If you look at aging with a positive outlook, you would have planned your retirement days by now. Your perspective of aging is all in the mind. By thinking positive thoughts in your youth, you will carry those same thoughts into your old age as well.  Aging is not a curse for you to feel bitter about. It’s a time in life when you can look forward to new things in a whole new frame of mind. In case you need help with that thinking, come to Chateau Cupertino and the residents there will show you how. 

Chateau Cupertino was started for seniors and retirees who wish to live in a retirement community that contributes to their physical and mental well being. It is for those people who want to live independently and who wish to try and learn different things. If you wish to be part of this senior housing facility in Cupertino and make this place your own home, call (408) 446-4300 or visit their corporate website at www.chateau-cupertino.com for more information on their housekeeping services, amenities, safety features and specially organized social events.

Apple spot interno – EasyPay

In questo raro spot (che Apple cerca di eliminare con tutte le sue forze, quando lo vedrete ne capirete il motivo) la casa di Cupertino (per la comunicazione interna) ha prodotto questa rielaborazione di What is love di Haddaway. Buone risate!

Nel lontano 2006 bisognava far familiarizzare i dipendenti della mela con il sistema EasyPay (che tra l’altro, orrore orrore, girava con un sistema Windows Mobile -pensate il colmo!-) e così venne commissionato questo spot interno.

La storia è breve ma divertente: una coppia di mezz’età va in un Apple Store e fa scorpacciata di prodotti ma la momento del pagamento partono cancheri e bestemmie per problemi tecnici.

Dal nulla balza fuori questo ingasato giovane, con tanto di occhialoni, sorriso e due patonzoline cinesi che gli ballano intorno: sulle trascinanti note di What is love di Haddaway diventa Maddaway e porta il verbo dell’EasyPay nel negozio, spiegando con disinvoltura e metrica azzeccata i vantaggi del nuovo sistema di pagamento.

Il risultato è a dir poco demenziale, con un gigante pos EasyPay che gode tra le due ragazze sculettando a tempo e la moglie del brav’uomo che lo prende a colpi di borsetta (stava guardando vogliosamente le due ragazze, iniziando a sbottonarsi la camicia).

Sicuramente una corporate song che non passa inosservata, decisamente il tentativo più tamarro di spiegare un nuovo sistema di pagamento, lontano anni luce dagli spot semplici ma efficaci del Get a Mac.

Concludiamo con una rassegna di spot seri, che hanno reso la Apple la grande società che è tutt’ora, con fatturati in forte attivo alla faccia della crisi. Buona visione!

Apple ADS* 1997-2001

*=ADS abbrevia Advertisement, pubblicità.

Marco

W H A T : Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker
W H E N : Nov 28, 3PM
W H E R E : Flint Center, Cupertino
M O R E : discounts

Choosing one Nutcracker performance in Bay Area is such a happy event, here’s our … N U T C R A C K E R   I T I N E R A R Y

We saw the San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker family performance a couple of years ago and loved it.

I’ve been always looking at the Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker hosted by Flint Center and we are always out of town that weekend…

Maybe we can celebrate the Nutcracker’s 30th anniversary with Ballet San Jose!

And for something completely different, I’d like to try The Hard Nut this year!

M O R E:

• Nutcracker performances at Frisco Kids
• Bay Area Kid Fun … nutcrackers and winter events!

Año 2005, Apple se reune en San Francisco para celebrar la conferencia de desarrolladores mundiales (WWDC), Steve Jobs sale al esenario y habla de tres productos revolucionarios: un iPod con controles tactiles, una plataforma de internet movil, y un telefono. Para sorpresa de todos los que estabamos presentes se referia a tres productos en un solo aparato llamado iPhone. Fue impresionate ver como el publico se maravillaba ante esta nueva maravilla en el momento en que Apple “reinvento el telefono”

Meses depues el producto fue lanzado al mercado despues de aver recivido el visto bueno de la FCC, fueron varios meses de espera pero estos sirvieron para causar revuelo, ancia y darle mas publicidad al este nuevo telefono. En el momento en que fue puesto ala venta ya habia jente acampando en la ciudad de New York, Chicago,y San Francisco. Esto no se habia visto por ningun otro producto; cabe mencionar que es un telefono.

Blackberry, Nokia, y Palm dominavan el mercado de telefonos inteligentes y empresariales. Aunque el iPhone era un telefono solido en su interfas carecia de muchas funciones tales como Copiar y pegar, soporte de servidor exchange, y aplicaciones moviles; Lo cual empresarios, y jente que dependen de su telefono no solo para hacer llamadas lo veian como un jugete muy entretenido. Pero habia cosas del iPhone que sobresalian, tales como su nevagador safari movil, su uso como ipod que en el entonces era unico, su nueva tecnologia multi-touch, y su diseño muy atractivo digno de ser un producto de Apple.

La ventaja mas grande del iPhone ante estos competidores es, fue, y sera que es un telefono 99.9% de pantalla tactil lo cual le permite reinventarse en cada actualisacion de firmware. Esto fue aprovechado al máximo ya que al salir estas actualizaciones vino el soporte por cortar, copiar y pegar, soporte para servidor exchange, una tienda de aplicaciones y pequeñas perfecciones ala interfaz. Pero no tan solo se actualiza el firmware si no que también salen revisiones puntuales cada año tal fue el iPhone 3G, y el iPhone 3GS; añadiendo tecnología 3G, vídeo cámara, mejor procesador, y nuevo diseño.

Hoy en dia muchos tratn de emular al iPhone, los llamados “iPhone Killers” no han podido desfalcar del 1er puesto en ventas en USA. Telefonos como el nuevo N97 de nokia, Blackberry 9900, y Motorola Droid tratan de recuperar parte del mercado, pero que piensan ustedes lectores? despues de que en 3 años el iPhone se aya colocado en la posición en la que esta pueda perder ese lugar privilegiado que ahora tiene?

Singing with the Stars

Saturday, November 14, 2009

8:30pm

Come hang out with friends and sing along to the LASER BEATLES: SGT. PEPPER’S LASER LIGHT SHOW at the De Anza Planetarium (or just listen to others). Tickets are $9 per person and Parking permits are required everyday. Permits can be purchased in every student lot, price is $2 in coins or dollar bills only. So if you can carpool that is best. We’ll meet at 8:30pm at the Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, Ca to get tickets for the show. Show starts at 9pm. JewsNextDor[at]beth-david.org

Dear God…Please bless Noah Biorkman…

Please bless and watch over Noah and his family. Give them health, strength and peace. Let this holiday season be filled with love and joy and answered prayers.

Amen.

Does anyone remember the 1996 movie, “Dear God” starring Greg Kinnear?

In it, a cynical con man must take the only job he can get (in the dead letter department at the post office) as a condition of parole. While there, he finds out there is an entire bin of undeliverable dead letter mail, including dozens of “Dear God” letters. Some of it contains cash, jewelry and other goodies.

Although he initially intends to steal the unclaimed money and valuables from this undeliverable mail, he ends up having a change of heart and leads his colleagues in answering prayers found in the letters.

Most of the time when I receive an email request to send Christmas cards to a sick child or help find a missing child, I’m a bit cynical. I check it out first on Urban Legends or Snopes. About 90 percent of the time it’s either an urban legend or expired (e.g. the missing child was found 2 years ago).

So when my colleague Linda Gonzales sent a request to mail Christmas cards to Noah Biorkman, a young boy with neuroblastoma in Michigan, whose family planned to celebrate Christmas early this weekend, I checked it out first. To my pleasant surprise, it’s a legitimate request. There were links to the local radio station WYCD  and Noah’s Care Pages. (The only hiccup was they already celebrated their family Christmas last weekend.)

Here’s the most recent posting from Noah’s mother on Care Pages:

Posted Nov 11, 2009

We received 80,000 pieces of mail on Monday alone! We even received mail today on Veteran’s Day! Yes, the Post Office is closed today, yet, we still got mail!

My garage is so full that we asking for everyone to please send all communications to Noah’s father’s house. Everything should go to the following:

Scott Biorkman
3480 Petoskey Way
Milford, Michigan 48380

Please post on all Facebook accounts the address change.

Merry Christmas!!

Posted Nov 9, 2009 12:23am

What a week! Scott and I have had a hard time wrapping our brain
around how much support and compassion we have received from people
all around the world!!! Noah was the 17th most googled topic on
Thursday and 12th on Friday!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!

Thank you to everyone for the support! Thank you to everyone that listened to my requests for peace…

So for the cost of a stamp and five minutes of your time to write a note, address the card and put on the stamp, you can be part of God’s love and a child’s Christmas miracle.

Dear God…

Please bless and watch over Noah and his family. Give them health, strength and peace. Let this holiday season be filled with love and joy and answered prayers.

Amen.

To Military Personnel & Veterans, Your Country’s Free Citizens Say Thank You

By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe

Every year, as Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving closely coincide, my heart goes out to those currently serving, and those who’ve served in the past. I, and your country’s free citizens, say, “THANK YOU.”

With the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas, Veteran’s Day becomes more real and poignant. It’s easy to write a column or blog thanking veterans in general. It’s easy to put out the American flag in front of the house. Many agents like to decorate the houses in their farm areas with little flags in the yards.

However, in the past several years, I’ve formed a new, more meaningful tradition. On Veteran’s Day, I simply ask people around me if they’ve served in any of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corp.) I ask agents, I ask grocery store clerks, I ask the people waiting in line with me at the post office—basically anyone God happens to lead into my path that day.

Whenever he or she says, “yes,” I shake that soldier’s hand, looking straight into their eyes, and speak a grateful, “Thank you and God bless you.”

Sometimes it turns out the person is a mother, father, sister, brother, wife, husband, daughter or son of a soldier. I do the same thing, only I ask them to also pass on my thanks to that loved one.

In addition to my brother and several cousins, in the first year I had enough courage to ask strangers this question, I discovered two of my teammates had served, as had two of my current clients.

I don’t really know whether my gesture meant anything to the people I spoke to or not. They might have thought I was a kook or a bit eccentric. Yet I felt better knowing I made a personal effort to reach out to those who put their lives on the line for me, my family, and the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

In my opinion, a personal and heartfelt “thank you,” is a gift that anyone, even in this economy, can afford. And it’s a gift our servicemen and women deserve to receive.

Would this simple gesture have made a difference to Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed thirteen people at Fort Hood? Who knows? We do know, based on statements from fellow soldiers and family members, he felt conflicted in his values, and unsure if serving in the military as a Muslim was “doing the right thing.” Maybe a gesture like this would have reassured him. Maybe it would have generated a conversation to clarify his values. Maybe it would have made no difference at all.

However, to the families of the thirteen people killed by him, I offer my condolences and sympathy with a heavy heart. And I reach out my hand, look them in the eyes, and say, “Thank you and God bless you.”

Many of us are apprehensive about joining old age homes because we are worried that we may not enjoy our retired life in a building with no activities, entertainment or the freedom to do the things we like and enjoy. Independence is not enjoyed in old age homes where most seniors have to depend on someone for everything. This is when a retirement community is sought after by many retirees and veterans of America today. 

Chateau Cupertino is an upscale retirement housing facility that offers a great deal of independence, security and a whole lot of activities that will make retirement life the greatest experience when it comes to rewarding yourself after years of hard work and sacrifice. You can visit their website at www.chateau-cupertino.com to know what about this wonderful establishment located in Cupertino, California. Be part of a community that relates to you in every possible way.

Saratoga Senior Salvation-A Tax Credit for Move-DOWN Saratoga Buyers

By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe

Lost in the hoopla about extending and expanding the “up to” $8,000 credit for new homebuyers is the credit for existing homeowners. In my opinion, this can be “Senior Salvation” – a tax credit for move-DOWN Saratoga buyers.

I called my broker, my local real estate board, the California Association of REALTORS®, and even the IRS to ask my question: does this credit apply for move-down buyers?

So far the answer is, “As long as they qualify and have a tax to apply the credit to, it looks like YES.”

To summarize:

1. A first time homebuyer is one that has not owned a home for at least three years.
2. A repeat homebuyer must have owned their current home for at least five consecutive years out of the last eight years.
3. The maximum purchase price for the new home is $800,000.
4. If single, your earning maximum to qualify is $125,000; if married, it’s up to $250,000.
5. There’s no gap between the prior deadline (November 30th) and the new credit period, which ends April 30th.
6. While you must be in a contract to purchase your new home on or before April 30^th, you have until June 30th to close the transaction.
7. To prove you qualify, you’ll need to attach proof of purchase to your tax return  (most likely a HUD-1 or final closing statement).

Caveat: please, please check with your tax professional and attorney before making any real estate commitments.

However, this may finally be a tax credit that helps seniors who’ve lived in their homes for more than five consecutive years of the past eight. 

For example, a senior couple selling a 1.5 million dollar single family home in Saratoga Lynbrook they’ve owned for the past 10 years, then buying a single-level 3 bedroom condo in San Jose for $650,000 not only get to keep their $500,000 tax-free capital gains benefit and transfer their tax basis, they can also now use up to $6,500 as a tax credit.

Emozione Apple – Fabbricare sogni nel XXI secolo

In poco più di trent’anni l’azienda fondata da Steve Jobs e Steve Wozniak in un garage della Silicon Valley si è trasformata in un colosso mondiale che ha cambiato per tre volte la nostra società. La prima volta definendo l’idea di Personal Computer, la seconda creando il mercato della musica digitale con l’iPod e la terza reinventando il telefono cellulare con l’iPhone. Le tecniche di ideazione, produzione e commercializzazione dei prodotti di Apple sono diventate una lezione fondamentale per i manager di qualsiasi settore. Ma la storia di Apple è ancor più avvincente quando si scopre il contesto culturale nel quale l’azienda è nata e si analizza in profondità l’impatto sempre maggiore che sta avendo sulla società di oggi. In questa seconda edizione, ampliata, nuovi dettagli arricchiscono il quadro di un’azienda in constante trasformazione, capace di reinventarsi continuando a innovare.

La storia di Apple è una storia beat nel vero senso della parola, una storia di battiti dei cuori di persone che hanno sempre creduto nelle loro idee e che navigando controvento sono riusciti ad imporle ed anche farle diventare il business più redditizio degli ultimi tempi.. I successi di Apple nascono dalla forza di una visione innovativa che ascolti le esigenze profinde delle persone e sa realizzarle in maniera semplice ed efficace..

Grazie di tutto Steve..

Titolo	Emozione Apple. Fabbricare sogni nel XXI secolo
Autore	Dini Antonio
Prezzo	€ 19,00
Dati	2008, 207 p., brossura, 2 ed.
Editore	Il Sole 24 Ore Libri (collana Mondo economico)

Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded

By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe

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 benefits a larger group of potential home buyers. It 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 to middle-market homes that cost no more than $800,000.

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®.

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, World Parks Organization, 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

1. Click to feed the homeless animals
2. Click here to feed the hungry children of the world
3. Help provide mammograms to needy women
4. Provide life-saving vitamins, prosthetics, surgery, disease testing and vaccines to children
5. Help save a portion of the rain forest
6. 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. J

Thanksgiving is a special holiday celebrated all over America by young and old people alike. The whole family gathers at the dinner table to enjoy each other’s company and indulge in the traditional holiday feast. Some seniors who live far away may not get that opportunity to spend Thanksgiving with their families as they may find it difficult to travel. But when they choose to make Chateau Cupertino their home, the end result is a whole lot different. 

Chateau Cupertino based in Cupertino, California is not like any other old age home where a strict regime is followed. You can invite your family members to celebrate the holiday with you, in case you don’t feel like spending it all alone. You can engage in loving conversation and enjoy special meals prepared by the management. All you have to do is reserve place in the Family Dining Room and inform the management that your family is planning to visit you. So if you are planning to switch senior housing homes, choose Chateau Cupertino. Call (408) 446-4300 or visit their website at www.chateau-cupertino.com for more information.

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”).

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.

Boyfriend and I double dated with Brandee and Brian at Fatima restaurant in Cupertino!  It is a Chinese Islamic restaurant and most dishes can be served with either beef, chicken or lamb.  They also have an extensive seafood selection as well.

I had been instructed by my co-worker to order the sesame bread with scallions.  It was definitely popular as we noticed practically every table near us with an order of it.  The star of the dinner was definitely the homemade knife shaved noodles.  To my dismay, I am in love with carbs and these noodles were perfectly thick and chewy.  The thing I liked the most was that the noodles were not greasy.   There is another Chinese restaurant in Mtn. View that I go to for their knife shaved noodles but those are greasier and heavier.

We all picked a dish to order.  Brandee chose cashew chicken, Brian chose the noodles, Boyfriend chose shrimp with snow peas and I went with the dry fried string beans.  This has become my signature dish to order at Chinese restaurants and I really liked them here a lot.  They were very flavorful and not soggy.

The next time I go, I will most definitely get the noodles again!  I’d also like to try one of the soups because every table near us also had soup or hot pot ordered.

10125 Bandley Dr.   Cupertino, CA

Hej Augustin 20 år,

Det är Augustin 41 år, publicerad författare, som skriver till dig. Jag vet inte riktigt hur du ska få det här brevet, men kanske, i framtiden, kommer en tidsmaskin kunna skicka det till dig.

Inom kort kommer du sätta dig ner och skriva din första roman och jag skulle vilja bespara dig en del bekymmer. Här är mina råd:

1. Sluta genast gå på Teknisk Fysik. Du har ju inte roligt och du kommer inte få någon större glädje av det du lär dig.

2. Skriv inte vad du tror är romaner. Skriv om det som finns i ditt huvud istället. Skriv ner historien om er galna hund och hur den bets så blodet forsade. Skriv om hur din pappa kom hem och dog. Skriv om din mormor som dog en månad efter din pappa. Skriv om hur ledsen du är. Skriv om hur arg du är. Skriv dig fri.

3. Det där ordbehandlingsprogrammet du har konstruerat för att kunna skriva dina noveller utan problem – ring Apple, Cupertino, USA, och fråga efter Steve.

4. Marilynne Robinson undervisar på Iowa Writers’ Workshop – skriv tills du platsar på den skrivskolan.

5. Om du skickar dina texter någonstans, strunta i att alla just nu letar efter den nye Ulf Lundell eller den nye Klas Östergren.  Försök inte vara någon annan, skriv på ditt sätt – skriv som du ritar. Få linjer, men där de betyder något.

Bonusråd: Du har ju klippt dig korthårig under senare år och aldrig varit långhårig. Jag får ju inte avslöja något om framtiden, men jag bara säger att chansen till hårpiska eller dread-locks längre fram kanske inte är fullt så självklar som du tror.

/Augustin

Buying a home is something that needs to be planned and prepared for.                                     

A family may one day decide that they need to find themselves a new home. That is a major decision and one that needs to be taken with a great deal of thought. But taking a decision is just one step down a long road. Implementing it is a process that requires analysis, investigation and understanding. Miss out on any of these steps and you could lose out on buying the home of your dreams. 

Analysis is essential so that you are able to evaluate the kind of home to buy. 

Should it be a house for sale by owner or a new house for sale? Will your family be better off if you buy a condominium or should you look for a town house for sale? Once you are sure of what you need and can afford, you will have to start the investigation process to find the right locality for your family. Should you look at Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Cupertino, Mountain View, Silicon Valley or somewhere else? You will need to plan to stay in your new home for a long time, so you have to be sure of all these factors. And that brings us to the understanding issue. Collecting all the data you need to make a decision is one thing, but being able to make sense of it and using it to point you in the right direction is another. In fact, for most people, this is a task that is beyond their abilities. To successfully find the right home for sale requires experience and expertise. 

Real estate solutions 

That is why having the services of someone like Avi Urban, one of the most highly respected realtors of the San Francisco Peninsula & South Bay Area is so valuable. Mr. Urban has built his reputation not on just buying and selling houses, but on finding the right purchase and sale solutions for his clients. Before becoming a realtor, he bought and sold homes for his family and knows the concerns of the prospective home owner. Being able to deal with these concerns and resolve the issues is why so many satisfied home owners remain thankful to him. Unlike Many realtors, Mr. Urban does not tell you what is best for you; he discusses the various issues with you and works on your inputs. That is why he began conducting his real estate seminars – to help people understand the various issues involved in buying and selling property so that they will be able to interact with their brokers more effectively and so increase the chances of finding the right homes to live in. Those who wish to attend Mr. Urban’s free seminars, which are held regularly, may register for them on his website.

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 who’s 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

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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

005 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

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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!*

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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

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 I will buy 

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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!

New Treats for Buyers-Congress Votes to Extend Higher Loan Limits Through 2010

by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, ABR, ALHS, ASP, CDPE, RECS, SRES

By voting to extend the temporarily raised Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA loan limits of $729,950 through 2010, Congress gave Buyers (and the U.S. economy which relies heavily on the housing industry) a great big treat. The present loan limits were set to expire at the end of 2009 and revert to previous lower limits of $417,000.

Now buyers are waiting expectantly for one more piece of good news-for the federal $8,000 tax credit to be extended in some form past the current expiration date of Nov. 30, 2009.

Due to extremely high costs of housing throughout Silicon Valley, especially West San Jose, Cupertino and Saratoga, as compared to the rest of the U.S. the good news is especially welcome.

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® thanked Congress for its speedy action.

“NAR commends both houses of Congress for their quick action in continuing these higher limits during a time for recovery in the housing market and national economy. The higher limits, along with the home buyer tax credit extension, are necessary to keep the markets moving at this critical time,” said NAR President Charles McMillan.

“Home sales have shown significant movement upwards in the past six months and reduced inventory in some segments of the housing market, but not in all. Home purchases in the middle-income and higher brackets have not moved much, and those markets must improve before we can experience a fully sustained housing recovery. These higher loan limits will help motivate qualified home buyers to purchase in those markets,” McMillan said.

The resolution would extend the present conventional loan limits for Fannie and Freddie through the 2010 calendar year at 125 percent of local median home sales prices, up to a maximum of $729,750 in high-cost areas. The floor for FHA is $271,050; the floor for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conforming loan limits is $417,000.

The resolution now goes to President Obama, and he is expected to sign it today or Saturday to avoid a government shutdown.

The Best $2 Show I’ve Ever Seen-Cupertino’s Debut Choir Concert

By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe

When I was younger and low on cash and seeking inexpensive entertainment, I remember people suggested seeing high school games, musicals or performances as a reasonable option to higher-priced professional events. Current economic times are causing me and others to get back to basics and re-visit this money-saving habit.

So when my daughter invited me to see Cupertino High School’s Debut Choir Concert tonight, I said yes. I was even more thrilled once I heard the price!

Tonight I enjoyed a fabulous show featuring talent, poise and professionalism produced by the students at Cupertino High School-and it only cost $2! I have to compliment the students’ director Andrew Aron for his good-natured but firm and no-nonsense direction-to the audience to actually shut OFF their cell phones, behave appropriately (no “shout-outs”) and remove loud talkers from the auditorium.

Each of the four groups (Cantabile, Chorale, Cantos and Capella) performed a selection of classical, touching and at least one crowd-pleasing number. Cupertino High also boasts the only male choir in all of the Fremont High School District. Especially notable were Justin Li’s cello and guitar features and Cody Scott’s solo.

Cupertino High School Debut Choir Concert

Starting in Latin (“Music Spread Thy Voice Around” by Handel), bouncing through “Lydia, The Tattoed Lady,” hypnotizing with “The Seal Lullaby” and culminating with the Grand Chorus’ uplifting rendition of Moses Hogan’s, “I’ll Make a Difference,” the students demonstrated skill in technique, affection for their director and “the world’s greatest accompanist” Dr. Valerie Stark, and love of music. It was a celebration of joy in music.

Grand Finale of Cupertino High School Choir Concert

Next time you’re looking for reasonably-priced yet real entertainment, I recommend you look at your local middle and high school sports, band and music programs. You may be pleasantly surprised. As advertised, you could “see your students and friends in a new light.”

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