Free, Fun Happy Kids Day August 23, 2014 at Memorial Park in Cupertino by Cupertino real estate agent Michelle Carr Crowe   Looking for a fun and free way to enjoy time with children? Stop by the free, fun Happy Kids Day event on August 23, 2014 at Memorial Park in Cupertino, Calif.   Sponsored by the Taiwanese Volunteer Group, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Happy Kids Day is a time to celebrate and enjoy cultural differences. Enjoyable activities avaailable include hearing the Disney Singing Contest finalists, participating in art activities, buying delicious food and more. See the schedule of Happy Kids Day events here. The event runs from 10 am to 5 pm on Sat., August 23, 2014, at Memorial Park in Cupertino, located on Stevens Creek Blvd. Free parking is conveniently available ... 08/23/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 34, 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. 145 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 60 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 27 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 42 Single family homes listed for sale. 8 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,680,500 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 08/21/2014

Big News! Keller Williams Cupertino Now 300 Real Estate Agents Strong! by Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent Congratulations to broker and team leader Joe Han and the Keller Williams Cupertino team on growing our real estate agent count to 300 professionals strong! More than the number of real estate agents, it's about the dynamics, collaboration and teamwork it takes to attract-and keep-the best real estate agents in Silicon Valley. Curious to learn more about Keller Williams Cupertino? Check out our classes, including IGNITE coming up in September or set up a tme to meet team leader Joe Han and explore your options-be sure to tell him Michelle Carr Crowe sent you. Keller Williams Cupertino is located at the top of the SILVAR building at 19400 Stevens Creek, #200 in Cuper... 08/20/2014

Got Obstacles? Get Solutions! Overcoming Obstacles Free 1 pm, Aug. 19 By Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent Are you experiencing, and frustrated by, obstacles in your real estate practice?   Bring your challenging obstacles to Keller Williams Cupertino's "Ask the Experts" Panel on Tues., August 19th from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.  Learn the difference between an objection and a condition, then find out how to overcome those particular obstacles so you can better help move your clients, and your business, forward.    This free event is open to all agents from all brokerages. Keller Williams Cupertino is located at 19400 Stevens Creek, Suite #200, Cupertino, Calif. near Miller/Wolfe. RSVP to samantha.carter@kw.com or 408-850-6900. Walk-ins welcome!   Expert Panelists include experien... 08/19/2014

Overcoming Obstacles Ask the Experts Panel Tu., Aug. 19, 1 pm-2:30 pm By Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent Are you experiencing obstacles in your real estate practice?   Bring your challenges to Keller Williams Cupertino's "Ask the Experts" Panel on Tues., August 19th from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.  Learn the difference between an objection and a condition, then find out how to overcome those obstacles and help move your clients, and your business, forward.    This event is free and open to all agents from all brokerages. Keller Williams Cupertino is located at 19400 Stevens Creek, Suite #200, Cupertino, Calif. near Miller/Wolfe. RSVP to samantha.carter@kw.com or 408-850-6900.     Expert Panelists include experienced real estate agents Harvey Young, Tracey McNeely and Michelle Car... 08/17/2014

Free Social Media Class by 2 "30 Under 30" REALTORS Mon., 1p, Aug. 18 by Michelle Carr Crowe Looking to increase your real estate business through social media? Join us for a FREE class taught by two "30 under 30" real estate agents on Mon., August 18 from 1:00-2:00 at Keller Williams Cupertino, 19400 Stevens Creek, Suite #200, Cupertino, Calif. (cross street Miller). RSVP to samanthacarter@kw.com or call (408)850-6900 today. Thanks for reading about "Free Social Media Class by 2 "30 Under 30" REALTORS Mon., 1p, Aug. 18".  08/17/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 33, 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. 141 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 63 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 27 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 45 Single family homes listed for sale. 8 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,680,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 08/17/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 32, 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. 215 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 66 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 19 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 43 Single family homes listed for sale. 8 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,690,500 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 08/10/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Cupertino CA and 100% VA Loans - the best loan program in the country! Designed for both active duty military and honorable discharged Veterans, VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today. Here are some of the highlights of this incredible program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - No monthly mortgage insurance. - Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of mortgage loans. - VA Mortgage Rates are low compared to other types of home loans. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Cupertino CA: The first step is to verify your eligibility. You can verify eligibility by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved Cupertino CA VA mortgage loan lender to order your COE quickly... 08/06/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 31, 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. 205 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 68 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 20 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 41 Single family homes listed for sale. 8 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,737,500 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 08/01/2014

Free Class “How to Help Your Buyers Win and Get the Home in a Seller’s Market” By Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent In most of West San Jose, Cupertino and Palo Alto, it remains a “Sellers Market”. For home buyers that means bidding wars, above-price offers and non-contingent terms. Even so, due to limited inventory, an above-price non-contingent offer is no guarantee of a winning bid, frustrating potential home buyers. In this free class taught by Cupertino real estate agent Michelle Carr Crowe, learn what successful agents are doing differently to help their buyers “win the home” and get their buyers successfully into contract. Michelle Carr Crowe is the co-author of “What to Know Before Buying or Selling a Home in Cupertino”. This Free Class “How to Help Your Buyers Wi... 07/21/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 29, 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. 156 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 70 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 26 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 39 Single family homes listed for sale. 9 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,725,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days.     07/20/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 28, 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. 149 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 68 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 25 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 43 Single family homes listed for sale. 10 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,725,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 07/13/2014

Cupertino Condos and Townhomes for Sale | June 2014 Market ReportCupertino is ranked by Forbes as one of the most educated small towns with top rated schools and ranked #27 in Money’s 2012 Best Places to Live. Cupertino is home to De Anza College and Memorial Park. In addition to being a great place to live, you will find plenty of restaurants and shopping.     Cupertino Condo market snapshot for the month of June 2014  Active Listings: 1 = 00.0%  from May which had 1 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: zero and zero active bank-owned homes in May  Active Short Sales: zero and zero in short sales in May Median Price: $815,000 = 11.4% increase from May ($731,500) Average Price: $831,000 = 11.1% increase from May ($747,750) No. of Cupertino Condos Sold: 5 = 25.0% increase from May with 4sol... 07/13/2014

Cupertino Homes for Sale | June 2014 Cupertino CA Market ReportCupertino is ranked by Forbes as one of the most educated small towns with top rated schools and ranked #27 in Money’s 2012 Best Places to Live. Cupertino is home to De Anza College and Memorial Park. In addition to being a great place to live, you will find plenty of restaurants and shopping.     Cupertino Homes market snapshot for the month of June 2014  Active Listings: 20 = 4.8% decrease from May which had 21 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: Zero and zero REO's in May Active Short Sales: Zero and zero short sales in May Median Price: $1,715,000 = 0.6% decrease from May ($1,725,000) Average Price: $1,709,020 = 3.0% increase from May ($1,659,380) No. of Cupertino Homes Sold: 42 = 27.3% increase from May (33 homes sold)  P... 07/13/2014

Current Inventory stats for week 27, 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. 125 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes. 67 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days. 27 Single family homes in escrow (1 short sales). 44 Single family homes listed for sale. 10 Total homes are in some phase of foreclosure. $1,730,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days. 07/05/2014

Value Added Benefits Family, Sold or Free Guarantee, Diamond-Certified by Michelle Carr Crowe When it comes to "value added benefits", it's easy to default to talking about production, such as being the top listing agent by volume in my Cupertino office of nearly 300 agents. Or experience, in that I've been involved in real estate for 40 years and licensed for 28 years. Or even that I enjoy What truly sets me apart is mine is a "family business". My mother was licensed for 35 years before she passed away and I was blessed to learn so much from her. My clients are like my extended family-the cousins I just hadn't met yet-and our relationship continues even after the transaction completes. Our family's helped families buy and sell Silicon Valley homes for over 40 years. We offer Guarantee... 06/30/2014

Lynbrook High Home for Rent Available August 3 Br,2 Ba $3800 per month by Michelle Carr Crowe If you know anyone looking for a pleasant home for rent in the desirable Cupertino Schools, this Lynbrook High Home for Rent will be available in August. This single-family home is 3 Br, 2 Full Baths, and will be renting for $3800 per month. To see or learn more, Just Call 408-252-8900. 06/29/2014

Three More Thrilling Tales That Happened in History on June 29 by San Jose REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe   Do you enjoy learning new things daily? If you’ve read my blog, you know one of the pastimes I enjoy is discovering new facts and interesting pieces of history. I like to share intriguing stories from our local newspaper the San Jose Mercury News, as well as from some of my favorite print and online magazines Mental Floss, the National Geographic Society or  Smithsonian Magazine. Sometimes great finds are located at History Orb and Wikipedia. Other times articles or facts are found online at The History Place, Brainy History,or Dates In History. These events for today’s blog post are primarily from The People History. While these interesting items are intriguing, they have nothing t... 06/29/2014

What Happens When Home Sells for Over Ask Price But Below Appraisal?   by Michelle Carr Crowe Inspired by a question, on Trulia, this is a fairly common problem, especially in Silicon Valley's predominately sellers' markets in cities such as Palo Alto, San Jose and Cupertino. When a contract sale price is over asking price but under appraised value, one of three things happens:  1) Buyer pays the difference and moves forward with the contract 2) Buyer backs out (and home goes back on the market again) 3) Buyer and seller re-negotiate over the price. Some terms can be written in or negotiated as part of the original accepted contract to address or prevent the problem before it occurs, such as eliminating the appraisal contingency. Of course, much depends on how motivated a seller or buye... 06/28/2014