Realtor Dave Frazer's Blog

Morgan Hill & Gilroy Real Estate Just Got Sweeter!

2012-01-11T10:23:00.000-08:00

The results are in, & the South Santa Clara County Wineries made an outstanding showing in the recent 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Jayson-Stephens Winery took home the most awards, but Creekview Vineyards, Fortino Winery, Guglielmo Winery, JD Hurley, Martin Ranch Winery, Kirigin Cellars, Sarah's Vineyard, Satori Cellars, Solis Winery, Sycamore Creek Winery, and Therese Vineyards all came home with medals. Wow....that's a dozen more good reasons why people are buying Morgan Hill Homes & Gilroy Homes! If you haven't been to any of the local wineries down here, then pack up the picnic basket & head on down. In addition to wine tasting, lots of the wineries feature fun activities (live bands & bocce to name a few) and the scenery is outstanding. And don't miss the Passport Weekend this March 24th & 25th, when the local wineries get together & feature barrel tasting, BBQ's, music, special tours, and lots more. Life is short....so why not check out what Morgan Hill Real Estate and Gilroy Real Estate have to offer. Our outstanding wineries are just the beginning!

My name is David Frazer and I'm a Realtor in Morgan Hill and I specialize in Morgan Hill Homes, Gilroy Homes, & San Martin Homes. The scenery, wildlife, and small town feel of life in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Martin are unmatched in Santa Clara County. Call me anytime at 408-930-2673 if you want to consider South Santa Clara County.....you'll be glad you did.

Thanks to Conrad Tan for his amazing photo of a golden eagle heading home with his lunch. More on the eagles later.....

Morgan Hill Christmas Parade

2011-12-14T16:52:00.000-08:00

What a great little town we live in! The Morgan Hill Christmas Parade is sponsored by the Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club and is held on the first Saturday of December every year. Encouraging all participants to deck their entries out with lights, the parade is rumoured to be visible from the North Pole (or at least North Depot Street). This year's lineup featured entries from The Sobrato "Swing" Marching Band, The Monterey Bay PT Cruisers, The Live Oak High School Drum Line, The Britton Bobcats Cheer Squad, and of course, the self proclaimed world champion Lake Anderson Bocce Club! Morgan Hill also features one of the oldest Fourth of July Parades in California, so be sure to set up your chair's early for that one this summer. If you live here, then you understand what a great place Morgan Hill is. If you don't live here, then my name is Dave Frazer & I'm a local Realtor that specializes in Morgan Hill Real Estate and I can help you find your dream home in this dream town. Life is short...enjoy it!

Lake Views in Silicon Valley for Under $600K.....YES!

2011-09-08T09:54:00.000-07:00

Thought You'd be Interested

2011-09-07T15:42:00.000-07:00

Does anyone out there remember the Quail Canyon Inn on the westside of Morgan Hill? More of a shack, really, but a Morgan Hill landmark just the same. Nestled on the rugged shores of Chesbro Lake, the Quail was a great place to enjoy a cold beer while taking in panoramic views of the 283 acre lake. The tavern was known for a throwback atmosphere and great homemade chili, but the Quail unfortunately burned to the ground in 2005 after 60+ years in operation. If you pass by today on Friday afternoons you may still see a few bikers enjoying a 6 pack on the burned and hallowed ground where the Quail once stood, lamenting the loss of another local icon that couldn't be rebuilt to today's strict building codes.

Morgan Hill is rich in history, and living here is like living no where else. My name is David Frazer and I'm a local Realtor that lives and works in this one of a kind town. To see a great home with breathtaking views of Chesbro Lake, then just visit http://www.chesbrolake.com/

Cheers,
-Dave

Gilroy Fixer

2011-05-25T16:20:00.000-07:00

Anyone know where this charming fixer upper is located in Gilroy? More later!

Did You See This?

2011-05-05T10:42:00.000-07:00

What a wet wet winter we had! One of the highlights was a hike up to Coyote Lake, which was filled to capacity and then some. Since a portion of the Coyote Dam is built on an earthquake fault, the water district policy is not to let it get more than 50% of capacity. Mother Nature had a different idea, however, and there was no way to let water out fast enough this year to stay ahead of the rains. What you see above is a rare and spectacular shot of the Coyote spillway dumping water into Coyote Creek. There are some beautiful pieces of Gilroy Real Estate, and let me know if you would like to call one home. My name is David Frazer, and I'm a local Realtor that can help.

Summer arrives to Morgan Hill's Lake Anderson

2011-05-02T11:47:00.000-07:00

OK, so it took until May, but summer finally arrived to Morgan Hill's Lake Anderson over the weekend. The sun was out, the daytime temps were in the 80's, and the frogs were singing all night long! Lake Anderson is Santa Clara County's largest drinking water reservoir, and is one of the only spots you can find lakeside real estate in the county. It's a breathtaking setting, where you may see the fog lifting off the water in the morning, the bald eagles soaring, the sun setting in a fire red sky, and the fish jumping. Just a couple weeks ago debris from Coyote Creek that washed into Lake Anderson from the overflowing Coyote Dam was making the catfish jump like I've never seen. They were slapping the water in such large numbers that it woke me up! In some good news for the Holiday Lake Estates Real Estate market, I just listed 2975 Holiday Court last week and received multiple offers the first day on the market. If you are looking to explore the beauty of a home in Holiday Lake Estates or Jackson Oaks, then call me today at 408-930-2673 to find out where the good deals are. Cheers, -Realtor Dave Frazer