Welcome to our 33rd edition of Velasco Chronicle & Buzz.
By April, Spring has finally sprung, and if we’re lucky, the start of warmer beautiful weather. We hope that your sky is bright and clear and your grass is growing green. April is the fourth month of the year and
so much to look forward to as the days are longer and the countdown to summer begins. This month is right about the time when the Easter bunny will make an appearance, a great month for meteor showers, and the perfect time to start planning for the summer..
The true meaning of Easter goes beyond bunnies and eggs and fresh Spring flowers. Easter is celebrated as a joyous occasion and the Sunday prior is called Palm Sunday which marks the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem. This year Easter Sunday falls on April 17th. Various churches begin the celebration in the late hours of Saturday through a religious service called Easter Vigil. Non–religious celebrations include the tradition of Easter eggs, which represent fertility and birth and a visit from the Easter bunny which delivers chocolates and sweets to kids on Sunday morning.
April is also a great month to catch meteor showers. Sky watchers are in for a treat in April with the return of a meteor shower and a full “Pink” moon. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak on the night of Thursday, April 21 into the early hours of Friday, April 22. You can expect to see an average of 10 meteors per hour in dark, clear skies between midnight and dawn. Rarely, the Lyrids produce surges of up to 100 meteors per hour.
As plants begin to grow, and we are officially entered into Spring, flowers begin to bloom and shed those cool winter layers. April is also officially the month we celebrate Earth Day so remember take part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, as we need to celebrate our Earth and continue to making our world a happier, healthier place to live.
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As much as we all try to stick to our workout routines no matter what, the cold weather and shorter days during the winter often lead to less working out and more Netflixing. Then suddenly the days start getting longer, the temperature starts to rise, and you realize that swimsuit season is right around the corner! April is the perfect time to start a new workout routine and get back into gear before the hot summer days are here!
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April Health Tip:20 Ways to Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine
It's that time of year again-the snow's melting, the sun's shining, and those thick sweaters in the closet are about to go into storage. It's the perfect time to reignite your motivation by breaking away from your boring gym routine and embracing the great outdoors. Kick off spring with a healthy start by getting the right gear, revamping your routine, and doing some "spring cleaning" in your pantry. Here are 20 simple tips to get you started.
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Calm: Mindfulness, Health & Happiness Challenge Calendar
With March being National Stress Month what better way than to start your day with daily mindful affirmations that serve as encouragement to learn more about your self and to encourage you to be kind to yourself and nourish your mental well-being.
The Calm mission is devoted to helping you live mindfully, sleep better, and take a moment to take a deep breathe, breathe deeper, and start your day with daily affirmations as a way to check in with ourself before starting your daily day to day routine.
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12 Blooming Cocktails to Ring in Spring
Spring has sprung, and we couldn't be more excited. There's something undeniably rejuvenating about the vernal equinox and all the bright flavors that follow. Digging into big, refreshing salads is something we long for after a cold winter, and we can't wait to give some quick one-pot spring dinners a whirl so we can spend more evenings outside. Though we love celebrating anything (and everything) with food, it isn't the only way. We're looking at you, cocktails! Mardi Gras shouldn't hog all the boozy fun, and these 12 invigorating floral bevs give spring the nod it deserves.
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The 30 Best Dishes to
The month of April always feels like a true celebration of Spring. While the season officially starts in late March, it has a way of taking a few weeks to really settle in. This month we are craving bright, vibrant meals, all the fresh spring veggies, and slightly lighter fare. April is a month to lean into the fresh, bright flavors of the season. Between salads, tarts, casseroles, muffins, and desserts, there is so much wonderful eating to be had this month. To help you take advantage of it all, here are 30 our favorite ideas to inspire your cooking (and baking!) all month long.
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San Francisco Giants Opening Day
Giants Opening Day April 8, 2022
If you’re in the Bay Area, you have to take in a San Francisco Giants game! From the sweeping, gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay to the unbeatable ballpark food (crab sandwiches and garlic fries, anyone?), there’s plenty to see and experience at Oracle Park.
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San Francisco Events in April
San Francisco events in April 2022 include theater performances, sporting events, festivals, concerts and so much more. The flowers are blooming and the weather is cool, yet sunny. It's one of the best times to visit. 

This month, enjoy several shows at SF's theaters. One of my favorite festivals, the Cherry Blossom Festival, is planned for the first part of the month.
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Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center
California’s largest weekly food truck night market is back to San Francisco! Entering its 12th season, Off the Grid : Fort Mason Center is a beloved launching point for some of the Bay Area’s best known food business, as well as the first food truck market in California featuring a full bar and live music throughout the season.
Returning after a 2-year break, we’re ready to add our spice back to the San Francisco food community in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Find all of your favorites and discover exciting new ones every Friday night from 5-10pm, starting April 1st.
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Real estate experts predict buying a Bay Area home this Spring will be harder than ever
This year is already off to a record start, but springtime is typically the best time to sell your home.
So the question is, will this spring selling season be the craziest one ever?
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From the desk of
Patrick Carlisle, Chief Market Analyst
Compass Bay Area Market Reports
*Reports updated every 15th of the month, please check back for updated reports
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1495 South Winchester Blvd, San Jose
Offered at $10,500,000 (on MLS and LoopNet)
Architecturally Plan Approved for Mixed Use Residential & Commercial Retail
Great development opportunity in a premier location, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Architecturally plan approved for mixed use residential & commercial retail.
The project details includes one four story residential building with subterranean parking garage. There are 46 residential dwelling units ranging from studio, one bedroom/one bathroom and two bedroom/two bathroom and ranging in living square footage from 453 SQ FT - 1,129 SQ FT.
Details in listing for units include proposed residential units based on the approved architectural plans and are not based on anything currently built.
The proposed floor area includes Floors B (Subterranean Garage), Floor 1 (Retail and Garage), Floor 2-4 (Residential units).
The living square footage of 42,649 SF includes 37,653 of residential area and 4,996 SF of commercial area. Great location and is across the street from Santana Row, close proximity to Valley Fair Mall, restaurants, shopping and more.
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11660 Winding Way, Los Altos
Offered at $4,599,888 (on MLS)
5 Bedrooms & Office | 5 Baths | 2,763 SF Living | 6,134 SF Lot | 1 Car Garage |
2 Story with First Floor and Basement
This is Vacant Land with Approved Building Plans to build an Ultra Modern Home with Eichler influences in the desirable community of Los Altos in the Loyola neighborhood.
Close proximity to top-rated schools, nearby downtown shopping, a variety of restaurants, & historic Los Altos Country Club.
Asking price is land value, approved building plans & construction costs to build. Original lot size was spilt into two lots.
***Instant Equity of at least $500K as home value today is approximately $5.1M or more based on nearby notable sold comparables.
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6089 Larchmont Drive, San Jose
Offered at $1,399,888 (Coming Soon - Not on MLS)
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,507 SF Living | 6,000 SF Lot | 2 Car Garage |
Home is currently being cleaned and prepped for staging at the moment.
Coming Soon, will be on MLS week of April 18, 2022.
First Open House will be held:
Saturday & Sunday April 23 & 24 from 1:30PM-4PM
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Offered at $2,099,888 (Coming Soon - Not on MLS)
5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 3,803 SF | 20,751 SF Lot | 3 Car Garage | 2 Story
Custom built home located in the sought after Country Estates neighborhood in Gilroy. Generous floor plan and an entirely separate 1 bedroom, 1 bath secondary dwelling. Kitchen includes custom cabinetry, waterfall countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Downstairs master suite, butler's pantry, gas fireplace, dual pane windows, open loft area, recess lighting, high ceilings, multi-zoned A/C, Nest thermostats, exterior cameras, upstairs laundry room and a 3 car garage. Master bedroom offers a large walk-in closet, bathroom w/ 2 separate sinks, large stall shower, soaking tub, & french doors leading to the private balcony w/ beautiful hillside views.
Convenient location with easy commute access and top-rated schools.
Coming Soon, will be on MLS mid-late April 2022.
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JVHome
New Construction & Coming Soon
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277 O'Connor Street, Menlo Park
Coming Soon Winter 2022
Ultra Modern Luxury Home in Menlo Park
Main House:
7,000 SF Lot Size |
3,159 SF of Living Space (including attached ADU)
5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | Office/Bedroom Option
Attached Two Car Garage - 440 SF | California Outdoor Living Room - 722 SF
800 Square Feet (already included in living square footage) with 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom
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$141M LA Mega Mansion Auction Sale Breaks World Record
It’s not often that paying $141M for a home is seen as getting a good deal. But for the buyer who snapped up an LA mega mansion at auction last week, it was.
The ultra-luxurious 105,000-sq-ft Bel Air home, more commonly known as “The One,” was originally listed for $295M. But it sold on Thursday for $126M plus closing costs and premiums, bringing the total price just over $141M.
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Despite interest rates being on the rise the market continues to soar and we are seeing multiple offers on every listing.
Most recently two of our listings broke the record with the highest sale in the neighborhood.
131 Curry Avenue, Morgan Hill in Capriano that broke the highest record in sale price history for the neighborhood and selling $475K over asking price.
1870 Kickapoo Court, Morgan Hill sold for $3.3M also the highest to date in Coyote Creek Estates neighborhood.
Visit property websites below for more information:
131CurryAvenue.com
Who do you know who wants to sell?
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Schedule your personal video conferencing web call with Joe Velasco via ZOOM
Ask any questions from the comfort of your home during the 'shelter in place' ordinances.
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