Free LinkedIn For Real Estate Seminar 1 pm, Tu., Jan. 20 in Cupertino by Michelle Carr Crowe   Looking to grow your real estate business in 2015? Join LinkedIn expert and Cupertino real estate agent Alan Wang for a "Free LinkedIn For Real Estate" seminar at 1 pm on Tu., January 20. 2015 at Keller Williams, 19400 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite #200 in Cupertino.   Alan Wang is a top real estate agent for Keller Williams Cupertino and a former employee of LinkedIn. All agents from all brokerages are invited and welcome to attend this seminar. There will be time to ask questions as well. Image courtesy of stock photos at www.freedigitalphotos.net.  Thanks for reading "Free LinkedIn For Real Estate Seminar 1 pm, Tu., Jan. 20 in Cupertino". 01/18/2015

“Cupertino Homes, Townhomes, Condos, Land, Multi-Family Units for Sale Jan. 18, 2015” While Homes in Cupertino Schools inventory is low as expected for January 2015, there are 42 properties available on the Santa Clara County multiple listing service. Seven are for rent, and 35 are condos, townhomes and single-family homes for sale in Cupertino Schools (with one duplicated in two different categories). Cupertino Schools homes for sale, ranging from Single-Family Homes to Townhomes and Condos, Residential Lots and Land as well as Multi-Family Units for sale within the “Cupertino Schools” (Fremont Union High School District), are found in San Jose, Saratoga, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Cupertino. HOT TIP! Look for a charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on a quiet street with easy wal... 01/17/2015

Nothing But Noir Free Film Series at Cupertino Library Sun., January 18  By Cupertino REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe  2015 Winter Film Series at the Cupertino Library Nothing but Noir The Cupertino Library Foundation proudly sponsors the 2015 Winter Film Series at the Cupertino Library on Sunday afternoons January 18 – February 15th.  Join filmmaker and scholar Mark Larson and like-minded film noir lovers on a tour of this fascinating black and white shadow-world. An in-depth lecture on the making of the films by Mr. Larson and a spirited group discussion will follow every film. >> Click here to download a “Nothing but Noir” reading list of books available at the Cupertino Library (PDF). >> Click here for additional “Nothing but Noir” reading resources at the Cupertino Library.  This Film ... 01/17/2015

Bay Area Home Sales, Prices Rise in Dec. 2014-What About Spring 2015? by Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino REALTOR Did you read today's San Jose Mercury News Story by Steve Johnson, Bay Area home sales and prices rise in December? Potential Santa Clara County home sellers and home buyers from Cupertino to Palo Alto to San Jose, ask me daily, "Should we expect Silicon Valley home prices in Spring 2015 to go up or down?" To quote my late mother, legendary Silicon Valley real estate agent Judy Carr, "Yes." Because the truth is Silicon Valley home prices will go up and down in 2015-although I personally expect the overall trend to continue upward.   Here's my top-of-mind reasoning for this: 1) My gut-which I trust. 2) Economic indicators are up. 3) Traffic gridlock during commute times is way ... 01/15/2015

Current Inventory stats for week 2, Cupertino, CA…once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype;   0 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned. 1 Single family homes currently listed as short sales. 2 Single family homes are currently overpriced. 73 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 31 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 9 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 12 Single family homes listed for sale. $1,746,800 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 01/11/2015

“Cupertino Homes, Townhomes, Condos, Land, Units for Sale, Rent Jan. 11” By San Jose REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe Homes in Cupertino Schools Expert Today there are 37 different Cupertino area homes, land and properties listed for sale on the multiple listing service, with some duplicate listings (land and single-family at $10 Million at 20851 Wardell Road in Saratoga, for example). Cupertino Schools home choices range from Single-Family Homes to Townhomes and Condos, Residential Lots and Land as well as Multi-Family Units for sale within the “Cupertino Schools” (Fremont Union High School District), as of January 11, 2015. Homes for sale and rent within the “Cupertino Schools” are located in San Jose, Saratoga, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Cupertino. Of the 37 Cupertino Schools ... 01/11/2015

Current Inventory stats for week 1, Cupertino, CA…once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype;   0 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned. 1 Single family homes currently listed as short sales. 1 Single family homes are currently overpriced. 71 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 31 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 11 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 14 Single family homes listed for sale. $1,732,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 01/04/2015

How to Say "Happy New Year" In 100 Languages January 1, 2015 By Cupertino REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe As people prepare to return from the long holiday break, from Facebook to Twitter, people are saying "Happy New Year". It’s now 2015 and on Monday, it is time to wish friends, colleagues and clients a "Happy New Year". People from all over the world relocate to San Jose, Cupertino and Santa Clara in Silicon Valley, Calif. for opportunities in jobs, education and technology. Yet what could sound friendlier than hearing "Happy New Year" in a person's native language? To truly welcome the New Year and share good wishes with the people you care about, print out (or forward) and use this list from FreeLang.Net to say “Happy New Year”. It’s a helpful guide to saying "Happy New Year" in over ... 01/04/2015

Current Inventory stats for week 52, Cupertino, CA…once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype;   0 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned. 1 Single family homes currently listed as short sales. 1 Single family homes are currently overpriced. 64 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 40 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 11 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 16 Single family homes listed for sale. 5 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,679,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days.  12/27/2014

34 Cupertino Single Family Homes, Townhomes, Condos, Duplexes For Sale by Michelle Carr Crowe As of December 18, 2014, there are as total of 34 Cupertino Schools properties for sale, including Single Family Homes, Townhomes, Condos, Duplexes, Triplex, Fourplexes and Land For Sale. Be aware that two properties are listed in two categories. At 7169 Sharon Drive it's listed as single-family and duplex due to being a single family home built on a lot zoned  for a duplex, asking $2,099,000. The home at 20851 Wardell in Saratoga is also listed in two different zones, asking $10,000,000. The property at 16890 Stevens Canyon Road for $600,000 has 2 additional parcels that are listed separately as "0 Land Only" for $300,000 each the seller requires all 3 be purchased together, for a total of $1,... 12/18/2014

Thanks Visitors to Free Photos with Santa Event   Thank you to friends, neighbors, colleagues and family members who came to our annual open house Christmas party. We all enjoyed yummy treats, fun crafts and free family photos with Santa.     COMING SOON! Charming 3 Br, 2 Full Bath on Quiet Street! Glowing Hardwood Floors & Newer Roof FABULOUS LOCATION! Super E-Z Walking Distance to Miller & Lynbrook!       12/14/2014

  Christmas Open House & Free Santa Photos  Sat., Dec. 13 from 1:30-4:30ALL are Welcome!KW . 19400 Stevens Creek, #200, Cupertino, CA 95014 It's Our Annual Merry Christmas Holiday Open House! Bring Your Family, Friends, Neighbors & Colleagues!YES! Photos with Santa are FREE!    Free Santa Photos!  Sat., Dec. 13th from 1:30-4:30At KW . 19400 Stevens Creek, #200, Cupertino  95014 Enjoy Music, Crafts, Treats and Free Photos with Santa! Bring Your Family, Friends, Neighbors & Colleagues!YES! Photos with Santa are FREE!         Blessings & Aloha, Michelle & the Get Re$ult$ Team Michelle C. Carr-Crowe CA DRE #00901962 Keller Williams Cupertino 20230 Stevens Creek, Suite #E Cupertino, CA 95014  12/12/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 50, Cupertino, CA…once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype;   0 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned. 1 Single family homes currently listed as short sales. 3 Single family homes are currently overpriced. 192 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 43 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 13 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 25 Single family homes listed for sale. 5 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,660,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 12/12/2014

Learn History, Makings of Cocktails at Cupertino Library 7 pm, Dec. 11 AKATHE SCIENCE, ART AND HISTORY OF THE COCKTAIL  Are you curious to know where the cocktail came from? Should it be shaken or stirred?  Local professional bartenders, Cache Bouren and Tomoyo Yoshinaga, will survey the story of the cocktail, methods of mixing, surprising facts and more. This event occurs in the Story Room of the Cupertino Library at 7:00 pm on Thurs., Dec. 11, 2014. Image courtesy of stock photos at freedigitalphotos.net.  Event is sponsored by The Friends of the Cupertino Library. 12/11/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 49, Cupertino, CA…once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype;   0 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned. 1 Single family homes currently listed as short sales. 2 Single family homes are currently overpriced. 252 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 42 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 16 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 27 Single family homes listed for sale. 5 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,655,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 12/06/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 48, Cupertino, CA…once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype;   0 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned. 1 Single family homes currently listed as short sales. 3 Single family homes are currently overpriced. 188 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 46 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 26 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 27 Single family homes listed for sale. 6 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,655,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 11/30/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 47, Cupertino, CA…once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype;   0 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned. 1 Single family homes currently listed as short sales. 4 Single family homes are currently overpriced. 152 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 40 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 26 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 37 Single family homes listed for sale. 6 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,728,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 11/23/2014

Cupertino Condos and Townhomes for Sale | October 2014 Market ReportIn addition to being a great place to live, you will find plenty of restaurants and shopping in Cupertino which is ranked by Forbes as one of the most educated small towns with top rated schools.     Cupertino Condo market snapshot for the month of October 2014  Active Listings: 0 = 100.0% decrease from September which had 5 active listings Median Price: $910,000 = 8.3% increase from September which was $840,000 Average Price: $978,765 = 11.8% increase from September which was $875,375 No. of Cupertino Condos Sold: 9 = 12.5% increase from September with 8 sold Pending Properties: 4 = 33.3% increase from September which had 3 pending properties Sale vs. List Price: 104.2% = 1.1% decrease from September at 105.4% Average ... 11/21/2014

Cupertino Homes for Sale | October 2014 Cupertino CA Market ReportCupertino is ranked by Forbes as one of the most educated small towns with top rated schools. In addition to being a great place to live, you will find plenty of restaurants and shopping in and near Cupertino.    Cupertino Homes market snapshot for the month of October 2014 There were no active or sold short sales or foreclosures in October. Active Listings: 13 = 38.1% decrease from September which had 21 listings Median Price: $1,774,000 = 5.1% increase from September which was $1,658,940 Average Price: $1,776,790 = 2.4% increase from September which was $1,735,640 No. of Cupertino Homes Sold: 24 = 14.3% decrease from September with 28 homes sold Pending Properties: 11 = 35.3% decrease from September with 17 pending home... 11/20/2014

RE Expert Brad Inman Explains, Extols Keller Williams Success, Agents by San Jose REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe Curious about how Keller Williams Realty International and KW Agents are achieving success in both "bad" and "good" real estate markets? Read real estate expert Brad inman's article on "Underestimate Keller Williams At Your Own Risk". In it, Brad explains how the Keller Williams differences of creating sustainable business models for agents, brokers and the company in a collaborative environment are working to benefit and grow both agents and the company. http://www.inman.com/2014/11/15/underestimate-keller-williams-at-your-own-risk/ Image courtesy of stock photos at www.freedigitalphotos.net. Thanks for reading "RE Expert Brad Inman Explains, Extols Keller Williams Success, Age... 11/19/2014