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Gerald Buten

Joined The Chess Team in 2004.  Gerald specializes in property inventory in Santa Clara County and has extensive expertise regarding the Rivermark and River Oaks Village communities.  Gerald has a friendly and outgoing personality and is looking forward to using his professionalism, expertise and integrity to assist you with your real estate needs.

Median prices and sales for all homes compared with the same four week period last year: San Mateo County, median selling price $686,250, down 11.5%, sales volume down 37.0%; Santa Cruz County, median selling price $658,000, down 3.2%, sales volume down 44.0%; Santa Clara County, median selling price $600,000, down 13.7%, sales volume down 43.0%.

The median selling price of homes in the 95134 zip code (River Oaks Village) is $591,500 up 8.5% from this time last year. Sales volume is down 42.9%. In the 95054 zip code (Rivermark), the medium selling price of homes is $675,000 down 6.1% over this time last year. The sales volume is down 58.5%.

Thought for the week "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle

There are 60 properties for sale in Rivermark/River Oaks Village. Please see the "Listings" section for details. I will be happy to promptly e-mail you additional details regarding these listings upon request. Contact me today at geraldbuten@aol.com or 408.944.0144.

Mortgage Rates (national averages)--30 yr fixed 5.72%, 15 year fixed 5.29%, 5/1 ARM 5.31%--Review www.mtgeinfo.com (select SJ Mercury News Mortgage Guide) for rates from specific companies.

MARKET ANALYSIS/RECENT SALES RIVERMARK--See "SOLD" section of this site. Monitor all the activity in your neighborhood and become a market expert.

MARKET ANALYSIS/RECENT SALES RIVER OAKS VILLAGE--SEE "SOLD" section of this site. Monitor all the activity in your neighborhood and become a market expert.

CHESSTEAM FEATURED LISTING--Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, end unit (2256 sqft.) at Parkside in the middle of Silicon Valley. New carpet and paint throughout, wood floors in kitchen/family room. New stove/oven/microwave and dishwasher. Large bonus room off the garage. $738,000 Call John Chess 408.733.2547 or Jerry Buten 408.944.0144 for info.

CHESSTEAM FEATURED LISTING--Outstanding Villagio Epicurean floor plan 2 bedrooms plus loft, 2 Baths, 1254 sqft., listed at $568,000. Great location in the complex. Call Gerald Buten 408.944.0144 or John Chess 408.733.2547 for more information.

THE EQUITY IN YOUR HOME is an important financial investment for most people in Silicon Valley. If you live in Rivermark or River Oaks Village, you can become a market expert and monitor the equity in your home by accessing the "Sold" Section of this website. Specific Information regarding sales for the past year is listed in this section and updated frequently. This section allows you to Identify the "comps" for your property. Why rely on the opinions of others when you can access the data and decide for yourself?

BUYER'S AGENT--Buying a home is a major investment. The real estate agent you meet at the open house is generally working for the seller. Who is representing you? Buyers need a professional real estate agent representing them during the purchase of a home. As your representative, I will help you find the right home, and assist you with pricing, financing, preparing and negotiating your offer, and closing the transaction. I use a consultative approach with all my clients so you will not feel pressured to commit to any transaction. More information concerning my background can be found in the "Bio" Section of this site. Remember, these services cost you nothing, because buyer's agents are paid from the seller's commission. My core values are integrity, hard work and outstanding service for my clients. Call me today at 408.944.0144.

HONEST, EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL, AND COMMUNICATIVE are words used to describe Gerald Buten and John Chess. Gerald Buten, a longtime resident of River Oaks Village, currently serves on the Villagio HOA board, and is knowledgeable regarding the River Oaks Community. John Chess has served the real estate needs of River Oaks Village residents for over 15 years. Together, they are the Chessteam, a winning combination who will provide you with exceptional service and save you money on commission. Call Gerald Buten 408.944.0144 or John Chess 408.733.2547 today!

Heard about the City of San Jose vision for a redeveloped River Oaks Village (Vision North San Jose)? Check out the following presentation by the planning department to learn the facts. http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/nsj/presentation/RiverOaks_Nbd_June2006.pdf Also check Yahoo Group--North San Jose