This week, for the 12th consecutive year, volunteers from SILVAR lent a helping hand to seniors and the homebound in their communities through SILVAR's REALTOR(R) Service Volunteer Program (RSVP). The seniors, who ranged in age from their early 60s to 100 years old, were more than grateful for the help they received.
On Wednesday, over 40 SILVAR members joined hundreds of REALTORS(R) from across the state in Sacramento for Legislative Day, the time of year when California REALTORS(R) personally meet with their legislators and discuss issues affecting the industry, their clients and their business. REALTORS(R) make up the largest group to visit Sacramento each year and speak to their local state Assembly and Senate representatives.
Over 30 SILVAR members and guests attended Menlo Park/Atherton District's Woodside Vineyards/AutoVino wine tasting event held Tuesday evening at the facility in Menlo Park. Members were treated to an assortment of good tasting wine and were able to check out the assortment of vintage and exotic cars stored in the same place.
Members of SILVAR's Global Business Council and other SILVAR members celebrated the Lunar New Year with a potluck featuring an array of Chinese and other international dishes and learning about foreign exchange services and the transfer of money to and from abroad.
SILVAR's 2013 President Carolyn Miller and Board of Directors were installed last night at the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club in Menlo Park. California Association of REALTORS(R) President Don Faught administered the oath of office to this year's leadership team. Serving as emcee for the evening was SILVAR NAR Director John Tripp.
The Los Altos Mountain View District celebrated the holidays with a special breakfast at the Los Altos Country Club early this month. 2012 District Chair Denise Welsh thanked members for participating in District tour meetings and activities this year. On behalf of the District's members and District Council, 2013 District Chair Bonnie Kehl also thanked Welsh for her hard work throughout the year. Welsh has been the Los Altos/Mountain View District Chair for the past two years.
The Los Gatos/Saratoga District ushered in a new year with the longtime tradition of passing of the gavel to the new district chair at the La Rinconada Country Club, Los Gatos last Thursday. 2013 District Chair Cassie Maas thanked members for their participation this year. She especially thanked members of this year's Los Gatos/Saratoga District Council: Dennis Byron, Kevin Cole, Doug Evans, Mary Kay Groth, Ian Macrae, David Tonna, John Tripp, Mark Von Kaenel and Darrell Monda. Maas then passed the gavel on to 2013 Los Gatos/Saratoga District Chair Karen Trolan.
Members of SILVAR's Palo Alto District celebrated the holidays and the end of the 2012 term last Friday with a special breakfast and entertainment by professional pianist/composer Benjamin Belew and Kyoko Shimozaki, soprano singer with the Bay Area Opera.
| 12/12/2012 |
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»Palo Alto District Celebrates the Holidays, Presents District Awards |
| 12/07/2012 |
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»Menlo Park/Atherton District Holiday Party |
| 11/30/2012 |
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»REALTORS(R) from Across the Country Attend CIPS Institute at SILVAR |
| 11/16/2012 |
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»Palo Alto District Celebrates 2012 Fall Fling |
| 11/02/2012 |
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»No Dues Increase, New Member Benefit Plan Announced at SILVAR Membership Meeting |
| 10/05/2012 |
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»Global is Good Business |
| 09/28/2012 |
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»Los Gatos/Saratoga District Summer Networking |
| 09/21/2012 |
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»Members Support 13th Annual Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament |
| 08/03/2012 |
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»Members Bowl for Charity |
| 07/20/2012 |
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»Team 650 Wins Day on the Diamond |
| 07/05/2012 |
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»Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Wine Tasting Bus Tour Raises Over $1,000 for Charity |
| 06/20/2012 |
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»Montalvo Realty Team Wins Bocce Ball Tournament |
| 05/18/2012 |
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»SILVAR Delegation Meets with Members of Congress |
| 05/18/2012 |
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»REALTORS(R) Raise Awareness at Real Estate Rally |
| 05/11/2012 |
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»RSVP Volunteers Receive More Than They Give |
| 05/04/2012 |
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»SILVAR Members Discuss Issues with Legislators |
| 03/23/2012 |
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»SILVAR Members Celebrate, Learn about Speed Networking at First YPN Event |
| 03/15/2012 |
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»SILVAR Congratulates FAREPA's 2012 Officers and Board Directors |
| 02/09/2012 |
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»SILVAR Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Valentine Auction Raises $1,100 for Charity |
| 01/13/2012 |
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»SILVAR's 2012 President, Board of Directors, are Installed |
| 12/16/2011 |
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»Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Celebrates the Holidays |
| 12/14/2011 |
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»Los Gatos/Saratoga District Celebrates the Holidays, Presents $1,000 to Los Gatos Library |
| 12/09/2011 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain District Holiday Breakfast Features Madrigal Singers |
| 12/09/2011 |
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»Palo Alto District Holiday Breakfast and 2011 Awards |
| 12/09/2011 |
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»Gavel Passes On to 2012 Los Gatos/Saratoga District Chair |
| 11/23/2011 |
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»Palo Alto District Celebrates Fall Fling |
| 11/04/2011 |
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»California's Housing Market is Seeing Marginal Improvement |
| 11/04/2011 |
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»SILVAR Membership Maintains Target of 4,000 Primary REALTORS(R) |
| 10/14/2011 |
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»Day On the Diamond Raises Over $3,200 for Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Charitable Foundation |
| 10/13/2011 |
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»Heritage Appreciation Potluck Celebrates Diversity through Food |
| 08/26/2011 |
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»Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Members Enjoy "Hot August Night" |
| 08/23/2011 |
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»Woodside Vineyards/Auto Vino Wine Tasting Event Well-Attended |
| 07/21/2011 |
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»Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Wine Bus Tour for Charity Raises Nearly $1,400 for Charity |
| 07/14/2011 |
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»Los Gatos/Saratoga District Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $5,000 for Charity |
| 05/20/2011 |
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»Seniors Grateful to RSVP Volunteers |
| 05/18/2011 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain View District Celebrates at Fiesta Vallarta |
| 05/12/2011 |
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»Members of SILVAR's Menlo Park/Atherton District Enjoy "A Taste of Italy" |
| 05/12/2011 |
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»SILVAR Members Participate in Cupertino First-time Home Buyer Seminar |
| 05/06/2011 |
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»SILVAR REALTORS(R) Bring Issues to State Legislators in Sacramento |
| 04/22/2011 |
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»Legal Experts Discuss Risk Management Issues |
| 03/30/2011 |
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»Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Bowling and Billards for Charity Raises Over $500 |
| 02/10/2011 |
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»Members Have Fun at Annual Valentine's Day Charity Auction |
| 01/14/2011 |
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»SILVAR Congratulates 2011 FAREPA Officers and Board |
| 01/14/2011 |
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»SILVAR Installs 2011 Leadership, Presents Appreciation Awards |
| 12/16/2010 |
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»Holiday Merriment at the Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Party |
| 12/10/2010 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain View District Celebrates the Holidays |
| 12/10/2010 |
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»Palo Alto District Holiday Breakfast and 2010 Awards |
| 12/08/2010 |
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»Festive Los Gatos/Saratoga District Holiday Gala |
| 11/18/2010 |
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»Palo Alto Celebrates Fall Fling |
| 10/27/2010 |
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»Los Gatos/Saratoga District's Annual Pumpkin Auction Raises Over $3,800 for EMQ |
| 10/19/2010 |
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»SILVAR Members Participate in FAREPA Fashion Show for Charity |
| 10/15/2010 |
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»SILVAR General Membership Meeting Held Monday |
| 10/01/2010 |
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»“How to be a Smart Buyer/Seller” Multicultural Homeownership Seminar Held Saturday, September 25 |
| 09/23/2010 |
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»Bocce Tournament in Los Gatos |
| 08/27/2010 |
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»REALTOR(R) Tech Fair Trilogy Begins in Los Altos |
| 08/26/2010 |
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»12th Annual Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Charitable Foundation Fundraiser “Chipping for Charity” Raises Over $33,000 for Charity |
| 07/16/2010 |
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»Effectively Serving the Asian American Community |
| 06/09/2010 |
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»Legislators Listen to REALTORS(R) on Legislative Day |
| 05/27/2010 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain View Memorial Day Mixer |
| 05/19/2010 |
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»Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Bowls for Charity |
| 05/07/2010 |
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»RSVP In Full Swing This Week |
| 04/08/2010 |
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»Fashion Seminar Teaches Style Can Be "Effortless" |
| 02/12/2010 |
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»Valentine Auction for Charity |
| 01/15/2010 |
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»SILVAR Installs 2010 Leadership, Presents Appreciation Awards |
| 12/11/2009 |
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»SILVAR Congratulates 2010 FAREPA Officers and Board |
| 12/10/2009 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain View District Ends Year with “Survival Party” |
| 12/10/2009 |
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»Los Gatos/Saratoga District Holds Holiday Gala and Passing of the Gavel |
| 12/04/2009 |
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»Palo Alto District Celebrates the Holidays, Presents Awards |
| 11/20/2009 |
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»Palo Alto District Celebrates Fall Fling |
| 11/04/2009 |
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»More Shoes Will Drop As Economy Crawls Through Recovery, Leslie Appleton-Young Tells SILVAR Members |
| 10/30/2009 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain View District Celebrates Halloween |
| 10/28/2009 |
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»$3,200 Raised at Los Gatos/Saratoga District Pumpkin Auction |
| 10/15/2009 |
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»Menlo Park/Atherton District Welcomes Fall |
| 10/13/2009 |
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»Housing Recovery Underway, but Wild Card is Financing, C.A.R.'s EVP Tells SILVAR REALTORS(R) |
| 10/07/2009 |
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»Housing is Rebounding |
| 10/05/2009 |
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»SILVAR Members Do Wine Tour for Charity |
| 09/28/2009 |
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»Bay Area REALTORS(R) Gather at Third Annual Bay Area Multi-Cultural Real Estate Summit |
| 09/14/2009 |
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»SILVAR Members on the Golf Course for Charity |
| 06/04/2009 |
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»LEG DAY A GOOD EXPERIENCE FOR ALL |
| 05/22/2009 |
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»SILVAR Represented at NAR Midyear Meetings in Washington, D.C. |
| 05/08/2009 |
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»SILVAR Members Give Back to Their Communities through RSVP |
| 04/01/2009 |
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»Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Bowls for Charity |
| 03/19/2009 |
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»A Successful Office Feud in Los Altos |
| 02/13/2009 |
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»$550 Raised at Valentine Auction |
| 02/06/2009 |
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»FAREPA Installs 2009 President, Board of Directors |
| 01/23/2009 |
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»SILVAR Installs 2009 Leadership Team, Presents Appreciation Awards |
| 01/16/2009 |
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»Los Gatos/Saratoga District Top Producers Recognized |
| 01/14/2009 |
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»$1,340 Presented to Los Gatos Girl |
| 12/18/2008 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain View District Holiday Celebration |
| 11/14/2008 |
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»Menlo Park/Atherton District Celebrates Fall |
| 10/31/2008 |
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»SILVAR's Palo Alto District Celebrates Halloween |
| 10/31/2008 |
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»SILVAR's Los Altos/Mountain View District Celebrates Halloween |
| 10/30/2008 |
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»11th Annual Benefit for HIF Held October 24 |
| 10/29/2008 |
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»Palo Alto District Celebrates Fall and Successful PIE Campaign |
| 10/22/2008 |
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»Local REALTOR® Pumpkin Auction Raises $1,340 for Los Gatos Girl |
| 09/18/2008 |
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»SILVAR Members Golf for Charity |
| 07/24/2008 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain View District Comedy Night |
| 07/18/2008 |
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»“Dark Knight” on Screen to Packed Theater |
| 06/08/2008 |
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»SILVAR REALTORS® and Affiliates at Sacramento for Legislative Day |
| 06/02/2008 |
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»Hawaiian Theme at Los Altos/Mountain View District Tour Meeting |
| 05/23/2008 |
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»Movie Night at Cupertino |
| 05/22/2008 |
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»RSVP a Success, 587 Volunteers Help 432 Households in Bay Area |
| 05/22/2008 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain District Welcomes Spring |
| 05/15/2008 |
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»SILVAR Represented at WCR Fashion Show |
| 05/12/2008 |
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»Realtors Give Back to Their Communities through RSVP |
| 04/18/2008 |
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»HIF Benefit Committee Gears Up for Halloween Fundraiser |
| 04/01/2008 |
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»2008 Economic Forecast: Things Will Get Worse Before They Get Better, but Long-term Prospects are Good |
| 03/28/2008 |
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»SILVAR's Los Altos/Mountain View District Members Hunt for Eggs |
| 03/26/2008 |
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»SILVAR Members Bowl for Charity |
| 03/21/2008 |
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»Keys to Success: Listen to Clients, Know Your Product, Adhere to Code of Ethics |
| 03/21/2008 |
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»Bold Prints, Vibrant Colors In for Spring |
| 03/14/2008 |
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»Learning from the Best |
| 03/07/2008 |
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»Realtors Learn from Top Producers |
| 02/14/2008 |
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»Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Celebrates Valentine’s Day, Raises $1,275 |
| 02/06/2008 |
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»Tips to Keep Agents Out of Trouble |
| 02/01/2008 |
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»SVLG Official says Silicon Valley Economy Strong, but Concerns Need to be Addressed |
| 01/18/2008 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain View District Recognizes Members’ Achievements |
| 01/11/2008 |
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»2008 SILVAR Leadership Team Installed, Appreciation Awards Presented |
| 12/18/2007 |
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»Operation Reindeer Makes Holidays Brighter for Needy Families and Seniors |
| 12/17/2007 |
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»2007 Awards Presented at Palo Alto District Meeting |
| 12/17/2007 |
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»$2,500 Charitable Foundation Grant Presented to Youth Community Service |
| 12/14/2007 |
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»SILVAR's Districts Celebrate the Holidays |
| 12/12/2007 |
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»Realtors are Ambassadors for the Schools, according to Menlo-Atherton High School Principal |
| 12/10/2007 |
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»Sales are Out There, Realtors Just Need to Focus, Get Information to Buyers |
| 12/05/2007 |
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»Sunnyvale/Cupertino District Thanks Affiliates |
| 12/03/2007 |
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»Realtors Invited to Partner with Police Force to Make Los Gatos Safe, Close-knit Community |
| 12/03/2007 |
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»SILVAR Charitable Foundation Presents Checks to Community Services Agency and Help One Child |
| 11/29/2007 |
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»$1,000 to Via Services |
| 11/28/2007 |
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»$3,000 Charitable Foundation Trust Grant to EMQ Children and Family Services |
| 11/13/2007 |
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»$2,500 to Community Association for Rehabilitation |
| 11/07/2007 |
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»Palo Alto District Cruises Into Another Successful Year |
| 11/01/2007 |
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»DRE Commissioner Jeff Davi at SILVAR Broker/Manager Meeting |
| 10/25/2007 |
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»Over $75,000 Raised from Holidays with HIF Event |
| 10/25/2007 |
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»Los Gatos/Saratoga District’s Pumpkin Auction Yields $4,000 for Needy Families in the Area |
| 10/11/2007 |
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»Understanding the Asian Market and Customer Can Help your Business |
| 10/03/2007 |
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»New SILVAR Members Welcomed at Mixer |
| 09/30/2007 |
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»SILVAR Members Golf for Charity, Pledge $40,000 |
| 09/11/2007 |
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»CSA Recipient Ginny Lear Honored at Special Luncheon |
| 09/10/2007 |
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»Annual Wine Tasting Tour |
| 08/30/2007 |
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»$3,000 to Community Health Awareness Council |
| 08/27/2007 |
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»“Fun-raising” with Bocce Ball |
| 08/16/2007 |
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»Cooling Period Doesn’t Signal Bubble Burst in Silicon Valley, Says County Assessor |
| 08/16/2007 |
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»$2,500 to The Health Trust |
| 08/13/2007 |
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»FAREPA raises $31,000 for homeless abroad |
| 08/10/2007 |
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»CAREA Installs New Officers |
| 08/09/2007 |
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»Menlo Mustangs Rule in Day on the Diamond |
| 08/08/2007 |
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»Palo Alto District Recognizes HomeWords™ Essay Contest Winner |
| 07/14/2007 |
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»Harry Potter Fans Flock to Los Altos/Mountain View Movie Night |
| 06/22/2007 |
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»SILVAR Congratulates FAREPA’s 2007-2008 Officers and Board of Directors |
| 06/22/2007 |
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»C.A.R. President Takes Realtors into the Future |
| 06/21/2007 |
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»Los Gatos Youth Recognized as Winner in SILVAR Essay Contest |
| 06/11/2007 |
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»18 Graduating Seniors Receive Realtor Foundation Scholarship Awards |
| 06/06/2007 |
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»SILVAR Realtors Present $5,000 in Grants at Palo Alto Realtor Tour Meeting |
| 06/06/2007 |
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»Legislative Day Brings Realtors to Sacramento |
| 06/04/2007 |
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»SILVAR Earns Green Certification |
| 05/24/2007 |
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»Realtor® Etiquette & Ethics Panel Discussion Opens Door to Other Cultures |
| 05/14/2007 |
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»RSVP a huge success this year |
| 05/12/2007 |
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»Realtors Give Back to Seniors in Their Communities through RSVP |
| 05/07/2007 |
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»Time to Get California Back on Track, State Insurance Commissioner Tells SILVAR Members |
| 04/27/2007 |
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»Working with Seniors Takes Special Skills, but It’s Rewarding |
| 04/12/2007 |
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»Realtors and Affiliates Present Over $50,000 to Benefit Palo Alto Schools |
| 04/01/2007 |
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»SILVAR Realtors and affiliates donate defibrillator to Cupertino Sheriff’s Office |
| 03/31/2007 |
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»SILVAR Idol: Lisa Nunes |
| 03/23/2007 |
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»$3,000 to Project Read in Menlo Park |
| 03/23/2007 |
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»Fashion Seminar Gives Members Tips on What’s In for Spring |
| 03/23/2007 |
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»SILVAR Supports SAREAA and SAHARAA |
| 03/22/2007 |
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»$5,000 to Support Network for Battered Women |
| 03/17/2007 |
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»SILVAR New Member Mixer held March 16 |
| 02/13/2007 |
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»C.A.R. Chief Lobbyist stresses importance of lobbying and getting politically involved |
| 02/12/2007 |
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»Mayor hopes to use Palo Alto’s innovation to build green economy |
| 02/09/2007 |
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»$500 to Cupertino Education Endowment Foundation |
| 02/09/2007 |
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»$5,000 to Family Connections |
| 02/06/2007 |
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»Bubble is not bursting, C.A.R. official says |
| 02/03/2007 |
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»Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation presents $2,500 grant to My New Red Shoes |
| 01/26/2007 |
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»Los Altos/Mountain View District recognizes achievements |
| 01/26/2007 |
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»California’s homebuyers becoming more diverse, SILVAR’s EO tells COIAR |
| 01/23/2007 |
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»Silicon Valley Realtors install 2007 leadership |
| 12/21/2006 |
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»Operation Reindeer makes holidays brighter for families and seniors |
| 12/16/2006 |
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»Cupertino/Sunnyvale District presents $1,000 in grants |
| 12/15/2006 |
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»$3,500 Charitable Foundation check presented to Friends for Youth |
| 12/12/2006 |
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»SVLG CEO analyzes strengths and weaknesses of the Valley |
| 12/09/2006 |
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»$2,500 Presented to YES Reading |
| 12/09/2006 |
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»Palo Alto District Presents District Awards |
| 12/05/2006 |
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»Palo Alto Realtors celebrate 2006 with Fall Fling |
| 11/17/2006 |
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»Los Gatos/Saratoga District Thanks One Brian and Welcomes Another |
| 11/10/2006 |
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»RE Infolink CEO Updates SILVAR Brokers on Regional MLS Consolidation |
| 10/30/2006 |
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»Real Estate Lawyers Advise Brokers and Managers to be Careful as Market Cools |
| 10/27/2006 |
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»Palo Alto District Celebrates Halloween |
| 10/26/2006 |
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»Sunnyvale approaching 50 percent mark in homeownership |
| 10/25/2006 |
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»East Palo Alto on Upswing, Mayor Abrica Tells Realtors |
| 10/25/2006 |
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»Pumpkin Auction Proceeds Will Benefit Needy Families in the Area |
| 10/16/2006 |
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»$75,000 for HIF Home for the Holidays |
| 10/11/2006 |
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»C.A.R. Vice President Updates Realtors on Market Changes |
| 09/10/2006 |
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»2006 Community Service Award |
| 07/18/2006 |
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»At 2006 Charity Golf Tournament, Realtors® had fun for a good cause |
| 06/08/2006 |
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»Legislative Day increases political awareness among SILVAR members |
| 06/07/2006 |
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»SILVAR recognizes HomeWords™ Essay Contest winners |
| 06/03/2006 |
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»Mahalo is successful at SILVAR |
| 05/23/2006 |
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»Steve Westly Supports Electoral Reform, Public Education and More Housing |
| 05/14/2006 |
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»Realtor volunteers assist over 350 seniors on the Peninsula and in the South Bay |
| 05/06/2006 |
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»C.A.R. legislative advocate updates SILVAR members on housing policy issues |
| 04/27/2006 |
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»Santa Clara’s County assessor discusses his role and potential problems in assessing real estate |