West San Jose Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes Update 04.23.10

West San Jose Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes Update 04.23.10

Hello! This is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for 04.23.10. I hope you enjoyed Earth Day. It’s always a good reminder to take good care of ourselves and where we live. Speaking of where we live…

We invite you to join us at our *3* Open Homes

Saturday, April 23rd from 1:30-4:30
7100 Rainbow Dr., #33, San Jose 95129
5356 Avenida Almendros, San Jose 95123 - Short Sale! Only $475K!

Sunday, April 24th from 1:30-4:30
2180 Cheryl Way, San Jose 95125 – Short Sale! Now Only $550K!


As expected, the Lynbrook High Homes market remains on track so far for 2010, with demand particularly strong in certain categories, and steady in others. Currently there are 11 single-family homes for sale and 26 pending. With townhomes and condos the numbers are nearly reversed with 17 for sale and 5 pending. There were 5 single-family home sales ranging in price from $878,130 to $1,650,000 and 0 TownHome/Condo sales this past week.

To help you learn about the Lynbrook and Cupertino Schools market and what’s involved in selling in today’s new world, we offer a FREE HomeSeller ToolKit. Just send an email to lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com with the subject line “FREE HomeSeller ToolKit” and we’ll send one out to you.

Home Buying incentives just increased with the new Calif. Homebuyer Tax Credit. If you’re in the market to buy, click the prior link for details. Also, when you’d like a FREE HomeBuyer ToolKit, just send an email to lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com with the subject “FREE HomeBuyer ToolKit,” and one will be sent to you.

Toolkits include information about the Cupertino Schools markets, particularly Lynbrook High, as well as information about school scores, who pays for what in a transaction, as well as several FREE money-saving reports to make the process smoother for you.

To keep in touch with Lynbrook and Cupertino Schools happenings, visit my blog at www.activerain.com/results.

If you have trouble seeing or accessing full information on your Lynbrook Update, request a free detailed report of this week’s activity by sending an email with the subject “LBU details” to lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com.

Currently for sale in San Jose with Lynbrook High there are:
SFH: 11
TH/C: 17
Multi-Family: 0

Pending
SFH: 26
TH/C: 5
Multi-Family: 0

Sold
SFH: 1
TH/C: 0
Multi-Family: 0
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Thank you for reading and may God bless you today!

One Credit or Two?
17 Days Left to Get Both Federal and State First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credits

By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get RE$ult$ Team
Your Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Experts

There are only 17 days left for qualified first-time home buyers in California to act and receive not one just one big credit but two.

For qualified buyers who are in contract by April 30 and close after May 1, they can receive not only up to $8,000 in a federal tax credit, but also up to $10,000 with a California state tax credit.

The Federal program’s purchase price limit is $800,000 and the home must close before June 30, 2010.

The new California program has no price limit, nor is there a limit on income (as there is in the Federal program).

You can view the federal tax credit matrix for details.

But ACT NOW! There are great properties that qualify!

For example, we have a home at 5356 Avenida Almendros in San Jose’s popular Blossom Valley area of Santa Clara County. This large and lovely home is an entertainer’s delight - ~2000sf and 4 bedrooms with separate living, dining and family rooms with a pool and herb garden. Upgrades include dual pane windows, copper plumbing and a newer roof. It’s located on a quiet street, across from a good elementary school – only $475K.

Ready to act? Just Call (408) 252-8900 and let’s write your offer! Remember, there are only 17 Days Left to Get Both Federal and State First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credits.

Remember Offers Due by Noon, Tues., March 9th for 7100 Rainbow, #33, San Jose with Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High

Remember Offers Due by Noon, Tues., March 9th for 7100 Rainbow, #33, San Jose with Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High

by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe



Offers if any due by Noon on Tu., March 9th!
Email to lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com or Fax to 408.866.8923

Disclosures available online at http://www.homeschoolvalue.com/Listing/ViewListingDetailsAuthenticated.aspx?preview=true&listingid=10921461

Feels Like Paradise!
Lovely Lynbrook High Home Features an E-Z Care LifeStyle!
RARE END UNIT!
Quiet Location in Quiet Building!
Quality Name-Brand Upgrades Thruout!
Quick Access to 85, 280 & Nationally-Recognized Cupertino Schools!
*MILGARD Dual Pane Windows!
"Noiseless" Reiker Ceiling Fans!
Brite & Lite All White Kitchen!
Features Kenmore Elite Stainless Steel Appliance Suite!
FABULOUS Pantry!
Updated Baths!
Featuring Lovely Chrome Restoration Hardware Fixtures!
Spacious Bedrooms-Larger than Many Single-Family Homes!
Nationally-Recognized Cupertino Schools!
Meyerholz-API 961!
Features Award-Winning Mandarin Immersion Program!
Miller-API-982!
Lynbrook Hi-API 926!
7100 Rainbow Drive, #33, San Jose, CA 95129

Virtual Tour at http://www.homeschoolvalue.com/Listing/ViewListingDetailsAuthenticated.aspx?ListingID=10921461&Preview=false&TabID=2320204

7100 Rainbow Dr., #33, San Jose with Cupertino Schools - Lynbrook High

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

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!

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?
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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.