May 6th, 2008
With the addition of highrise living in the Downtown San Jose area there comes the addition of Penthouse living in the Silicon Valley. This is a first for the area and will only be a growing trend. Another 20 or so high-rise housing projects are in various stages of execution in downtown. Interest in buyer reception has been strong, not only among developers but also the city of San Jose, which is pushing to bring residents to downtown as the necessary spark to jump-start the area’s long-awaited rebirth.
So for any and all them hard working CEO’s and COO’s and Business Executives in the San Jose know that downtown has a home that matches your lifestyle. Well, four new complexes that is anyways. Can you really count the skyline as a downtown highrise. I say “no” not yet.
I plan to get more information out regarding the current penthouse offerings that San Jose has and the people that are Moving-On-Up…
Posted on May 6th, 2008 in Buyers, Downtown Living, Downtown San Jose Condos, San Jose Penthouses | No Comments »
January 9th, 2008

Currently I listed an great Downtown San Jose Condo. This is a great 1 bedroom unit in the new Brickyard complex. This complex is a modern building with many amenities. These amenities include heated outdoor pool, fitness center, billiards, and business center. I could go on with the many more great features this complex has however; this is not what I am writing about today.When this unit came on the market there was a tenant living in the property. Needless to say he was not excited that sometime in the near future he was going to have to move. He had been in the property for a year and had enjoyed the complex and the amenities this building provided. The tenant also happens to be a very private person and the thought of people coming in and out of his home was upsetting to him. Personally, I try to not upset many people in this business. Being a Realtor you come in and out of many people lives. Word of mouth is how a good portion of my business is received. I had explained to him the law says that with 24 hour notice you can legally enter the property. This is also stated in the rental contract that he signed with the property management company. I have worked with San Jose investment properties in the past and at times it can be an easy working with tenants and at some time it is a bit difficult to work with tenants. This situation seemed as it was starting on the later of the two. From the beginning we made arrangements for the tenant to be present during showings. Doing this provided him with some comfort but unfortunately he was only willing to do showings after he got off work in the evening and early in the morning on weekends. This proved some difficult for other Realtors and their clients. My clients understood about the need to be flexible with the current tenant as having a rental property vacant is not an ideal situation for any real estate investor. I had to come up with a solution for my clients as they were missing out on some of the many showings that could have been scheduled. Then it came to me!I had recently gone to a Realtor conference in San Jose and came across a 3-D imagery solution. They make exact replicas of the property in spectacular 3-D image. While this is not the same as going into the property itself it would be a visual delight to see what the unit would look like with furniture and other household items inside. Potential buyers can view the layout of this unit in fine detail and they can determine is they are serious about viewing this unit. People seem to be more flexible on time when they are serious. This was a win-win for both parties involved. It is also a great eye catcher on the MLS!
Posted on January 9th, 2008 in Buyers, Downtown Living, Downtown San Jose Condos, General | No Comments »
September 5th, 2007

A new development of luxurious San Jose downtown condos located moments from the HP Pavilion will be ready for sale in late 2007. You have not yet experienced living at this level of comfort, ease and excellence. The “51,” as this downtown San Jose condo community is named, features one-bedroom flats, two-bedroom flats, three-level lofts and two-level townhomes.
The bi-level townhome features an upstairs wide-open large master suite, and spacious living and entertaining areas. The two-bedroom flats feature an eat-in dining space and a comfortable great room with double master suites for double the enjoyment. The downtown San Jose location of this condo complex is ideal for an active lifestyle, just moments from freeways 880/17, 101 and the San Jose Mineta International Airport.
Named after the original Del Monte factory known as Plant 51, this downtown condo complex of light, bright and airy homes will feature all the amenities of modern living with glorious kitchens, open floor plans so you can relax and enjoy city living without the stress of a long commute.
You could walk from your home to the HP Pavilion for concerts, San Jose Sharks games and downtown San Jose events and activities.
This downtown San Jose condo community known as Fifty One is located between Bush and White streets off The Alameda and across from Diridon Station. Keeping traces of history intact, the sales office features wide windows with an arch reading Plant 51. The current structure of the external building was started in 1914, with additions through 1930.
When completed in 2007, the all-new downtown condo complex will house one- and two-bedroom flats and lofts. Prices are expected to range from mid-$400,000s to mid-$600,000s. The exterior and the form of the building remain as originally built.
San Jose Team provides this information to the public and our clients and does not guarantee its accuracy. We do not represent the developer nor marketing company in any way. For Buyer Representation when purchasing a new condo contact Danielle Contreras at 408.850.7994
Posted on September 5th, 2007 in Downtown San Jose Condos, General | No Comments »