SAN MATEO COUNTY

Finding the right community is as important as finding the right house. You probably can’t imagine your next home without thinking about your new neighbors, friendships or your child’s new school. This is why it is important to find a real estate broker who is not only knowledgeable about real estate, but also a member of the community in which they sell homes. San Mateo County is my community and I am very proud to be a part of it. Though San Mateo County has many attractive features and forms of entertainment, the most impressive aspect is the community itself. Take a look at the helpful resource links below to learn more about the San Mateo County community.

I have also included some great links for additional topics like title insurance, business finance and the stock market, tax information and more. Check them out and enjoy.

Area Information
The Cities of the Peninsula – Great Resource. Links for all of the City Websites and Chambers of Commerce along the San Mateo Peninsula! A great resource.
San Mateo County – County of San Mateo – the Promise of the Penninsula
San Mateo County Visitors Guide – Another great resource
State of California – Official Website for the State of California
Schools
GreatSchools.net – GreatSchools.net The premier online guide to K-12 schools. I have this linked to the San Mateo County area.
State Department of Education – school reports, statistics, demographics from the State of California Department of Education
Search for School Statistics – The National Center for Education Statics and IES – Institute of Education Sciences. A good site to search for local schools and check out the stats.
Relocation Links
Local Weather – Find weather info anywhere in the US
The Cities of San Mateo County – Links for all of the City Websites and Chambers of Commerce in San Mateo County. A great resource.
San Mateo County Vistors Guide – Another great resource
State of California – Official Website for the State of California
San Mateo County – County of San Mateo Website – the Promise of the Penninsula
Family Fun!
Familydaysout.com – Things for Kids to Do… Just plug in your City and get lots of information on fun things for you and the kids to do in or near your home town.
Local Weather
The Weather Channel – forecasts, weather patterns, radars….
Weather Underground – Great site for weather information including current conditions, hourly forecasts and radar and satellite maps…
Maps
Mapquest – maps, driving directions, road trip planner….
Mortgage
Guaranteed Rate Affinity – Check out the link to one of my best preferred lenders – Stefani Hartsell.
Title Insurance and Escrow
Cornerstone Title Company – Visit the Cornerstone Title Company for helpful information on Title Insurance, escrow and more. Cornerstone Title Company an experienced title insurance and escrow company.
First American Title Company – Visit the First American Title Insurance web site for San Mateo County. Helpful information on Title Insurance and escrow from First American Title Company, an experienced title company.
My Profile
About Jeff LaMont – Take a look at information on my professional experience and philosophy, educational and personal background and more.
Financial
Bloomberg.com – A wonderful site for up-to-date stock market information and quotes.
Yahoo Finance – Business finance, stock market quotes and news.
News of the World
USA Today – Visit USA Today for news of the world.
Tax Information
Homeowner deductions information – Get the IRS’s tax and what you can and can not deduct as a homeowner.
How to report moving expenses – Curious about moving expenses? Check out this link….
Selling your home – Selling your home? Here’s some tax tips straight from the IRS…
Tax information for homeowners – Good info regarding tax stuff for homeowners…