Every time this year the neighborhoods around Altera Real Estate come alive with the beauty that is Spring in California. No wonder so much poetry has been written about Spring and flowers; after months of clouds, cold and rain the bright colors seem to get us all moving again.

Home and garden tours are as much a part of Spring as fresh flowers and seasonal allergies. Our Willow Glen neighborhood, one of San Jose’s oldest, boasts countless tour-worthy homes and gardens. This weekend, May 2nd and 3rd, the San Jose Day Nursery will be holding its 27th annual Willow Glen Lifestyles Home Tour from 10am to 4pm. Countless children have benefited from the services of the San Jose Day Nursery since its founding in 1916. The proceeds from this tour help provide scholarships for children of low-income working parents.

This year the tour includes a classic, single-story Spanish-style home with an up to the minute kitchen, a newly-built 2-story home with all the charm of a period home, and a Craftsman-style home. Truly a sampling of the many styles that make our area so sought-after. These homes aren’t for sale! Just come to visit and enjoy. Among the local businesses selling tickets are Domus and Able Printing.

Posted By: Colleen Badagliacco