Mountain View in top 10 U.S. cities for highest property tax bills
Mountain View ranks No. 8 in the nation when it comes to median property taxes paid, according to a new analysis by Construction Coverage.
February tips for your Peninsula garden: Grafting basics, planting summer seeds, managing weeds
Did you know that most fruit trees are grafted? Grafting is a technique where tissues from two compatible plants are joined so that they can grow together. Find out how to graft your own trees.
Midpeninsula sees drop in overbidding, but 2 markets are bucking the trend
Fewer buyers are paying over asking for single-family homes across much of the Midpeninsula — with a couple of notable exceptions. December sales data released this week by the California Association of Realtors shows that Mountain View and Los Altos stand out, with more buyers paying above list price and fewer sellers dropping their asking…
How to grow a tea garden at home
Nothing beats the satisfaction of having a nice cup of tea – except maybe sipping a custom blend you grew and harvested from your very own garden. The Peninsula is suitable for cultivating many edible plants that can be used for delicious and nutritious teas, according to local garden experts.
Home & garden
Why the Peninsula’s winter sunshine isn’t always good for your trees
When people think about winter tree damage, they often picture heavy winds or rain. On…
Neighborhoods
Exploring Kings Mountain: Redwood forests, ocean vistas – and glamping
This week, we’re highlighting Kings Mountain, an unincorporated community that stretches along Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains about 5 miles above Woodside. Known…
Real Estate business
Santa Clara County could charge for property value appeals
Santa Clara County homeowners have the power to challenge how much they pay in property taxes every year. But it could start costing hundreds of dollars…
