West San Jose, Calif. 95129 Lynbrook High Homes Update 08.13.11
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Expert
Hello, this is Michelle Carr-Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for August 13, 2011.
Single Family Homes for sale: 16;
Pending: 10 (including our Beauty at 6404 Bollinger);
Closed: 1.
Combined TownHomes/Condos for sale: 8
Pending: 7
Closed: 1
I enjoyed seeing so many of you at our Office Open House this past Sun., Aug. 7th .
When you are in the neighborhood, please give me a call to say “hello”. I am happy to show you the beautiful location, technology and teaching resources at my new Keller Williams office! I’m at 20230 Stevens Creek, Suite #E, Cupertino (right across from the fire station at Torre/Vista, between Blaney & De Anza). My number is still the same, so you can Just Call 408-252-8900!
I enjoy sharing resources and helping people improve their lives. Most of the time my consulting skills and knowledge are applied to real estate needs, other times I feel God wants to use me to help someone because it’s just the right thing to do for that person at that time.
Here is what I learned and/or blogged about this week:
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ACTIVE SFH
Address City Beds Bath DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt Lot (SF) List Price Age Sale Price
1027 Jacqueline Way San Jose 5 4|0 9 3,074 $422.25 8,640 $1,298,000 55
6002 Pilgrim Avenue San Jose 5 3|0 120 2,124 $559.32 6,077 $1,188,000 49
1274 Regency Drive San Jose 4 3|0 2 2,160 $508.80 6,262 $1,099,000 44
1334 Oak Knoll Drive San Jose 5 3|0 30 2,112 $516.10 5,662 $1,090,000 46
1164 Donington Drive San Jose 4 3|0 27 1,812 $600.93 5,959 $1,088,888 45
1325 Buckthorne Way San Jose 3 2|0 17 1,547 $670.98 6,300 $1,038,000 52
6925 Westmoor Way San Jose 3 2|0 14 1,645 $624.92 10,250 $1,028,000 42
5890 West Walbrook Drive San Jose 4 2|0 18 1,607 $621.03 7,854 $998,000 47
1099 Windsor Street San Jose 3 2|0 9 1,536 $649.74 7,215 $998,000 43
1254 Glenmoor Way San Jose 3 2|0 23 1,237 $783.26 9,000 $968,888 54
6522 Canterbury Court San Jose 3 2|0 0 1,271 $761.61 5,940 $968,000 53
1130 Huntingdon Drive San Jose 3 2|0 2 1,187 $812.97 6,438 $965,000 52
1523 Daphne Drive San Jose 4 2|0 27 1,666 $569.56 7,920 $948,880 12
6839 Devon Way San Jose 3 2|0 56 1,357 $698.60 6,240 $948,000 52
6981 Melvin Drive San Jose 3 2|0 21 1,160 $808.62 8,140 $938,000 55
6312 Bollinger Road San Jose 4 3|0 31 1,363 $550.17 7,370 $749,888 52
# LISTINGS: 16 AVG VALUES: 25 1,679 $634.93 7,204 $1,019,534 47
PENDING SFH
Address City Beds Bath DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt Lot (SF) List Price Age Sale Price
1352 Johnson Avenue San Jose 5 4|0 28 3,105 $426.73 7,280 $1,325,000 54
1049 Bentoak Lane San Jose 5 3|0 8 2,508 $478.03 5,959 $1,198,888 46
1358 Suzanne Court San Jose 4 2|0 65 1,876 $623.61 7,526 $1,169,888 54
1248 Lockhaven Way San Jose 3 2|0 8 2,001 $574.71 6,400 $1,150,000 46
6325 Slida Drive San Jose 4 2|1 9 1,937 $587.96 10,440 $1,138,888 37
1187 Wunderlich Drive San Jose 6 2|1 17 2,156 $504.64 5,974 $1,088,000 44
1064 Weyburn Lane San Jose 4 3|0 12 2,148 $464.62 6,216 $998,000 44
6820 Dartmoor Way San Jose 3 2|0 10 1,300 $730.68 6,060 $949,888 53
6404 Bollinger Road San Jose 4 2|0 12 1,441 $612.77 7,700 $883,000 53
6493 Prospect Road San Jose 3 2|0 14 1,300 $665.38 6,700 $865,000 49
# LISTINGS: 10 AVG VALUES: 18 1,977 $566.91 7,026 $1,076,655 48
SOLD SFH
Address City Beds Bath DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt Lot (SF) List Price Age Sale Price
6722 Michele Way San Jose 3 2|0 9 26 1,265 $758.89 6,510 $899,000 55 $960,000
# LISTINGS: 1 AVG VALUES: 9 26 1,265 $758.89 6,510 $899,000 55 $960,000
ACTIVE TH/Condo
Address City Beds Bath DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt HOA List Price Age Sale Price
1009 Tulipan Drive San Jose 3 2|1 101 1,950 $435.90 $405 $850,000 41
1074 Queensbrook Drive San Jose 4 2|1 30 1,598 $469.27 $295 $749,900 40
1099 Johnson Avenue San Jose 3 2|0 3 1,124 $612.81 $330 $688,800 37
1594 Brookvale Drive San Jose 2 1|1 57 985 $537.97 $180 $529,900 38
6881 Chantel Court San Jose 2 2|1 79 1,056 $435.61 $380 $460,000 24
6937 Chantel Court San Jose 2 2|1 72 1,056 $397.25 $380 $419,500 24
7101 Rainbow Drive #7 San Jose 1 1|0 38 700 $428.57 $338 $299,999 47
6888 Chantel Court San Jose 1 1|0 1 582 $479.38 $304 $279,000 24
# LISTINGS: 8 AVG VALUES: 48 1,131 $474.60 $327 $534,637 34
PENDING
Address City Beds Bath DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt HOA List Price Age Sale Price
7134 Clarendon Street San Jose 3 2|1 47 1,448 $440.61 $310 $638,000 32
1038 Gardenwood Drive San Jose 2 2|0 35 1,042 $571.02 $295 $595,000 38
6943 Chantel Court San Jose 2 2|1 85 1,051 $397.72 $379 $418,000 24
7150 Rainbow Drive #29 San Jose 2 1|1 25 1,050 $380.86 $360 $399,900 47
7070 Rainbow Drive #11 San Jose 2 1|1 9 1,015 $383.25 $376 $389,000 47
7100 Rainbow Drive #7 San Jose 2 1|0 15 968 $387.40 $366 $375,000 47
1155 Weyburn Lane #5 San Jose 2 1|0 46 814 $460.69 $347 $375,000 49
# LISTINGS: 7 AVG VALUES: 37 1,055 $431.65 $348 $455,700 41
SOLD
Address City Beds Bath DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt HOA List Price Age Sale Price
1168 Hyde Avenue San Jose 4 2|1 8 33 2,040 $395.59 $275 $758,000 39 $807,000
# LISTINGS: 1 AVG VALUES: 8 33 2,040 $395.59 $275 $758,000 39 $807,000
I hope to speak with you in person soon - Just Call 408-252-8900.
Thanks for reading & God bless you!
Michelle
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Friday, August 12, 2011
Monday, July 12, 2010
FREE Jamba Juice through July 13
FREE Jamba Juice through July 13
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get Re$ult$ Team, Your San Jose Saratoga Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Experts
Jamba Juice buy 1 get 1 free
How does a FREE COOL TREAT sound to you during this Hot Summer?
How about a delicious frozen concoction that is even healthy, too?
Jamba Juice is offering a Buy 1, Get 1 FREE promotion now through July 13.
There’s nothing better than a refreshing cool treat on a hot summer day. As part of their ongoing promotions this anniversary year, Jamba Juice Stores are offering the attached Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Coupon to any and all fruit smoothie lovers. (Even better, the El Paseo, Valley Fair and Cupertino De Anza Jambu Juice stores will let you keep the coupon to re-use it again the next day).
Be sure to verify participating locations in San Jose, Santa Clara, Cupertino and throughout Silicon Valley. (Remember, good only while supplies last.) I have personally used this coupon at the following stores:
El Paseo de Saratoga (near Mimi’s Café)
Cupertino De Anza Square (near the Blue Light Cinemas, Hobee’s and 24-Hour Fitness)
Valley Fair Westfield Shoppingtown
Drink up and enjoy!
No one loves a bargain more than I do. When you’re looking for great value in Silicon Valley real estate, check out the following FREE tools:
www.freehomesellerstoolkit.com
www.freehomebuyerstoolkit.com
For a FREE subscription to the weekly Lynbrook High Homes Update, just send an email to lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com with the subject line “Subscribe” and we’ll sign you up.
Serious about a healthier lifestyle? For a FREE 30-Day pass to 24-Hour Fitness, courtesy of Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get RE$ult$ Team, just send me an email at lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com with the subject line “24-Hour Fitness” and I’ll hook you up.
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get Re$ult$ Team, Your San Jose Saratoga Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Experts
Jamba Juice buy 1 get 1 free
How does a FREE COOL TREAT sound to you during this Hot Summer?
How about a delicious frozen concoction that is even healthy, too?
Jamba Juice is offering a Buy 1, Get 1 FREE promotion now through July 13.
There’s nothing better than a refreshing cool treat on a hot summer day. As part of their ongoing promotions this anniversary year, Jamba Juice Stores are offering the attached Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Coupon to any and all fruit smoothie lovers. (Even better, the El Paseo, Valley Fair and Cupertino De Anza Jambu Juice stores will let you keep the coupon to re-use it again the next day).
Be sure to verify participating locations in San Jose, Santa Clara, Cupertino and throughout Silicon Valley. (Remember, good only while supplies last.) I have personally used this coupon at the following stores:
El Paseo de Saratoga (near Mimi’s Café)
Cupertino De Anza Square (near the Blue Light Cinemas, Hobee’s and 24-Hour Fitness)
Valley Fair Westfield Shoppingtown
Drink up and enjoy!
No one loves a bargain more than I do. When you’re looking for great value in Silicon Valley real estate, check out the following FREE tools:
www.freehomesellerstoolkit.com
www.freehomebuyerstoolkit.com
For a FREE subscription to the weekly Lynbrook High Homes Update, just send an email to lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com with the subject line “Subscribe” and we’ll sign you up.
Serious about a healthier lifestyle? For a FREE 30-Day pass to 24-Hour Fitness, courtesy of Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get RE$ult$ Team, just send me an email at lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.com with the subject line “24-Hour Fitness” and I’ll hook you up.
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
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 $25 (copy provided for your records)
Easy to see & show … Just Call ... (408) 252-8900 !! Agent Michelle Carr-Crowe, DRE #00901962
Photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/sumap2007/HomePictures?feat=directlink
3436 Cunard Court at Half Crown, San Jose 95132
P.S. Finder's fee to agent bringing in selected renter
Saturday, January 30, 2010
You're Invited to *3* Get RE$ult$ Team Open Homes! Sat., Jan. 30th, 1:30-4:30
You're Invited to *3* Get RE$ult$ Team Open Homes! Sat., Jan. 30th, 1:30-4:30
By Michelle Carr-Crowe of the Get RE$ult$ Team, Your Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Experts
Thinking of buying a home in 2010...in San Jose...Saratoga...Santa Clara? Considering buying a home within Nationally-Recognized Cupertino Schools? Curious about first-time homebuyer tax credit expiring April 30...existing homeowner tax credit expiring April 30...the tax-free capital gain benefit expiring December 31...mortgage payments...short sales...foreclosures...FHA loans...where to start...who to trust?
Come to a Get RE$ult$ Team open house and see how real estate consultants work differently ... and why we're the Lynbrook Cupertino Schools Experts!
You're Invited to *3* Get RE$ult$ Team Open Homes! Sat., Jan. 30th, 1:30-4:30
3 Get RE$ult$ Team Open Homes !!
. 7100 Rainbow Drive, San Jose . 20644 Oak Creek, Saratoga . 3735 Pruneridge, Santa Clara
7100 Rainbow - NOT YET ON MLS! Delightfully Affordable!
Peaceful Location! Private End Unit! Priced to Sell! Lovely END UNIT Features ALL WHITE Kit.! Updated Appliances! BIG Pantry! HUGE Balcony Spanning Length of Home! Separate Inside Laundry Room! Energy-Efficient Dual Pane Windows! Nationally-Recognized CUPERTINO Schools !! Meyerholz! Miller! Lynbrook High! Delightfully Affordable! Rainbow Drive!
20644 Oak Creek, Saratoga - Hidden Jewel!
Hidden Jewel! Privacy! Prestigious Saratoga! Prime Cupertino Schools! SINGLE-LEVEL END UNIT !! SOARING CEILINGS !! Gleaming Hardwood Floors! GORGEOUS GRANITE SLAB Kit.!! Stainless Appl.!! Skylights !! Nationally-Recognized CUPERTINO Schools !! Blue Hills, Kennedy & Monta Vista High! Hidden Jewel! 20644 Oak Creek, Saratoga!
3735 Pruneridge, Santa Clara - Stylish & Spacious!
Stylish & Spacious !! Westwood Oaks! GORGEOUS BULLNOSE GRANITE SLAB!! Recessed Lights !! 5 Skylights !! THICK Crown Molding & Baseboards !! Glowing Hardwood !! Tile Baths !! Lg. & Lovely Updated 3 Br! ~1674 sf HUGE ~7700sf Lot !! Cupertino Schools! Westwood Oaks Beauty! Santa Clara w/ Cupertino High! 3735 Pruneridge
Just Call 252.8900 !!
By Michelle Carr-Crowe of the Get RE$ult$ Team, Your Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Experts
Thinking of buying a home in 2010...in San Jose...Saratoga...Santa Clara? Considering buying a home within Nationally-Recognized Cupertino Schools? Curious about first-time homebuyer tax credit expiring April 30...existing homeowner tax credit expiring April 30...the tax-free capital gain benefit expiring December 31...mortgage payments...short sales...foreclosures...FHA loans...where to start...who to trust?
Come to a Get RE$ult$ Team open house and see how real estate consultants work differently ... and why we're the Lynbrook Cupertino Schools Experts!
You're Invited to *3* Get RE$ult$ Team Open Homes! Sat., Jan. 30th, 1:30-4:30
3 Get RE$ult$ Team Open Homes !!
. 7100 Rainbow Drive, San Jose . 20644 Oak Creek, Saratoga . 3735 Pruneridge, Santa Clara
7100 Rainbow - NOT YET ON MLS! Delightfully Affordable!
Peaceful Location! Private End Unit! Priced to Sell! Lovely END UNIT Features ALL WHITE Kit.! Updated Appliances! BIG Pantry! HUGE Balcony Spanning Length of Home! Separate Inside Laundry Room! Energy-Efficient Dual Pane Windows! Nationally-Recognized CUPERTINO Schools !! Meyerholz! Miller! Lynbrook High! Delightfully Affordable! Rainbow Drive!
20644 Oak Creek, Saratoga - Hidden Jewel!
Hidden Jewel! Privacy! Prestigious Saratoga! Prime Cupertino Schools! SINGLE-LEVEL END UNIT !! SOARING CEILINGS !! Gleaming Hardwood Floors! GORGEOUS GRANITE SLAB Kit.!! Stainless Appl.!! Skylights !! Nationally-Recognized CUPERTINO Schools !! Blue Hills, Kennedy & Monta Vista High! Hidden Jewel! 20644 Oak Creek, Saratoga!
3735 Pruneridge, Santa Clara - Stylish & Spacious!
Stylish & Spacious !! Westwood Oaks! GORGEOUS BULLNOSE GRANITE SLAB!! Recessed Lights !! 5 Skylights !! THICK Crown Molding & Baseboards !! Glowing Hardwood !! Tile Baths !! Lg. & Lovely Updated 3 Br! ~1674 sf HUGE ~7700sf Lot !! Cupertino Schools! Westwood Oaks Beauty! Santa Clara w/ Cupertino High! 3735 Pruneridge
Just Call 252.8900 !!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Santa Clara Boasts More Than Half of State's Semifinalists for Intel Contest
Silicon Valley Boasts More Than Half of California’s Intel Science Contest SemiFinalists
by Michelle C. Carr Crowe
Economists generally predict either technology or real estate will power the next wave of economic growth. With the recent announcement of fifteen Bay Area students chosen as the prestigious Intel Science Contest semifinalists, it appears Silicon Valley innovation may again power up the nation’s next economic growth cycle.
Fifteen high school seniors who call Silicon Valley home were named semifinalists in the prestigious Intel science contest. Of the fifteen, six were from San Jose's Lynbrook High School.
The six seniors recognized are David Liu, Tony Ho, Akshay Maheshwari, Ritik Malhotra, Tejas Navaratna and Raman Nelakanti.
Part of the well-known "Cupertino Schools," Lynbrook is one of five high schools in the Fremont Union High School District. Students attending Lynbrook reside in either Saratoga or San Jose.
The remaining nine Bay Area students came from Harker Academy, Palo Alto High , Foothill High and Mission High.
Each student was awarded $1,000 personally, as well as $1,000 for his or her respective school.
This year 1,736 entries were received. Of those, 300 semifinalists were chosen, and 28 of them were from California. California has historically received the highest number of semifinalists each year out of all 50 states.
More than half of all California semifinalists this year were from the Santa Clara County / Silicon Valley area, 15 out of 28.
On January 27th, a total of forty finalists nationwide will be selected to win an expense-paid trip for the final competition, held in the nation's capitol, Washington, D.C.
by Michelle C. Carr Crowe
Economists generally predict either technology or real estate will power the next wave of economic growth. With the recent announcement of fifteen Bay Area students chosen as the prestigious Intel Science Contest semifinalists, it appears Silicon Valley innovation may again power up the nation’s next economic growth cycle.
Fifteen high school seniors who call Silicon Valley home were named semifinalists in the prestigious Intel science contest. Of the fifteen, six were from San Jose's Lynbrook High School.
The six seniors recognized are David Liu, Tony Ho, Akshay Maheshwari, Ritik Malhotra, Tejas Navaratna and Raman Nelakanti.
Part of the well-known "Cupertino Schools," Lynbrook is one of five high schools in the Fremont Union High School District. Students attending Lynbrook reside in either Saratoga or San Jose.
The remaining nine Bay Area students came from Harker Academy, Palo Alto High , Foothill High and Mission High.
Each student was awarded $1,000 personally, as well as $1,000 for his or her respective school.
This year 1,736 entries were received. Of those, 300 semifinalists were chosen, and 28 of them were from California. California has historically received the highest number of semifinalists each year out of all 50 states.
More than half of all California semifinalists this year were from the Santa Clara County / Silicon Valley area, 15 out of 28.
On January 27th, a total of forty finalists nationwide will be selected to win an expense-paid trip for the final competition, held in the nation's capitol, Washington, D.C.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Lynbrook High Homes Update 01.09.10
Lynbrook High Homes Update 01.09.10
HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY NEW DECADE!
Hello! This is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for 01.09.10
I, for one, am thankful to embark on a new year, new decade, new destiny. How about you? Are you looking forward to this year, decade and time? Doesn’t it seem like a better energy is flowing throughout the atmosphere these days?
For example, I started off working on New Year’s Day, as I received a great offer on our beautiful bungalow in Willow Glen, then we countered it and got into contract the next day! Then I received a second great offer 2 days later on the same home!
West San Jose with Lynbrook High Homes remains stable. A few new homes came on this week, slightly increasing the number of available homes during this slow time. (For a free detailed report, send an email to lbu@michellejudycarr.com.)
Currently for sale there are:
SFH: 7
TH/C: 4
Multi-Family: 1
Pending
SFH: 6
TH/C: 2
Multi-Family: 0
Recently Sold
SFH: 7
TH/C: 3
Multi-Family: 0
Ssh! Sneak Preview! Get RE$ult$ Team Open House!
Open Sat. & Sun., Jan. 9th & 10th, 1:30-4:30! Warm & Welcoming! Spacious & Updated on Lg. Lot! Cupertino High!
Wonderful Westwood Oaks Property! Send Pre-Approval, Then Call for Apt.!
Open Sun., Jan. 10th, 1:30-4:30! Bright & Light! Willow Glen Delight! 2180 Cheryl, San Jose 95125
NEWLY REDUCED $$! Try FHA Loan – $19,999 Down Possible!*
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 or info@michellejudycarr.com.
Who do you know who’s thinking of selling that could use my help? Right now, I and my team have 16 different buyers looking to purchase in the next 3 months, 5 of them want to buy in the in the next 30 days however, the homes they want and need aren’t on the market right now. Maybe someone at church, in your
New Tele-Seminar for MOVE UP/MOVE DOWN BUYERS re: the new Tax Credit
This Tuesday I’ll be announcing a tele-seminar specifically designed to inform and educate people considering moving up or moving down and eligibility for the new $6500 tax credit for current homeowners looking to make a move. All properties must close by the end of April.
SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell
BUYERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Prices BEFORE You Buy
VIP BUYERS ONLY: Be on the alert for a call from me within the next 2-3 weeks about an exclusive single-family home with Dilworth, Miller & Lynbrook!
To see any of these homes, Just Call 408.252.8900.
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! Warm & Welcoming Westwood Oaks! Updated 4 Br! Cupertino High! Just Call…408.252.8900!
2180 Cheryl, Willow Glen NEWLY REDUCED! $560K! Open Sun., 1:30-4:30!
Thank you for your time in reading this. Aloha & God bless you!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Two Great Reasons for San Jose Seniors to Sell (and Buy) in 2010
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.
Is NOW Your Time to Buy a Home?
Click Here to Find out Home Values in Your Area!
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 to Buy a Home?
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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.
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, November 12, 2009
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
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.
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 $1.410M! Thank you again to Mr. & Mrs. Iwamoto for the honor and privilege of helping you. Thank you also to Mr. & Mrs. Saito for introducing the Iwamoto Family to us.
If you have been watching the market and waiting for the bottom, be sure to check out my blog on
How Can You Tell If (and When) The Real Estate Market has Hit the Bottom?
I dont want to buy when the market is still going down
I want to wait and see if prices go down further before buying
After the market hits bottom, then Ill buy click here to read the rest
EXCLUSIVES + NEW HOMES COMING SOON
REMEMBER: For Get RE$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!
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.
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