$5 Can Save a Slave thru International Justice Mission: Advent December 1
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, San Jose Saratoga Lynbrook Homes & Cupertino Schools Selling Specialist
This month, I'm blogging each day through Christmas about a charity or activity that truly shows the love of Christ in action.
I love Christmas music. However, there's a new CD I'm buying this holiday for $5 that will not only bless me with two discs of great Christian music, it will also go to saving people from slavery.
This unprecedented compilation was written and performed for the Freedom project by many of the biggest names in Christian music - artists MercyMe, tobyMac, Jars of Clay and Tenth Avenue North - who share in the vision of the International Justice Mission and donated their time and proceeds to this project. Third Day takes the lead with the first track, entitled "Arise," an amazing song that cries out to God for freedom and forgiveness. The accompanying DVD is IJM's compelling presentation on ending human slavery and includes a feature on The James Fund.
For more information about International Justice Mission click here.
Includes 2 CD's and a bonus DVD.
While supplies lasts. No further discounts.
FCS Exclusive
Every CD you buy helps to rescue another victim. In fact, 27 million men, women and children are held as slaves. That is why artists Natalie Grant, Sara Groves, Third Day and many others are uniting for the Freedom project, a music initiative to help the victims of slavery and violent oppression. International Justice Mission® is an agency dedicated to defending individual human rights. In response to Isaiah 1:17, IJM's professional work tirelessly to rescue, protect and secure justice for victims across three continents.
"...Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows." Isaiah 1:17 NLT.
Learn more at FamilyChristian.com/Freedom
DISC 1
1.Arise - Third Day
2.What Can I Do - Relient K
3.Hold On (Acoustic) - tobyMac
4.All I Have - Tenth Avenue North
5.Swing Low - Brandon Heath
6.When the Saints - Sara Groves
7.Instead Of A Show - Jon Foreman
8.Body and Wine - Jars of Clay
9.Prayer - Sixpence None the Richer
10.Hold Fast (Live) - MercyMe
11.The Living Proof - Sanctus Real
12.Amazing Because It Is - The Almost
13.Heaven - Derek Webb
14.Home (Acoustic) - Ntalie Grant
DISC 2
1.Don't Give Up - Green River Ordinance
2.Love Come Down (Reach) - Robbie Seay Band
3.Justus - Washington Projects
4.Poughkeepsie (Live) - Over The Rhine
5.Safe - (Acoustic) - Phil Wickham
6.Window - Philip Larue
7.Turn Down the Music - Shane and Shane
8.Love Come Down - The War
9.Anthem - The Wrecking
10.Daylight - Ten Shekel Shirt
11.Lost Dreams - Gabriella Dipace
12.Hope Again - Tal and Acacia
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Thanks-A-Million-Campaign - Thank Our Veterans Thursday November 11
Thanks-A-Million-Campaign - Thank Our Veterans Thursday November 11
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your San Jose Saratoga Cupertino Homes Expert
Veteran's Day is this Thursday, November 11. It's not too late to participate in the Wreaths Across America Thanks-A-Million-Campaign. The nonprofit needs Your Help To Meet The Goal Of Thanking One Million Veterans
Help Us Distribute 1 Million Thank You Cards By Veterans Day!
Over 500,000 thank you cards were distributed by Memorial Day. The number went over 700,000 by the end of summer. But they still need your help complete the 'Thanks-A-Million' goal of distributing one million thank you cards to our veterans, active military, and their families.
It is a small token but all together a big way of saying we appreciate a veteran's service and sacrifice - and we will never forget.
If you aren't familiar with the Wreaths Across America thank you cards... here's the story:
If you are reading this than you are likely of the same mind that we are - that all those who serve in harm's way and sacrifice to provide our freedoms, deserve to be thanked. And without appreciation for what we have and enjoy on a daily basis, those priveleges might one day disappear.
We all know we should do it, but how do you approach a veteran - and say thank you? That's what the thank you card does. It is a proper excuse, and a keepsake at the same time. And with each single card we are telling all those who served - and their families - we will never forget.
David Haskell of NH wrote in to Wreaths of America to share how he when he distributes his cards, he gives away two. One for the person he is thanking (he signs his name on it) and a second for the recipient to give away and keep the line moving. (I love this idea and plan to try it myself this year.)
Ask anyone who has shaken a hand and offered the card - the experience is as important and moving for the giver as it is for those we thank.
And the best part is, THEY ARE FREE! ($5 shipping & handling per 100 business-card sized thank you cards). And there are only 200,000 left!
That's right. We need do give away only 200,000 cards in the next two weeks to reach our goal!
Are there 2000 (1900 after my order) of you out there who feel the same way?
Tell your friends. Our veterans will be marching on November 11th and we want to thank them a million times over.
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your San Jose Saratoga Cupertino Homes Expert
Veteran's Day is this Thursday, November 11. It's not too late to participate in the Wreaths Across America Thanks-A-Million-Campaign. The nonprofit needs Your Help To Meet The Goal Of Thanking One Million Veterans
Help Us Distribute 1 Million Thank You Cards By Veterans Day!
Over 500,000 thank you cards were distributed by Memorial Day. The number went over 700,000 by the end of summer. But they still need your help complete the 'Thanks-A-Million' goal of distributing one million thank you cards to our veterans, active military, and their families.
It is a small token but all together a big way of saying we appreciate a veteran's service and sacrifice - and we will never forget.
If you aren't familiar with the Wreaths Across America thank you cards... here's the story:
If you are reading this than you are likely of the same mind that we are - that all those who serve in harm's way and sacrifice to provide our freedoms, deserve to be thanked. And without appreciation for what we have and enjoy on a daily basis, those priveleges might one day disappear.
We all know we should do it, but how do you approach a veteran - and say thank you? That's what the thank you card does. It is a proper excuse, and a keepsake at the same time. And with each single card we are telling all those who served - and their families - we will never forget.
David Haskell of NH wrote in to Wreaths of America to share how he when he distributes his cards, he gives away two. One for the person he is thanking (he signs his name on it) and a second for the recipient to give away and keep the line moving. (I love this idea and plan to try it myself this year.)
Ask anyone who has shaken a hand and offered the card - the experience is as important and moving for the giver as it is for those we thank.
And the best part is, THEY ARE FREE! ($5 shipping & handling per 100 business-card sized thank you cards). And there are only 200,000 left!
That's right. We need do give away only 200,000 cards in the next two weeks to reach our goal!
Are there 2000 (1900 after my order) of you out there who feel the same way?
Tell your friends. Our veterans will be marching on November 11th and we want to thank them a million times over.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Why It's Wrong to Treat Distressed Listings Like Regular Sales
Why It's Wrong to Treat Distressed Listings Like Regular Sales
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, CDPE and Homes in Cupertino Schools Expert
In a recent post an agent asked Short Sale agents to consider not pricing the homes so low "just to get a quick sale. Price them at a fair price to begin with and if your not getting showings then tell the home owner up front you will lower by $5000 - $10,000 bi-weekly depending on the price range. Let's keep the values up it's better for all of us in the end."
Even though I am a neighborhood expert in homes in Lynbrook and Cupertino Schools (San Jose, Saratoga and Cupertino) and would love nothing better than to help current owners maintain value, I am not in charge of economic or market forces. It sometimes surprises people to learn it is ethically wrong for listing agents to try to artificially "prop up" property values.
Market value is ONLY what a willing, qualified and able buyer and seller agree upon. I will give them comparable sales data and counsel each party about their goals and whether this transaction can meet them - but the buyer and seller make the final decisions, not me.
There are offers I've presented where I feared the owner might shoot me because they were so insulted...yet they accepted. And other offers where it was reasonably close (within less than 1 percent) and they rejected.
They decide, not me.
Distressed property owners and listing agents need to MOVE the properties fast-they often do not have the luxury of time. Not only are there the notice of foreclosure and trustee sale timelines, there is the sobering reality of added health risks that these situations place on homeowners.
Can you live with yourself if your client suffers a heart attack or attempts to commit suicide because your real estate advice was to "hold on the price another month" only to have another short sale or foreclosure pop up at a lower price-and sell?
Many of the people I'm helping through these situations suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes and heart conditions - they are already fragile and trusting me to guide them out of danger to a safer place.
In my opinion, getting a distressed property on and then quickly off the market, especially if you generate multiple offers, helps the other homeowner and neighbors the most. The worst markets are where there are homes languishing unsold for months and sometimes years.
On the other hand, when I hear neighbors complain that a listing price is TOO LOW, I suggest they consider creating a partnership and invest in buying the home themselves. (I have seen several do this and benefit financially from it.)
If it's that great a deal and value, the neighbors should take advantage of the situation. If it isn't, the best thing they can do is tell their friends, neighbors and relatives about this great value.
I know it seems unfair that distressed sales are still "comps" however, we all need to work together to get out of this situation. Treating a distressed sale like a normal sale risks the very real danger of your client ending up in foreclosure, the hospital or the morgue-and I'm not willing to gamble my client's health to help someone else feel better about property values. It's wrong and unrealistic.
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, CDPE and Homes in Cupertino Schools Expert
In a recent post an agent asked Short Sale agents to consider not pricing the homes so low "just to get a quick sale. Price them at a fair price to begin with and if your not getting showings then tell the home owner up front you will lower by $5000 - $10,000 bi-weekly depending on the price range. Let's keep the values up it's better for all of us in the end."
Even though I am a neighborhood expert in homes in Lynbrook and Cupertino Schools (San Jose, Saratoga and Cupertino) and would love nothing better than to help current owners maintain value, I am not in charge of economic or market forces. It sometimes surprises people to learn it is ethically wrong for listing agents to try to artificially "prop up" property values.
Market value is ONLY what a willing, qualified and able buyer and seller agree upon. I will give them comparable sales data and counsel each party about their goals and whether this transaction can meet them - but the buyer and seller make the final decisions, not me.
There are offers I've presented where I feared the owner might shoot me because they were so insulted...yet they accepted. And other offers where it was reasonably close (within less than 1 percent) and they rejected.
They decide, not me.
Distressed property owners and listing agents need to MOVE the properties fast-they often do not have the luxury of time. Not only are there the notice of foreclosure and trustee sale timelines, there is the sobering reality of added health risks that these situations place on homeowners.
Can you live with yourself if your client suffers a heart attack or attempts to commit suicide because your real estate advice was to "hold on the price another month" only to have another short sale or foreclosure pop up at a lower price-and sell?
Many of the people I'm helping through these situations suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes and heart conditions - they are already fragile and trusting me to guide them out of danger to a safer place.
In my opinion, getting a distressed property on and then quickly off the market, especially if you generate multiple offers, helps the other homeowner and neighbors the most. The worst markets are where there are homes languishing unsold for months and sometimes years.
On the other hand, when I hear neighbors complain that a listing price is TOO LOW, I suggest they consider creating a partnership and invest in buying the home themselves. (I have seen several do this and benefit financially from it.)
If it's that great a deal and value, the neighbors should take advantage of the situation. If it isn't, the best thing they can do is tell their friends, neighbors and relatives about this great value.
I know it seems unfair that distressed sales are still "comps" however, we all need to work together to get out of this situation. Treating a distressed sale like a normal sale risks the very real danger of your client ending up in foreclosure, the hospital or the morgue-and I'm not willing to gamble my client's health to help someone else feel better about property values. It's wrong and unrealistic.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
ALL CUPERTINO HIGH OPEN HOMES Sunday November 7
ALL CUPERTINO HIGH OPEN HOMES Sunday November 7
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Homes in Cupertino Schools Expert
It may be raining outside but there are many welcoming open houses to see in the Cupertino High area today, Sunday, November 7th.
Many buyers looking for homes in Cupertino High mistakenly think that all of their Cupertino High homes choices must be in the city Cupertino. NOT! A more financially attractive option are homes in the special pocket of one zip code (95051) in Santa Clara with Cupertino schools, including Cupertino High.
In fact,the LOWEST-PRICED single-family 3-bedroom home in Cupertino High is located at 3038 McKinley Drive, Santa Clara! It’s only $575,000 – more than $100,000 LESS than the next highest home.
Looking for a Cupertino High Home? Just Call 408-252-8900!
ALL CUPERTINO HIGH OPEN HOMES Sunday November 7
Street Address List Price Beds Baths (F|P) Bldg SqFt Age City MLS Number Lot Size Open House Schedules
18760 ARATA WY 1288000 4 3|0 2705 9 Cupertino 81043421 6930 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30|
10134 MINER PL 1268000 4 3|0 2674 33 Cupertino 81051947 6000 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30|
10646 WUNDERLICH 1185000 4 4|0 2160 9 Cupertino 81044066 6324 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30
10660 CARVER DR 1090000 5 3|1 2198 6 Cupertino 81044160 5936 Sun 11/7 1:00-4:00|
51 CABOT AV 1050000 4 4|0 2566 0 SantaClara 81023869 0 Sun 11/7 2:00-5:00|
10776 CARVER DR 1025000 5 3|0 2203 55 Cupertino 81050254 5885 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:00|
2710 PRUNERIDGE 998000 4 3|0 2254 SantaClara 81050079 16797 Sun 11/7 1:00-4:00|
3391 TRACY DR 935000 5 3|1 2516 53 SantaClara 81049726 7100 Sun 11/7 1:00-4:00|
10821 BROOKWELL 878000 4 2|0 1272 55 Cupertino 81043251 8400 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30|
98 BLAKE AV 799000 3 2|0 1515 55 SantaClara 81053202 6215 Sun 12/5 1:30-4:30|
364 DAYTON AV 738888 3 1|1 1056 52 SantaClara 81052832 8610 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30|
3038 MCKINLEY DR 575000 3 2|0 1240 56 SantaClara 81051405 5000 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30|Michelle Carr-Crowe
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Homes in Cupertino Schools Expert
It may be raining outside but there are many welcoming open houses to see in the Cupertino High area today, Sunday, November 7th.
Many buyers looking for homes in Cupertino High mistakenly think that all of their Cupertino High homes choices must be in the city Cupertino. NOT! A more financially attractive option are homes in the special pocket of one zip code (95051) in Santa Clara with Cupertino schools, including Cupertino High.
In fact,the LOWEST-PRICED single-family 3-bedroom home in Cupertino High is located at 3038 McKinley Drive, Santa Clara! It’s only $575,000 – more than $100,000 LESS than the next highest home.
Looking for a Cupertino High Home? Just Call 408-252-8900!
ALL CUPERTINO HIGH OPEN HOMES Sunday November 7
Street Address List Price Beds Baths (F|P) Bldg SqFt Age City MLS Number Lot Size Open House Schedules
18760 ARATA WY 1288000 4 3|0 2705 9 Cupertino 81043421 6930 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30|
10134 MINER PL 1268000 4 3|0 2674 33 Cupertino 81051947 6000 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30|
10646 WUNDERLICH 1185000 4 4|0 2160 9 Cupertino 81044066 6324 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30
10660 CARVER DR 1090000 5 3|1 2198 6 Cupertino 81044160 5936 Sun 11/7 1:00-4:00|
51 CABOT AV 1050000 4 4|0 2566 0 SantaClara 81023869 0 Sun 11/7 2:00-5:00|
10776 CARVER DR 1025000 5 3|0 2203 55 Cupertino 81050254 5885 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:00|
2710 PRUNERIDGE 998000 4 3|0 2254 SantaClara 81050079 16797 Sun 11/7 1:00-4:00|
3391 TRACY DR 935000 5 3|1 2516 53 SantaClara 81049726 7100 Sun 11/7 1:00-4:00|
10821 BROOKWELL 878000 4 2|0 1272 55 Cupertino 81043251 8400 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30|
98 BLAKE AV 799000 3 2|0 1515 55 SantaClara 81053202 6215 Sun 12/5 1:30-4:30|
364 DAYTON AV 738888 3 1|1 1056 52 SantaClara 81052832 8610 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30|
3038 MCKINLEY DR 575000 3 2|0 1240 56 SantaClara 81051405 5000 Sun 11/7 1:30-4:30|Michelle Carr-Crowe
Saturday, November 6, 2010
What Is This Funny-Looking Thing? Scan It and See
What Is This Funny-Looking Thing? Scan It and See
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Luxury Homes in Top Schools Specialist
What Is This Funny-Looking Thing?
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1954488/what-is-this-funny-looking-thing-scan-it-and-see
No, it's not an alien message.
No, it's not a pixelated photo of me.
Yes, it is an actual Q-code.
Please use your smart phone to scan it (just like taking a photo, but using free scanning software) and see what pops up.
Hint: it is a home for sale in Santa Clara with Cupertino High!
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Luxury Homes in Top Schools Specialist
What Is This Funny-Looking Thing?
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1954488/what-is-this-funny-looking-thing-scan-it-and-see
No, it's not an alien message.
No, it's not a pixelated photo of me.
Yes, it is an actual Q-code.
Please use your smart phone to scan it (just like taking a photo, but using free scanning software) and see what pops up.
Hint: it is a home for sale in Santa Clara with Cupertino High!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Useful Dog Tricks performed by Jesse
Wow, if I could only get Skylar to do 1/10 of these tricks I would be thrilled.
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