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“The dramatic drop in the share of distressed sales throughout the state reflects a market that is fully transitioning from the housing downturn,” said C.A.R. President Kevin Brown.
Rankings were based on places that are trending among homebuyers searching on Redfin.com.
In Santa Clara County, home sales decreased 13.4 percent from December 2012 to December 2013, but the median price rose to $625,000, a 14.8% increase.
The answer to affordable housing lies in less space and more peace of mind.
Think mansions are only fit for Europeans? Check out Los Altos' own Morgan Estate for a bit of Downton Abbey by the bay.
As a percentage of their household income, residents of Solano and Contra Costa Counties pay much less for housing than other Bay Area neighbors.
In Santa Clara County, sales volume was down 11.1 percent from November 2012 while the median price rose in that time from $550,000 to $667,500, a 21.4 percent increase.
The national ranking was based on completed home sales.
With an eleven figure net worth, $27 million is pocket change.
Your children will attend Cupertino schools if you purchase this home on Highlands Circle.
This home on Joel Way sits on a large lot.
This home Liddicoat Drive has tons of eye appeal.
This home on Burke was newly listed this week. See all new listings, courtesy of Patch partner Zillow.com.
They were once someone's dream home. Now these small, decades-old homes are valued for their lots. Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Los Altos.
This 4 bedroom home on Lunda Court was built in 1962. Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Los Altos.
The map below shows the number of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
Purchased last year for under a million, the seller of this home on Churton Avenue wants much more. Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Los Altos.
Only in places like Los Altos or Los Altos Hills, home to its share of billionaires, will a teardown come with a price tag over $1 million.
Take a look at the SLIDESHOW of this gorgeous home. If you have the money, this could be the perfect family home for decades to come.
This home takes advantage of its stunning views with lots of windows.
With a separate cottage, the home is perfect for a multi-generation family.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Los Altos.
President Obama will participate in a virtual roundtable about housing issues with consumers that will be live-streamed at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
A gorgeous home, situated on slice-of-heaven acreage, was snapped up by buyers.
See what $27 million will get you—an estate on the Federal Historic Register—ballroom and eight acres included. (20 photos)
Santa Clara County trails only San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin counties in median home price.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Los Altos.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on Open Houses in Los Altos.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Los Altos.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Los Altos.
Realty Trac releases latest information on number of foreclosures, how many are for sale and what they're selling for.
Wonder what your neighbors pay for rent? This map details it.
Los Altos residents have often expressed a desire for a movie house downtown. These plans for The Village at San Antonio now includes one, just over the Mountain View border.
The Village at San Antonio Center announced new retailers, and the first residential tenant moves in Friday.
Despite a slowdown in January, the regional housing market continues to rebound.
The Safeway will open on April 19, 2013. At that time, expect to see the Safeway in downtown Los Altos close to undergo its approved renovation.
Real estate website forecasts price increases for 2013 in all but one Bay Area zip code