San Carlos, California Relocation Guide

San Carlos, "The City of Good Living," is centrally located in the heart of the peninsula, 25 miles south of San Francisco. San Carlos is a charming town with a wonderful sense of community. The downtown area is full of small shops and restaurants that keep the area busy day and night. A thriving industrial area on the east side of town boasts large and small businesses that find a supportive city government and accessibility to transportation a key factor in their success.

San Carlos is accessible by commuter train, by bus, by car, and by private plane at the San Carlos Airport. The CalTrain station, with its historical train depot, is one block from the downtown area and three blocks from City Hall. Buses, run by SamTrans, go up and down the El Camino Real as well as through town.

The City has many activities throughout the year, but the biggest two are Hometown Days in May and the Art and Wine Faire in October. The biennial Chicken's Ball, a PTA sponsored musical revue, is the biggest school fundraiser of its kind in the country. This year a large July 4th Weekend Extravaganza is planned including a fly-in at the San Carlos Airport.

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Buying Your First Home

• Buying Your First Home - Making The Right Move

• Buying vs. Renting

Buying A Second Home

• Buying A Second Home - Living The Dream

• Ready To Be A Landlord? - Finding A Great Rental Property

Tips For Every Buyer

• Key Factors For Making A Good Investment

• Getting The "Real Scoop" On The Houses You're Looking At

• Next-Door Nightmares

• How To Negotiate To Your Advantage

• Why You Need A Good Home Inspection

• Should You Buy A “Fixer-Upper”?

• Home Warranties - Five Facts To Consider

• RESPA - The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

Financing Tips

• Saving For A Down Payment

• What Are They Talking About?

• Get The Scoop On Your Credit Report

• Eliminate Your Mortgage

After You Buy

• Finding A Place For Everything

• Homeowner's Survival Kit

• 10 Repairs You Can Do Yourself

• Decorating On A Budget

• Home Security Dos And Don'ts

• Homeowner's Insurance

Building & Remodeling Tips

• How To Talk To A Contractor

• Five Simple Steps To A Beautiful Bath

• Kitchens: What's Hot?

• Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Windows

• Raise Your Home's IQ

Tax Advantages

• Can You Deduct The Cost Of Home Improvements?

• Tax Advantages And Restrictions For Homeowners

• The Ins and Outs Of Home Offices