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REAL ESTATE—A UNIQUE INVESTMENT

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THE BIRTHPLACE OF INNOVATION

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GRAND SILICON VALLEY ESTATE

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LUXURY PROPERTY SHOWCASE

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Summer 2013

13 THE FORRESTER ESTATE This grand and unique estate is an artistic masterpiece boasting uncompromising quality and meticulous craftsmanship.

05 REAL ESTATE — A UNIQUE INVESTMENT When it comesto where to invest your money, there are a wealth of options.

07 FEATURED COMMUNITY As the worldwide hub for high-tech innovation and development, Silicon Valley is a unique combination of intellect, opportunity, and ideal living.

27 SILICON VALLEY The leading hubfor high-tech innovation and development.

03 LUXETRENDS The latest luxury trends for experiential events and entertaining from Luxury Portfolio.

29 PENINSULA Coastal towns, rural mountaincommunities and vibrant downtowns.

39 MARIN Natural beauty and outdoor recreation, all within close proximityof the city and wine country.

35 EAST BAY Some of the best culturalattractions the Bay Area has to offer.

43 WINE COUNTRY One of the premium wine-growingregions in the world.

45 MONTEREY BAY Located on the breathtaking Pacific Coast with iconic California attractions.

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47 LAKE TAHOE The destination to escapethe hustle and bustle of the city.

33 SAN FRANCISCO Both a populardestination and a great place to call home.

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Handcrafted in Milan, the footwear is custom-

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This revolutionary golf cart, allows

you to effortlessly glide over sand

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This gorgeous, monogrammed canvas

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GOLF: LIVING ABOVE PAR

It's fun, it's social, it's stylish - what's not to love about golf? Whether you're a new

student of the game or a seasoned pro, there's no denying the pleasure of escaping

to a pristine course and leaving everything else behind.

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THE AVERAGE

INCREASE IN PRICES

YEAR-OVER-YEAR

FOR THE NINE COUNTIES

OF THE BAY AREA

RANGE FROM 20 TO 36

PERCENT.

Real Estate

A Unique

Investment

When it comes to where to invest yourmoney, there are a wealth of options.While all investments have pros andcons, let us look specifically at real estate. Whether it is your first home,an investment property you plan onrenting out, or a vacation home —home ownership has a number ofcompelling built-in advantages overthe stock market.

One of the most prominent advantagesis the ability to leverage real estatepurchases using debt. When you place$100,000 in the stock market, you are


the sale of your home from steep capital gain taxes that stocks are subjected to. Another benefit of realestate is that you are in complete control of it. You get to decide whento make improvements, cut costs, raiserents, and more. Stocks only provideperformance reports and little abilityto make changes to management.

Let us take a look at the specific realities of our local market. The average increase in prices year-over-year for the nine counties of the BayArea range from 20 to 36 percent.While we expect this rapid growth to slow as inventory and interest rates begin to inch upwards, there is still huge growth potential. With a strengthening economy, low unemployment, increased cash fromtech industry successes and the high desirability of the Bay Area, thehousing market should continue togrow for the foreseeable future.

While all investments are subject torisk, the real estate market does notshow the same day-to-day volatility as the stock market. Bay Area real estate has historically been a sound investment, with a cumulative 5-yearappreciation of 32 percent. But perhaps most compelling of all is thatreal estate is a tangible asset. Throughthe ups and downs of any market, yourhome is just as enjoyable in the highsas it is in the lows — and one you canbe proud of.

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getting an asset worth exactly whatyou have put in. In real estate, using amortgage, you are able to get an assetworth significantly more than your initial down payment. Therefore, similar percentage increases on thestock market and housing market actually equal very different dollaramount returns. Additionally, as yourreal estate accrues equity, you can pullmoney out and reinvest it elsewherewithout having to sell any of your assets.

Home ownership also has many taxbenefits including the ability to deductthe interest on your mortgage on yourprimary home. Additionally, you maybe able to exclude some profits from *A

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AS THE WORLDWIDE HUB FOR HIGH-TECH

INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT, SILICON VALLEY

IS A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF INTELLECT,

OPPORTUNITY, AND IDEAL LIVING — A TRUE SYNERGY

OF CREATIVITY AND COMMERCE THAT KEEPS THE

REGION CONSTANTLY PUSHING FORWARD.

H O M E T O M A N Y O F T H E W O R L D ’ S

largest technology corporations, aswell as thousands of small startups,Silicon Valley also boasts greatweather, breathtaking mountain views,and some of the most desirable com-munities in the nation.

The vibrant downtowns of the citiesthat make up the Silicon Valleygive the region a neighbor-hood atmosphere, andthe work hard/play hardethos of the area trans-lates into innumerableleisure time activities.


S I L I C O N V A L L E YTHE BAY AREA’S LEADER

I N T E C H N O L O G Y

T H E

B I R T H P L A C E

O F

I N N O VAT I O N

SILICON VALLEY. From taking in a high-energy San

Jose Sharks game, to enjoying the paths and trails

that crisscross the area’s gorgeous hillsides, residents

and visitors can find countless ways to enjoy this truly

unique region.�

LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA

THIS GRAND AND UNIQUE Silicon Valley estate is an artistic masterpiece boasting uncompromising quality and meticulous craftsmanship.


SITUATED ON OVER 11 ACRES, THIS

10,000+/-sf home features numerous

artisan details including magnificent

iron gates, glorious hand-painted ceiling

murals, an elegant hand carved mantle,

classic 16th century French tiles, and

romantic relief carvings.

Well-known and admired artisans from

around the world truly put their mark

on this spectacular residence. The

estate is a masterpiece in every way

with a rich history and one-of-a-kind

artisan accents.

Extraordinary pool accentuated by a wall of copper relief artwork.


THE GRAND KITCHEN features 16th century French tile and an Italian-inspired mural.

OFFERED AT $29,000,000

The Forres


• Grand gourmet kitchen

• Handsome library

• Formal living room

• Great room

• Formal dining room featuring a gracious terrace

• Luxurious master suite with a private balcony

• Five additional bedrooms

• Six and a half bathrooms

• Two-room guest apartment

• Two separate four-car garages and motor court

• On 11+/- acres with oaks and a grove of pine trees

ster Estate

BIRTHPLACE OF THE

IPHONE AND IPAD, THE SILICON

VALLEY IS THE LEADING

HUB FOR HIGH-TECH INNOVATION

AND DEVELOPMENT.

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13070 S. Alta Lane LOS ALTOS HILLS

18331 Lexington Drive MONTE SERENO

4bd/4.5ba •

4,968+/-sf •

MLS# 81314656

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Offered at $6,999,000

KATHY BRIDGMAN

650.209.1589

5bd/8+ba •

10,679+/-sf •

MLS# 81324188



D. KNIGHT / S. ANDERSON

408.313.2191

THE PENINSULA HAS A LITTLE

BIT OF EVERYTHING — FROM COASTAL

TOWNS AND RURAL MOUNTAIN

COMMUNITIES, TO VIBRANT DOWNTOWNS

AND SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S

MOST AFFLUENT NEIGHBORHOODS.

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3 Vineyard Hill WOODSIDE

• 6bd/8+ba

• 6,884+/-sf

MLS# 81308446



LYNN WILSON ROBERTS

650.323.1111

• 4bd/5.5ba

• 5,250+/-sf

MLS# 81325393



MARY & BRENT GULLIXSON

650.888.0860

peninsula38 Adam Way ATHERTON


2900 Ralston HILLSBOROUGH

166 Olive Hill WOODSIDE

7bd/6.5ba •

8,870+/-sf •

MLS# 81314172



ANNE RILEY

650.931.2020

5bd/6+ba •

9,040+/-sf •

MLS# 81316226



Q. GRIMM / D. CHESLER

650.434.4330

188 Minna Street SAN FRANCISCO

2109-2111 Broderick Street SAN FRANCISCO

• 2bd/2.5ba

• 1,670+/-sf

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GRACE MGRDECHIAN

415.336.3510

• 3 units

• 3,250+/-sf

MLS# 407557



PATTIE LAWTON

415.309.7836


WITH ITS RENOWNED

LANDMARKS AND DIVERSE

NEIGHBORHOODS,

SAN FRANCISCO IS BOTH

A POPULAR DESTINATION AND

A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME.

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THE EAST BAY

BOASTS SOME OF THE BEST

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

THE BAY AREA HAS TO OFFER —

GREAT FOOD, MUSIC, SPORTING

EVENTS, AND MUSEUMS.


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ALAMEDA CONTRA COSTA

east bay

3235 Brunell Drive OAKLAND

• 6bd/4ba

• 4,055+/-sf

MLS# 40621963



DOUG BUENZ

925.621.4045

• 5bd/4ba

• 4,588+/-sf

APR EXCLUSIVE



A. RASKOPF / D. GUNDERMAN

510.205.4369

809 Sunset Creek Lane PLEASANTON


179 Crestview Drive ORINDA

60 Oak Glen Court ALAMO

6+bd/4.5ba •

5,538+/-sf •

MLS# 40622830



ALAN MARKS

925.438.2003

4bd/4.5ba •

5,316+/-sf •

MLS# 40582942



YASMINE AUSTERE

925.998.9747

LOCATED JUST ACROSS THE GOLDEN GATE

BRIDGE FROM SAN FRANCISCO,

MARIN COUNTY HAS IT ALL — NATURAL

BEAUTY AND OUTDOOR

RECREATION, ALL WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY

OF THE CITY AND WINE COUNTRY.


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marin

46 Topside MILL VALLEY

• 5bd/4.5ba

• 3,941+/-sf

MLS# 21307554



STEPHANIE LAMARRE

415.806.3176

• 4bd/4.5ba

• 4,317+/-sf

MLS# 21316219



D. GOLDMAN / M. COHEN

415.509.2427

1 El Camino Bueno ROSS


820 Edgewood MILL VALLEY

205 Elinor Avenue MILL VALLEY

5bd/4ba •

6,226+/-sf •

MLS# 21315939



BERNARD LINK

415.336.8676

5bd/4.5ba •

3,191+/-sf •

MLS# 21313639



BETH BRODY

415.384.1111


95 Olema Bolinas Road BOLINAS

• 3bd/2+ba

• 3,091+/-sf

MLS# 21313588



NICKI NAYLOR

707.953.9456

• Land

• 100+ acres

MLS# 21309984



MARK STORNETTA

707.815.8749

5277 Lovall Valley Loop Road SONOMA

ONE OF THE PREMIUM

WINE-GROWING REGIONS IN THE WORLD,

THE WINE COUNTRY OF

THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA IS NOT

ONLY A PREMIER TRAVEL DESTINATION, BUT

A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME.

NAPA SONOMA

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LOCATED ON THE

BREATHTAKING PACIFIC COAST,

THE MONTEREY BAY AREA

BOASTS ICONIC

CALIFORNIA ATTRACTIONS.

MONTEREY SANTA CRUZ

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2705 Ribera Road CARMEL

Ocean Ave O Corner San Antonio CARMEL

5bd/4ba •

3,138+/-sf •

MLS# 81228391



MONIKA CAMPBELL

831.917.8208

6bd/5ba •

2,200+/-sf •

MLS# 81208078



JUDIE PROFETA

831.620.6118


14065 Skislope Way TRUCKEE

• 4bd/3.5ba

• 3,086+/-sf

MLS# 20131899


Offered at $850,000

LINDA GRANGER

530.581.6927

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NESTLED IN THE

PICTURESQUE SIERRA NEVADA

MOUNTAINS, BEAUTIFUL LAKE TAHOE

IS THE DESTINATION TO

ESCAPE THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE

OF THE CITY.

32 offices throughout the Bay Area and beyond.

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