Welcome to our 34th edition of Velasco Chronicle & Buzz.
Celebrate the gorgeous month of May! The sun is warming, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and we are just one month away from summer! May is the fifth month of the year and also a month of many good things: flowers, beauty and celebrations including Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day just to name a few.
Cinco de Mayo celebrated each year on the fifth day of May, commemorates the Mexican victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla and overtime it has evolved into a day of celebrating Mexican culture and heritage through festivals, food, drinks, and parades. More than being an excuse to treat oneself to nachos, tacos, mezcal and margaritas, Cinco de Mayo serves as a day to appreciate and celebrate the Mexican culture.
Mom's are truly superheroes, so it's only fair that we have a whole day dedicated to them. The holiday is on a different date each year and this year Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 8. Whether you surprise mom with breakfast in bed or a thoughtful gift, Mother's Day is all about celebrating moms, stepmoms, grandmas or other mother figures everywhere. However you decide to celebrate, whether with cards, gifts, or flowers, there is no wrong way to shower mom with love.
With so much to celebrate in the beginning of the month, we end the month of May celebrating Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday in May, this year being observed on May 30. It honors those who died serving in the United States military and Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of the summer season. While paying respects to those who have served, many spend the day with family and friends hosting a BBQ or attend a Memorial Day Event. However you chose to spend your day, don't forget to spend a moment of silence in remembrance of those fallen soldiers and a moment to thank the veterans that served.
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What's Happening
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Move in May and celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Utilize the Month of May as an opportunity to celebrate and promote physical activity in your everyday routine. It is a great time to get moving and getting active. There are many ways to be physically active to improve our physical and mental well-being.
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May Health Tip:
The Workouts That Burn the Most Calories
If you don't have a workout routine in place, search no further. Adopting a healthy lifestyle and finding the right workout for you can be tough but we are here to make it a little easier. The article below conducted r
esearch on 17 of the most popular workout classes in order to see which exercise burns the most calories. (Just note, of course, that this will always vary slightly according to body weight, intensity, and fitness level). See how many calories you can torch in SoulCycle, Zumba, yoga, and more, ranked from highest to lowest and pick the one that best suits your intensity level and goals.
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Calm: Mindfulness, Health & Happiness Challenge Calendar
With May being Mental Awareness 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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The Best Margarita Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
As floral aromas perfume the streets and we restock the allergy medications in our cabinets, all signs point to spring’s arrival. And while these months symbolize growth and new life for most, they also signal the return of some of our favorite warm-weather drinks. While Daiquiris and spritzes remain popular choices, it’s no secret that the Margarita reigns supreme. Here are some of VinePair's favorite Margarita recipes with which to kick off your warm-weather festivities from Cinco de Mayo.
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30 Taco Recipes You're Going to Love
We don’t mess around when it comes to tacos. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or just another weeknight, tacos show up on our kitchen table more often than we’d like to admit. We love how wrapping pretty much anything in a corn tortilla or flour tortilla turns it into a killer meal. Check out our list of 30 of our favorite tacos—we bet you’ll find a new flavor combo you love.
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San Francisco Zoo
Now Open for Limited Capacity Visits
Nestled against the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Zoo is an urban oasis. It is home to over 2,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals representing more than 250 species and lovely peaceful gardens full of native and foreign plants.
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San Francisco Events in May
San Francisco events in May 2022 include sporting events, free museum days, and performances with the SF Symphony.
Spoil your mom this Mother's Day with several fun activities planned just for her and the family. You will also discover a variety of colorful and memorable things to do over Memorial Day weekend.
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Bay to Breakers
Bay to Breakers is back and wilder than ever. Sunday May 15, dance, sing, walk, jog or run your way across the city in this race like no other. Dress up in costume, soak up the atmosphere and take in SF’s iconic sights. It’s time to go Back to Breakers.
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Tangible benefits of new construction
T
he experience and the result of purchasing a new construction home differ dramatically from the experience and the end result of buying a resale home.
Let’s look at some of the tangible benefits of buying new construction.
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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 438 SQ FT - 1,214 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 down 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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383 Clarence Avenue, Sunnyvale
Offered at $2,999,888 (Coming Soon - Not on MLS)
4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 1,954 SF Living | 8,424 SF Lot | 2 Car Garage |
Home is currently being cleaned and prepped for staging.
Coming Soon, will be on MLS end of May.
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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 May 2022.
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66 Bishop Street, San Francisco
1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 480 SF | 2,500 SF Lot | 1 Car Garage
Offered at $1,049,888 (Coming Soon - Not on MLS)
Come & build your dream home on this quiet, hilltop street, at the end of a cul-de-sac, in desirable & sunny Visitacion Valley. This 480 SF home sits on an expansive 2,500 SF lot, presenting incredible opportunity for developers, contractors, or homeowner.
Architectural plans are in process to build a brand new single family home. A home of up to 2,500 SF can be built (buyer to verify w/ the city) and please see photos with current architectural plans. This can be a 4 bedroom | 3 bathroom option OR a 2 bedroom | 2 bathroom option with a downstairs 1 bedroom ADU with kitchen, family room, and kitchen area. Short walk to Bayshore train stop. Easy access to Caltrain, Muni T-Line, Hwy 101 and Hwy 280, and San Bruno Ave shopping and restaurants.
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JVHome
New Construction & Coming Soon
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2407 Ridgeview Street, Austin TX
Coming Soon Spring 2023
Modern Luxury Single Family Home in Barton Hills
Main House:
10,067 SF Lot Size |
3,724 SF of Living Space
5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms Plus Den and Office
Attached Two Car Garage | Pool and Spa
Barton Hills Neighborhood
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Mark Wahlberg’s Beverly Park mega-mansion lists for $87.5 million
Mark Wahlberg’s mega-mansion — an amenity-loaded compound complete with a golf course, skate park and grotto — just surfaced for sale at $87.5 million in Beverly Park.
(Photo and article courtesy of LA Times)
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