Sunday, February 28, 2010

Vote in the next 30 minutes, by Midnight 2/28 to Support Cupertino High kids for SuperProm! Proceeds to fund Kenya Dream school

Vote in the next 30 minutes, by Midnight 2/28 to Support Cupertino High kids for SuperProm! Proceeds to fund Kenya Dream school

Support Cupertino High kids for Dell Computer's SuperProm contest! Contest ends soon, so vote in the next 30 minutes, by Midnight 2/28! Proceeds to fund Kenya Dream school.

Support Cupertino High kids for SuperProm! Proceeds to fund Kenya Dream school

If you think today's students are completely self-centered, check out this video and vote by midnight on Feb. 28. Dell Computer is holding a contest with the most deserving school receiving a $100,000 prom.

However, check out what the students of Cupertino High plan to do with the money if they win - help a school in Kenya upgrade their facilities!

Cupertino is an overall wealthy area. The parents, teachers and community should be very proud that a class of students would forego a fabulous prom to help improve facilities at a school on a different continent-a goal the class of 2010 has had for 4 years.



IT IS TIME TO VOTE. It doesn't matter what school you or your children go to, PLEASE vote for Cupertino in this. This senior class has raised funds all 4 years to support their goal of helping deserve it. http://delllounge.com/superprom/justinjieli/default.aspx

In the Cupertino High students' words...

In high school, it is the norm for classes to fundraise for both junior and senior prom. However, Cupertino High School's Class of 2010 wanted to do something different. Instead of spending our time raising money for prom, we wanted to use that money to make a difference in the world. In our freshmen year, over 90% of our class signed a petition to give 100% of our fundraising to help Nthimbiri Secondary School in Kenya upgrade their school facilities. We called this project Kenya Dream.

By winning SuperProm not only will our class have a prom like every other school, but in addition we will be able to gain media attention for Kenya Dream so we can complete our goal of raising $100,000 by June of 2010 and make a difference in the world.

Together we can turn this dream into a reality...

www.kenyadream.us

Monday, February 15, 2010

President’s Day Dollar Deal! Feb. 15 Carl's Jr. $1 off coupon for any cheesy bacon burger meal

President’s Day Dollar Deal! Feb. 15 Carl's Jr. $1 off coupon for any cheesy bacon burger meal

By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe

I love a bargain, don’t you? Just in time for President’s Day, Carl’s Jr. is offering $1 off any cheesy bacon burger meal. I’ve attached the coupon they sent me, so feel free to print it out and pass it on.

It isn't easy to find bargains in San Jose or Cupertino, but you can find some Carl's Jr. and take advantage of the coupon. (coupon is attached below)

Here’s the text from the email they sent me:

THIS PRESIDENT'S DAY, SAVE A WASHINGTON. The third Monday in February only comes once a year. Celebrate with the new Carl's Jr.® Grilled Cheese Bacon Burger-100% Black Angus beef, 2 strips of bacon and 2 slices of American and Swiss cheese, packed on a sourdough bun. Get $1 off a Grilled Cheese Bacon Burger combo. It's what George would want.

Here is the link if you want to go direct to their site. http://www.carlsjr.com/promotions/coupon/one-dollar-off-gcbb-combo/

Carl’s has a coupon and points club you can join. Send an email to register@carlsjr.com for details.

They send me coupon/special offers about every 2-3 months and don’t send a bunch of spam either.

So if you enjoy the occasional naughty fast food meal at Carl’s Jr., print out this coupon and enjoy the holiday…especially knowing you got to save a buck.

And if you're looking for a home bargain or great value home in San Jose, Cupertino or Saratoga, Just Call 408.252.8900.

Three Financially Sound Reasons Seniors Should Consider Selling and Buying in 2010

Three Financially Sound Reasons Seniors Should Consider Selling and Buying in Spirng 2010

By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe

I’ll make it brief and to the point: there are three financially sound reasons every homeowning senior should carefully consider selling, and also possibly buying, in spring 2010.
For example, 2010 is a good year to sell, and possibly also buy, in Saratoga, San Jose, Los Gatos, Campbell, Palo Alto, Santa Clara or Monte Sereno if you meet one of the following criteria:
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
3) You are 55 or older, blind or disabled, and plan to sell in Santa Clara County and buy a home for the same price or less in Santa Clara County or one of six other participating counties in the Proposition 60 & 90 program.
Currently, there is a new, limited-time tax credit available to homeowners selling and buying a property (both must close by April 30, 2010). This window is open for about another 75 days.
Many people assume the capital gains tax we’ve had in place for years will remain with us indefinitely. Not true. The capital gains tax benefit that allows a single person to keep up to $250,000 in tax free capital gains, or a married couple can keep up to $500,000 in gains is set to automatically expire on December 31, 2010.
Although the real estate lobby will push for extension or expansion, given the current poor state of the economy, many are concerned about the perception that this is a “rich person’s benefit,” making it difficult if not impossible to garner support.
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.
Is NOW Your Time to Buy a Home? (click here to find out now)
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Two Great Reasons to Consider Selling (and Buying) in San Jose 2010

Two Great Reasons to Selling (and Buying) in San Jose 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. Is NOW Your Time toSell and Buy a Home in San Jose?Just Call...(408)252-8900 for a free, no obligation consultation and we'll talk about your options in today's market.

West San Jose with Lynbrook High Homes Breaks $2 Million Mark

West San Jose with Lynbrook High Homes Breaks $2 Million Mark

By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe

For the first time ever, a Lynbrook High Home in West San Jose broke the $2 Million mark…in today’s volatile market.

Yes, we are still in the midst of a recession. Yes, many people are insecure about their jobs.

And yes, parents are still willing to invest significant money into a home where the perceived educational value is stellar, as it is at Lynbrook High.

It hasn’t hurt that six Lynbrook High students were semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Contest. It also didn’t hurt when the two finalists, David Liu and Raman Nelajanti were surprised by Intel’s “prize patrol” announcing their achievements on the Lynbrook campus. It also didn’t hurt to have a front page Local Section feature in the San Jose Mercury News about Lynbrook High’s science program, spearheaded by inspirational instructor Amanda Alonzo.

Congratulations to the new family moving in to the neighborhood at 1033 Windsor St. The six-bedroom, 4-bath, 4,956-square-foot, custom home sits grandly on a 10,950-square-foot lot. The asking price was $2.388M and the closing price reported on Feb 10, 2010 was a cool $2.080M.

One of the previous record holders was this beautiful custom-built home that Michelle and the Get RE$ult$ Team $old at 1056 Corvette in San Jose – 5-Bedroom, 3.5-Bath, 3,014-square-feet plus huge bonus room, asking $1.598M and sold with multiple offers for $1.731M in April 2007.

CV1056 front with sign.jpg



Another previous record-holding West San Jose with Lynbrook High Homes sale was 6706 Canterbury Court in San Jose (also sold by Michelle and the Get RE$ult$ Team) – the 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath, 3,583-square-foot home plus bonus room on an 8,276-square-foot lot was asking $1.75M and it sold for $1.75M in September 2005.

Lynbrook High is part of the “Nationally-Recognized Cupertino Schools” as it falls within the Fremont Union High School District. Lynbrook High’s Academic Performance Index is 926. (For a FREE list of current API scores, send an email here.)

If you own a piece of luxury real estate located in Lynbrook High, let’s talk. It just may be your time to follow your neighbor’s lead and cash in. For a free and confidential, no-obligation analysis of your home’s value in today’s market, Just Call (408) 252-8900.

Bright & Spacious! Rent to Own /Lease Option Possible!

Bright & Spacious! Rent to Own /Lease Option Possible! Live in Beautiful Berryessa!

Have you wanted to own a home in Silicon Valley - San Jose, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Palo Alto or Saratoga? Don't quite have the full down payment but excellent credit and a financial windfall coming soon? This lovely 4 br / 2.5 ba home may be right for you!

Bright & Spacious! Rent to Own /Lease Option Possible! Beautiful Berryessa/Milpitas Border!



Beautifully Updated!

Bright & Spacious Floor Plan!

Largest Model!

4 Bedrooms & 2.5 Baths!

Gorgeous Granite Kitchen!!!

Rent to Own/ Lease Option Possible

2 possibilities

1) Rent to Own: Standard rent + extra amount towards the down payment with price & date chosen in advance*

2) Lease Option: Standard rent with no extra amount; price & date for option chosen in advance*

Rent: $1995 /mo (negotiable) for 4br / 2 ba updated townhome in Berryessa/Milpitas border

Updated Piedmont Hills Beauty! Lg. & Lovely 4 Br! Avail. Soon!

. Great Schools with API above 800 - Majestic Ele.! Sierramont Middle! Piedmont Hills High!

. Easy access to Highway 680, 237, 101, 880

. San Jose Airport in 4 miles

. Light Rail in less than a mile

. Fabulous Great Mall + Wal-Mart, Target, Costco, Grocery, Banks & Pharmacy Nearby

. Playground & walking trails

. Near Berryessa & Cataldi Park

Easy to see & show - Just Call ... (408) 252-8900! for appt.

Plus finder's fee to agent

Must provide references, application & non-refundable credit check $25 Agent Michelle Carr DRE #00901962 Just Call ... (408) 252-8900!

Photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/sumap2007/HomePictures?feat=directlink

Terms: Security Deposit: $1,500 Last Month Required: 2,000 Move In/Out Fee: - - Credit Fee: $25 Min/Max Lease Mo.: 6 / 36 Date Available: 04/01/2010 Listing

Agent/Office Information Michelle Carr (DRE#00901962) Altas Realty Pref-Phone: 408-252-8900 Agent Fax: 408-378-9056 Office Phone: 408-947-1583 Office Fax: 408-947-1585 Email: lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com http://www.michellejudycarr.com

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Renters Dream! Beautiful North Valley 4 Br with E-Z Commute Anywhere For Rent Open House This Weekend

Renters Dream! Beautiful North Valley 4 Br with E-Z Commute Anywhere For Rent Open House This Weekend

Open House & By Appointment showings This Weekend

Renter's Dream Granite Kitchen Photo of 3436 Cunard, San Jose home for rent

by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe

E-Z Care Berryessa/Piedmont Foothills 4 Br for Rent

$1,995/month (negotiable)

3436 Cunard Ct., San Jose 95132

Bright & Spacious! Northbrook Gardens TownHome!

Piedmont Hills Beauty!

Beautifully Updated Northbrook Gardens TownHome!

Bright & Spacious Floor Plan!

Largest Model!

4 Bedrooms & 2.5 Baths!

~1474sf!


Gorgeous Granite Slab Kitchen !!

San Jose homes Michelle Carr sign

Warm Oak Cabinetry All White Appliances

Large Granite Slab Breakfast Bar

Big Garden Window

Updated Light Fixtures

Newer Tile Flooring

Playground at Cunard home for rent

. Great Schools with 800+ API Scores! Majestic Ele.! Sierramont Middle! Piedmont Hills High!

. E-Z Access to Highway 680, 237, 101, 880

. E-Z Access to San Jose Airport & Light Rail

. Fabulous Great Mall + Wal-Mart, Target, Costco, Grocery, Banks & Pharmacy Nearby

. Playground & walking trails

. Near Berryessa & Cataldi Park

. Ideal Move-In Date 04/01…Early Move In Possible

Please provide references, complete application & non-refundable credit check $25 (copy provided for your records)

Easy to see & show … Just Call ... (408) 252-8900 !! Agent Michelle Carr-Crowe, DRE #00901962

Photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/sumap2007/HomePictures?feat=directlink

3436 Cunard Court at Half Crown, San Jose 95132

P.S. Finder's fee to agent bringing in selected renter

Monday, February 1, 2010

Remember Offers Due by Noon, Tues., Feb. 2nd for 20644 Oak Creek, Saratoga

Remember Offers Due by Noon, Tues., Feb. 2nd for 20644 Oak Creek, Saratoga

by Michelle Carr-Crowe

Saratoga Address Cupertino Schools Monta Vista High Only $658K

Open Today Offers Tuesday

20644 Oak Creek Lane, Saratoga 95070

Saratoga Address Cupertino Schools Monta Vista High Only $658K

New to Market!

Privacy, Prestige & Prime Cupertino Schools!

Private End Unit! Plus … Prime Cupertino Schools!

Hidden Jewel Offers Best of All Worlds !!

Give Your Family Privacy, Prestige & Superb Educational Potential in this Fabulous TownHome … only $658K !!

Gorgeous, Open & Spacious !! Super-Desirable Single-Level END UNIT !!

Updated TownHome = E-Z Care LifeStyle !!

Prestigious SARATOGA Address on Quiet Cul-de-Sac Amidst Million $ Homes

Soaring Ceilings & Spacious Airy Feeling

Large Formal Tile Entry

Glowing & Gleaming Hardwood Floors

Gorgeous GRANITE SLAB Kitchen Features All Stainless Steel Appliances

Plus Warm & Glowing Wood Cabinetry

Peaceful BackYard for BBQs & Relaxation

COOL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING !!



Give Your Family Privacy, Prestige & Superb Educational Potential in this Fabulous Home!

NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED CUPERTINO SCHOOLS !!

Blue Hills – API 977! Kennedy Middle – API 971! Monta Vista High – API 935!

NEW ON MARKET !! Hurry to See-It Won’t Last !!

20644 Oak Creek Lane, Saratoga, CA 95070 x. Saratoga-Sunnyvale/Kirkmont/Prospect

Gorgeous Granite Kitchen at 20644 Oak Creek in Saratoga