Two Great Reasons for San Jose Seniors to Sell (and Buy) in 2010
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
I’ll make it brief and to the point: 2010 is your year to sell if
1) You plan to sell and want to buy another property, especially if the new property will be less than $800,000, and/or
2) You have significant equity built up and want to save capital gains tax, as the existing benefit ends at the close of 2010.
Currently, there is a new, limited-time tax credit available to homeowners selling and buying a property (both must close by April 30, 2010). Also, a single person who closes by December 31, 2010 can keep $250,000 in tax free capital gains, and a married couple doing the same can keep up to $500,000.
Sales of assets held more than 12 months and sold on or after May 6, 2003 qualify for the 15 percent capital gains rate (5 percent for lowest income taxpayers and zero percent beginning in 2008). The capital gains rate reverts to 20 and 10 percent for assets held for more than 12 months and sold after December 31, 2010.
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Santa Clara at the Bottom of Forbes List
Santa Clara at the Bottom of Forbes List
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Everyone wants to be in the Top 10…except on Forbes list of most overpriced homes.
This newly updated list features Kissimmee/Orlando, Florida as #1.
To find the cities with the most overpriced homes, they ranked the 40 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas--geographic entities defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, for use in collecting statistics.
Using data provided to Forbes by Altos Research, a Mountain View, Calif.-based real estate research firm, each metro area was ranked on the following:
1) percentage of homes that had seen price reductions, an indicator of inflated pricing;
2) the median number of days spent on the market (the longer homes stay on the market, the more likely they are to be overvalued);
3) and the ratio of median list price (or asking price) to median absorbed price. As an indicator that other previously overpriced areas have evened out, Las Vegas, Sacramento and San Francisco are all at the bottom (#37-40) of the list.
Imagine my relief as a real estate consultant who specializes in selling homes in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Los Gatos & Campbell, to find out the great news: Santa Clara is near the bottom! We're number 38! Yay! (Only two areas were lower than us).
You can check it out at http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/03/cities-overpriced-sales-lifestyle-real-estate-miami-florida-homes_chart.html 38 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metro Area 34343724 http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/03/cities-overpriced-sales-lifestyle-real-estate-miami-florida-homes_chart.html.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Everyone wants to be in the Top 10…except on Forbes list of most overpriced homes.
This newly updated list features Kissimmee/Orlando, Florida as #1.
To find the cities with the most overpriced homes, they ranked the 40 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas--geographic entities defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, for use in collecting statistics.
Using data provided to Forbes by Altos Research, a Mountain View, Calif.-based real estate research firm, each metro area was ranked on the following:
1) percentage of homes that had seen price reductions, an indicator of inflated pricing;
2) the median number of days spent on the market (the longer homes stay on the market, the more likely they are to be overvalued);
3) and the ratio of median list price (or asking price) to median absorbed price. As an indicator that other previously overpriced areas have evened out, Las Vegas, Sacramento and San Francisco are all at the bottom (#37-40) of the list.
Imagine my relief as a real estate consultant who specializes in selling homes in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Los Gatos & Campbell, to find out the great news: Santa Clara is near the bottom! We're number 38! Yay! (Only two areas were lower than us).
You can check it out at http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/03/cities-overpriced-sales-lifestyle-real-estate-miami-florida-homes_chart.html 38 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metro Area 34343724 http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/03/cities-overpriced-sales-lifestyle-real-estate-miami-florida-homes_chart.html.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Toys for Toys Football Game Fundraiser Sat., Dec. 12th at 2pm
Toys for Toys Football Game Fundraiser Sat., Dec. 12th at 2pm
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Do you love football? Do you want to help children have a good Christmas?
Whether you live in Santa Clara County or San Francisco, if you’re looking for a fun way to get your football fix and feel good by doing good, come watch the 2nd annual Toys-4-Tots Football Fundraiser this Saturday afternoon at 2pm.
TFT poster
Held at Jefferson High School in Daly City, (6996 Mission St., Daly City, 94014) the game features the South Bay Stallions vs. the Pacifica Islanders. Both teams plan to play hard and give an entertaining game for fans.
Either bring a new unwrapped toy (value $10+) or buy a ticket for $10 at the door. All proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. For more info, visit www.sbstallions.com or www.ncfl.com.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Support Cupertino Schools! Inexpensive Holiday Concerts TONIGHT, December 10th
Support Cupertino Schools! Inexpensive Holiday Concerts TONIGHT, December 10th
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Are you looking for a family-friendly, entertaining way to enjoy the holidays? Wherever you live in Silicon Valley - Cupertino, San Jose, Saratoga, Sunnyvale or Santa Clara, support Cupertino area high schools and attend one of the low-cost holiday choir concerts TONIGHT, December 10th.
CUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL December 10 — Holiday Concert at 7:00pm in Auditorium
LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL December 10 — Holiday Concert at 7:30pm in Auditorium
HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL — Winter Pops Concert at 6pm and at 8pm in Auditorium
In addition to (or if you can't make one tonight), consider:
FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL December 17 — Choir Concert at 7pm at Saint Luke in Sunnyvale
or
MONTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL December 17 — Holiday Concert at 7:30pm in Auditorium
These students have rehearsed and planned to bring a festive, enjoyable performance to the community. It's cold outside, but these shows will warm your heart without straining your pocketbook.
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Are you looking for a family-friendly, entertaining way to enjoy the holidays? Wherever you live in Silicon Valley - Cupertino, San Jose, Saratoga, Sunnyvale or Santa Clara, support Cupertino area high schools and attend one of the low-cost holiday choir concerts TONIGHT, December 10th.
CUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL December 10 — Holiday Concert at 7:00pm in Auditorium
LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL December 10 — Holiday Concert at 7:30pm in Auditorium
HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL — Winter Pops Concert at 6pm and at 8pm in Auditorium
In addition to (or if you can't make one tonight), consider:
FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL December 17 — Choir Concert at 7pm at Saint Luke in Sunnyvale
or
MONTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL December 17 — Holiday Concert at 7:30pm in Auditorium
These students have rehearsed and planned to bring a festive, enjoyable performance to the community. It's cold outside, but these shows will warm your heart without straining your pocketbook.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Joining the 200 Club
Joining the 200 Club
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Since my blog about passing the 100-post milestone, I’m happy to report this is my 200th blog post on ActiveRain.
What’s happened between 100 and 200?
Since I posted my 100th blog on October 15, 2009, in less than 2 months I’ve
1) Moved up from somewhere in the 500 zone to being in the Top 200 AR bloggers in my state (California, the most populous state in the nation-and FULL of RE agents! As in 24,591 on AR)
2) Upped my ranking in Santa Clara County to #6 (out of 1081 agents-as I was writing this, 2 more joined, it’s now 1083 agents in Santa Clara County)
3) Become the #2 Featured Agent in San Jose (out of 556)
4) Seen my Google ranking rise on October 27th to the Top 10 position in 2 different target markets (Cupertino homes for sale, Saratoga homes for sale) and Top 20 position for San Jose homes for sale)
5) Presented a Webinar at the inaugural Virtual Real Estate Bar Camp on It’s Raining Blogs: How to be an ActiveRain Rainmaker, and why agents should blog and be on Active Rain.
Thanks to all who are reading this and you can do it, too!
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Since my blog about passing the 100-post milestone, I’m happy to report this is my 200th blog post on ActiveRain.
What’s happened between 100 and 200?
Since I posted my 100th blog on October 15, 2009, in less than 2 months I’ve
1) Moved up from somewhere in the 500 zone to being in the Top 200 AR bloggers in my state (California, the most populous state in the nation-and FULL of RE agents! As in 24,591 on AR)
2) Upped my ranking in Santa Clara County to #6 (out of 1081 agents-as I was writing this, 2 more joined, it’s now 1083 agents in Santa Clara County)
3) Become the #2 Featured Agent in San Jose (out of 556)
4) Seen my Google ranking rise on October 27th to the Top 10 position in 2 different target markets (Cupertino homes for sale, Saratoga homes for sale) and Top 20 position for San Jose homes for sale)
5) Presented a Webinar at the inaugural Virtual Real Estate Bar Camp on It’s Raining Blogs: How to be an ActiveRain Rainmaker, and why agents should blog and be on Active Rain.
Thanks to all who are reading this and you can do it, too!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Do You Need to Postpone Paying Property Taxes This Year?
Do You Need to Postpone Paying Property Taxes This Year?
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Do you need to postpone paying property taxes this year? Taxes are considered late and significant fines begin accruing immediately after 5:00 pm on December 10th.
If you are blind, disabled or 62 years of age or older, and if you have an annual income of $24,000 or less, you may have the option of having the State pay all or part of the property taxes on your home or mobile home.
However this option does not exempt you from paying eventually. Instead, this deferred payment is a lien on the property and becomes due upon sale, change of residence, or death. The filing period for property tax postponement is between May 15 and December 10 (less than 7 days from now).
Information and claim forms can be obtained by calling the State Controller's Office at 1-800-952-5661, or by visiting their website. (http://www.sco.ca.gov/)
You can also view and pay property taxes online via electronic check (for a fee of $15) or by credit card (for 2.5 percent of the balance). This can be done at http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/currentSecured.jsp.
For convencience, here’s a list of local United States Post Offices with extended hours of operation here.
Mail or bring your tax payment to:
Tax Collector's Office
70 West Hedding Street
East Wing, 6th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/startup.jsp
Can’t remember your parcel number? You can look up your record by either the address or parcel number here: http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/getUnsecured.jsp.
Taxes are due no later than 5:00 pm on December 10th. Contact the Santa Clara County Tax Collector right away if you are blind, disabled or 62 years of age or older, and make less than $24,000 a year and need to postpone paying property taxes this year.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Do you need to postpone paying property taxes this year? Taxes are considered late and significant fines begin accruing immediately after 5:00 pm on December 10th.
If you are blind, disabled or 62 years of age or older, and if you have an annual income of $24,000 or less, you may have the option of having the State pay all or part of the property taxes on your home or mobile home.
However this option does not exempt you from paying eventually. Instead, this deferred payment is a lien on the property and becomes due upon sale, change of residence, or death. The filing period for property tax postponement is between May 15 and December 10 (less than 7 days from now).
Information and claim forms can be obtained by calling the State Controller's Office at 1-800-952-5661, or by visiting their website. (http://www.sco.ca.gov/)
You can also view and pay property taxes online via electronic check (for a fee of $15) or by credit card (for 2.5 percent of the balance). This can be done at http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/currentSecured.jsp.
For convencience, here’s a list of local United States Post Offices with extended hours of operation here.
Mail or bring your tax payment to:
Tax Collector's Office
70 West Hedding Street
East Wing, 6th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/startup.jsp
Can’t remember your parcel number? You can look up your record by either the address or parcel number here: http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/getUnsecured.jsp.
Taxes are due no later than 5:00 pm on December 10th. Contact the Santa Clara County Tax Collector right away if you are blind, disabled or 62 years of age or older, and make less than $24,000 a year and need to postpone paying property taxes this year.
Do You Need to Postpone Paying Property Taxes This Year?
Do You Need to Postpone Paying Property Taxes This Year?
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Do you need to postpone paying property taxes this year? Taxes are considered late and significant fines begin accruing immediately after 5:00 pm on December 10th.
If you are blind, disabled or 62 years of age or older, and if you have an annual income of $24,000 or less, you may have the option of having the State pay all or part of the property taxes on your home or mobile home.
However this option does not exempt you from paying eventually. Instead, this deferred payment is a lien on the property and becomes due upon sale, change of residence, or death. The filing period for property tax postponement is between May 15 and December 10 (less than 7 days from now).
Information and claim forms can be obtained by calling the State Controller's Office at 1-800-952-5661, or by visiting their website http://www.sco.ca.gov/.
You can also view and pay property taxes online via electronic check (for a fee of $15) or by credit card (for 2.5 percent of the balance). This can be done at http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/currentSecured.jsp.
For convencience, here’s a list of local United States Post Offices with extended hours of operation here.
Mail or bring your tax payment to:
Tax Collector's Office
70 West Hedding Street
East Wing, 6th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/startup.jsp
Can’t remember your parcel number? You can look up your record by either the address or parcel number here: http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/getUnsecured.jsp.
Taxes are due no later than 5:00 pm on December 10th. Contact the Santa Clara County Tax Collector right away if you are blind, disabled or 62 years of age or older, and make less than $24,000 a year and need to postpone paying property taxes this year.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Do you need to postpone paying property taxes this year? Taxes are considered late and significant fines begin accruing immediately after 5:00 pm on December 10th.
If you are blind, disabled or 62 years of age or older, and if you have an annual income of $24,000 or less, you may have the option of having the State pay all or part of the property taxes on your home or mobile home.
However this option does not exempt you from paying eventually. Instead, this deferred payment is a lien on the property and becomes due upon sale, change of residence, or death. The filing period for property tax postponement is between May 15 and December 10 (less than 7 days from now).
Information and claim forms can be obtained by calling the State Controller's Office at 1-800-952-5661, or by visiting their website http://www.sco.ca.gov/.
You can also view and pay property taxes online via electronic check (for a fee of $15) or by credit card (for 2.5 percent of the balance). This can be done at http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/currentSecured.jsp.
For convencience, here’s a list of local United States Post Offices with extended hours of operation here.
Mail or bring your tax payment to:
Tax Collector's Office
70 West Hedding Street
East Wing, 6th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/startup.jsp
Can’t remember your parcel number? You can look up your record by either the address or parcel number here: http://payments.scctax.org/payment/jsp/getUnsecured.jsp.
Taxes are due no later than 5:00 pm on December 10th. Contact the Santa Clara County Tax Collector right away if you are blind, disabled or 62 years of age or older, and make less than $24,000 a year and need to postpone paying property taxes this year.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
onest Gardener Named Jose Acosta Made My Thanksgiving Holiday
An Honest Gardener Named Jose Acosta Made My Thanksgiving Holiday
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
“Where did I put it?” For hours, I’d been searching the usual places I set my REALTOR® photo ID card and badge holder necklace which also holds my professional identification, debit and credit cards—my desk, my charging station, the car, and next to my bed. No luck.
I was supposed to be packing for our annual family reunion Thanksgiving trip to Disneyland but the mounting anxiety prevented me from moving forward. I kept fussing and double-checking the same places, and then looking in odd ones—my library book bag, the bathroom, the office.
Finally, I began retracing my steps from when I last remembered I had it the night before. I went back to my house, no luck. I went to our neighbor’s house, no luck. As I was sitting in front of their house in my car, forcing myself to praise God in advance for answering my prayer to find it before we had to leave in the next two hours, my phone rang.
“This is Jose Acosta of Acosta’s Gardening Service. Is this Michelle Carr Crowe?” When I responded with a yes, he said the magic words I’d been praying to hear. “I found a wallet with your card and information in it.” He kindly gave me his address and said I could come pick it up from his home that night. He performs the gardening service for a neighbor of ours and had found it in the street where I’d parked my car the night before. Although I had lots of useful info in it, my home address wasn’t in there.
Jose Acosta’s honesty in reporting he found my case, and especially his timeliness in calling me as soon as he’d gotten home from work, truly made my Thanksgiving holiday. His integrity saved me from further anxiety and wasted time, and allowed me to complete my packing in peace, and fully enjoy a long-anticipated family reunion in Disneyland.
Jose Acosta, thank you again and God bless you. And to anyone looking for an honest and trustworthy gardener, I encourage you to call Jose Acosta of Acosta’s Gardener Service in San Jose, Calif. at 408.229.1706.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
“Where did I put it?” For hours, I’d been searching the usual places I set my REALTOR® photo ID card and badge holder necklace which also holds my professional identification, debit and credit cards—my desk, my charging station, the car, and next to my bed. No luck.
I was supposed to be packing for our annual family reunion Thanksgiving trip to Disneyland but the mounting anxiety prevented me from moving forward. I kept fussing and double-checking the same places, and then looking in odd ones—my library book bag, the bathroom, the office.
Finally, I began retracing my steps from when I last remembered I had it the night before. I went back to my house, no luck. I went to our neighbor’s house, no luck. As I was sitting in front of their house in my car, forcing myself to praise God in advance for answering my prayer to find it before we had to leave in the next two hours, my phone rang.
“This is Jose Acosta of Acosta’s Gardening Service. Is this Michelle Carr Crowe?” When I responded with a yes, he said the magic words I’d been praying to hear. “I found a wallet with your card and information in it.” He kindly gave me his address and said I could come pick it up from his home that night. He performs the gardening service for a neighbor of ours and had found it in the street where I’d parked my car the night before. Although I had lots of useful info in it, my home address wasn’t in there.
Jose Acosta’s honesty in reporting he found my case, and especially his timeliness in calling me as soon as he’d gotten home from work, truly made my Thanksgiving holiday. His integrity saved me from further anxiety and wasted time, and allowed me to complete my packing in peace, and fully enjoy a long-anticipated family reunion in Disneyland.
Jose Acosta, thank you again and God bless you. And to anyone looking for an honest and trustworthy gardener, I encourage you to call Jose Acosta of Acosta’s Gardener Service in San Jose, Calif. at 408.229.1706.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Silicon Valley Honors Fallen Soldiers with Wreaths Across America on Dec. 12
Silicon Valley Honors Fallen Soldiers with Wreaths Across America on Dec. 12
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
This December 12th, Silicon Valley joins Wreaths Across America to honor fallen soldiers with their annual laying of the wreaths ceremony. A non-profit organization honoring both active and fallen soldiers, Wreaths Across America started in 1992 and has grown to 350 participating locations. It first began at Arlington National Cemetary. You can see the YouTube video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZayzlDwk89o.
If you haven't seen the moving sight of a cemetary adorned with wreaths of remembrance, click http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
In Silicon Valley, three different locations are participating: Golden Gate National Cemetary in San Bruno, Calif. (contact Col. Leo P. McArdle), San Francisco National Cemetary at the Presidio (contact Capt. Katrin M. Cusack), and Madronia Cemetary in Saratoga, Calif., (contact William Snider). The coordinators for the respective locations are: Col. Leo P. McArdle, Capt. Katrin M. Cusack and William Snider. You can browse through the 350 participating locations at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Locations/.
The motto of Wreaths Across America is Remember, Honor, Teach. By remembering and honoring our soldiers with these wreaths, and teaching others about the program, we bless those who gave their all, as well as their families. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or no holiday at all this season, these veterans are deserving of your honor and remembrance.
It's only $15 to sponsor an individual wreath for a veteran. In addition, Wreaths Across America offers a variety of ways to participate include $1 programs, corporate sponsorships, patches, and note cards, as well as Patriot Pairs. You may also sponsor a wreath in someone else’s name.
The laying of the wreaths ceremony is on December 12. Please consider supporting this worthy recognition of those who've given their all that we may live to celebrate another holiday.
For details on how to help, participate and sponsor at the local Silicon Valley locations, click any of the following links: Golden Gate National Cemetary in San Bruno, Calif. (contact Col. Leo P. McCardle), San Francisco National Cemetary at the Presidio (contact Capt. Katrin M. Cusack), and Madronia Cemetary in Saratoga, Calif., (contact William Snider).
For those who will never come back home for the holidays, consider giving a gift to honor all that they gave for us.
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
This December 12th, Silicon Valley joins Wreaths Across America to honor fallen soldiers with their annual laying of the wreaths ceremony. A non-profit organization honoring both active and fallen soldiers, Wreaths Across America started in 1992 and has grown to 350 participating locations. It first began at Arlington National Cemetary. You can see the YouTube video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZayzlDwk89o.
If you haven't seen the moving sight of a cemetary adorned with wreaths of remembrance, click http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
In Silicon Valley, three different locations are participating: Golden Gate National Cemetary in San Bruno, Calif. (contact Col. Leo P. McArdle), San Francisco National Cemetary at the Presidio (contact Capt. Katrin M. Cusack), and Madronia Cemetary in Saratoga, Calif., (contact William Snider). The coordinators for the respective locations are: Col. Leo P. McArdle, Capt. Katrin M. Cusack and William Snider. You can browse through the 350 participating locations at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Locations/.
The motto of Wreaths Across America is Remember, Honor, Teach. By remembering and honoring our soldiers with these wreaths, and teaching others about the program, we bless those who gave their all, as well as their families. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or no holiday at all this season, these veterans are deserving of your honor and remembrance.
It's only $15 to sponsor an individual wreath for a veteran. In addition, Wreaths Across America offers a variety of ways to participate include $1 programs, corporate sponsorships, patches, and note cards, as well as Patriot Pairs. You may also sponsor a wreath in someone else’s name.
The laying of the wreaths ceremony is on December 12. Please consider supporting this worthy recognition of those who've given their all that we may live to celebrate another holiday.
For details on how to help, participate and sponsor at the local Silicon Valley locations, click any of the following links: Golden Gate National Cemetary in San Bruno, Calif. (contact Col. Leo P. McCardle), San Francisco National Cemetary at the Presidio (contact Capt. Katrin M. Cusack), and Madronia Cemetary in Saratoga, Calif., (contact William Snider).
For those who will never come back home for the holidays, consider giving a gift to honor all that they gave for us.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
It's Raining Blogs: How to be an ActiveRain RainMaker
It's Raining Blogs: How to be an ActiveRain RainMaker...Join Me at VREBAR Tu., 11/17 @ 2:30
By Michelle Carr-Crowe
Have you always wanted to be an ActiveRain RainMaker? Curious about how long it might take? Why you should bother?
If you want to take your brand, business and Internet presence and inject it with Google Juice, you need to get on ActiveRain, and become an ActiveRain RainMaker.
Join me and 26 other social media and real estate professionals at the First-Ever Virtual Real Estate BarCamp, Produced by Jim Cronin & Real Estate Tomato
In "It's Raining Blogs: How to Become an ActiveRain RainMaker" I'll cover the following:
• Intro to Blogging
• Definition of Blogging
• Why Blog? Business: Free exposure, free listing ads & crossover possibilities
• Why Blog? Personal: Integrating personality, hobbies & real-life
• Getting Started on ActiveRain
• Choosing a Target Market & Strategy
• Writing Your First Blog
• 5 Do's of Blogging
• 5 Don'ts of Blogging
• Examples of a Perfect Blog
• Extra Bonus Blogs: Upping Your Points and Ranking
• Expanding Your Blog's Reach
Be part of history! Over 1,500 professionals are already signed up. You can still register for FREE here:
http://rebarcamp.com/virtual/free-registration/
See you in the Rain!
P.S. To request a copy of the written presentation, It's Raining Blogs: How to be an ActiveRain RainMaker, send an email request to me at getresultsteam@gmail.com.
By Michelle Carr-Crowe
Have you always wanted to be an ActiveRain RainMaker? Curious about how long it might take? Why you should bother?
If you want to take your brand, business and Internet presence and inject it with Google Juice, you need to get on ActiveRain, and become an ActiveRain RainMaker.
Join me and 26 other social media and real estate professionals at the First-Ever Virtual Real Estate BarCamp, Produced by Jim Cronin & Real Estate Tomato
In "It's Raining Blogs: How to Become an ActiveRain RainMaker" I'll cover the following:
• Intro to Blogging
• Definition of Blogging
• Why Blog? Business: Free exposure, free listing ads & crossover possibilities
• Why Blog? Personal: Integrating personality, hobbies & real-life
• Getting Started on ActiveRain
• Choosing a Target Market & Strategy
• Writing Your First Blog
• 5 Do's of Blogging
• 5 Don'ts of Blogging
• Examples of a Perfect Blog
• Extra Bonus Blogs: Upping Your Points and Ranking
• Expanding Your Blog's Reach
Be part of history! Over 1,500 professionals are already signed up. You can still register for FREE here:
http://rebarcamp.com/virtual/free-registration/
See you in the Rain!
P.S. To request a copy of the written presentation, It's Raining Blogs: How to be an ActiveRain RainMaker, send an email request to me at getresultsteam@gmail.com.
It’s Raining Blogs…I Mean Meteors…Catch God’s Big Show at 1:00 am, Nov. 17 & 18
It’s Raining Blogs…I Mean Meteors…Catch God’s Big Show at 1:00 am, Nov. 17 & 18
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Tonight and tomorrow night, God and nature are putting on a free show, the Leonid meteor shower. Like me, try to take a nap during the day so you can stay up to see the fun.
Created by Comet Tempel-Tuttle, the Leonids are an annual event, usually seen in late fall. (Note: Some earlier Internet postings incorrectly attributed it to the Comet Swift-Tuttle.) Each time the Leonid meteor shower passes through the inner solar system it sprinkles debris, (mostly ice and rock), varying in size from as large as a standard marble to as small as a grain of sand.
"We're predicting 20 to 30 meteors per hour over the Americas, and as many as 200 to 300 per hour over Asia," said Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office.
According to experts like Cooke, the best time to watch will be from 1:00 am PST through dawn each day. The good news is this year it occurs close to the New Moon phase, enhancing visibility.
Meteor showers are named by the constellation from which meteors appear to fall, a spot in the sky astronomers call the radiant; for example, the Perseid meteor shower’s origin appears to be located near the Perseus constellation, the Leonid’s near Leo (aka the Lion).
This year’s Leonids are reputed to be especially interesting due to its various colored hues, ranging from the usual white or silver to aquamarine or blue.
Tips for viewing:
1) Take at least a 1 hour nap during the day.
2) Go to the bathroom before you leave for your stargazing destination.
3) Find a safe, dark place to watch, one not subject to an onslaught of headlights.
4) Dress warmly with several layers, as well as gloves, hat and overcoat.
5) Bring a bottle of water, and a thermos of hot chocolate, coffee, tea or soup, plus a small snack.
6) Bring a blanket (preferably with a waterproof layer on one side to put on the ground) or a comfy reclining camp chair, PLUS a blanket to snuggle under.
7) Sit or lay back and relax your eyes to maximize your peripheral vision.
8) ENJOY!
For maximum enjoyment, allow at least one hours for viewing; the first 15 minutes will be spent acclimating your eyes to the darkness, then give yourself at least 30 minutes to view. If meteors are falling at 20 per hour, that’s about 1 every 3 minutes; at 30 per hour, that’s 1 every 2 minutes. Assuming you may miss about 20 percent due to looking in the wrong direction or closing your eyes, that means you may see as few as 8 or as many as 15 in 30 minutes.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Tonight and tomorrow night, God and nature are putting on a free show, the Leonid meteor shower. Like me, try to take a nap during the day so you can stay up to see the fun.
Created by Comet Tempel-Tuttle, the Leonids are an annual event, usually seen in late fall. (Note: Some earlier Internet postings incorrectly attributed it to the Comet Swift-Tuttle.) Each time the Leonid meteor shower passes through the inner solar system it sprinkles debris, (mostly ice and rock), varying in size from as large as a standard marble to as small as a grain of sand.
"We're predicting 20 to 30 meteors per hour over the Americas, and as many as 200 to 300 per hour over Asia," said Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office.
According to experts like Cooke, the best time to watch will be from 1:00 am PST through dawn each day. The good news is this year it occurs close to the New Moon phase, enhancing visibility.
Meteor showers are named by the constellation from which meteors appear to fall, a spot in the sky astronomers call the radiant; for example, the Perseid meteor shower’s origin appears to be located near the Perseus constellation, the Leonid’s near Leo (aka the Lion).
This year’s Leonids are reputed to be especially interesting due to its various colored hues, ranging from the usual white or silver to aquamarine or blue.
Tips for viewing:
1) Take at least a 1 hour nap during the day.
2) Go to the bathroom before you leave for your stargazing destination.
3) Find a safe, dark place to watch, one not subject to an onslaught of headlights.
4) Dress warmly with several layers, as well as gloves, hat and overcoat.
5) Bring a bottle of water, and a thermos of hot chocolate, coffee, tea or soup, plus a small snack.
6) Bring a blanket (preferably with a waterproof layer on one side to put on the ground) or a comfy reclining camp chair, PLUS a blanket to snuggle under.
7) Sit or lay back and relax your eyes to maximize your peripheral vision.
8) ENJOY!
For maximum enjoyment, allow at least one hours for viewing; the first 15 minutes will be spent acclimating your eyes to the darkness, then give yourself at least 30 minutes to view. If meteors are falling at 20 per hour, that’s about 1 every 3 minutes; at 30 per hour, that’s 1 every 2 minutes. Assuming you may miss about 20 percent due to looking in the wrong direction or closing your eyes, that means you may see as few as 8 or as many as 15 in 30 minutes.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Dear God…Please bless Noah Biorkman…
Dear God…Please bless Noah Biorkman…
Does anyone remember the 1996 movie, “Dear God” starring Greg Kinnear?
In it, a cynical con man must take the only job he can get (in the dead letter department at the post office) as a condition of parole. While there, he finds out there is an entire bin of undeliverable dead letter mail, including dozens of “Dear God” letters. Some of it contains cash, jewelry and other goodies.
Although he initially intends to steal the unclaimed money and valuables from this undeliverable mail, he ends up having a change of heart and leads his colleagues in answering prayers found in the letters.
Most of the time when I receive an email request to send Christmas cards to a sick child or help find a missing child, I’m a bit cynical. I check it out first on Urban Legends or Snopes. About 90 percent of the time it’s either an urban legend or expired (e.g. the missing child was found 2 years ago).
So when my colleague Linda Gonzales sent a request to mail Christmas cards to Noah Biorkman, a young boy with neuroblastoma in Michigan, whose family planned to celebrate Christmas early this weekend, I checked it out first. To my pleasant surprise, it’s a legitimate request. There were links to the local radio station WYCD and Noah’s Care Pages. (The only hiccup was they already celebrated their family Christmas last weekend.)
Here’s the most recent posting from Noah’s mother on Care Pages:
Posted Nov 11, 2009
We received 80,000 pieces of mail on Monday alone! We even received mail today on Veteran's Day! Yes, the Post Office is closed today, yet, we still got mail!
My garage is so full that we asking for everyone to please send all communications to Noah's father's house. Everything should go to the following:
Scott Biorkman
3480 Petoskey Way
Milford, Michigan 48380
Please post on all Facebook accounts the address change.
Merry Christmas!!
Posted Nov 9, 2009 12:23am
What a week! Scott and I have had a hard time wrapping our brain
around how much support and compassion we have received from people
all around the world!!! Noah was the 17th most googled topic on
Thursday and 12th on Friday!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!
Thank you to everyone for the support! Thank you to everyone that listened to my requests for peace…
So for the cost of a stamp and five minutes of your time to write a note, address the card and put on the stamp, you can be part of God’s love and a child’s Christmas miracle.
Dear God…
Please bless and watch over Noah and his family. Give them health, strength and peace. Let this holiday season be filled with love and joy and answered prayers.
Amen.
Does anyone remember the 1996 movie, “Dear God” starring Greg Kinnear?
In it, a cynical con man must take the only job he can get (in the dead letter department at the post office) as a condition of parole. While there, he finds out there is an entire bin of undeliverable dead letter mail, including dozens of “Dear God” letters. Some of it contains cash, jewelry and other goodies.
Although he initially intends to steal the unclaimed money and valuables from this undeliverable mail, he ends up having a change of heart and leads his colleagues in answering prayers found in the letters.
Most of the time when I receive an email request to send Christmas cards to a sick child or help find a missing child, I’m a bit cynical. I check it out first on Urban Legends or Snopes. About 90 percent of the time it’s either an urban legend or expired (e.g. the missing child was found 2 years ago).
So when my colleague Linda Gonzales sent a request to mail Christmas cards to Noah Biorkman, a young boy with neuroblastoma in Michigan, whose family planned to celebrate Christmas early this weekend, I checked it out first. To my pleasant surprise, it’s a legitimate request. There were links to the local radio station WYCD and Noah’s Care Pages. (The only hiccup was they already celebrated their family Christmas last weekend.)
Here’s the most recent posting from Noah’s mother on Care Pages:
Posted Nov 11, 2009
We received 80,000 pieces of mail on Monday alone! We even received mail today on Veteran's Day! Yes, the Post Office is closed today, yet, we still got mail!
My garage is so full that we asking for everyone to please send all communications to Noah's father's house. Everything should go to the following:
Scott Biorkman
3480 Petoskey Way
Milford, Michigan 48380
Please post on all Facebook accounts the address change.
Merry Christmas!!
Posted Nov 9, 2009 12:23am
What a week! Scott and I have had a hard time wrapping our brain
around how much support and compassion we have received from people
all around the world!!! Noah was the 17th most googled topic on
Thursday and 12th on Friday!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!
Thank you to everyone for the support! Thank you to everyone that listened to my requests for peace…
So for the cost of a stamp and five minutes of your time to write a note, address the card and put on the stamp, you can be part of God’s love and a child’s Christmas miracle.
Dear God…
Please bless and watch over Noah and his family. Give them health, strength and peace. Let this holiday season be filled with love and joy and answered prayers.
Amen.
West San Jose Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes MidWeek Update 11.12.09
West San Jose Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes MidWeek Update 11.12.09
Hello & Happy Harvest Season! This is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for 11.12.09.
The housing market in West San Jose with Lynbrook High continues to be stable. Currently there are only 6 single family homes for sale (2 went pending and 1 new one came on the market since Sat., 11/07/09). Condos and townhomes remain steady with the same 7 for sale. There is also 1 multi-family fourplex for sale.
I have *6* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the in the next 30 days and move in before the Christmas holidays -but the homes they want and need aren't on the market right now. Who do you know who's thinking of selling that could use my help?
Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded
The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended, expanded and approved by the House, Senate and President Barack Obama. The new measure allows both first-timers and existing homeowners to take advantage of thousands in the form of a tax credit. All properties must close by the end of April.
The measure would continue giving an $8,000 tax credit to first-time buyers.
In addition, it provides a $6,500 tax break to qualified homeowners looking to move up OR MOVE DOWN to middle-market homes that cost no more than $800,000. This can be an important bonus for seniors.
The legislation also significantly raises the qualifying income levels to $125,000 for individual income tax filers and to $225,000 for joint filers.
Finally, the bill would extend unemployment benefits 14 more weeks nationwide and 20 more weeks in California and other hard-hit states. That would give the long-term unemployed nearly two years' worth of benefits.
Reprinted with permission from the National Association of REALTORS®.
SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell
BUYERS: This week we have *3* separate 3 Br TownHome Opportunities in Monta Vista! All 3 are at least 3 Br and 2 Bath! All are in low-traffic locations, and feature 2-car garages, too. Please call 408.252.8900 to request a showing time. We must have your most current pre-approval letter on file prior to showing- you can email it to info@michellejudycarr.com or fax it to 408.378.9056.
VIP INVESTOR BUYERS ONLY: Call me regarding a potential teardown/remodel opportunity on a standard size (~6000sf) lot. Seller only wants to sell As-Is with no contingencies (getting reports is OK), preferably to cash buyer, reasonably priced.
BUYERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Prices BEFORE You Buy
Get RE$ult$ Team Open House
Open Saturday 1:30-4:30! Grandma's Cottage Charmer in Willow Glen! 2180 Cheryl, San Jose 95125 REDUCED $$!
Asking $612K OR BEST WRITTEN OFFER !! Try FHA Loan - $21,525 Down Possible!*
For Sale Single Family Homes: 7
1033 Windsor St San Jose 6 4 35 4,956 $482 10,950 $2,388,800 6
1681 Provincetown Dr San Jose 4 3 160 2,800 $535.67 6,500 $1,499,888
1566 Duckett Wy #9 San Jose 4 4 (3/1) 1 2,315 $517.49 2,134 $1,198,000
1142 Johnson Av San Jose 5 2 79 1,904 $530.46 6,549 $1,010,000 51
1432 Yilufa Ct San Jose 4 4 (3/1) 36 2,309 $433.07 2,171 $999,950
1403 S Blaney Av San Jose 3 2 9 1,357 $713.99 6,180 $968,888 50
1307 Centennial Ct San Jose 3 2 3 1,176 $764.46 7,102 $899,000 50
For Sale Condos/TownHomes: 7
7250 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 9 1,448 $531.77 $300 $770,000 30
7126 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 28 1,448 $502.76 $300 $728,000 30
1082 Norfolk Dr San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 16 1,149 $598.78 $295 $688,000 37
7150 Rainbow Dr #21 San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 269 1,050 $476.14 $393 $499,950 45
7100 Rainbow Dr #7 San Jose 2 1 31 968 $470.04 $374 $455,000 45
1155 Weyburn Ln #28 San Jose 2 1 58 814 $526.89 $330 $428,888 47
6942 Chantel Ct San Jose 1 1 86 582 $462.2 $305 $269,000 109
For Sale Multi-Family: 1
1609 Brookvale Dr San Jose 30 4,520 $298.67 7,668 $1,350,000 41
Thanks for reading, Aloha & God bless you!
Hello & Happy Harvest Season! This is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for 11.12.09.
The housing market in West San Jose with Lynbrook High continues to be stable. Currently there are only 6 single family homes for sale (2 went pending and 1 new one came on the market since Sat., 11/07/09). Condos and townhomes remain steady with the same 7 for sale. There is also 1 multi-family fourplex for sale.
I have *6* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the in the next 30 days and move in before the Christmas holidays -but the homes they want and need aren't on the market right now. Who do you know who's thinking of selling that could use my help?
Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded
The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended, expanded and approved by the House, Senate and President Barack Obama. The new measure allows both first-timers and existing homeowners to take advantage of thousands in the form of a tax credit. All properties must close by the end of April.
The measure would continue giving an $8,000 tax credit to first-time buyers.
In addition, it provides a $6,500 tax break to qualified homeowners looking to move up OR MOVE DOWN to middle-market homes that cost no more than $800,000. This can be an important bonus for seniors.
The legislation also significantly raises the qualifying income levels to $125,000 for individual income tax filers and to $225,000 for joint filers.
Finally, the bill would extend unemployment benefits 14 more weeks nationwide and 20 more weeks in California and other hard-hit states. That would give the long-term unemployed nearly two years' worth of benefits.
Reprinted with permission from the National Association of REALTORS®.
SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell
BUYERS: This week we have *3* separate 3 Br TownHome Opportunities in Monta Vista! All 3 are at least 3 Br and 2 Bath! All are in low-traffic locations, and feature 2-car garages, too. Please call 408.252.8900 to request a showing time. We must have your most current pre-approval letter on file prior to showing- you can email it to info@michellejudycarr.com or fax it to 408.378.9056.
VIP INVESTOR BUYERS ONLY: Call me regarding a potential teardown/remodel opportunity on a standard size (~6000sf) lot. Seller only wants to sell As-Is with no contingencies (getting reports is OK), preferably to cash buyer, reasonably priced.
BUYERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Prices BEFORE You Buy
Get RE$ult$ Team Open House
Open Saturday 1:30-4:30! Grandma's Cottage Charmer in Willow Glen! 2180 Cheryl, San Jose 95125 REDUCED $$!
Asking $612K OR BEST WRITTEN OFFER !! Try FHA Loan - $21,525 Down Possible!*
For Sale Single Family Homes: 7
1033 Windsor St San Jose 6 4 35 4,956 $482 10,950 $2,388,800 6
1681 Provincetown Dr San Jose 4 3 160 2,800 $535.67 6,500 $1,499,888
1566 Duckett Wy #9 San Jose 4 4 (3/1) 1 2,315 $517.49 2,134 $1,198,000
1142 Johnson Av San Jose 5 2 79 1,904 $530.46 6,549 $1,010,000 51
1432 Yilufa Ct San Jose 4 4 (3/1) 36 2,309 $433.07 2,171 $999,950
1403 S Blaney Av San Jose 3 2 9 1,357 $713.99 6,180 $968,888 50
1307 Centennial Ct San Jose 3 2 3 1,176 $764.46 7,102 $899,000 50
For Sale Condos/TownHomes: 7
7250 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 9 1,448 $531.77 $300 $770,000 30
7126 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 28 1,448 $502.76 $300 $728,000 30
1082 Norfolk Dr San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 16 1,149 $598.78 $295 $688,000 37
7150 Rainbow Dr #21 San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 269 1,050 $476.14 $393 $499,950 45
7100 Rainbow Dr #7 San Jose 2 1 31 968 $470.04 $374 $455,000 45
1155 Weyburn Ln #28 San Jose 2 1 58 814 $526.89 $330 $428,888 47
6942 Chantel Ct San Jose 1 1 86 582 $462.2 $305 $269,000 109
For Sale Multi-Family: 1
1609 Brookvale Dr San Jose 30 4,520 $298.67 7,668 $1,350,000 41
Thanks for reading, Aloha & God bless you!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Saratoga Senior Salvation-A Tax Credit for Move-DOWN Saratoga Buyers
Saratoga Senior Salvation-A Tax Credit for Move-DOWN Saratoga Buyers
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Lost in the hoopla about extending and expanding the “up to” $8,000 credit for new homebuyers is the credit for existing homeowners. In my opinion, this can be “Senior Salvation” - a tax credit for move-DOWN Saratoga buyers.
I called my broker, my local real estate board, the California Association of REALTORS®, and even the IRS to ask my question: does this credit apply for move-down buyers?
So far the answer is, “As long as they qualify and have a tax to apply the credit to, it looks like YES.”
To summarize:
1. A first time homebuyer is one that has not owned a home for at least three years.
2. A repeat homebuyer must have owned their current home for at least five consecutive years out of the last eight years.
3. The maximum purchase price for the new home is $800,000.
4. If single, your earning maximum to qualify is $125,000; if married, it’s up to $250,000.
5. There's no gap between the prior deadline (November 30th) and the new credit period, which ends April 30th.
6. While you must be in a contract to purchase your new home on or before April 30th, you have until June 30th to close the transaction.
7. To prove you qualify, you'll need to attach proof of purchase to your tax return (most likely a HUD-1 or final closing statement).
Caveat: please, please check with your tax professional and attorney before making any real estate commitments.
However, this may finally be a tax credit that helps seniors who’ve lived in their homes for more than five consecutive years of the past eight.
For example, a senior couple selling a 1.5 million dollar single family home in Saratoga Lynbrook they’ve owned for the past 10 years, then buying a single-level 3 bedroom condo in San Jose for $650,000 not only get to keep their $500,000 tax-free capital gains benefit and transfer their tax basis, they can also now use up to $6,500 as a tax credit.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Lost in the hoopla about extending and expanding the “up to” $8,000 credit for new homebuyers is the credit for existing homeowners. In my opinion, this can be “Senior Salvation” - a tax credit for move-DOWN Saratoga buyers.
I called my broker, my local real estate board, the California Association of REALTORS®, and even the IRS to ask my question: does this credit apply for move-down buyers?
So far the answer is, “As long as they qualify and have a tax to apply the credit to, it looks like YES.”
To summarize:
1. A first time homebuyer is one that has not owned a home for at least three years.
2. A repeat homebuyer must have owned their current home for at least five consecutive years out of the last eight years.
3. The maximum purchase price for the new home is $800,000.
4. If single, your earning maximum to qualify is $125,000; if married, it’s up to $250,000.
5. There's no gap between the prior deadline (November 30th) and the new credit period, which ends April 30th.
6. While you must be in a contract to purchase your new home on or before April 30th, you have until June 30th to close the transaction.
7. To prove you qualify, you'll need to attach proof of purchase to your tax return (most likely a HUD-1 or final closing statement).
Caveat: please, please check with your tax professional and attorney before making any real estate commitments.
However, this may finally be a tax credit that helps seniors who’ve lived in their homes for more than five consecutive years of the past eight.
For example, a senior couple selling a 1.5 million dollar single family home in Saratoga Lynbrook they’ve owned for the past 10 years, then buying a single-level 3 bedroom condo in San Jose for $650,000 not only get to keep their $500,000 tax-free capital gains benefit and transfer their tax basis, they can also now use up to $6,500 as a tax credit.
Savings for Cupertino Seniors-the Tax Credit for Move-DOWN Cupertino Buyers
Savings for Cupertino Seniors-the Tax Credit for Move-DOWN Cupertino Buyers
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Lost in the hoopla about extending and expanding the “up to” $8,000 credit for new homebuyers is the credit for existing homeowners. In my opinion, this can be “Senior Salvation” - a tax credit for move-DOWN Cupertino sellers and buyers.
I called my broker, my local real estate board, the California Association of REALTORS®, and even the IRS to ask my question: does this credit apply for move-down buyers?
So far the answer is, “As long as they qualify and have a tax to apply the credit to, it looks like YES.”
To summarize:
1. A first time homebuyer is one that has not owned a home for at least three years.
2. A repeat homebuyer must have owned their current home for at least five consecutive years out of the last eight years.
3. The maximum purchase price for the new home is $800,000.
4. If single, your earning maximum to qualify is $125,000; if married, it’s up to $250,000.
5. There's no gap between the prior deadline (November 30th) and the new credit period, which ends April 30th.
6. While you must be in a contract to purchase your new home on or before April 30th, you have until June 30th to close the transaction.
7. To prove you qualify, you'll need to attach proof of purchase to your tax return (most likely a HUD-1 or final closing statement).
Caveat: please, please check with your tax professional and attorney before making any real estate commitments.
However, this may finally be a tax credit that helps seniors who’ve lived in their homes for more than five consecutive years of the past eight.
For example, a senior couple selling a $2 million dollar single family home in Cupertino Monta Vista they’ve owned for the past 8 years, then buying a new single-level 2 bedroom condo in San Jose for $650,000 not only get to keep their $500,000 tax-free capital gains benefit and transfer their tax basis, they can also now use up to $6,500 as a tax credit.
And as the capital gains $500,000 tax-free credit is set to EXPIRE as of December 31, 2010, now is a huge window of opportunity for seniors seeking to maximize their benefits.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Lost in the hoopla about extending and expanding the “up to” $8,000 credit for new homebuyers is the credit for existing homeowners. In my opinion, this can be “Senior Salvation” - a tax credit for move-DOWN Cupertino sellers and buyers.
I called my broker, my local real estate board, the California Association of REALTORS®, and even the IRS to ask my question: does this credit apply for move-down buyers?
So far the answer is, “As long as they qualify and have a tax to apply the credit to, it looks like YES.”
To summarize:
1. A first time homebuyer is one that has not owned a home for at least three years.
2. A repeat homebuyer must have owned their current home for at least five consecutive years out of the last eight years.
3. The maximum purchase price for the new home is $800,000.
4. If single, your earning maximum to qualify is $125,000; if married, it’s up to $250,000.
5. There's no gap between the prior deadline (November 30th) and the new credit period, which ends April 30th.
6. While you must be in a contract to purchase your new home on or before April 30th, you have until June 30th to close the transaction.
7. To prove you qualify, you'll need to attach proof of purchase to your tax return (most likely a HUD-1 or final closing statement).
Caveat: please, please check with your tax professional and attorney before making any real estate commitments.
However, this may finally be a tax credit that helps seniors who’ve lived in their homes for more than five consecutive years of the past eight.
For example, a senior couple selling a $2 million dollar single family home in Cupertino Monta Vista they’ve owned for the past 8 years, then buying a new single-level 2 bedroom condo in San Jose for $650,000 not only get to keep their $500,000 tax-free capital gains benefit and transfer their tax basis, they can also now use up to $6,500 as a tax credit.
And as the capital gains $500,000 tax-free credit is set to EXPIRE as of December 31, 2010, now is a huge window of opportunity for seniors seeking to maximize their benefits.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Lovely 3 Br Home in Exquisite Neighborhood Missing Just 2 Things-YOU & 1 Other Thing …
Lovely 3 Br Home in Exquisite Neighborhood Missing Just 2 Things-YOU & 1 Other Thing …
Lovely 3 Br Home in Exquisite Neighborhood Missing Just 2 Things-YOU …and 1 Other Thing...a Second Bath...But WAIT!
More than half of the homes on this street only have 1 Bath also.
Before you reject, come see it Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30
You can't buy a better neighborhood for the $$!
REMEMBER: Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded
The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended, expanded and approved by the House, Senate and President Barack Obama.
The new measure benefits a larger group of potential home buyers. It allows both first-timers and existing homeowners to take advantage of thousands in the form of a tax credit. All properties must close by the end of April.
The measure would continue giving an $8,000 tax credit to first-time buyers. In addition, it provides a $6,500 tax break to qualified homeowners looking to move up to middle-market homes that cost no more than $800,000.
The legislation also significantly raises the qualifying income levels to $125,000 for individual income tax filers and to $225,000 for joint filers.
Grandma's Cottage! Updated Willow Glen Charmer! Located in Superb Neighborhood!
* REDUCED $!
* FREE Gifts at Open House on Sun, 10/18 1:30-4:30!
*Grandma's Cottage is Light, Lovely & Squeaky Clean!
*Move-In Condition & Located on Quiet St in Fabulous DRY CREEK Area of Willow Glen!
*Gleaming Hardwood Floors!
*Dual Pane Windows!
*Custom Blinds!
* Great Natural Light-Fabulous Airy Feeling-All BR Feature 2 Windows!
* Gated CourtYard!
* Pretty Patio!
* Yummy Fruit Trees!
* E-Z 2 Block Walk to Booksin, Willow Glen Jr & Willow Glen High!
2180 Cheryl Way, San Jose
Lovely 3 Br Home in Exquisite Neighborhood Missing Just 2 Things-YOU …and 1 Other Thing...a Second Bath...But WAIT!
More than half of the homes on this street only have 1 Bath also.
Before you reject, come see it Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30
You can't buy a better neighborhood for the $$!
REMEMBER: Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded
The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended, expanded and approved by the House, Senate and President Barack Obama.
The new measure benefits a larger group of potential home buyers. It allows both first-timers and existing homeowners to take advantage of thousands in the form of a tax credit. All properties must close by the end of April.
The measure would continue giving an $8,000 tax credit to first-time buyers. In addition, it provides a $6,500 tax break to qualified homeowners looking to move up to middle-market homes that cost no more than $800,000.
The legislation also significantly raises the qualifying income levels to $125,000 for individual income tax filers and to $225,000 for joint filers.
Grandma's Cottage! Updated Willow Glen Charmer! Located in Superb Neighborhood!
* REDUCED $!
* FREE Gifts at Open House on Sun, 10/18 1:30-4:30!
*Grandma's Cottage is Light, Lovely & Squeaky Clean!
*Move-In Condition & Located on Quiet St in Fabulous DRY CREEK Area of Willow Glen!
*Gleaming Hardwood Floors!
*Dual Pane Windows!
*Custom Blinds!
* Great Natural Light-Fabulous Airy Feeling-All BR Feature 2 Windows!
* Gated CourtYard!
* Pretty Patio!
* Yummy Fruit Trees!
* E-Z 2 Block Walk to Booksin, Willow Glen Jr & Willow Glen High!
2180 Cheryl Way, San Jose
Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded
Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended, expanded and approved by the House, Senate and President Barack Obama.
The new measure benefits a larger group of potential home buyers. It allows both first-timers and existing homeowners to take advantage of thousands in the form of a tax credit. All properties must close by the end of April.
The measure would continue giving an $8,000 tax credit to first-time buyers. In addition, it provides a $6,500 tax break to qualified homeowners looking to move up to middle-market homes that cost no more than $800,000.
The legislation also significantly raises the qualifying income levels to $125,000 for individual income tax filers and to $225,000 for joint filers.
Finally, the bill would extend unemployment benefits 14 more weeks nationwide and 20 more weeks in California and other hard-hit states. That would give the long-term unemployed nearly two years' worth of benefits.
Reprinted with permission from the National Association of REALTORS®.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended, expanded and approved by the House, Senate and President Barack Obama.
The new measure benefits a larger group of potential home buyers. It allows both first-timers and existing homeowners to take advantage of thousands in the form of a tax credit. All properties must close by the end of April.
The measure would continue giving an $8,000 tax credit to first-time buyers. In addition, it provides a $6,500 tax break to qualified homeowners looking to move up to middle-market homes that cost no more than $800,000.
The legislation also significantly raises the qualifying income levels to $125,000 for individual income tax filers and to $225,000 for joint filers.
Finally, the bill would extend unemployment benefits 14 more weeks nationwide and 20 more weeks in California and other hard-hit states. That would give the long-term unemployed nearly two years' worth of benefits.
Reprinted with permission from the National Association of REALTORS®.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Ten Ways to Make A Difference Daily Even When You Have No Cash
Ten Ways to Make A Difference Daily Even When You Have No Cash
Did you know there are at least 10 ways to make a difference in the world daily—even when you have no cash? It’s true, easy, and can be done in less than 10 minutes each day.
One is to simply smile, and be sure to give your smiles away. Everyone needs encouragement. Besides, it makes you look younger.
Two through seven are clicking various websites to donate support. The way it works is generous corporate sponsors, such as The Nature Conservatory, Mercy Corps and the Helen Keller Foundation, will donate resources for every daily click.
Two thru Seven are clicking daily to generate monetary support from generous corporate sponsors for important causes
2. Click to feed the homeless animals
3. Click here to feed the hungry children of the world
4. Help provide mammograms to needy women
5. Provide life-saving vitamins, prosthetics, surgery, disease testing and vaccines to children
6. Help save a portion of the rain forest
7. Help teach children to read and love books.
I love this program. I've been telling people to view and click these six "sister" sites since 2005.
Number eight is to pray for these needs, the people giving and receiving them.
Nine is to sincerely thank at least one person each day, whether it's a family member, friend or stranger.
Number ten is easy – tell your friends! You can become a FaceBook fan of these sites, blog about them like I did, write a published newspaper article about them like I did, forward an email of this article, text message or simply call your friends. Like you, they’ll likely be grateful to know there are nine things they can do daily to make the world a better place.
Be sure to write these down, and make a commitment to repeat all nine steps daily.
YES! You can click these daily, but only once. (Insert smile emoticon here.)
Did you know there are at least 10 ways to make a difference in the world daily—even when you have no cash? It’s true, easy, and can be done in less than 10 minutes each day.
One is to simply smile, and be sure to give your smiles away. Everyone needs encouragement. Besides, it makes you look younger.
Two through seven are clicking various websites to donate support. The way it works is generous corporate sponsors, such as The Nature Conservatory, Mercy Corps and the Helen Keller Foundation, will donate resources for every daily click.
Two thru Seven are clicking daily to generate monetary support from generous corporate sponsors for important causes
2. Click to feed the homeless animals
3. Click here to feed the hungry children of the world
4. Help provide mammograms to needy women
5. Provide life-saving vitamins, prosthetics, surgery, disease testing and vaccines to children
6. Help save a portion of the rain forest
7. Help teach children to read and love books.
I love this program. I've been telling people to view and click these six "sister" sites since 2005.
Number eight is to pray for these needs, the people giving and receiving them.
Nine is to sincerely thank at least one person each day, whether it's a family member, friend or stranger.
Number ten is easy – tell your friends! You can become a FaceBook fan of these sites, blog about them like I did, write a published newspaper article about them like I did, forward an email of this article, text message or simply call your friends. Like you, they’ll likely be grateful to know there are nine things they can do daily to make the world a better place.
Be sure to write these down, and make a commitment to repeat all nine steps daily.
YES! You can click these daily, but only once. (Insert smile emoticon here.)
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Cupertino Schools Residents-Remember to Exercise Your Right to Vote Today!
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Whether you live in Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale or Los Altos, your property’s value benefits from being in the Fremont Union High School District (commonly referred to as “Cupertino Schools”). http://www.fuhsd.org
Today, Measure G is on the ballot. Below is a synopsis of the proposal. Basically, it is an extension of the existing parcel tax at the same amount of $98, which is set to expire, as well as an annual adjustment for inflation. The measure exempts homeowners who are seniors and/or disabled. Please remember to exercise your right to vote today!
NOVEMBER 3, 2009: MEASURE G
To provide stable, local funds needed to protect teaching positions, and assure that Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook, and Monta Vista High School students are prepared to successfully compete for college admission, shall the Fremont Union High School District replace its existing, expiring parcel tax with a tax at the same annual rate of $98 per parcel to be adjusted annually for inflation, with all funds benefitting local high schools, and offering an exemption to seniors and the disabled?
According to information for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year from the California Dept of Education, following is some basic information on district funding dollars per student as compared to all of California as well as other nearby districts with high-performing academic scores.
Fremont Union High School District $9,255
Statewide Average for all High Schools $9,433
San Jose Unified $9,818
Los Gatos-Saratoga HS $11,264
Mountain View- Los Altos HS $12,699
Palo Alto Unified - $13,509
Be an informed voter and make your voice heard! Polls close tonight at 8:00 pm.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Whether you live in Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale or Los Altos, your property’s value benefits from being in the Fremont Union High School District (commonly referred to as “Cupertino Schools”). http://www.fuhsd.org
Today, Measure G is on the ballot. Below is a synopsis of the proposal. Basically, it is an extension of the existing parcel tax at the same amount of $98, which is set to expire, as well as an annual adjustment for inflation. The measure exempts homeowners who are seniors and/or disabled. Please remember to exercise your right to vote today!
NOVEMBER 3, 2009: MEASURE G
To provide stable, local funds needed to protect teaching positions, and assure that Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook, and Monta Vista High School students are prepared to successfully compete for college admission, shall the Fremont Union High School District replace its existing, expiring parcel tax with a tax at the same annual rate of $98 per parcel to be adjusted annually for inflation, with all funds benefitting local high schools, and offering an exemption to seniors and the disabled?
According to information for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year from the California Dept of Education, following is some basic information on district funding dollars per student as compared to all of California as well as other nearby districts with high-performing academic scores.
Fremont Union High School District $9,255
Statewide Average for all High Schools $9,433
San Jose Unified $9,818
Los Gatos-Saratoga HS $11,264
Mountain View- Los Altos HS $12,699
Palo Alto Unified - $13,509
Be an informed voter and make your voice heard! Polls close tonight at 8:00 pm.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
West San Jose Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes Update 11.01.09
West San Jose Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes Update 11.01.09
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe 408.252.8900
Hello, this is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for West San Jose with Cupertino Schools for 11.01.09. In Santa Clara Clara County (aka Silicon Valley), there are a variety of top-performing schools and school districts, many of which do not appear to follow logical boundaries, which is why we offer a variety of specialized market reports to help buyers like you learn more about opportunities, values and trends in the areas and schools you are most interested in. Regularly offered reports include:
West San Jose Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes Update
Saratoga Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes Update
Cupertino Monta Vista High Cupertino Schools Homes Update
Saratoga Monta Vista High Cupertino Schools Homes Update
Cupertino Cupertino High Cupertino Schools Homes Update
Santa Clara Cupertino High Cupertino Schools Homes Update
Sunnyvale Cupertino Schools Homes Update
Saratoga High Homes Update
GREAT NEWS: 4090 Yellowstone in West San Jose just closed & with 8 great above-asking-price offers. Now we have an opening for a New Seller Client-Who do you know who'd like to get this kind of RE$ult$? Just Call ... (408) 252-8900.
Now we have an opening for a New Seller Client-Who do you know who would like to get this kind of RE$ult$? Just Call (408) 252-8900.
SELLERS: Homes in Lynbrook are selling again this week there are three times as many PENDING single family homes as there are homes FOR SALE. (6 for sale vs. 19 pending). As the deadline looms for obtaining the $8K first time homebuyer tax credit, more buyers are pushing themselves to act now and take advantage of the free money while its available. I have *6* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the next 3-10 weeks but the homes they want and need arent on the market right now. Who do you know whos thinking of selling?
SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell
BUYERS: This week we have something really special! 1 3 Br Lynbrook TownHome & *3* separate 3 Br TownHome Opportunities in Monta Vista! All 3 are at least 3 Br and 2 Bath! All are in low-traffic locations, and feature 2-car garages, too. Please call 408.252.8900 to request a showing time. We must have your most current pre-approval letter on file prior to showing you can email it to info@michellejudycarr.com or fax it to 408.378.9056.
VIP BUYERS ONLY: All 3 Monta Vista TownHomes will have showings daily -Just Call (408) 252-8900 for times.
BUYERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Prices BEFORE You Buy
This Weekend's Get RE$ult$ Team Special Events:
1 Lynbrook & 3 Monta Vista SNEAK PEEK PREVIEWS! This Weekend ONLY!
Grandmas Cottage Charmer in Willow Glen! Sun., Nov. 8th, 1:30-4:30 Free Gift & Treats!
2180 Cheryl Way, San Jose 95125 - REDUCED $$! Asking $612K OR BEST WRITTEN OFFER !!
Active Single Family Homes for sale in San Jose Lynbrook: 6
1033 Windsor St San Jose 6 4 30 4,956 $482 10,950 $2,388,800 6
1681 Provincetown Dr San Jose 4 3 155 2,800 $535.67 6,500 $1,499,888
1693 Provincetown Dr San Jose 5 3 55 2,701 $518.29 6,500 $1,399,888
1142 Johnson Av San Jose 5 2 74 1,904 $530.46 6,549 $1,010,000 51
1428 Yilufa Ct San Jose 4 4 (3/1) 41 2,309 $433.07 2,132 $999,950
1403 S Blaney Av San Jose 3 2 4 1,357 $713.99 6,180 $968,888 50
Summary Of Comparable Properties
Townhouse/Condo (Comm Int Dev)
Address City Beds Baths DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt HOA List Price Age Sale Price
ACTIVE
1566 Duckett Wy #6 San Jose 3 4 (3/1) 44 1,740 $516.6 $285 $898,880
7250 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 4 1,448 $531.77 $300 $770,000 30
7126 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 23 1,448 $502.76 $300 $728,000 30
1082 Norfolk Dr San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 11 1,149 $598.78 $295 $688,000 37
7150 Rainbow Dr #21 San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 264 1,050 $476.14 $393 $499,950 45
7100 Rainbow Dr #7 San Jose 2 1 26 968 $485.54 $374 $470,000 45
To receive a FREE subscription to the full Lynbrook High Homes Update, including information on homes not yet on the open market, send an email request to subscribe to lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com orinfo@michellejudycarr.com.
To see any of these homes, Just Call 408.252.8900.
SOLD Single Family: 3
1019 Corvette Dr San Jose 5 4 164 39 2,789 $493.73 6,348 $1,478,888 $1,377,000
1438 Bing Dr San Jose 3 2 10 24 1,430 $667.83 5,974 $948,000 49 $955,000
1005 N Avondale St San Jose 2 1 66 29 840 $1,041.67 10,200 $900,000 59 $875,000
SOLD Th/Condo: 1
1075 Whitebick Dr San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 7 23 1,532 $513.71 $295 $769,950 37 $787,000
Curious about home values and sales in your area? Wondering how prices are in the area youd like to move to? Simply click on the link below, fill in your current address and submit it to obtain a free, detailed market snapshot of whats happening right now in your area. To find out about values
Click Here to Find out Home Values in Your Area!
SNEAK PEEKS! 1 Lynbrook 3 Br-Sunday by Invitation Only! 3 Monta Vista 3 Br Homes! Showing Daily! RSVP to 408.252.8900!
2180 Cheryl, Willow Glen REDUCED! $612K!
4090 Yellowstone, West San Jose $OLD! Multiple Offers! Asking $599K $OLD! Multiple Offers $651K!
Thank you for your time in reading this. Aloha & God bless you!
New Short Sale/Bank-Owned Class & Tour: As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), I bring specialized knowledge and experience to assist both sellers and buyers of distressed properties. Each month, we classes and tours of these types of Luxury Homes that are either bank-owned, in foreclosure or pre-foreclosure or short-sales. Next class & tour will be the first Thursday, of the month at 6 pm. Class & tour space is limited. RSVP to 408.252.8900 or send an email to FSSBO@michellejudycarr.com.
Did you know the First Time Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit only lasts til the government money runs out? And unless and until additional legislation is passed, you must close by Nov. 30th. Why wait? Grab YOUR $8,000 NOW! Call for Details - 408.252.8900!*
Be sure to ask for our FREE Buyers Guide to Lynbrook High Homes!
5567 Kimberly . 3 Br / 2 Ba SFH . $720K CLO$ED!
16345 Sanborn . 5 Br / 4.5 Ba SFH . CLO$ED! $1.410M!
136 N. White . 2 Br / 1 Ba SFH . SHORT SALE! $248K CLO$ED!
5516 Bollinger . 3 Br / 2 Ba SFH . $818K CLO$ED!
6111 CastleKnoll . 3 Br / 2.5 Ba TH . $781,250! CLO$ED!
EXCLUSIVE! 3 Br / 2 Ba TH . $739K By Appointment! EXCLUSIVE! Not on MLS!
$40K Down Possible + $729K FHA Loan* & You Could Move Into a Stunning 3 Br Beauty -
12779 Chaparral, Saratoga 3 Br / 3 Ba SFH . CLO$ED!
1264 Oak Knoll . 6 Br / 2.5 Ba SFH . For Rent $3600/mo. AVAILABLE NOW!
12779 Chaparral, Saratoga 3 Br / 3 Ba SFH . For Rent $3600/mo. AVAILABLE NOW!
(RENTED) EXCLUSIVE . 5 Br / 2 Ba SFH . GONE!
NEW Cupertino High Condo . 3 Br / 2 Ba For Rent $2700/Mo. -- AVAILABLE NOW!
Fabulous END UNIT! 2 Br / 2 Ba $620K CLO$ED!
So the Lynbrook Short Sale at Kimberly is CLOSED!!! Did you miss out? Are you curious about the price and terms of this or other homes? Just Call 408.252.8900!
We also recently closed on our Beautiful Mansion in the Making at 16345 Sanborn Road in Saratoga. Even in this challenging market, we succeeded in reaching the sellers goals. Asking price was $1.480M closing price was $1.410M! Thank you again to Mr. & Mrs. Iwamoto for the honor and privilege of helping you. Thank you also to Mr. & Mrs. Saito for introducing the Iwamoto Family to us.
If you have been watching the market and waiting for the bottom, be sure to check out my blog on
How Can You Tell If (and When) The Real Estate Market has Hit the Bottom?
I dont want to buy when the market is still going down
I want to wait and see if prices go down further before buying
After the market hits bottom, then Ill buy click here to read the rest
EXCLUSIVES + NEW HOMES COMING SOON
REMEMBER: For Get RE$ult$ Team Clients ONLY we have ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES!
COMING SOON-Beautiful 4 Br / 2 Ba on Quiet St. & E-Z Walk to Lynbrook, San Jose
*All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Program details, terms & pricing may vary.
Just Call...408-252-8900!
The Lynbrook High Homes Update is published by, and is the exclusive property of, Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, for use by Get RE$ult$ Team clients. To receive a complimentary subscription, send an email to LBU@michellejudycarr.com.
All Universal Rights Reserved. No portion may be copied, truncated or distributed in any form without the express written permission of Michelle C. Carr-Crowe. All violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Michelle C. Carr-Crowe leads the Get RE$ult$ Team, and is the Experienced Lynbrook and Cupertino Schools Expert, assisted by her excellent team. A licensee for over 20 years, she is a Multi-Million Dollar Producer. In addition to marketing and business development, she's an internationally-published freelance writer with over 1,000 articles published in publications such as the San Jose Mercury News, the San Jose Business Journal, San Jose Magazine, Cupertino Courier, the San Mateo Weekly Times and Inman Real Estate News Service.
Her designations include: Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS), Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Property Marketing Expert (PME), Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist (RECS), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and one of less than 150 agents worldwide to achieve the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) designation. She has just completed specific coursework and testing as a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), to help clients dealing with foreclosures and pre-foreclosures, short sales, bank-owned homes and loan modifications. Visit her online at www.michellejudycarr.com or www.lynbrookhighhomes.com. For RE$ult$ Just Call (408) 252-8900 !!
Remember...Get RE$ult$ Team VIP Buyer Clients receive additional opportunities NOT available on MLS !! (See below for details).
Exclusive/private opportunities are by appointment.
**For VIP Buyers only-3 Exclusives!*Send Pre-Approval Letter to 408.378.9056!**
Call Michelle and the Get RE$ult$ Team at 408-252-8900 for Details & Showings!
Are You Anxious About the Market ??
Are You Wondering if You Should Sell ??
Are You Curious Whether It's Your Time to Buy ??
WONDERING WHAT TO DO??
Right now, lots of people feel uncertain--should we sell now? buy now? invest this year? We have the solution--a no-obligation opportunity for you to ask questions and get specific market data about the part of the market that applies to your situation--in a consultative (not sales) environment. We can connect over the phone, via e-mail or in person--whatever is most comfortable for you.
In today's competitive real estate market, timing, market knowledge and EXPERIENCE are absolutely critical. Be sure to work with EXPERTS and not amateurs (or real estate hobbyists). Many of the best homes (and exceptional values) are sold to pre-approved, ready-to-act Get RE$ult$ Team clients before they are ever advertised...many never go on MLS. HomeBuyers, you can beat other homebuyers to the hottest new homes for sale in San Jose with my New Listings Notification. We also have access to all of the up-to-date foreclosure info.
If you own real estate that you're thinking of selling, I and my team will gladly provide you with a FREE, No-Cost, No-Obligation Home Evaluation send an email to FreeCMA@michellejudycarr.com. If you want to own a home or invest in real estate, I and my team will gladly provide you with a FREE, No-Cost, No-Obligation Buying Power Analysis there are HUGE opportunities right now for savvy, solid investors send an email to FreeBPA@michellejudycarr.com.
Just Call (408) 252-8900 !!
FREE Consultation Sessions Available !!
*NEW TOOLS FOR CLIENTS*
Foreclosures? Auctions? Short Sales? Curious about where the true real estate bargains are at today? Did you know we have access to ALL foreclosure data NATIONWIDE?? Talk to Michelle or any of our Friendly & Knowledgeable Get RE$ult$ Team Consultants about these opportunities. Our goal is to Build Family Wealth thru Real Estate! Also, if you want to be on the Auctions & Foreclosure notice lists, send an email to foreclosures@sanjosebargainhomes.com.
Check out our *NEW* Website filled with FREE Reports, and Info to help Buyers, Sellers and Investors navigate today's unique market at www.michellecarrcrowe.com
When you want to talk about your options, remember we offer FREE 30-minute Market Analysis and Home Buying Power Analysis Consultations-Call us at 408.252.8900!
As always, many of the best homes (and values!) are available
through Michelle and the Get Re$ult$ Team!
Remember...ALWAYS check www.lynbrookhighhomes.com first!
Sellers ..
Our Team has 30 Ready-to-Act, Pre-approved Buyers!
If you're thinking of selling in the next 6-12 months, call 408.252.8900 now to see how we can help you maximize your investment. Be sure to ask about our Options-28 Days or FREE, Exclusive, Double Bargain-Bonus and Custom Home Selling Programs for Sellers. Check out our new site at www.michellecarrcrowe.com
Buyers
If you haven't yet been successful in purchasing a home, consider a new approach! We just work differently. Talk with one of our friendly and knowledgeable consultants about our 4 Different Buyer Strategy Programs-for homes both on the open market and OFF!
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe 408.252.8900
Hello, this is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for West San Jose with Cupertino Schools for 11.01.09. In Santa Clara Clara County (aka Silicon Valley), there are a variety of top-performing schools and school districts, many of which do not appear to follow logical boundaries, which is why we offer a variety of specialized market reports to help buyers like you learn more about opportunities, values and trends in the areas and schools you are most interested in. Regularly offered reports include:
West San Jose Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes Update
Saratoga Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes Update
Cupertino Monta Vista High Cupertino Schools Homes Update
Saratoga Monta Vista High Cupertino Schools Homes Update
Cupertino Cupertino High Cupertino Schools Homes Update
Santa Clara Cupertino High Cupertino Schools Homes Update
Sunnyvale Cupertino Schools Homes Update
Saratoga High Homes Update
GREAT NEWS: 4090 Yellowstone in West San Jose just closed & with 8 great above-asking-price offers. Now we have an opening for a New Seller Client-Who do you know who'd like to get this kind of RE$ult$? Just Call ... (408) 252-8900.
Now we have an opening for a New Seller Client-Who do you know who would like to get this kind of RE$ult$? Just Call (408) 252-8900.
SELLERS: Homes in Lynbrook are selling again this week there are three times as many PENDING single family homes as there are homes FOR SALE. (6 for sale vs. 19 pending). As the deadline looms for obtaining the $8K first time homebuyer tax credit, more buyers are pushing themselves to act now and take advantage of the free money while its available. I have *6* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the next 3-10 weeks but the homes they want and need arent on the market right now. Who do you know whos thinking of selling?
SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell
BUYERS: This week we have something really special! 1 3 Br Lynbrook TownHome & *3* separate 3 Br TownHome Opportunities in Monta Vista! All 3 are at least 3 Br and 2 Bath! All are in low-traffic locations, and feature 2-car garages, too. Please call 408.252.8900 to request a showing time. We must have your most current pre-approval letter on file prior to showing you can email it to info@michellejudycarr.com or fax it to 408.378.9056.
VIP BUYERS ONLY: All 3 Monta Vista TownHomes will have showings daily -Just Call (408) 252-8900 for times.
BUYERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Prices BEFORE You Buy
This Weekend's Get RE$ult$ Team Special Events:
1 Lynbrook & 3 Monta Vista SNEAK PEEK PREVIEWS! This Weekend ONLY!
Grandmas Cottage Charmer in Willow Glen! Sun., Nov. 8th, 1:30-4:30 Free Gift & Treats!
2180 Cheryl Way, San Jose 95125 - REDUCED $$! Asking $612K OR BEST WRITTEN OFFER !!
Active Single Family Homes for sale in San Jose Lynbrook: 6
1033 Windsor St San Jose 6 4 30 4,956 $482 10,950 $2,388,800 6
1681 Provincetown Dr San Jose 4 3 155 2,800 $535.67 6,500 $1,499,888
1693 Provincetown Dr San Jose 5 3 55 2,701 $518.29 6,500 $1,399,888
1142 Johnson Av San Jose 5 2 74 1,904 $530.46 6,549 $1,010,000 51
1428 Yilufa Ct San Jose 4 4 (3/1) 41 2,309 $433.07 2,132 $999,950
1403 S Blaney Av San Jose 3 2 4 1,357 $713.99 6,180 $968,888 50
Summary Of Comparable Properties
Townhouse/Condo (Comm Int Dev)
Address City Beds Baths DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt HOA List Price Age Sale Price
ACTIVE
1566 Duckett Wy #6 San Jose 3 4 (3/1) 44 1,740 $516.6 $285 $898,880
7250 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 4 1,448 $531.77 $300 $770,000 30
7126 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 23 1,448 $502.76 $300 $728,000 30
1082 Norfolk Dr San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 11 1,149 $598.78 $295 $688,000 37
7150 Rainbow Dr #21 San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 264 1,050 $476.14 $393 $499,950 45
7100 Rainbow Dr #7 San Jose 2 1 26 968 $485.54 $374 $470,000 45
To receive a FREE subscription to the full Lynbrook High Homes Update, including information on homes not yet on the open market, send an email request to subscribe to lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com orinfo@michellejudycarr.com.
To see any of these homes, Just Call 408.252.8900.
SOLD Single Family: 3
1019 Corvette Dr San Jose 5 4 164 39 2,789 $493.73 6,348 $1,478,888 $1,377,000
1438 Bing Dr San Jose 3 2 10 24 1,430 $667.83 5,974 $948,000 49 $955,000
1005 N Avondale St San Jose 2 1 66 29 840 $1,041.67 10,200 $900,000 59 $875,000
SOLD Th/Condo: 1
1075 Whitebick Dr San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 7 23 1,532 $513.71 $295 $769,950 37 $787,000
Curious about home values and sales in your area? Wondering how prices are in the area youd like to move to? Simply click on the link below, fill in your current address and submit it to obtain a free, detailed market snapshot of whats happening right now in your area. To find out about values
Click Here to Find out Home Values in Your Area!
SNEAK PEEKS! 1 Lynbrook 3 Br-Sunday by Invitation Only! 3 Monta Vista 3 Br Homes! Showing Daily! RSVP to 408.252.8900!
2180 Cheryl, Willow Glen REDUCED! $612K!
4090 Yellowstone, West San Jose $OLD! Multiple Offers! Asking $599K $OLD! Multiple Offers $651K!
Thank you for your time in reading this. Aloha & God bless you!
New Short Sale/Bank-Owned Class & Tour: As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), I bring specialized knowledge and experience to assist both sellers and buyers of distressed properties. Each month, we classes and tours of these types of Luxury Homes that are either bank-owned, in foreclosure or pre-foreclosure or short-sales. Next class & tour will be the first Thursday, of the month at 6 pm. Class & tour space is limited. RSVP to 408.252.8900 or send an email to FSSBO@michellejudycarr.com.
Did you know the First Time Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit only lasts til the government money runs out? And unless and until additional legislation is passed, you must close by Nov. 30th. Why wait? Grab YOUR $8,000 NOW! Call for Details - 408.252.8900!*
Be sure to ask for our FREE Buyers Guide to Lynbrook High Homes!
5567 Kimberly . 3 Br / 2 Ba SFH . $720K CLO$ED!
16345 Sanborn . 5 Br / 4.5 Ba SFH . CLO$ED! $1.410M!
136 N. White . 2 Br / 1 Ba SFH . SHORT SALE! $248K CLO$ED!
5516 Bollinger . 3 Br / 2 Ba SFH . $818K CLO$ED!
6111 CastleKnoll . 3 Br / 2.5 Ba TH . $781,250! CLO$ED!
EXCLUSIVE! 3 Br / 2 Ba TH . $739K By Appointment! EXCLUSIVE! Not on MLS!
$40K Down Possible + $729K FHA Loan* & You Could Move Into a Stunning 3 Br Beauty -
12779 Chaparral, Saratoga 3 Br / 3 Ba SFH . CLO$ED!
1264 Oak Knoll . 6 Br / 2.5 Ba SFH . For Rent $3600/mo. AVAILABLE NOW!
12779 Chaparral, Saratoga 3 Br / 3 Ba SFH . For Rent $3600/mo. AVAILABLE NOW!
(RENTED) EXCLUSIVE . 5 Br / 2 Ba SFH . GONE!
NEW Cupertino High Condo . 3 Br / 2 Ba For Rent $2700/Mo. -- AVAILABLE NOW!
Fabulous END UNIT! 2 Br / 2 Ba $620K CLO$ED!
So the Lynbrook Short Sale at Kimberly is CLOSED!!! Did you miss out? Are you curious about the price and terms of this or other homes? Just Call 408.252.8900!
We also recently closed on our Beautiful Mansion in the Making at 16345 Sanborn Road in Saratoga. Even in this challenging market, we succeeded in reaching the sellers goals. Asking price was $1.480M closing price was $1.410M! Thank you again to Mr. & Mrs. Iwamoto for the honor and privilege of helping you. Thank you also to Mr. & Mrs. Saito for introducing the Iwamoto Family to us.
If you have been watching the market and waiting for the bottom, be sure to check out my blog on
How Can You Tell If (and When) The Real Estate Market has Hit the Bottom?
I dont want to buy when the market is still going down
I want to wait and see if prices go down further before buying
After the market hits bottom, then Ill buy click here to read the rest
EXCLUSIVES + NEW HOMES COMING SOON
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Lynbrook High Homes Mini-Update 10.31.09
Lynbrook High Homes Mini-Update 10.31.09
Hello & Happy Halloween, this is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for 10.24.09. GREAT NEWS: 4090 Yellowstone in West San Jose just closed & with 8 great above-asking-price offers. Now we have an opening for a New Seller Client-Who do you know who'd like to get this kind of RE$ult$? Just Call ... (408) 252-8900.
Now we have an opening for a New Seller Client-Who do you know who’d like to get this kind of RE$ult$? Just Call … (408) 252-8900.
Keep your children safe this holiday. Click here to read Judy Carr’s Tips for Treats Not Tricks
*Remember to set your clocks BACK 1 hour Sat. night before you go to bed as the time changes at 2:00 am on Sunday, Nov. 1st.
SELLERS: Homes in Lynbrook are selling – again this week there are three times as many PENDING single family homes as there are homes FOR SALE. (6 for sale vs. 19 pending). Condos & townhomes are at 9 for sale and 4 pending. As the deadline looms for obtaining the $8K first time homebuyer tax credit, more buyers are pushing themselves to act now and take advantage of the free money while it’s available. I have *6* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the next 3-10 weeks but the homes they want and need aren’t on the market right now. Who do you know who’s thinking of selling?
SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell
BUYERS: This week we have something really special! 1 3 Br Lynbrook TownHome & *3* separate 3 Br TownHome Opportunities in Monta Vista! All 3 are at least 3 Br and 2 Bath! All are in low-traffic locations, and feature 2-car garages, too. Please call 408.252.8900 to request a showing time. We must have your most current pre-approval letter on file prior to showing– you can email it to info@michellejudycarr.com or fax it to 408.378.9056.
VIP BUYERS ONLY: Call me to set your time on Sunday to see the 3 Br TownHome with Dilworth, Miller & Lynbrook! Also, All 3 Monta Vista TownHomes will have showings daily on Sat. & Sun.-Just Call (408) 252-8900 for times.
BUYERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Prices BEFORE You Buy
This Weekend’s Get RE$ult$ Team Special Events:
1 Lynbrook & 3 Monta Vista SNEAK PEEK PREVIEWS! This Weekend & Weeknights!
Grandma’s Cottage Charmer in Willow Glen! 2180 Cheryl Way, San Jose 95125 - REDUCED $$!
Asking $612K OR BEST WRITTEN OFFER !!
For Sale Single Family Homes: 6
Address City Beds Bath DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt Lot(SqFt) List Price Age Sale Price
1033 Windsor St San Jose 6 4 29 4,956 $482 10,950 $2,388,800 6
1693 Provincetown Dr San Jose 5 3 54 2,701 $518.29 6,500 $1,399,888
1473 Sharon Manor Ct San Jose 5 4 (3/1) 243 3,493 $400.52 5,500 $1,399,000 14
1142 Johnson Av San Jose 5 2 73 1,904 $530.46 6,549 $1,010,000 51
1428 Yilufa Ct San Jose 4 4 (3/1) 40 2,309 $433.07 2,132 $999,950
1403 S Blaney Av San Jose 3 2 3 1,357 $713.99 6,180 $968,888 50
For Sale Condos/TownHomes: 9
1566 Duckett Wy #6 San Jose 3 4 (3/1) 43 1,740 $516.6 $285 $898,880
7202 Via Vico San Jose 4 3 (2/1) 17 1,822 $436.33 $330 $795,000 30
7250 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 3 1,448 $531.77 $300 $770,000 30
7126 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 22 1,448 $502.76 $300 $728,000 30
1082 Norfolk Dr San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 10 1,149 $598.78 $295 $688,000 37
7150 Rainbow Dr #21 San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 263 1,050 $476.14 $393 $499,950 45
7100 Rainbow Dr #7 San Jose 2 1 25 968 $485.54 $374 $470,000 45
1155 Weyburn Ln #28 San Jose 2 1 52 814 $526.89 $330 $428,888 47
6890 Chantel Ct San Jose 1 1 99 582 $513.75 $305 $299,000 22
To receive a FREE subscription to the full Lynbrook High Homes Update, including information on homes not yet on the open market, send an email request to subscribe to lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com orinfo@michellejudycarr.com.
To see any of these homes, Just Call 408.252.8900.
Pending Single Family: 16
Address City Beds Baths DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt HOA List Price Age Sale Price
1400 Oak Knoll Dr San Jose 5 4+ 175 4,634 $351.75 10,454 $1,629,998 2
1264 Oak Knoll Dr San Jose 6+ 2 1/2 11 2,156 $556.53 7,360 $1,199,888 44
1436 Yilufa Ct San Jose 4 3 1/2 45 2,416 $495.86 2,700 $1,198,000
1432 Yilufa Ct San Jose 4 3 1/2 12 2,309 $475.53 2,171 $1,098,000
1568 Loch Lomond Ln San Jose 3 2 15 1,472 $650.48 6,000 $957,500 50
7088 Phyllis Av San Jose 3 2 3 1,438 $589.71 6,240 $848,000 48
1019 Corvette Dr San Jose 5 4+ 164 2,789 $530.26 6,348 $1,478,888
1015 Avondale St San Jose 6+ 4+ 70 3,708 $377.29 10,200 $1,399,000 59
5962 Royal Ann Dr San Jose 5 3 10 2,023 $568.46 5,974 $1,150,000 45
1044 Avondale St San Jose 3 1 7 1,050 $919.05 10,875 $965,000 59
6316 Wisteria Wy San Jose 3 2 7 1,328 $715.28 8,700 $949,888 42
1254 Regency Dr San Jose 4 3 14 2,160 $439.3 6,136 $948,888 42
1438 Bing Dr San Jose 3 2 10 1,430 $662.94 5,974 $948,000 49
1046 Jacqueline Wy San Jose 3 2 8 1,394 $680.06 5,880 $948,000 53
1194 Miller Av San Jose 4 2 6 1,500 $620 6,099 $930,000 48
1005 N Avondale St San Jose 2 1 66 840 $1,071.43 10,200 $900,000 59
6111 Royal Ann Dr San Jose 3 2 2 1,280 $699.22 7,080 $895,000 50
Pending Condos & TownHomes: 5
1081 Di Napoli Dr San Jose 4 2 1/2 97 2,040 $421.08 $270 $859,000 37
1030 Whitebick Dr San Jose 3 2 1/2 8 1,532 $499.34 $295 $764,988 36
6942 Chantel Ct San Jose 1 1 57 582 $462.2 $305 $269,000 109
1075 Whitebick Dr San Jose 3 2 1/2 7 1,532 $502.58 $295 $769,950 37
6957 Chantel Ct San Jose 2 2 1/2 56 1,051 $447.05 $380 $469,850 22
SOLD Single Family: 3
1019 Corvette Dr San Jose 5 4 164 39 2,789 $493.73 6,348 $1,478,888 $1,377,000
1438 Bing Dr San Jose 3 2 10 24 1,430 $667.83 5,974 $948,000 49 $955,000
1005 N Avondale St San Jose 2 1 66 29 840 $1,041.67 10,200 $900,000 59 $875,000
SOLD Th/Condo: 1
1075 Whitebick Dr San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 7 23 1,532 $513.71 $295 $769,950 37 $787,000
Curious about home values and sales in your area? Wondering how prices are in the area you’d like to move to? Simply click on the link below, fill in your current address and submit it to obtain a free, detailed market snapshot of what’s happening right now in your area. To find out about values…
Click Here to Find out Home Values in Your Area!
SNEAK PEEKS! 1 Lynbrook 3 Br-Sunday by Invitation Only! 3 Monta Vista 3 Br Homes! Showing Daily! RSVP to 408.252.8900!
2180 Cheryl, Willow Glen REDUCED! $612K! Open Sun., Oct. 25th, 1:30-4:30! FREE GIFTS!
4090 Yellowstone, West San Jose $OLD! Multiple Offers! Asking $599K … $OLD! Multiple Offers $651K!
Thank you for your time in reading this. Aloha & God bless you!
Hello & Happy Halloween, this is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for 10.24.09. GREAT NEWS: 4090 Yellowstone in West San Jose just closed & with 8 great above-asking-price offers. Now we have an opening for a New Seller Client-Who do you know who'd like to get this kind of RE$ult$? Just Call ... (408) 252-8900.
Now we have an opening for a New Seller Client-Who do you know who’d like to get this kind of RE$ult$? Just Call … (408) 252-8900.
Keep your children safe this holiday. Click here to read Judy Carr’s Tips for Treats Not Tricks
*Remember to set your clocks BACK 1 hour Sat. night before you go to bed as the time changes at 2:00 am on Sunday, Nov. 1st.
SELLERS: Homes in Lynbrook are selling – again this week there are three times as many PENDING single family homes as there are homes FOR SALE. (6 for sale vs. 19 pending). Condos & townhomes are at 9 for sale and 4 pending. As the deadline looms for obtaining the $8K first time homebuyer tax credit, more buyers are pushing themselves to act now and take advantage of the free money while it’s available. I have *6* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the next 3-10 weeks but the homes they want and need aren’t on the market right now. Who do you know who’s thinking of selling?
SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell
BUYERS: This week we have something really special! 1 3 Br Lynbrook TownHome & *3* separate 3 Br TownHome Opportunities in Monta Vista! All 3 are at least 3 Br and 2 Bath! All are in low-traffic locations, and feature 2-car garages, too. Please call 408.252.8900 to request a showing time. We must have your most current pre-approval letter on file prior to showing– you can email it to info@michellejudycarr.com or fax it to 408.378.9056.
VIP BUYERS ONLY: Call me to set your time on Sunday to see the 3 Br TownHome with Dilworth, Miller & Lynbrook! Also, All 3 Monta Vista TownHomes will have showings daily on Sat. & Sun.-Just Call (408) 252-8900 for times.
BUYERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Prices BEFORE You Buy
This Weekend’s Get RE$ult$ Team Special Events:
1 Lynbrook & 3 Monta Vista SNEAK PEEK PREVIEWS! This Weekend & Weeknights!
Grandma’s Cottage Charmer in Willow Glen! 2180 Cheryl Way, San Jose 95125 - REDUCED $$!
Asking $612K OR BEST WRITTEN OFFER !!
For Sale Single Family Homes: 6
Address City Beds Bath DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt Lot(SqFt) List Price Age Sale Price
1033 Windsor St San Jose 6 4 29 4,956 $482 10,950 $2,388,800 6
1693 Provincetown Dr San Jose 5 3 54 2,701 $518.29 6,500 $1,399,888
1473 Sharon Manor Ct San Jose 5 4 (3/1) 243 3,493 $400.52 5,500 $1,399,000 14
1142 Johnson Av San Jose 5 2 73 1,904 $530.46 6,549 $1,010,000 51
1428 Yilufa Ct San Jose 4 4 (3/1) 40 2,309 $433.07 2,132 $999,950
1403 S Blaney Av San Jose 3 2 3 1,357 $713.99 6,180 $968,888 50
For Sale Condos/TownHomes: 9
1566 Duckett Wy #6 San Jose 3 4 (3/1) 43 1,740 $516.6 $285 $898,880
7202 Via Vico San Jose 4 3 (2/1) 17 1,822 $436.33 $330 $795,000 30
7250 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 3 1,448 $531.77 $300 $770,000 30
7126 Clarendon St San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 22 1,448 $502.76 $300 $728,000 30
1082 Norfolk Dr San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 10 1,149 $598.78 $295 $688,000 37
7150 Rainbow Dr #21 San Jose 2 2 (1/1) 263 1,050 $476.14 $393 $499,950 45
7100 Rainbow Dr #7 San Jose 2 1 25 968 $485.54 $374 $470,000 45
1155 Weyburn Ln #28 San Jose 2 1 52 814 $526.89 $330 $428,888 47
6890 Chantel Ct San Jose 1 1 99 582 $513.75 $305 $299,000 22
To receive a FREE subscription to the full Lynbrook High Homes Update, including information on homes not yet on the open market, send an email request to subscribe to lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com orinfo@michellejudycarr.com.
To see any of these homes, Just Call 408.252.8900.
Pending Single Family: 16
Address City Beds Baths DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt HOA List Price Age Sale Price
1400 Oak Knoll Dr San Jose 5 4+ 175 4,634 $351.75 10,454 $1,629,998 2
1264 Oak Knoll Dr San Jose 6+ 2 1/2 11 2,156 $556.53 7,360 $1,199,888 44
1436 Yilufa Ct San Jose 4 3 1/2 45 2,416 $495.86 2,700 $1,198,000
1432 Yilufa Ct San Jose 4 3 1/2 12 2,309 $475.53 2,171 $1,098,000
1568 Loch Lomond Ln San Jose 3 2 15 1,472 $650.48 6,000 $957,500 50
7088 Phyllis Av San Jose 3 2 3 1,438 $589.71 6,240 $848,000 48
1019 Corvette Dr San Jose 5 4+ 164 2,789 $530.26 6,348 $1,478,888
1015 Avondale St San Jose 6+ 4+ 70 3,708 $377.29 10,200 $1,399,000 59
5962 Royal Ann Dr San Jose 5 3 10 2,023 $568.46 5,974 $1,150,000 45
1044 Avondale St San Jose 3 1 7 1,050 $919.05 10,875 $965,000 59
6316 Wisteria Wy San Jose 3 2 7 1,328 $715.28 8,700 $949,888 42
1254 Regency Dr San Jose 4 3 14 2,160 $439.3 6,136 $948,888 42
1438 Bing Dr San Jose 3 2 10 1,430 $662.94 5,974 $948,000 49
1046 Jacqueline Wy San Jose 3 2 8 1,394 $680.06 5,880 $948,000 53
1194 Miller Av San Jose 4 2 6 1,500 $620 6,099 $930,000 48
1005 N Avondale St San Jose 2 1 66 840 $1,071.43 10,200 $900,000 59
6111 Royal Ann Dr San Jose 3 2 2 1,280 $699.22 7,080 $895,000 50
Pending Condos & TownHomes: 5
1081 Di Napoli Dr San Jose 4 2 1/2 97 2,040 $421.08 $270 $859,000 37
1030 Whitebick Dr San Jose 3 2 1/2 8 1,532 $499.34 $295 $764,988 36
6942 Chantel Ct San Jose 1 1 57 582 $462.2 $305 $269,000 109
1075 Whitebick Dr San Jose 3 2 1/2 7 1,532 $502.58 $295 $769,950 37
6957 Chantel Ct San Jose 2 2 1/2 56 1,051 $447.05 $380 $469,850 22
SOLD Single Family: 3
1019 Corvette Dr San Jose 5 4 164 39 2,789 $493.73 6,348 $1,478,888 $1,377,000
1438 Bing Dr San Jose 3 2 10 24 1,430 $667.83 5,974 $948,000 49 $955,000
1005 N Avondale St San Jose 2 1 66 29 840 $1,041.67 10,200 $900,000 59 $875,000
SOLD Th/Condo: 1
1075 Whitebick Dr San Jose 3 3 (2/1) 7 23 1,532 $513.71 $295 $769,950 37 $787,000
Curious about home values and sales in your area? Wondering how prices are in the area you’d like to move to? Simply click on the link below, fill in your current address and submit it to obtain a free, detailed market snapshot of what’s happening right now in your area. To find out about values…
Click Here to Find out Home Values in Your Area!
SNEAK PEEKS! 1 Lynbrook 3 Br-Sunday by Invitation Only! 3 Monta Vista 3 Br Homes! Showing Daily! RSVP to 408.252.8900!
2180 Cheryl, Willow Glen REDUCED! $612K! Open Sun., Oct. 25th, 1:30-4:30! FREE GIFTS!
4090 Yellowstone, West San Jose $OLD! Multiple Offers! Asking $599K … $OLD! Multiple Offers $651K!
Thank you for your time in reading this. Aloha & God bless you!
New Treats for Silicon Valley Home Buyers-
New Treats for Silicon Valley Home Buyers
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, ABR, ALHS, ASP, CDPE, RECS, SRES
By voting to extend the temporarily raised Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA loan limits of $729,950 through 2010, Congress gave Buyers (and the U.S. economy which relies heavily on the housing industry) a great big treat. The present loan limits were set to expire at the end of 2009 and revert to previous lower limits of $417,000.
Due to extremely high costs of housing throughout Silicon Valley, especially West San Jose, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Palo Alto and Saratoga, as compared to the rest of the U.S., this good news is especially welcome.
Now buyers are waiting expectantly for one more piece of good news-for the federal $8,000 tax credit to be extended in some form past the current expiration date of Nov. 30, 2009.
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® thanked Congress for its speedy action.
“NAR commends both houses of Congress for their quick action in continuing these higher limits during a time for recovery in the housing market and national economy. The higher limits, along with the home buyer tax credit extension, are necessary to keep the markets moving at this critical time,” said NAR President Charles McMillan.
“Home sales have shown significant movement upwards in the past six months and reduced inventory in some segments of the housing market, but not in all. Home purchases in the middle-income and higher brackets have not moved much, and those markets must improve before we can experience a fully sustained housing recovery. These higher loan limits will help motivate qualified home buyers to purchase in those markets,” McMillan said.
The resolution would extend the present conventional loan limits for Fannie and Freddie through the 2010 calendar year at 125 percent of local median home sales prices, up to a maximum of $729,750 in high-cost areas. The floor for FHA is $271,050; the floor for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conforming loan limits is $417,000.
The resolution now goes to President Obama, and he is expected to sign it today or Saturday to avoid an especially nasty trick in the form of a government shutdown.
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, ABR, ALHS, ASP, CDPE, RECS, SRES
By voting to extend the temporarily raised Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA loan limits of $729,950 through 2010, Congress gave Buyers (and the U.S. economy which relies heavily on the housing industry) a great big treat. The present loan limits were set to expire at the end of 2009 and revert to previous lower limits of $417,000.
Due to extremely high costs of housing throughout Silicon Valley, especially West San Jose, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Palo Alto and Saratoga, as compared to the rest of the U.S., this good news is especially welcome.
Now buyers are waiting expectantly for one more piece of good news-for the federal $8,000 tax credit to be extended in some form past the current expiration date of Nov. 30, 2009.
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® thanked Congress for its speedy action.
“NAR commends both houses of Congress for their quick action in continuing these higher limits during a time for recovery in the housing market and national economy. The higher limits, along with the home buyer tax credit extension, are necessary to keep the markets moving at this critical time,” said NAR President Charles McMillan.
“Home sales have shown significant movement upwards in the past six months and reduced inventory in some segments of the housing market, but not in all. Home purchases in the middle-income and higher brackets have not moved much, and those markets must improve before we can experience a fully sustained housing recovery. These higher loan limits will help motivate qualified home buyers to purchase in those markets,” McMillan said.
The resolution would extend the present conventional loan limits for Fannie and Freddie through the 2010 calendar year at 125 percent of local median home sales prices, up to a maximum of $729,750 in high-cost areas. The floor for FHA is $271,050; the floor for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conforming loan limits is $417,000.
The resolution now goes to President Obama, and he is expected to sign it today or Saturday to avoid an especially nasty trick in the form of a government shutdown.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Best $2 Show I've Ever Seen-Cupertino's Debut Choir Concert
The Best $2 Show I've Ever Seen-Cupertino's Debut Choir Concert
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
When I was younger and low on cash and seeking inexpensive entertainment, I remember people suggested seeing high school games, musicals or performances as a reasonable option to higher-priced professional events. Current economic times are causing me and others to get back to basics and re-visit this money-saving habit.
So when my daughter invited me to see Cupertino High School's Debut Choir Concert tonight, I said yes. I was even more thrilled once I heard the price!
Tonight I enjoyed a fabulous show featuring talent, poise and professionalism produced by the students at Cupertino High School-and it only cost $2! I have to compliment the students' director Andrew Aron for his good-natured but firm and no-nonsense direction-to the audience to actually shut OFF their cell phones, behave appropriately (no "shout-outs") and remove loud talkers from the auditorium.
Each of the four groups (Cantabile, Chorale, Cantos and Capella) performed a selection of classical, touching and at least one crowd-pleasing number. Cupertino High also boasts the only male choir in all of the Fremont High School District. Especially notable were Justin Li's cello and guitar features and Cody Scott's solo.
Cupertino High School Debut Choir ConcertStarting in Latin ("Music Spread Thy Voice Around" by Handel), bouncing through "Lydia, The Tattoed Lady," hypnotizing with "The Seal Lullaby" and culminating with the Grand Chorus' uplifting rendition of Moses Hogan's, "I'll Make a Difference," the students demonstrated skill in technique, affection for their director and "the world's greatest accompanist" Dr. Valerie Stark, and love of music. It was a celebration of joy in music.
Grand Finale of Cupertino High School Choir ConcertNext time you're looking for reasonably-priced yet real entertainment, I recommend you look at your local middle and high school sports, band and music programs. You may be pleasantly surprised. As advertised, you could "see your students and friends in a new light."
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
When I was younger and low on cash and seeking inexpensive entertainment, I remember people suggested seeing high school games, musicals or performances as a reasonable option to higher-priced professional events. Current economic times are causing me and others to get back to basics and re-visit this money-saving habit.
So when my daughter invited me to see Cupertino High School's Debut Choir Concert tonight, I said yes. I was even more thrilled once I heard the price!
Tonight I enjoyed a fabulous show featuring talent, poise and professionalism produced by the students at Cupertino High School-and it only cost $2! I have to compliment the students' director Andrew Aron for his good-natured but firm and no-nonsense direction-to the audience to actually shut OFF their cell phones, behave appropriately (no "shout-outs") and remove loud talkers from the auditorium.
Each of the four groups (Cantabile, Chorale, Cantos and Capella) performed a selection of classical, touching and at least one crowd-pleasing number. Cupertino High also boasts the only male choir in all of the Fremont High School District. Especially notable were Justin Li's cello and guitar features and Cody Scott's solo.
Cupertino High School Debut Choir ConcertStarting in Latin ("Music Spread Thy Voice Around" by Handel), bouncing through "Lydia, The Tattoed Lady," hypnotizing with "The Seal Lullaby" and culminating with the Grand Chorus' uplifting rendition of Moses Hogan's, "I'll Make a Difference," the students demonstrated skill in technique, affection for their director and "the world's greatest accompanist" Dr. Valerie Stark, and love of music. It was a celebration of joy in music.
Grand Finale of Cupertino High School Choir ConcertNext time you're looking for reasonably-priced yet real entertainment, I recommend you look at your local middle and high school sports, band and music programs. You may be pleasantly surprised. As advertised, you could "see your students and friends in a new light."
Monday, October 26, 2009
Testing New Tools & Tired of Looking Stupid
Testing New Tools & Tired of Looking Stupid
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
There is so much good info out there on the Internet and I love learning new things. Working in the Lynbrook High Homes area, I am surrounded by intelligent, technologically literate people.
You can perhaps sympathize and understand when I say I just get tired of looking and feeling stupid when I try new tools and technology. For example, right now I'm trying to add a button and code to my blog. I am not hip to HTML although I can add links and mailto instructions.
To me, it seems there's just an unlimited amount of opportunities for looking stupid in very public ways these days.
I read the instructions. I've copied the code verbatim, and I'm praying it works. But if it doesn't, please forgive me if this is a mess. I just had to try it and see if I could do it right. If it works, "PRAISE THE LORD!" If not, I'll try it again. And then I'll get to try something else new again soon.
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
There is so much good info out there on the Internet and I love learning new things. Working in the Lynbrook High Homes area, I am surrounded by intelligent, technologically literate people.
You can perhaps sympathize and understand when I say I just get tired of looking and feeling stupid when I try new tools and technology. For example, right now I'm trying to add a button and code to my blog. I am not hip to HTML although I can add links and mailto instructions.
To me, it seems there's just an unlimited amount of opportunities for looking stupid in very public ways these days.
I read the instructions. I've copied the code verbatim, and I'm praying it works. But if it doesn't, please forgive me if this is a mess. I just had to try it and see if I could do it right. If it works, "PRAISE THE LORD!" If not, I'll try it again. And then I'll get to try something else new again soon.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Treats Not Tricks - Grandma Judy's Tips for a Fun & Safe Halloween in Lynbrook
Treats Not Tricks - Grandma Judy's Tips for a Fun & Safe Halloween in Lynbrook
Grandma Judy's Rules for Halloween—Making sure You Get Treats not Tricks
My mother Judy Carr, like most children, LOVED Halloween. Most parents like me endure it. Combining an abundance of sugar-rush-inducing candy, the exuberant freedom from inhibitions due to make-believe and costumes and the often opposing ideas of "Halloween fun" between younger and older children can result in a disappointing feeling of being tricked when you expected treats.
Grandma Judy had the usual rules: walk, don't run; have at least 1 partner; only go to houses you know (or at least ones that are well-lit); don't touch the pumpkins or displays; don't eat any candy you received along the way, and listen to your chaperone. Also, keep in mind the potential for rain, and plan accordingly. There’s nothing worse than wet shoes, a torn costume or a hard fall to spook youngsters and spoil the fun.
Grandma Judy's Tips for Halloween
1) Wear the right shoes! Maybe rain boots don't look right with Ariel's tail but they can help keep little ones from getting wet feet and catching cold.
2) Wear a turtleneck and leggings or thermal shirt and long-johns under costumes. Most commercially-made costumes are made of thin polyester or nylon. It's easy for children's body temperature to dramatically drop when they get cold. Even if you realize it right away, it's still a long trek back home with you looking like a ghoul, dragging along an uncooperative or sobbing child.
3) Make glow sticks and snap-together glow tubes part of the fun. We distribute a few glow sticks to each child – a necklace with one glow stick hanging in the back and one in the front at a minimum. The best way to make it fun for children is to incorporate them into the costume’s design – such as weaving it around the princess crown, making it into “jewelry” or attaching them to the costume or treat container.
4) Use reflective tape in costume and container design. Reflective tape wound around the pirate sword and pieces cut into the shapes of eyes, ears and mouth for the plastic pumpkin help a child be seen. Even better is to streamline – tape along the sides of legs and the arms of children. Or make a design on their backs – spell out BOO, for example.
5) Make a stopwatch part of the fun. If the total time allotted is 1 hour for trick-or-treating, the leader (adult or teenager in charge), sets it first for 30 minutes, then 20, then 10, then 5, then 3 then 1.
6) Plan out and map route in advance, leave it with the adult at home and stick to it. That way if someone does get hurt or lost, the parents know right where to go.
7) Bring at least 2 flashlights, 2 cells phones and 2 watches. Someone always ends up with a dead battery at the worst time, so doubling up is a good idea.
8) Bring along at least 3 pieces of your OWN candy so you can safely snack along the way. Have a safe & fun Halloween!
Grandma Judy's Rules for Halloween—Making sure You Get Treats not Tricks
My mother Judy Carr, like most children, LOVED Halloween. Most parents like me endure it. Combining an abundance of sugar-rush-inducing candy, the exuberant freedom from inhibitions due to make-believe and costumes and the often opposing ideas of "Halloween fun" between younger and older children can result in a disappointing feeling of being tricked when you expected treats.
Grandma Judy had the usual rules: walk, don't run; have at least 1 partner; only go to houses you know (or at least ones that are well-lit); don't touch the pumpkins or displays; don't eat any candy you received along the way, and listen to your chaperone. Also, keep in mind the potential for rain, and plan accordingly. There’s nothing worse than wet shoes, a torn costume or a hard fall to spook youngsters and spoil the fun.
Grandma Judy's Tips for Halloween
1) Wear the right shoes! Maybe rain boots don't look right with Ariel's tail but they can help keep little ones from getting wet feet and catching cold.
2) Wear a turtleneck and leggings or thermal shirt and long-johns under costumes. Most commercially-made costumes are made of thin polyester or nylon. It's easy for children's body temperature to dramatically drop when they get cold. Even if you realize it right away, it's still a long trek back home with you looking like a ghoul, dragging along an uncooperative or sobbing child.
3) Make glow sticks and snap-together glow tubes part of the fun. We distribute a few glow sticks to each child – a necklace with one glow stick hanging in the back and one in the front at a minimum. The best way to make it fun for children is to incorporate them into the costume’s design – such as weaving it around the princess crown, making it into “jewelry” or attaching them to the costume or treat container.
4) Use reflective tape in costume and container design. Reflective tape wound around the pirate sword and pieces cut into the shapes of eyes, ears and mouth for the plastic pumpkin help a child be seen. Even better is to streamline – tape along the sides of legs and the arms of children. Or make a design on their backs – spell out BOO, for example.
5) Make a stopwatch part of the fun. If the total time allotted is 1 hour for trick-or-treating, the leader (adult or teenager in charge), sets it first for 30 minutes, then 20, then 10, then 5, then 3 then 1.
6) Plan out and map route in advance, leave it with the adult at home and stick to it. That way if someone does get hurt or lost, the parents know right where to go.
7) Bring at least 2 flashlights, 2 cells phones and 2 watches. Someone always ends up with a dead battery at the worst time, so doubling up is a good idea.
8) Bring along at least 3 pieces of your OWN candy so you can safely snack along the way. Have a safe & fun Halloween!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
TENANTS! Is Your Landlord/Owner Facing Foreclosure in Santa Clara County? Learn Your RIGHTS and Get FREE HELP at FREE Foreclosure Event on Wed., 10/21
TENANTS! Is Your Landlord/Owner Facing Foreclosure in Santa Clara County? Learn Your RIGHTS and Get FREE HELP at FREE Foreclosure Event on Wed., 10/21
The City of San Jose, in partnership with the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS®, (SCCAOR), is hosting a FREE Foreclosure Rescue Event tomorrow, October 21st, from 1pm to 7pm at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, located at 1700 Alum Rock Ave. in San Jose.
This is an important event where information and assistance is provided not only for those running the risk of foreclosure or are in it, but also for tenants wanting to know their rights and obtain help as well.
There will be representatives from all the major HUD (Housing and Urban Development) certified counseling agencies as well as Legal Aid organizations to provide free and truthful information about the process of foreclosure and what options TENANTS and homeowners have. There will also be a significant number of counseling agencies and a couple of lenders available.
If you or anyone you care about knows of a client, friend or family member that could benefit from this important event, please forward them the information in this email and help them get the help they need. For more information on the event itself, the flyer can be downloaded by clicking here.
For help with foreclosure call our Hotline 408.794.1242,
or email help@foreclosurehelpscc.org
or visit our website at www.foreclosurehelpscc.org
Thanks for reading and Aloha!
The City of San Jose, in partnership with the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS®, (SCCAOR), is hosting a FREE Foreclosure Rescue Event tomorrow, October 21st, from 1pm to 7pm at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, located at 1700 Alum Rock Ave. in San Jose.
This is an important event where information and assistance is provided not only for those running the risk of foreclosure or are in it, but also for tenants wanting to know their rights and obtain help as well.
There will be representatives from all the major HUD (Housing and Urban Development) certified counseling agencies as well as Legal Aid organizations to provide free and truthful information about the process of foreclosure and what options TENANTS and homeowners have. There will also be a significant number of counseling agencies and a couple of lenders available.
If you or anyone you care about knows of a client, friend or family member that could benefit from this important event, please forward them the information in this email and help them get the help they need. For more information on the event itself, the flyer can be downloaded by clicking here.
For help with foreclosure call our Hotline 408.794.1242,
or email help@foreclosurehelpscc.org
or visit our website at www.foreclosurehelpscc.org
Thanks for reading and Aloha!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
3 Sneak Peeks in Monta Vista this weekend-Not on MLS-RSVP
3 Sneak Peeks in Monta Vista this weekend-1 Hour ONLY! all 3 are BIG 3 Br & Quiet- RSVP Just Call 408.252.8900
3 Sneak Peeks in Monta Vista this weekend!
1 Hour ONLY!
EXCLUSIVE! NOT on MLS!
All 3 are BIG 3 Br & Quiet-
but you've gotta RSVP to 408.210.9350 or lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com
3 Cupertino townhomes for sale! All 3 with Kennedy Middle & Monta Vista High! HIGH API Scores! Don't miss! You could still buy and qualify for the $8K first time homebuyers tax credit!
Blessings & Aloha,
Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, DRE #00901962, is a Silicon Valley-based multi-million dollar real estate consultant. Check out her blog at www.activerain.com/results or visit her online at www.michellejudycarr.com or www.lynbrookhighhomes.com. For RE$ult$ ... Just Call ... (408) 252-8900.
3 Sneak Peeks in Monta Vista this weekend!
1 Hour ONLY!
EXCLUSIVE! NOT on MLS!
All 3 are BIG 3 Br & Quiet-
but you've gotta RSVP to 408.210.9350 or lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com
3 Cupertino townhomes for sale! All 3 with Kennedy Middle & Monta Vista High! HIGH API Scores! Don't miss! You could still buy and qualify for the $8K first time homebuyers tax credit!
Blessings & Aloha,
Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, DRE #00901962, is a Silicon Valley-based multi-million dollar real estate consultant. Check out her blog at www.activerain.com/results or visit her online at www.michellejudycarr.com or www.lynbrookhighhomes.com. For RE$ult$ ... Just Call ... (408) 252-8900.
Monday, October 12, 2009
How to Pet a Lion
How to Pet a Lion
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Growing up, I always wanted a pet lion. I imagined myself presiding over a wild game preserve of animals, especially the big cats - lions and tigers, panthers and leopards. (Not surprisingly I later became involved in cat rescue organizations, fostering and socializing kitties for new families.)
I recently finished reading the book, "A Lion Named Christian" about Christian the Lion, the big cat in the "lion reunion" video made famous on YouTube. Did you know the owners (or as people say today, the "pet guardians"), actually bought (not adopted) the lion cub at Harrah's Department Store in London?
When I shared the story with my family, my oldest daughter immediately wanted to travel to Harrah's to buy a lion. Sorry, they no longer sell, nor adopt out, big pets there anymore.
When King John Elvis Presley (my youngest daughter's dear pet) recently died and moved up to kitty heaven, more than ever I felt a burning desire and NEED for our family to reconnect with a real live lion.
Fortunately, I knew where to go. Legally, I mean.
Back when my children were younger, we visited the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, Oregon. Even though my children were small (my youngest was a toddler) we got to go inside the special teaching area to pet two white tiger cubs. It was very cool.
This summer, we made a detour (okay, a very long detour) to visit them again. We were in luck - in addition to the possum, skunk, anteater and red fox, everyone in our family got to pet two different big cat cubs - one was a lion and the other was a snow leopard. Interestingly, the lion's fur was much coarser as compared to the soft fur of the snow leopard.
So back to how to pet a lion ...
•1) Obey the lion handler's instructions.
•2) Wash your hands first. (Don't tempt the lion with the aroma of your steak sandwich.)
•3) Don't treat a lion, tiger or other big cat or cub like a dog or domestic cat.
•4) Sit or kneel quietly near their level and wait for the handler to bring the lion to you.
•5) Unless the handler says otherwise, don't let the big cat sniff your hand first. Anything put in front of a lion's face, including a human hand, is interpreted as food or fun-and an open invitation for the animal to bite, chew or engage in "mouth play" with it.
•6) Never chase, run after, pounce on or try to hug the lion for the same reason.
•7) Do pet only from the back of the neck/top of the shoulders and down. Always start by petting the back first, then depending on the cub's reaction, it may be okay to pet or pat their sides. However, if you start with the sides, a lion may interpret the pats as pokes or swats by a peer and begin typical lion play. (Again, you don't want that.)
Here is the link that shows some back footage when Christian the Lion is younger; about 2:40 into it is the reunion part, where the lion, who'd been introduced into the wild and hadn't seen the authors for over a year - sees them again. It's a real tear-jerker.
http://sharerevmedia.com/component/option,com_seyret/Itemid,52/task,videodirectlink/id,1251085/
Also, here are some photos from our lion and leopard petting adventures this summer.
http://www.facebook.com/justcall?v=photos&ref=profile#/album.php?aid=2021178&id=1020843477
The West Coast Game Park can be contacted at 541-347-3106 or online at www.gameparksafari.com.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Growing up, I always wanted a pet lion. I imagined myself presiding over a wild game preserve of animals, especially the big cats - lions and tigers, panthers and leopards. (Not surprisingly I later became involved in cat rescue organizations, fostering and socializing kitties for new families.)
I recently finished reading the book, "A Lion Named Christian" about Christian the Lion, the big cat in the "lion reunion" video made famous on YouTube. Did you know the owners (or as people say today, the "pet guardians"), actually bought (not adopted) the lion cub at Harrah's Department Store in London?
When I shared the story with my family, my oldest daughter immediately wanted to travel to Harrah's to buy a lion. Sorry, they no longer sell, nor adopt out, big pets there anymore.
When King John Elvis Presley (my youngest daughter's dear pet) recently died and moved up to kitty heaven, more than ever I felt a burning desire and NEED for our family to reconnect with a real live lion.
Fortunately, I knew where to go. Legally, I mean.
Back when my children were younger, we visited the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, Oregon. Even though my children were small (my youngest was a toddler) we got to go inside the special teaching area to pet two white tiger cubs. It was very cool.
This summer, we made a detour (okay, a very long detour) to visit them again. We were in luck - in addition to the possum, skunk, anteater and red fox, everyone in our family got to pet two different big cat cubs - one was a lion and the other was a snow leopard. Interestingly, the lion's fur was much coarser as compared to the soft fur of the snow leopard.
So back to how to pet a lion ...
•1) Obey the lion handler's instructions.
•2) Wash your hands first. (Don't tempt the lion with the aroma of your steak sandwich.)
•3) Don't treat a lion, tiger or other big cat or cub like a dog or domestic cat.
•4) Sit or kneel quietly near their level and wait for the handler to bring the lion to you.
•5) Unless the handler says otherwise, don't let the big cat sniff your hand first. Anything put in front of a lion's face, including a human hand, is interpreted as food or fun-and an open invitation for the animal to bite, chew or engage in "mouth play" with it.
•6) Never chase, run after, pounce on or try to hug the lion for the same reason.
•7) Do pet only from the back of the neck/top of the shoulders and down. Always start by petting the back first, then depending on the cub's reaction, it may be okay to pet or pat their sides. However, if you start with the sides, a lion may interpret the pats as pokes or swats by a peer and begin typical lion play. (Again, you don't want that.)
Here is the link that shows some back footage when Christian the Lion is younger; about 2:40 into it is the reunion part, where the lion, who'd been introduced into the wild and hadn't seen the authors for over a year - sees them again. It's a real tear-jerker.
http://sharerevmedia.com/component/option,com_seyret/Itemid,52/task,videodirectlink/id,1251085/
Also, here are some photos from our lion and leopard petting adventures this summer.
http://www.facebook.com/justcall?v=photos&ref=profile#/album.php?aid=2021178&id=1020843477
The West Coast Game Park can be contacted at 541-347-3106 or online at www.gameparksafari.com.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Free Gifts for All at Willow Glen Open House 2180 Cheryl Sunday October 11, 2009
Free Gifts for All at Willow Glen Open House 2180 Cheryl Sunday October 11, 2009
FREE Gift for each Group @ Open House Sun., 10/11, 1:30-4:30 + Treats for Children!
*Million $$ WG Neighborhood!
Gleaming Hardwood Floors!
Warm Cabinetry!
Energy-Efficient DP Windows! E
very BR Features 2 Windows-Lite & Cheerful!
Only $21,525* Down with New FHA Loan Possible (must qualify) - Just Call 408.252.8900
Free Gifts for All at Willow Glen Open House 2180 Cheryl Sunday October 11, 2009
FREE Gift for each Group @ Open House Sun., 10/11, 1:30-4:30 + Treats for Children!
*Million $$ WG Neighborhood!
Gleaming Hardwood Floors!
Warm Cabinetry!
Energy-Efficient DP Windows! E
very BR Features 2 Windows-Lite & Cheerful!
Only $21,525* Down with New FHA Loan Possible (must qualify) - Just Call 408.252.8900
Free Gifts for All at Willow Glen Open House 2180 Cheryl Sunday October 11, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
FREE First-Time HomeBuyer FHA Class this Thurs., Oct. 8th at 6 pm in San Jose
FREE First-Time HomeBuyer FHA Class this Thurs., Oct. 8th at 6 pm in San Jose
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, ABR, ALHS, ASP, CDPE, PME, RECS, SRES
Are you curious about FHA loans? Do you know if you qualify? Do you want to know the difference between FHA and other traditional loans? Do you wonder if FHA loans can be used to buy foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, short sales and bank-owned home buying properties?
Every day Buyers and Sellers ask me what’s happening in the market. Of course, the real question is what’s happening in YOUR part of the market – the area you’re considering selling in or buying in. As most of you know, I’ve represented sellers and buyers in short sales, along with helping buyers purchase distressed and bank-owned homes.
Right now, lots of people are curious about home buying opportunities with FHA loans, as well as opportunities with foreclosures, short sales, and bank-owned properties. Although rare in the higher-end markets such as those in Willow Glen or the Cupertino school districts, there are a few foreclosures, short sales, and bank-owned properties available.
New FHA Class: As both an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) and a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE®), I bring unique skills, knowledge, experience and a network of specialists to help clients interested in exploring FHA loans and both traditional and distressed home opportunities.
You’ll gain knowledge about FHA loan basics, the pros and cons of each of these types of opportunities, as well as receive a list of potential properties to tour at your convenience!
The class is this Thursday, Oct. 8th at 6 pm at our Altas Realty Office located in the Bascom Commerce Center at 1190 S. Bascom Ave., Suite #118, in San Jose, 95128. Class size & tour space is limited. Be sure to arrive a few minutes early to sign in and register for the drawing. RSVP to 408.252.8900 or send an email to FSSBO@michellejudycarr.com.
When you call, we may be on another line, in a consultation, or preparing for an appointment. If you get the voicemail, please speak clearly and leave the following info:
Name
Day & Evening phone numbers
Email address
Name & date of class you wish to attend.
If the upcoming week’s class is full, we will automatically place you first on the list for the next soonest class opening, usually for the following week’s class.
Remember … For RE$ult$ … Just Call … (408) 252-8900!
Michelle C. Carr-Crowe leads the Get RE$ult$ Team, and is the Experienced Lynbrook and Cupertino Schools Expert, assisted by her excellent team. A licensee for over 20 years, she is a Multi-Million Dollar Producer. In addition to marketing and business development, she's an internationally-published freelance writer with over 1,000 articles published in publications such as the San Jose Mercury News, the San Jose Business Journal, San Jose Magazine, Cupertino Courier, the San Mateo Weekly Times and Inman Real Estate News Service. Her designations include: Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS), Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Property Marketing Expert (PME), Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist (RECS), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and one of less than 150 agents worldwide to achieve the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) designation. She has just completed specific coursework and testing as a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)*, to help clients dealing with foreclosures and pre-foreclosures, short sales, bank-owned homes and loan modifications. Visit her online at www.michellejudycarr.com or www.lynbrookhighhomes.com. For RE$ult$ … Just Call … (408) 252-8900 !!
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, ABR, ALHS, ASP, CDPE, PME, RECS, SRES
Are you curious about FHA loans? Do you know if you qualify? Do you want to know the difference between FHA and other traditional loans? Do you wonder if FHA loans can be used to buy foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, short sales and bank-owned home buying properties?
Every day Buyers and Sellers ask me what’s happening in the market. Of course, the real question is what’s happening in YOUR part of the market – the area you’re considering selling in or buying in. As most of you know, I’ve represented sellers and buyers in short sales, along with helping buyers purchase distressed and bank-owned homes.
Right now, lots of people are curious about home buying opportunities with FHA loans, as well as opportunities with foreclosures, short sales, and bank-owned properties. Although rare in the higher-end markets such as those in Willow Glen or the Cupertino school districts, there are a few foreclosures, short sales, and bank-owned properties available.
New FHA Class: As both an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) and a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE®), I bring unique skills, knowledge, experience and a network of specialists to help clients interested in exploring FHA loans and both traditional and distressed home opportunities.
You’ll gain knowledge about FHA loan basics, the pros and cons of each of these types of opportunities, as well as receive a list of potential properties to tour at your convenience!
The class is this Thursday, Oct. 8th at 6 pm at our Altas Realty Office located in the Bascom Commerce Center at 1190 S. Bascom Ave., Suite #118, in San Jose, 95128. Class size & tour space is limited. Be sure to arrive a few minutes early to sign in and register for the drawing. RSVP to 408.252.8900 or send an email to FSSBO@michellejudycarr.com.
When you call, we may be on another line, in a consultation, or preparing for an appointment. If you get the voicemail, please speak clearly and leave the following info:
Name
Day & Evening phone numbers
Email address
Name & date of class you wish to attend.
If the upcoming week’s class is full, we will automatically place you first on the list for the next soonest class opening, usually for the following week’s class.
Remember … For RE$ult$ … Just Call … (408) 252-8900!
Michelle C. Carr-Crowe leads the Get RE$ult$ Team, and is the Experienced Lynbrook and Cupertino Schools Expert, assisted by her excellent team. A licensee for over 20 years, she is a Multi-Million Dollar Producer. In addition to marketing and business development, she's an internationally-published freelance writer with over 1,000 articles published in publications such as the San Jose Mercury News, the San Jose Business Journal, San Jose Magazine, Cupertino Courier, the San Mateo Weekly Times and Inman Real Estate News Service. Her designations include: Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS), Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Property Marketing Expert (PME), Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist (RECS), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and one of less than 150 agents worldwide to achieve the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) designation. She has just completed specific coursework and testing as a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)*, to help clients dealing with foreclosures and pre-foreclosures, short sales, bank-owned homes and loan modifications. Visit her online at www.michellejudycarr.com or www.lynbrookhighhomes.com. For RE$ult$ … Just Call … (408) 252-8900 !!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Cupertino Area High Schools Increase Already High API scores
Cupertino Area High Schools Increase Already High API scores
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, ABR, ALHS, CDPE, RECS, SRES
San Jose, Calif.—All five Cupertino area high schools of the Fremont Union High School District recently increased their Academic Performance Index (API) scores.
Cupertino High School led the way with a 39-point increase from 840 to 879—the highest in the district. Cupertino High also distinguished itself by earning the largest growth of all comprehensive high schools throughout Santa Clara County.
Fremont High School saw a 2-point increase to 741. Lynbrook earned a 6-point increase to 926. Homestead increased 7 points to 853. Monta Vista saw an 11-point increase to 935. Combined with Cupertino High’s stellar 39-point increase, the overall district increased 12 points.
Many new home buyers with children consider API scores heavily in their decision-making process when purchasing a home. With the continuing rise in API scores throughout the Cupertino schools in the Fremont Union High School District, both current and future homeowners can feel confident their children are benefitting from a consistent educational advantage.
Congratulations Students Staff!
High School Name Total API Increase New API Score
Cupertino 39 Point Increase API = 879
Fremont 2 Point Increase API = 741
Homestead 7 Point Increase API = 853
Lynbrook 6 Point Increase API = 926
Monta Vista 11 Point Increase API = 935
District Total 12 Point Increase API = 869
Cupertino High School had the largest growth of all comprehensive high schools in Santa Clara County.
Michelle C. Carr-Crowe is a Silicon Valley-based Multi-Million Dollar real estate consultant and an internationally-published freelance writer with over 1,000 articles in print and online. Visit her online at www.michellejudycarr.com or www.lynbrookhighhomes.com. For RE$ult$ … Just Call … (408) 252-8900.
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, ABR, ALHS, CDPE, RECS, SRES
San Jose, Calif.—All five Cupertino area high schools of the Fremont Union High School District recently increased their Academic Performance Index (API) scores.
Cupertino High School led the way with a 39-point increase from 840 to 879—the highest in the district. Cupertino High also distinguished itself by earning the largest growth of all comprehensive high schools throughout Santa Clara County.
Fremont High School saw a 2-point increase to 741. Lynbrook earned a 6-point increase to 926. Homestead increased 7 points to 853. Monta Vista saw an 11-point increase to 935. Combined with Cupertino High’s stellar 39-point increase, the overall district increased 12 points.
Many new home buyers with children consider API scores heavily in their decision-making process when purchasing a home. With the continuing rise in API scores throughout the Cupertino schools in the Fremont Union High School District, both current and future homeowners can feel confident their children are benefitting from a consistent educational advantage.
Congratulations Students Staff!
High School Name Total API Increase New API Score
Cupertino 39 Point Increase API = 879
Fremont 2 Point Increase API = 741
Homestead 7 Point Increase API = 853
Lynbrook 6 Point Increase API = 926
Monta Vista 11 Point Increase API = 935
District Total 12 Point Increase API = 869
Cupertino High School had the largest growth of all comprehensive high schools in Santa Clara County.
Michelle C. Carr-Crowe is a Silicon Valley-based Multi-Million Dollar real estate consultant and an internationally-published freelance writer with over 1,000 articles in print and online. Visit her online at www.michellejudycarr.com or www.lynbrookhighhomes.com. For RE$ult$ … Just Call … (408) 252-8900.
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