Anyone trying to buy a home in Cupertino right now knows that it is tough out there. There are many more buyers than sellers and many Cupertino homes sell with multiple offers way over list price. Some homes go as much as 30% over asking, but some do not. How does a buyer make the decision about how much to offer to have the winning bid in a Cupertino multiple offer situation and not overpay? The answer is not simple, and sometimes it is  not a question of price, but terms, like contingencies, length of escrow, length of rent back, etc. But for right now, let's just discuss price. Here are some things to keep in mind when you make an offer on a Cupertino home in a multiple offer situation, 1. In my opinion the most important thing is, how much is ... 10/05/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 40, 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. 122 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 51 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 23 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 44 Single family homes listed for sale. 8 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,694,444 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 10/02/2014

A Happy, Blessed Gandhi Jayanti to You By Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino REALTOR® October 2 celebrates Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’s role in Indian Independence. Through his example of non-violent protest, Gandhi inspired a nation and the world. He is often referred to as “Bapu” or father of India.   The United Nations General Assembly announced on June 15, 2007 that it adopted a resolution declaring October 2 will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence. Gandhi Jayanti is one of the three official national holidays of India, observed in all of its states and union territories. The other two are Independence Day (August 15) and Republic Day (January 26). Gandhi Jayanti is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, especially at Raj Ghat, Gandhi's memorial in N... 10/02/2014

Open House 5603 Kimberly St. San Jose, Cupertino Schools Sa. & Su., 1:30-4:30 by Michelle Carr Crowe *New Built Custom Luxury Lynbrook High Home! Open Sat. & Sun., 1:30-4:30 5603 Kimberly, San Jose, CA 95129 Appraised at $1,688,000 Asking ONLY $1,648,000 10/02/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Cupertino CA and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the main features of this great program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Cupertino CA: You must first verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved Cupertino CA VA loan lender can order your COE for you, or you can c... 10/02/2014

Free Price Right and Present Your CMA KW Ignite Class 9a Tu., Sept. 30 by Cupertino real estate agent Michelle Carr Crowe Are you a real estate agent who wants to improve your listing presentation and seller communication skills to generate more saleable listings? Attend this free "Price Right and Present Your CMA” training session on Tu., Sept. 30 from 9 am to 11:30 am with top Keller Williams Cupertino agent Michelle Carr Crowe. Learn how she and other Keller Williams Cupertino real estate agents are improving their listing presentation skills to obtain more saleable listings. This free "Price Right and Present Your CMA”  will be held today, Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 9 am, at the new office of Keller Williams Cupertino, located at 19400 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite #200, at the top of th... 09/29/2014

Open House 5603 Kimberly St. San Jose, Cupertino Diwali Festival by Michelle Carr Crowe *New Built Custom Luxury Lynbrook High Home! Open Sat. & Sun., 1:30-4:30 5603 Kimberly, San Jose, CA 95129 Appraised at $1,688,000 Asking ONLY $1,648,000     Looking for more fun this weekend? Visit the free 12th Annual Diwali Festival of Lights on Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 10 am to 5 pm. The event features a new expanded entertainment program. The Diwali Festival is at Memorial Park, (Stevens Creek Blvd/Mary) in Cupertino, and is a showcase of multicultural music, dance, fun kids zone, workshops, arts and crafts, fun, frolic and food. The purpose of this festival is to get together and celebrate intercultural understanding that promotes economic prosperity. It is sponsored by the Cupertino ... 09/27/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 39, 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. 116 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 52 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 20 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 46 Single family homes listed for sale. 8 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,668,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 09/27/2014

  A bug in the Apple iOS Mail client app... and Gmail password security? Apple Mail app on iOS (iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch) loses Gmail password setting, randomly, intermittently.   It's as if the Mail app "forgets" the imap password?   This is a Bug Report on an intermittently recurring iOS Mail bug that occurs on my iPad — every few weeks or so. Many others have reported this bug on their iPhones, iPads, and iPods, for over a year. (There are more than a few discussions on the Apple and the Google online boards.)   The iOS Mail client app fails, recurrently and intermittently, with Gmail. I am using Google two-step verification (2SV) and an ASP (application-specific password) with Apple iOS Mail — but MANY others have reported the same bug without using 2SV/ASP.    I've seen it happe... 09/24/2014

Free Overcoming Objections Class 9 am-11 am, Tu., Sept. 23 Pass It On by Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent   Are you a real estate agent who wants to improve your "overcoming objections" skills with Silicon Valley buyers and Sellers? Do you want more listings? Are you looking to get more offers accepted?   Attend this free "Overcoming Objections," session on Tu., Sept. 23 from 9 am to 11 am with top Keller Williams Cupertino agents Harvey Young, Tracey McNeely, Shannon Rose & Michelle Carr Crowe to learn how they are handling Silicon Valley buyer and seller objections. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.  Overcoming Objections will be held today, Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 9 am, at the new office of Keller Williams Cupertino, located at 19400 Stevens... 09/22/2014

  Current Inventory stats for week 38, 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. 145 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 52 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 22 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 50 Single family homes listed for sale. 8 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,663,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days.     09/21/2014

Cupertino, CA Garage Sale Sun. Sept. 21 + Open House 5603 Kimberly, SJ  by Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent. Do you love a Sale? Sept. 20 & 21 is the Cupertino Citywide Garage Sale.    To see the list of items available go to: http://forms4.cupertino.org/garage/list.aspx. There is a code showing which homes have sales on Sunday, as well as both days.    Bargain-hunters can download the map at: http://www.cupertino.org/garage/pdf/Cupertino_Garage_Sale_2014.pdf. For a break, visit the open house at 5603 Kimberly St., San Jose (right across from Cupertino) and enjoy cool air conditioning in a gorgeous new-built home, and free water and treats! Thanks for reading about "Cupertino, CA Garage Sale Sun. Sept. 21 + Open House 5603 Kimberly, SJ". 09/21/2014

Open House Sun., Sept. 14, 1:30-4:30 at 5603 Kimberly St., SJ Lynbrook High  by Lynbrook High Homes Expert Michelle Carr Crowe   You, Your Family, Friends, Neighbors & Colleagues are Invited to a  A Get Results Team Open HouseSun., Sept. 14th, 20141:30 pm to 4:30 pm FREE Refreshments & Snacks!  Gorgeous Custom Luxury Home  4 Br, 3 Ba, 2 Master Suites, All 1 Floor! Asking Only ... $1,648,000       Rare Find-Be the First Family to Live in this Gorgeous *New-Built* (2014) Home!CUSTOM-BUILT LUXURY LYNBROOK HIGH HOME for Sale!*Open  Su. 1:30-4:30pm*Bright Open Floor Plan Designed for Modern Living & Entertaining!*Soaring Ceilings for a Light, Airy Feeling!*Thick Crown Molding & Baseboards!*Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors*Spanish Tile Flooring*2 Separate Master Suites*STYLISH Modern Baths*HU... 09/14/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 37, 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. 135 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 53 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 25 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 39 Single family homes listed for sale. 7 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,681,500 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days.     09/11/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 36, 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. 131 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 50 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 30 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 39 Single family homes listed for sale. 7 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,665,500 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 09/07/2014

Gorgeous Cupertino Condo For Rent, Monta Vista High, Pets OK, Av. 9/15                       © craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap (google map) (yahoo map) available sep 15  w/d in unit attached garage Gorgeous, contemporary condo offers top rated Cupertino schools including nationally-recognized Monta Vista High School and Lawson Middle School within walking distance.Fabulous location, Desirable Gated Community, Inside Laundry, Underground Garage. Pets Allowed with HOA approval.1178 sq ft with 2BR/2 BA.Gourmet kitchen features gas stoves, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar. Luxurious master suite with tub and shower. Inside laundry, 2 assigned parking spaces, close to work (walk to Apple), shops. Central heating and air-conditioning.10 to 12 months lease; Deposit 1-month rent.... 08/30/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 35, 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. 121 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 55 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 28 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 44 Single family homes listed for sale. 7 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,645,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 08/28/2014

Cupertino Condos and Townhomes for Sale | July 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 July; the number of condos sold remained unchanged from June; and there was a significant statistical increase in the number of condos for sale. Cupertino Condo market snapshot for the month of July 2014  Active Listings: 4 = 100.0%  increase from June which had 1 active listing Active Bank-Owned Homes: zero and zero active bank-owned homes in June  Active Short Sales: zero and zero in short sales in June Median Price: $960,000 = 17.8% increase from June ($8... 08/25/2014

Cupertino Homes for Sale | July 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 in July; the average sales price showed a slight increase; there was a slight increase in the number of active listing; and the number of homes sold decreased over 25%.   Cupertino Homes market snapshot for the month of July 2014  Active Listings: 21= 5.0% increase from June which had 20 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: Zero and zero REO's in June Active Short Sales: Zero and zero short sales in June Median Price: $1,665,500 = 2.9% decrease from June ($1,715,000) Average Price: $1,796,980 ... 08/25/2014

Homes for Sale in Cupertino Schools-Sunnyvale, Santa Clara,San Jose by Michelle Carr Crowe Are you looking to buy a home for sale in Cupertino Schools? Did you know that there are homes in Cupertino Schools in a variety of cities besides Cupertino, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Saratoga and Santa Clara, Calif.? This list shows the most recently available homes for sale in Cupertino Schools. Many of these Cupertino Schools homes are available to see at open house today, including the custom-built home at 5603 Kimberly St. in San Jose, which is open 1:30-4:30.   To get more information or see one of these homes, Just Call 408-252-8900.   Add'l Info MLS Num Address Price DOM Beds Baths (F|P) SqFt Lot Size City Age    81400376 13220 PEACOCK COURT $3,988,000 228 5 5|1 5,685 257,7... 08/24/2014