There are a number of reasons why people purchase at Gables End.  Here is a short list of our ten favorite things about Gables End:

1. Location. Mountain View is a Civic-Minded community with progressive services (one of the first to offer free WiFi to its citizens)…thank you, Google.
2. Opportunity. We are located in the vocational and economic hub of Silicon Valley.
3. Affordability.  Gables End represents one of the Silicon Valley’s best new home values.
4. Lifestyle. Our community design encourages outdoor activities with walkways, mature trees, quiet sitting spaces and the Central Lawn with its grand arbor.
5. Community. Charming recreational building for community gatherings or special events.
6. Architecture. 3-story new construction homes designed in the charming and traditional cross gable architectural style.
7. Livability. Gables End has varied floor plans, with the choice of two, three or four bedrooms accommodating a variety of lifestyles.
8. Finishes.  We offer new homes with quality features and fixtures found throughout each plan.
9. Spacious. Roomy and light filled floor plans create volume and make for a dramatic lifestyle.
10. Convenience. Each home has a private two-car garage with direct access.

If any of these top ten items sound appealing, you owe it to yourself to stop by and visit Gables End while we still have a few homes remaining.

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Glencoe & Carlyle Model Homes now available for sale at Gables End in Mountain View! Join us Saturday, July 10th from 12 to 3pm, tour our beautiful new homes and enjoy delicious BBQ from Andy’s Bar-B-Que with all the fixins’. Here’s a sneak peek of Andy’s menu, just to tempt you! With over 100 happy owners already calling Gables End “home”, come see for yourself why we are Mountain View’s best selling residential community.

*Limited Time 4.5% Fixed Rate Offered

Glencoe- 3 bed/ 2.5 bath, great for entertaining, granite counter tops in kitchen, high ceilings, patio/deck, extra storage, 2 car garage, and skylight.

Carlyle – 3 bed/ 2.5 bath, bonus room, large windows, great locations, granite counter tops in kitchen, 9 foot ceilings, patio, and 2 car garage.

Gables End is on Facebook and Twitter, follow along for specially priced homes, community events, local business spotlights and incentives!

Our featured Home of the Week is 1923 Newbury Drive – 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2-Car Garage, Gorgeous Mountain Views, Southwest Exposure and Tons of Natural Light! Only $659,900! You could be in your home this summer, but you have to act fast as there are just a few homes remaining at Gables End.

Join us this weekend for a tour of our 2 Model Homes at Gables End:

Glencoe- 3 bed/ 2.5 bath, great for entertaining, granite counter tops in kitchen, high ceilings, patio/deck, extra storage, 2 car garage, and skylight.

Carlyle – 3 bed/ 2.5 bath, bonus room, large windows, great locations, granite counter tops in kitchen, 9 foot ceilings, patio, and 2 car garage.

Gables End is on Facebook and Twitter, follow along for specially priced homes, community events, local business spotlights and incentives!

Life is good in Mountain View. We have the benefits of a small town lifestyle with added urban, cultural and entertainment activities within easy reach. Our commutes are short and our living spaces have the extra elbow room we desire. Coming soon to downtown Mountain View, the Annual Thursday Night Live free outdoor concert series. Experience Downtown Castro Street at Dana without the cars!  The 2010 Season begins July 8th, with additional performances on July 22, August 5, and August 19 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Pack a picnic dinner and join the fun at Cuesta Park and Rengstorff Park. Some of the best bands in the Bay Area are in the line-up this season:

JULY 8, Thursday Night Live : THE SUN KINGS

JULY 15, CUESTA PARK : POP FICTION

JULY 22, Thursday Night Live : FINDING STELLA

AUG 5, Thursday Night Live : THE SHANKS

AUG 12, RENGSTORFF PARK : MAZACOTE W/ LOUIS ROMERO!

AUG 19, Thursday Night Live : THE SPAZMATICS

A bit of history behind Memorial Day.

Originally called “Decoration Day”, the national holiday began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. Memorial Day, as we celebrate it today, has become an occasion to honor fallen American soldiers from all wars.

Today, we recognize and honor their service and sacrifice in a number of different ways, from reverent to celebratory. Some gather with loved ones and family for parades and bbq, while others visit local bay area memorial sites to pay their respects. A list of bay area memorial day events can be found here.

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Gables End in Mountain View!

According to the San Jose Mercury News, Silicon Valley saw a big price jump in April, while sales activity overall has slowed compared to April 2009. Is supply and demand in effect? With less market inventory, will prices continue to climb? Read the recent article to get market views from economists and local real estate agents.

“Santa Clara County posted only a slight gain in home sales last month compared with April 2009, but the median home price jumped 26 percent.

The median price of previously owned single-family houses sold last month was $550,000, up 26.4 percent from $435,000 in April 2009, and flat from March 2010, according to a report Thursday from MDA DataQuick. The median condo price rose 31 percent from last year, to $335,000.”

To read the full article, by Sue McAllister – via MercuryNews.com (Click Here)

Silicon Valley Open Studios 2010 is here!

Every year, during the first three weekends in May, more than 320 Silicon Valley artists open their studios up to the public. This free event lets you discover some exciting new artistic talent, or get up close and personal with some of your favorite artists.

You can visit the studios of your choice between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday on following weekends:

Weekend One, May 1st & 2nd
Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Saratoga

Weekend Two, May 8th & 9th
Atherton, Belmont, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, Woodside

Weekend Three, May 15th & 16th
East Palo Alto, Ladera, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Loyola, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale

For more information regarding this event, visit their website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.