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2011
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So this is the year that the first of the baby boomers officially reached retirement age.You know this won't be easy. Many implications here, not to mention the shift insocial securtiy, wage earners, health care, and of course, housing. Some communities are reaching out to each other and organiz...
02/28/2011
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Visiting family in this nearby Sacramento community, which has seen an incredible reductionin home values in the past few years. really calls for a gratitude check. Here in Silicon Valley, particularly in certain neighborhoods of the the south bay,we are more fortunate than many others. For thos...
02/25/2011
We're seeing the usual slow down for January, but things are starting to pick up.Updated stats on neighborhoods such as Downtown San Jose, Cambrian, Willow Glen, Almaden,Campbell and San Jose can be viewed at here.
02/09/2011
Reviewed last summer's stats, and things have slowed down, however we are seeing the mostmovement in the $950k-$1,200,000 price range. Move-in ready homes are still fetching a good price here. TJ MARTIN/MONTEVIDEO NEIGHBORHOOD PENDING VS. ACTIVE PER PRICE & DOM PRICE RANGE ACTIVE PENDING PENDIN...
02/08/2011
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So just got some great clients in their first home. It was a VA loan and required lots of blood, sweatand tears. It really didn't need to be this way. The bank, who at one point asks for a certain listof items to be completed, then adds more items (like Section 2) just before close. It doesn't ...
02/07/2011
Anthony got this right. This was a no-brainer. Thank goodness they were thinking, I think... Let's hear it for common sense! Hopefully more of this is coming down the pipeline. News Update Congress has once again extended legislation that makes mortgage insurance tax deductible for many Americans...
02/02/2011
5 Beds/3.5 Baths with 2,970 square feet Coming in April. Owner is completing renovations. Large home with extra parking/RV parking on quiet street with almost no traffic, safe neighborhood, close to shopping.First floor bedroom next to bathroom for in-law or guest.Large master with 2 person spa ...
02/02/2011
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Move-in ready, with granite countertops,hardwood flooring and pride of ownership. Great location, with beautiful garden-like grounds. Walking distance to Starbuck's, Manley's, Dicks, and Safeway. Only a few minutes from Whole Foods & Highway 280. Relaxing, quiet complex with shaded/covered balcon...
02/02/2011
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Wow, I don't think many know what to make of all this, but we are probably watching history in the making. This is how people overthrow gov'ts; something we aren't familiar with. Lots of young people who want to make changes for themselves and their descendents, and other countries may follow: h...
02/02/2011
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