific neighborhood--the stores, schools (careful), commute times, pricing, parks, etc.  Preferable they will be selling in their own "back yard".  One should know more about the neighborhood than the mail carrier.  The mail carrier can probably surmise what political party you are affiliated with, where your relatives live, what branch of the service your kid is in, where you get your gas, etc. One should also know more about market stats than the mail carrier, however, regarding what has sold, FSBOs, who else is working YOUR farm, and what will be available soon, whether it be foreclosure or a regular sale.Pick a niche, and stick with it.  Become the area expert.  Focus.  Too many agents are ...
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By Eagle Ridge Real Estate Agents, Representing Buyers and Sellers in Eagle Ridge
(Eagle Ridge Realty)
We get a lot of calls from people moving into the Eagle Ridge Golf Community wondering what utility companies are used.  I don't understand why they don't just ask their real estate agent, but oh well...We always provide our clients with that information, and consider it to be part of our services.  You have a choice--You can use us, or wish you had...Following is the information for the Utility Comapnies that service the Eagle Ridge Golf Community in Gilroy, CA.:                                                    Our Performance Will Move You!" ®    UTILITY COMPANIES FOR EAGLE RIDGE HOMEOWNERS:    Gas and Electric (Pacific Gas and Electric):   www.pge.com    Customer Service 1-800-743-5000   Telephone:  www.Verizon.com     Water:  The Finance Department in City Hall can assist you with...
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By Eagle Ridge Realty, "Our Performance Will Move You!"
(Eagle Ridge Realty)
We seem to get a lion's share of phone calls from people who are moving into Eagle Ridge and wondering what the utility companies are.  I don't know why they don't just ask their real estate agent, or why their real estate agent has not provided this to them, and we don't mind sharing, although quite frankly, not providing this falls way below the level of service that we provide...  Anyway, here is the Utility Company information for Eagle Ridge in Gilroy, CA.:                                   UTILITY COMPANIES FOR EAGLE RIDGE HOMEOWNERS:  Gas and Electric (Pacific Gas and Electric):   www.pge.com    Customer Service 1-800-743-5000 Telephone:  www.Verizon.com   Water:  The Finance Department in City Hall can assist you with starting water service. A written signature is required to st...
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By Eagle Ridge Realty, "Our Performance Will Move You!"
(Eagle Ridge Realty)
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By Anja Kerstens, 669.270.8034, GRI, NHCB, CDPE, CHS. Silicon Valley Homes
(Compass)
Housing Crisis Investigation - And YOU thought you had problems in the current real estate market - guess again! Just about everyone has been affected by the sluggish economy and the problems in the real estate market.   Take for instance this very well-known person, as a matter of fact he is considered the spill of the economic recovery or chaos depending on how you look at it, who is also a victim of the economic and housing mess we find ourselves in. I just saw a funny video clip on the Agent Inner Circle on the problems of the housing market which I wanted to share with you if you hadn't seen it already. It is a clip from The Daily Show       Anja Kerstens Eagle Ridge Realty    
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By Eagle Ridge Realty, "Our Performance Will Move You!"
(Eagle Ridge Realty)
TEE TIME RESERVATIONS FOR EAGLE RIDGE IN GILROY, CAEAGLE RIDGE GOLF COURSE IS A GREAT PLACE TO PLAY! If you need to get a tee time reservation at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Gilroy, CAyou can do so by calling the following phone number(s):(408) 846-4531 or 877-81EAGLE For a discount on green fees at Eagle Ridge Golf Course, click here:  EAGLE RIDGE GOLF COURSE  Here are some pictures of Eagle Ridge Golf course, which is a beautiful place to play! If you are looking to buy a home in the Eagle Ridge Golf Community, use a brokerage that specializes in homes for sale in the Eagle Ridge Golf Community!  All of our agents live in this wonderful community and really know the area.  Visit us on the web: EAGLE RIDGE REALTY  EAGLE RIDGE REALTY "Our Performance Will Move You!"Nancy and Gary Frimann...
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By Eagle Ridge Real Estate Agents, Representing Buyers and Sellers in Eagle Ridge
(Eagle Ridge Realty)
Do you need to book a tee time at Eagle Ridge in Gilroy, CA?  Here are thephone numbers: (408) 846-4531  or 877-81EAGLE  Eagle Ridge is a wonderful golf course located in Gilroy, CA.  It is a Johnny Miller designed 18 hole course that is both challenging and fun to play. Here's a little tip:  If you want to get a discount on Green Fees click here. We are Eagle Ridge Realty, a real estate brokerage specializing in Homes for Sale in Eagle Ridge (CA DRE #01309169).  Call us if you want to by a house at Eagle Ridge!  (408) 846-8284.  Or, make sure to visit us on the web: EAGLE RIDGE REALTY.  The Eagle Ridge Golf Community is truly a great place to live and play. Here is the Eagle Ridge Golfers Lounge Enjoy your next round of golf.  Hit 'em straight.Thinking of buying a home in the Eagle Rid...
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By Anja Kerstens, 669.270.8034, GRI, NHCB, CDPE, CHS. Silicon Valley Homes
(Compass)
Oktoberfest at Eagle Ridge Golf Course Community   A few dedicated Eagle Ridge women are organizing the second Oktoberfest at Eagle Ridge which is sponsored by the Eagle Ridge Home Owners Association. This evening of fun and fine food will take place on September 4, 2009 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Clubhouse on Club Drive.  There will be a "No Host" bar, German food, German beer and dancing with The Internationals.  The cost is $55 per person but Eagle Ridge residents will get a $10 discount since the Home Owners Association is sponsoring the evening.  You can make arrangements by contacting the Home Owners Association of Eagle Ridge at 408-846-9735. The Eagle Ridge Home Owners Association sponsors several events a year.  The Social Committee also organizes the annual New Year's Eve Party, ...
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By Anja Kerstens, 669.270.8034, GRI, NHCB, CDPE, CHS. Silicon Valley Homes
(Compass)
Eagle Ridge Market Update     Eagle Ridge Golf Course Community in Gilroy is definitely a very desirable place to live.  The proof is there: homes listed for sale in Eagle Ridge are selling quickly.  In the last 6 days 4 homes went under contract ranging in price  from $605,900 to $834,900 (another Eagle Ridge Realty listing) and ranging in size from 2808 to 4095 square feet. Currently there are 18 homes under contract and 13 active listings ranging from $525,000 to $1,099,000. If you would like to live in this very desirable community contact us for a showing or free Market Analysis of your current home.    
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