Compass
Rick Bell
(650)209-1513
BRE #01051633
Suzanne Bell
(650)224-0274
BRE #01422075
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Los Altos | 2012 Louise Lane – Sold For $ 2,900,000
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellWe were pleased to assist the sellers in the sale of this quintessential South Los Altos ranch home, which is set well back from the street. Located on a wide quiet loop, the character of this Los Altos neighborhood is established through abundant mature oak and deodar cedar trees. Enjoy the day-to-day convenience of being only a few short blocks from the Homestead Crossing Center, with its coffee houses, restaurants, banking, grocery store, service station and much more. While essentially isolated from traffic, this home still enjoys quick access to highway 280, with a connection to highway 85.
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Los Altos Hills, 25620 Frampton Court – Sold For $6,000,000
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellWe were excited to have represented the seller in the sale of this beautiful gated Los Altos Hills estate. The open houses were attended in great number by visitors who simply came to take a look at the beautiful gardens, which were inspired by Butchart Gardens in British Columbia, Canada. Stay tuned, we have more interesting properties coming on the horizon.
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San Carlos, 525 Vista Avenue
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellThis attractive property is ideally situated on a large mid-block parcel, with unobstructed panoramic views and located only a short distance from the vibrant San Carlos downtown. A rear yard gate opens to Sycamore Avenue, effectively shortening the distance to the downtown with its wide range of amenities, including; restaurants, coffee houses, banks, home stores, professional services and much more. Enjoy the stroll to the farmer’s market without ever having to get in the car. The San Carlos Caltrain Station provides great access up and down the Peninsula for those commuting to San Francisco or into Silicon Valley.
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Los Altos Hills | 25620 Frampton Court – $ 882,500 Price Reduction
/in Real Estate /by Rick Bell$882,500 PRICE REDUCTION – We have just reduced the price of this remarkable Los Altos Hills estate by $882,500 from $6,880,000 (original list price) to $5,997,500. Located on a private court, this gated estate, with its magnificent grounds, offers privacy, while still being close to everything, including downtown Los Altos, the Los Altos Golf and Country Club, schools, markets, with excellent freeway access.
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Compass Acquires Alain Pinel Realtors
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellOver the past couple of weeks, we have been busy attending meetings pertaining to the Compass acquisition of Alain Pinel Realtors. Compass is a privately held American real estate technology company that was founded in 2012, is headquartered in New York City and has a market cap of approximately $4.4B. With the acquisition of Alain Pinel Realtors, Compass will have approximately 10,000 real estate agents under its flag nationwide.
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Los Altos | 2012 Louise Lane
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellA quintessential South Los Altos ranch home, our new listing at 2012 Louise Lane rests mid block and is set well back from the street offering welcome privacy. Located on a wide quiet loop, the character of this Los Altos neighborhood is established through abundant mature oak and deodar cedar trees. Enjoy the day-to-day convenience of being only a few short blocks from the Homestead Crossing Center, with its coffee houses, restaurants, banking, grocery store, service station and much more. While essentially isolated from traffic, this home still enjoys quick access to highway 280, with a connection to highway 85.
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Hygge Home | Los Altos – Los Altos Hills Living
/in Lifestyle /by Suzanne BellOver the past few years there has been a lot of buzz about Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga), but really, what is it? After researching the topic, I’ve come to realize that Hygee is not just a word, but an esoteric feeling of coziness, lifestyle or even frame of mind. Hygee is not a product or service that one can simply buy from a store, so coming to terms with its relevance and application is going to take a little work.
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Silicon Valley Retirement Communities
/in Senior Living /by Suzanne BellAs real estate agents, with Alain Pinel Realtors in Los Altos, CA, we are often involved in a wide range of matters that transcend the sale of our client’s home, including at times, the transition to Senior Living Communities. Having worked with many seniors in selling their residence, we are often party to the coordination challenges associated with a relocation to Retirement Communities, Assisted Living, Senior Housing, Nursing Homes and Independent Senior Living communities here in Silicon Valley.
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Los Altos | 1 W. Edith, Unit B114 | Sold For $ 1.395M
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellWe were pleased to represent the buyer of this attractive 2 bedroom condominium, which is located within the Los Altos Parc Regent complex, directly across the street from downtown Los Altos and adjacent to the DeMartini’s Orchard Market. This senior community is limited to residents that are 55 years of age and greater and includes a continental breakfast Monday through Friday, recreation facility with pool, spa and exercise room.
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Los Altos Real Estate Broker Home Tour – $6.598M French Estate Near Downtown
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellBefore homes are formally put on the market and open to the public, the listing agent often hosts an open house for the real estate agents to preview the property. Join Rick and Suzanne in discussing various properties, the state of the market and other interesting details.
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