Multiple Offers!!!

WOW! Things are heating up...

4127 Wilkie Court          Palo Alto                         12 Offers


740 Layne Court            Palo Alto                           7 Offers


210 McKendry               Menlo Park                       5 Offers


266 Lowell                     Redwood City                   2 Offers


1347 Sierra                    Redwood City                   2 Offers


2033 White Oak             San Carlos                        3 Offers

House of the Week

New Listing on Broker Tour this Week --
1111 Middle Avenue in Menlo Park

Stunning contemporary home in West Menlo Park.

For more information, or to view other quality homes, please call


Barbara Slaton, Realtor®
DRE#01855977
Alain Pinel Realtors
1550 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, California 94025

(650) 543-1215 DIRECT  
(650) 888-6628 CELL  
(650) 462-1199 FAX

Get ready for a runaway recovery?

Source: Excerpted from Inman News

SAN FRANCISCO -- The financial crisis is over and the economy is growing at a fast enough clip that the Federal Reserve and other policymakers have already fallen behind the curve in preventing the next asset bubble, economist Ken Rosen said today.

Rosen, the chairman of the University of California, Berkeley's Fisher Center for Real Estate, said, "The financial crisis is over," but the Fed appears to be committed to keeping short-term rates at or near zero for at least six months. "I think short-term rates should be 2 to 3 percent today -- we are encouraging asset bubbles in the stock market, bond markets and global real estate."

Downsizing in Menlo Park?

People are downsizing. There are many reasons for this; the kids have grown and moved away, your large home has gotten to be too much maintenance-wise, or you're spending more time at the place in Carmel, Scottsdale or Tahoe...perhaps you have divorced or lost a spouse. Whatever the reason, many people are looking for smaller homes but are not willing to give up the proximity to friends, family and amenities.

This home in Menlo Park is charming and gracious, private, homier than a condo and well-priced at $799,000. Check out 940 Timothy Lane in Menlo Park.

For a tour of this home, or to view other quality homes, please call –

Barbara Slaton, Realtor®
DRE#01855977
Alain Pinel Realtors
1550 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, California 94025

(650) 543-1215 Direct 
(650) 888-6628 Cell 
(650) 462-1199 Fax

Dog People

Time to admit it...I am an incorrigible DOG person.

My little 19 1/2 year old dog has only been gone for 2 weeks and I find myself looking with envy at people with their dogs (especially puppies)...

Let's admit it, a house is really a home with a DOG in it -- WOOF!

Great Pick-up in Inventory for Area Homes

Oh my goodness, I saw 17 homes today on Brokers Tour and many of them were great! What a relief to have more inventory and realistic pricing.

I had FOUR favorites -- all quite different from one another!

710 Lemon Street, Menlo Park
Great home, great yard, great West Menlo neighborhood. Priced at $2,799,000.

2170 Ashton, Menlo Park
Nice 3 Bedroom home in West Menlo with Heritage Oak and fabulous azelias. Priced at $1,095,000.



285 Catalpa Drive, Atherton

Gorgeous Estate property in Lindenwood (Lindenwood has changed since my childhood!). Priced at $7,600,000.

48 Campbell Lane, Menlo Park
Wonderful 4 Bedroom home in Stanford Hills, priced attractively at $1,650,000.

For more information, or to view other quality homes,

please call me

Barbara Slaton, Realtor®
DRE#01855977
Alain Pinel Realtors
1550 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, California 94025

(650) 543-1215 DIRECT   (650) 888-6628 CELL   (650) 462-1199 FAX

Saturday Open House at 2405 Sharon Oaks Drive in Menlo Park

Stunning contemporary Townhome with a serene vibe --

This beautiful home combines comfort, convenience, elegance and impeccable style. The Floor Plan is spacious and flexible, accommodating children, guests or a home office with equal ease. There is an ultra-private garden area ideal for alfresco entertaining and offering Zen-like privacy and serenity.

Effortless commute to Stanford Medical Center, Stanford University and the famous Sand Hill Road Venture Capital Community.

Close proximity to both SFO and SJC for business and pleasure travelers alike.

Award-winning Las Lomitas School District.

Less than 1/4 mile from the new 4 Star Rosewood Sand Hill Resort, a world-class hotel. Dine at Madera or indulge in pampering at Sense, the Rosewood Spa.

Close to superb golf courses, tennis facilities, riding stables, parks, hiking and biking trails.

Steps away from numerous stores, services and restaurants…


For more information, or to view other quality homes, please call –


Barbara Slaton, Realtor®
DRE#01855977
Alain Pinel Realtors
1550 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, California 94025

(650) 543-1215 DIRECT   (650) 888-6628 CELL   (650) 462-1199 FAX

The Most Expensive Home in Menlo Park?

This lovely home on Hermosa is no longer for Sale...
The Selling price will remain a mystery until the Close of Escrow!