Saratoga Luxury Living for LESS $$ than San Jose! Spacious, Updated & Serene with Granite K, DPW & Monta Vista High! 20632 Oak Creek, Saratoga Open Sa

Saratoga Luxury Living for LESS $$ than San Jose! Spacious, Updated & Serene with Granite K, DPW & Monta Vista High! 20632 Oak Creek, Saratoga Open Sat. 1:30-4:30




Spacious, Updated & Serene Saratoga TownHome-Open Today!

Sat., June 19, 1:30-4:30

20632 Oak Creek, Saratoga with Monta Vista High



by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get Re$ult$ Team
Your San Jose Saratoga Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Experts



Spacious, Updated & Serene Saratoga TownHome-Open Today!

Sat., June 19, 1:30-4:30

20632 Oak Creek, Saratoga with Monta Vista High

www.20632oakcreek.com




Saratoga Address! Cupertino Schools! BETTER THAN SAN JOSE PRICE! $828K for ~1807sf!

(Compare to 5806 Randleswood, San Jose at $796K for ~1384 sf)



Wouldn't you rather live in Saratoga?

Especially at $458/sf for 1807sf instead of $571/sf for 1394sf?



Monta Vista High with Kennedy Middle & Blue Hills Elementary!



Open NOW, Sat., June 19, 1:30-4:30

20632 Oak Creek, Saratoga with Monta Vista High



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Exquisite Hidden Jewel !! Best of All Worlds !!

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Contact us for pricing Townhouse For Sale Main Features 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom Interior: 1807 sqft Lot: 1,502 sqft Location 20632 Oak Creek Saratoga, CA 95070 To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below:

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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

You're Invited to Open House Wed., 1/27 10a-Noon at 20644 Oak Creek Lane, Saratoga 95070

You're Invited to Open House Wed., 1/27 10a-Noon at 20644 Oak Creek Lane, Saratoga 95070

by Michelle Carr-Crowe

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 !!

Open Wed., 1/27 from 10a-Noon

Open Thurs., 1/28 from 10a-Noon

Open Sat., 1/30 from 1:30 to 4:30

Open Sunday, Jan. 24th from 1:30 to 4:30

20644 Oak Creek Lane, Saratoga, CA 95070 x. Saratoga-Sunnyvale/Kirkmont/Prospect Gorgeous Granite Kitchen at 20644 Oak Creek in Saratoga

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.