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

Current Inventory stats for week 46, 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. 175 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 45 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 26 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 38 Single family homes listed for sale. 5 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,691,500 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 11/16/2014

66 Cupertino Schools Homes for Sale in San Jose, Saratoga, Etc.Nov. 11 by Michelle Carr Crowe As of November 11, 2014, there are only 66 Cupertino Schools Homes for Sale in San Jose, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Santa Clara and Cupertino. These Cupertino Schools Homes for Sale include single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums. These homes are located within the "Cupertino High Schools" of the Fremont Union High School District, including Homestead High, Fremont High, Lynbrook High, Cupertino High and Monta Vista High.  The number of homes for sale within the Cupertino Schools neighborhoods remains low, and is now down about 30 percent from the summer months. To see any of these 66 Cupertino Schools homes for sale, including our great listing at 7080 Golden Gate Drive in San Jos... 11/11/2014

Cupertino Condos and Townhomes for Sale | September 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 September 2014  Active Listings: 5 = 150.0% increase from August which had 2 active listings Median Price: $840,000 = 8.5% decrease from August which was $918,000 Average Price: $875,375 = 9.0% decrease from August which was $962,111 No. of Cupertino Condos Sold: 8 = 11.1% decrease from August with 9 sold Pending Properties: 3 = 25.0% decrease from August which had 4 pending properties Sale vs. List Price: 105.4% = 5.5% decrease from August at 111.5% Average Days on Market:... 11/10/2014

30 Thanksgiving Thank Yous-Thankful For US and Silicon Valley Veterans by Cupertino REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe Freedom is never truly free. Freedom is bought and paid for with the blood of past and present patriots, such as the American veterans we honor on Veterans Day, November 11, 2014 On Veterans Day I am thankful for our past veterans and present active duty military personnel from Silicon Valley in all of the Armed Service branches-the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines. Looking for local events honoring Silicon Valley veterans? Campbell residents and visitors are invited to visit the Campbell Veterans Memorial anytime on Tues., Nov. 11, 2014 in Campbell, Calif. The Campbell Veterans Memorial is Located “on the green” along Campbell Avenue near the Campbell City... 11/10/2014

Cupertino Homes for Sale | September 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 September 2014 There were no active or sold short sales or foreclosures in September. Active Listings: 21 = 75.0% increase from August which had 12 listings Median Price: $1,658,940 = 2.9% increase from August which was $1,612,500 Average Price: $1,735,640 = 4.3% decrease from August which was $1,814,360 No. of Cupertino Homes Sold: 28 = 55.6% increase from August with 18 homes sold Pending Properties: 17 = 22.7% decrease from August with 22 pending homes Sale vs... 11/10/2014

Hitler, Roosevelt and Kennedy-12 Surprising Stories of History November 8 By Cupertino REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe “Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy have what in common?” All three share an important newsworthy anniversary on November 8th. Curious to learn more about Hitler, Roosevelt and Kennedy? Read along to find out more, as well as other interesting facts that happened on November 8th. ·         1519 – Explorer Hernán Cortes enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma II (also known as Montezuma) welcomes him with a great celebration. ·         1605 – Robert Catesby, ringleader of the Gunpowder Plotters (of Guy Fawkes fame), is killed. ·         1614 – Japanese daimyo Dom Justo Takayama is exiled to the Philippines by shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu for being Chris... 11/08/2014

Thank You Vrushal Dongre & Adrita Bhor for Your Business and Trust by San Jose REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe Two of my favorite clients, Vrushal Dongre and Adrita Bhor should win the award for most savvy Silicon Valley purchase and sale of 2014. Vrushal and Adrita were searching for either Cupertino with Monta Vista or San Jose with Lynbrook High School homes of at least 4 bedrooms with other specific requirements. With preparation, hard work and prayer, we succeeded at buying a Monta Vista High home in a quiet location for a below market price, then selling their Sunnyvale home for a great price, too. They happily moved in and made some improvements-and already their new home has definitely already increased in value. We were introduced to them by Biren and Rina Shah, and are delighted t... 10/31/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 44, 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. 148 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 54 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 23 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 38 Single family homes listed for sale. 5 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,685,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 10/31/2014

2 Steps to Reduce Traffic, Accidents and Deaths in Cupertino  by Cupertino REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe The Cupertino community is brainstorming together over ways to reduce traffic, accidents and deaths in Cupertino, especially around schools including Kennedy, Lincoln and Monta Vista, in the wake of the recent traffic fatality of a Monta Vista High School student on October 27, 2014. Two immediate actions parents and others can implement are 1) Create or join van pools or carpools with neighbors and colleagues. The fewer cars on the roads, the better. 2) Request that trash pickups from Recology and street cleaning be scheduled to avoid peak school and work times, ideally between 9 am and 2 pm, especially on the busiest streets, such as McClellan, Budd, Rainbow and Stevens Creek. Ideall... 10/30/2014

3 Steps to Motivate Road, Traffic Change, Prevent Cupertino Tragedies by Michelle Carr Crowe On October 27, 2014 a 15-year-old bicyclist riding to Monta Vista High School was hit and killed by a big rig truck. Since then parents have created a petition calling on the city of Cupertino to change traffic and roads to prevent future tragedies. Read and sign the Cupertino petition "Make Cupertino roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists" on Change.org by clicking the link. There are currently 858 signatures. At press time, neither the trucker's nor teenager's identity have been released. The trucker is cooperating with the investigation. Monta Vista High School is in the process of planning an appropriate way to honor the student killed. Many are searching for ways to motivate real and need... 10/29/2014

Petition to Change Cupertino Traffic, Roads, To Prevent More Tragedies by Michelle Carr Crowe In response to the traffic fatality of October 27, 2014 when a 15-year-old bicyclist riding to Monta Vista High School was hit and killed by a big rig truck, parents have created a petition calling on the city of Cupertino to change traffic and roads to prevent future tragedies. As press time, neither the trucker's nor teenager's identity have yet been released. The trucker is cooperating with the investigation. Read and sign the Cupertino petition "Make Cupertino roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists" on Change.org here http://www.change.org/p/city-of-cupertino-make-cupertino-roads-safer-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists#.  More information about the incident, along with the community's response... 10/28/2014

Cupertino Teen Cyclist Hit,Killed by Big Rig Going to Monta Vista High by Michelle Carr Crowe Tragedy hit home in the city of Cupertino, Calif. this morning when a 15-year-old bicyclist riding to Monta Vista High School was hit and killed by a big rig truck. The teenager's identity has not yet been released. The trucker is cooperating with the investigation. My heart and sympathy go out to the friends and family of both the youth and the trucker. I hope and pray a safe and wise solution is generated to prevent any future tragedies of our children. More information can be found at the San Jose Mercury News site, http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_26807458/cupertino-young-bicyclist-hit-by-vehicle-killed.    10/27/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 43, 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. 170 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 54 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 21 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 39 Single family homes listed for sale. 5 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,685,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 10/25/2014

Michelle Carr Crowe Video Wishing You and Your Family a Happy Diwali!   One of my goals this year is to do more videos. The holiday of Diwali (also known as Deepavali and Divali) is welcome opportunity to share my best wishes for you.   Happy Diwali! Please enjoy the video from me wishing you and your family a Happy Diwali here on YouTube:http://youtu.be/I91IEWpVqsEAloha & God bless you!   Preview YouTube video Happy Diwali from Michelle Carr-Crowe       Attachments area   Preview YouTube video Happy Diwali from Michelle Carr-Crowe     Thanks for reading and watching "Michelle Carr Crowe Video Wishing You and Your Family a Happy Diwali!"     10/23/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 42, 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. 143 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 50 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 21 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 39 Single family homes listed for sale. 6 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,685,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 10/17/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 41, 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. 5 Single family homes are currently overpriced. 131 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 53 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 21 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 41 Single family homes listed for sale. 7 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,694,444 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 10/12/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 41, Alum Rock area, San Jose, CA (95127, 95148)… once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype;   6 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned. 24 Single family homes currently listed as short sales. 55 Single family homes are currently overpriced. 143 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 108 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 86 Single family homes in escrow (21 short sales). 217 Single family homes listed for sale. 104 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $615,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 10/12/2014

Cupertino Condos and Townhomes for Sale | August 2014 Market ReportCupertino CA 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 Cupertino as well.     Both the median and average sales prices increased in August; the number of condos sold remained unchanged from July; and there was a significant statistical increase in the number of condos for sale. Cupertino Condo market snapshot for the month of August 2014  Active Listings: 2 = 50.0%  decrease from July which had 4 active listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: zero and zero active bank-owned homes in July  Active Short Sales: zero and zero active short sales in July Median Price: $918,000 = 4.4% decrease from... 10/07/2014

Cupertino Homes for Sale | August 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 as well.   The median home price decreased slightly. There was slight increase in the average sales price. There was a significant decrease in the number of homes sold and the number of homes for sale in August compared to July  2014. Cupertino Homes market snapshot for the month of August 2014  Active Listings: 12= 42.9% decrease from July which had 21 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: Zero and zero active REO's in July Active Short Sales: Zero and zero active short sales in July Median Price: $1,612,500 = 3.2% decrease from July ($1,665,... 10/07/2014