In a simple, yet elegant ceremony last night at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, California Association of REALTORS(R) Treasurer Chris Kutzkey administered the oath of office to 2012 President Suzanne Yost and SILVAR's 2012 Board of Directors.
It was SILVAR's Cupertino/Sunnyvale District's turn to celebrate the holidays at its tour meeting yesterday, with a special breakfast and jovial singing of funny Christmas songs taken from the Internet. It was the last meeting of the year and Tour Meeting Chair Mark Burns thanked the District's REALTOR(R) members and affiliates for their support all year.
At the Los Gatos/Saratoga District holiday breakfast this morning, 2011 District Chair Doug Evans thanked members for their support all year. He especially thanked Vice Chair Chris Rasmussen, and the District Council, particularly Shawn Carroll and Matt Paulo, who assisted in the District's charity golf tournament in July.
The beautiful voices of the Mountain View High School Madrigal Singers echoed through the breakfast room and hallways of the Los Altos Hills Golf & Country Club, where members of the Los Altos/Mountain View District gathered to celebrate the holidays. Each year, the Madrigal Singers entertain members of the District with songs they sing in a capella. Their performance is one of the highlights of the District's annual holiday breakfast.
The Palo Alto District held its annual holiday breakfast and awards presentation last Friday, December 2. 2011 District Chair Nancy MacLeod thanked members of the district for attending this year's tour meetings and district events.
At the Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos last night, members of SILVAR's Los Gatos/Saratoga District celebrated their annual holiday gala and continued their longtime tradition of passing the gavel on to a new District Chair.
Last Thursday, Palo Alto District's REALTORS(R) and affiliates mixed and networked, and learned about how each district member can engage and participate in district programs and events. This annual celebration also recognizes Palo Alto District members who have contributed to the real estate community and community at large.
At yesterday's SILVAR Economic Seminar and General Membership Meeting, California Association of REALTORS(R) Deputy Chief Economist Robert Kleinhenz said the economy has improved, and for a while, there appeared to be a surge in the housing market, but wild cards in the domestic and international arena (Japan's earthquake and tsunami, oil price spikes, uprisings in the Middle East, stock market volatility, lawmakers wrestling with the debt limit ceiling and attempting to downgrade the U.S. debt, the debt crisis in the euro zone) dampened consumer confidence and, as a consequence, recovery has stalled.
| 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 |