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Crystal Springs Tavern: Elevated Tavern Food in San Mateo

October 2, 2026 / No Comments
Crystal Springs Tavern may call itself a tavern, but the food coming out of this San Mateo kitchen is anything but ordinary. From Espelette rémoulade and Filipino-inspired Kanpachi Kinilaw to an excellent New York strip and crisp fish and chips, chef-owner Matt and his team are putting a sophisticated spin on neighborhood dining.
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Before Carlmont High School — The Bourdette ranch and orchard, looking north. The Bourdette family home once stood on the property where Carlmont High School is located today. Courtesy of the Belmont Historical Society.

From Cows to Scots: How a Belmont Ranch Became Carlmont High School

September 25, 2026 / No Comments
Carlmont High School began on former Belmont ranchland and opened its campus in 1953. Here’s how San Carlos and Belmont became “Carlmont”—and why its students became the Scots.
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San Mateo County real estate market July 2026

San Mateo County Home Prices Are Up 10.6% — But Is That Really Appreciation?

August 28, 2026 / No Comments
San Mateo County’s median home price jumped 10.6% year over year in July—but larger homes also sold, inventory fell nearly 26%, and buyers paid an average of 106% of asking. We take a closer look at what the numbers really mean.
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Best time to sell a home in Belmont California – seasonal real estate market

When Is the Belmont Real Estate Market Really the Hottest?

August 26, 2026 / No Comments
Belmont real estate has a surprisingly predictable seasonal rhythm. We looked back through years of local sales data to see when buyer competition typically peaks, when the market cools, and what that means for buyers and sellers.
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How Much Should You Put Down When Buying a Home?-Strategies for Winning in Multiple Offers

August 14, 2026 / No Comments
Putting more money down isn't always the best financial decision—but it can make your offer more attractive to a seller. Here's how sophisticated buyers balance down payment, leverage, appraisal risk and liquidity.
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