Dear Friends, Family and Colleagues,
Welcome to our 11th edition of Velasco Chronicle and Buzz. We hope this newsletter finds you and your families healthy and safe as we now move into our 11th week of Shelter in Place. We must remind ourselves that staying home = saving lives, and we must keep a positive attitude moving forward. We at JVG want to continue to spread good vibes your way.
In our monthly newsletter, we have always shared local activities in the three counties; San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara.
As most businesses are closed under SIP, we wanted to share our favorite virtual activities online. We believe that we as a society need more than just the virus news daily, and must focus on what we can control. We need comfort, friendship, and activities that will help us escape from these troubling times.
Here are a few activities we researched that will help us get through this next month of SIP.
As always, we have included our up to date Compass Market Reports from Patrick Carlisle, Compass Chief Market Analyst.
Also, below are our Active/Coming Soon Listings, and Listing of the Month. This month's listing is really special as it's our very own JVG home. Elena Licari and her husband Tony Licari designed and remodeled in Los Gatos, known as 17203 Deer Park Road.
At the end of our newsletter, we have provided a segment of frequently asked questions regarding buying or selling during Covid-19.
There has never been a time in history where people have depended so completely on their homes as they do right now. It's never been clearer how much the work we do MATTERS. The work my team and I have already done and will continue to do has allowed my clients to be in the right home for them during these challenging times. We mentioned in last month's newsletter and will repeat that right now, HOMES, are becoming classrooms, exercise rooms, restaurants and even quarantine rooms . Homes literally are saving people's lives.
The government lock-down on real estate sales loosened 2 weeks ago — allowing construction to be essential, meaning our very own developments and contractors are back to work. We are also equally excited that us realtors are able to show occupied homes with occupant permission.
We at Joe Velasco Group are continuing to promote our virtual open houses, doing all we can to minimize touching and practicing social safe distancing. We will continue to follow safe protocols established by the CDC and local governments to ensure safety for all.
You may have more important questions like, what is the right home for you, the right neighborhood, the right community, or what are the dreams for the experience around the home? JVG is always here to answer your questions. We look forward to connecting with you soon over ZOOM. Until then, enjoy!
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What's Happening
Around the
Bay Area and Beyond,
Let's Explore Virtually!
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With gyms closed and #socialdistancing in practice, it can be challenging to incorporate physical activity into your everyday routine
Perhaps you are looking for exercises that require minimal equipment? Or just a bit of motivation? Whether you're looking to continue exercising or want to start today, check out our favorite
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Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health During a Pandemic and Beyond
Actively engaging with digital tools can help you to take back control of your life. For example, you could take an online course after work or early in the morning. Mobile apps can help you create shopping lists, plan upcoming events, and even keep track of tasks you want to get done around the house (when you have a moment to spare).
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Peloton Training
Normally $13 a month, Peloton is offering a free, 90-day trial of its polished workout app. The app -- which doesn't require a purchase of Peloton's bike or treadmill -- includes easy-to-follow and high-quality videos, including yoga, strength, meditation, cardio and bootcamp classes. There are also audio-only classes for outdoor runs, if that's still an option for you.
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Planet Fitness
While the gym chain is closed, it’s offering free 20-minute at-home workouts — which it’s calling “Home Work-Ins” — on its company Facebook page. They are open to nonmembers and members alike.
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JVG Bike Ride
Looking for freedom in quarantine? Try riding a bike!
JVG has provided you with a trail finder below!
(Personal favorite is the Los Gatos Creek Trail).
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US Airforce Museum | Virtual Tour
Being temporarily closed as a public health precaution in relation to COVID-19 has not stopped us from sharing the Air Force story with online visitors from around the world. In addition to continuing our heritage stewardship duties, we have expanded our digital museum experience through the virtual tour. The virtual tour allows visitors to take a 360-degree, self-guided tour of the entire museum. Icons indicate hotspots where the visitor can get additional information such as videos, audio and even access online educational activities such as lesson plans, word searches and coloring sheets.
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Take a Trip To DisneyLand
Virtually experience Walt Disney World attractions, shows, hotels, monorails, trains, boats, park areas, and more within an interactive 360º video environment. Virtual Disney World offers a complete immersive experience like never before. Relive the attractions and places you love anytime, anywhere! Virtual Disney World 360º videos are best experienced with a VR headset or a smart phone and a virtual headset such as Google Cardboard or Samsung VR.
Click Here
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Check out live cams and videos of your favorite animals, including
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Apes
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Baboons
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Condors
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Elephants
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Giraffes
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Koalas
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Owls
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Pandas
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Penguins
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Polar Bears
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Tigers
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Take A Friends Vacation
Whether it's a digital tour of a US national park like Grand Canyon or Yellowstone, or a cultural excursion to the Louvre, there are tons of ways to virtually explore landmarks around the world without leaving home.
Add friends and family to the mix by inviting a group to chat over Zoom or another app, and have one user share their screen so the whole crew can virtually tour one of many wondrous landscapes or museums available online.
See Virtual Travel Section Below
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With the beauty of modern day technology, we are able to travel to different parts of our country through VR tools and online virtual tours.
See a few of our favorites below!
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Take A Trip To The Pyramids
The Egyptian Tourist Board invites virtual tourists to the tomb of Queen Meresankh III and four other Egyptian sites. The virtual tour was created using 3D models.
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Livestream The Northern Lights
Explore.org is casting the colorful aurora borealis from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. The colors are created when Earth's magnetic field interacts with charged particles, and the result is a breathtaking light show.
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The Bahamas
So brilliant is the sunshine on display in this panoramic tour of the Bahamas that you might be tempted to put on sunglasses (or at least dim the brightness of your screen). Gaze at the turquoise waters of Pipe Cay, stroll across the boardwalk through Lucayan National Park, then gape at the size of the ships in the cruise terminal in Nassau.
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South Bay home prices are holding up, but Covid-19's impact on the market is being felt in another way
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Hello, I wanted to share this interesting article quoted from the American Business Journal, author By Jody Meacham:
"Almost three months into Covid-19 sheltering, home sales data that begins to reflect the impact of the pandemic is coming into sharper focus.
In the San Jose metropolitan area, the statistic that stands out most prominently is how long it takes to sell a home these days.
Compared to mid-May in 2019, the average home here now takes 10 days to longer to sell, a 37% increase from last year’s 27 days on the market.
That’s just slightly larger than the average 33% increase of all the nation’s 100 largest metro areas. But it now takes an average of 55 days for a home to sell nationally, the longest average time on the block since 2013, so local homes remain among the nation’s quickest sellers.
“Buyers and purchase interest are fairly high, and that's coming from what's typically a good job market,” said Javier Vivas, director of economic research for Realtor.com, which compiled the statistics.
April unemployment reached a record 12% in the San Jose metro area, according to the California Employment Development Department. But that statistic is misleading when it comes to affecting the housing market because the unemployment is driven by the pandemic and the shelter orders it generated, not existing economic conditions.
Current unemployment is heavily concentrated among food service, retail and other service workers who, because of the region’s enormously high housing prices, are typically not in the home-buying market under any circumstances.
“We have that strong tech sector that seems to be less impacted by the initial conditions compared to the service industry and some of the other essential industries,” Vivas said, and tech workers are largely still employed and working from home.
At the same time, the 30% year-over-year decline in local listings is almost the same as the decline in buyers, who’ve been limited in their ability to tour homes. So, asking prices are flat for Silicon Valley, rising only 2% over last May"
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From the desk of
Patrick Carlisle
Compass Bay Area Market Reports
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COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
The world is facing an unprecedented challenge with communities and economies everywhere affected by the growing COVID-19 pandemic. The world is coming together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic bringing governments, organizations from across industries and sectors and individuals together to help respond to this global outbreak.
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Red Cross Blood Donation
Don't worry, you don't have to put yourself in harm's way to If you are feeling healthy, you can donate blood or platelets. They are still in need and can use healthy donors.
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Coronavirus Relief Fund
Your donation to this fund will help stop the virus's spread and give communities on the front lines of the crisis the resources they need to act quickly and protect the most vulnerable.
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Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions, or if you would like to chat.
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Closed : 3
Pending: 2
"Joe , thank you for handling the listing of our home. The virtual staging made us feel safe about people entering our home. We had no idea technology has come this far, and it worked!"
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Closed Escrow: 2
"Marylou, made things really easy for us while touring homes, with minimal touching and exposure for all. The Virtual Tours made things effortless, and also surreal. We were happy with the procedure JVG has set up - driving the neighborhoods first and then after making an appointment to view in person."
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Closed Escrow: 3
Quarantine Quote
"Elena, was great to work with. We did everything online - signed documents, and enjoyed the open house virtual tours that were available! We enjoyed our virtual coffee on Zoom going over our inspections and disclosures together!"
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Closed Escrow: 1
New Listing: 1
"Casey, thank you for showing us Black Road in person, and after seeing you online several times. The homes we toured in person, we appreciated that all the lights were on, all the room and patio doors were open and we felt safe. Oh and thank your team leader for the machine washable mask we love them!"
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Paul Sabbagh
Two new buyers house hunting.
"Paul, we have no ideas there were so many virtual options available, and how streamlined things are. We look forward to listing our Morgan Hill home with your team."
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buying and Selling During Covid-19
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Questions about listing your home during Covid 19?
So me of the more frequently asked questions are :
1. How do we meet safely?
2. How do you tour my home, price it or make improvement suggestions?
3. How will you show my home?
4. How do we stage my home during the pandemic?
5. How do we sign documents and contracts?
6. How many homes have you listed during SIP, and have you sold any?
If you would like answers click the photo below!
Feel free to reach out to us if any other questions arise.
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17203 Deer Park Road | Los Gatos
Price Upon Request
5 Beds | 7 Baths | 5,034 Sq Ft | 2.44 Acre Lot
More Details | www.17203deerparkrd.com
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15071 Becky Lane, Monte Sereno CA
$5,899,888 |
6 beds | 6 full baths | 1 half bath | 6,119 sq ft | 1.34 acre lot
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Virtually Tour this Magnificent Estate
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423 Santo Domingo Terrace
$1,442,700 | 3 beds | 2 full bath | 1 half bath | 1,603 Sq Ft
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10718 Mora Drive | Los Altos Hills
Offered at $17,999,888
Main House 6 Beds | 8 Baths | 3 Half Baths | 9,677 Sq Ft | 2.7 Acre Lot
Detached Guest Unit: 1 Bed | 1 Bath 800 SF
More Details | www.10718morahouse.com
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1686 Dalehurst Avenue | Los Altos Hills
5 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,688 Sq Ft | 13,496 Sq Ft Lot
More Details | www.1686dalehurstavenue.com
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505 East McKinley Avenue | Sunnyvale
Offered at $2,150,888
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,634 Sq Ft | 3,980 Sq Ft Lot | 400 SF Garage | 2 Story
More Details | http://www.505emckinleyavenue.com
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509 East McKinley Avenue | Sunnyvale
3 Beds | 2 Full Baths | 1 Half Bath | 1,434 Sq Ft | 3,294 Sq Ft Lot
More Details | www.509emckinleyavenue.com
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Excited to Resume Construction in Our Highly Sought Out Rose Garden Home
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145 Cleveland Avenue | San Jose
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,258 Sq Ft | 5,625 Sq Ft Lot
More Details | www.145clevelandavenue.com
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Along With Our 3 Luxury Homes Bella Estates | Los Gatos
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15975 Union Avenue | Los Gatos
5 Bed | 5 Full Baths | 1 Half Bath | 3,398 Sq Ft | 12,886 SF Lot
760 Sq Ft 3 Car Garage |
469 Sq Ft Covered Veranda
More Details | www.bella-estates.com
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100 Palo Colorado Avenue | Los Gatos
Offered at $3,452,200
5 Beds | 4 Full Baths | 1 Half Bath | 3,368 Sq Ft | 11,351 Sq Ft Lot
737 SF 3 Car Garage |
431 SF Covered Veranda
More Details | www.bella-estates.com
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102 Palo Colorado | Los Gatos
Offered at $3,452,200
5 Beds | 4 Full Baths | 1 Half Bath | 3,368 Sq Ft | 11,352 Sq Ft Lot
737 SF 3 Car Garage | 472 SF Covered Veranda
More Details | www.bella-estates.com
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Our Contractors are back to work on
10 New Luxury Townhomes | Fremont
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10 New Luxury Townhomes | High Town Square
4 Different Floor Plans To Pick From
2 Car Garage or 2 Car Tandem Garage
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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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