ETHOMES SILICON VALLEYET Just Sold 4 more Homes, and is sharing a downtown Los Gatos Home For Sale on Tait Ave.. Just sending a hopefully stimulating and informative message to say Hello, and let you know homes continue to sell in warm, sunny Silicon Valley! I've been out there selling houses this past Summer, I just sold 4 more homes since June 30th. I remain in the Top 10% in my Coldwell Banker Los Gatos office, which is significant considering my office does the most residential sales in Silicon Valley!     Over the summer, I've met many fellow Baby Boomers who are looking to downsize, move out of their large homes as their kids have now gone off to college, and they are looking to buy a smaller home with a high walk-abililty score! One of the most walkable towns in Silicon Valley i... 08/31/2011

Here are bank-owned foreclosure homes (REO) offered for sale in Los Gatos as of August 28, 2011.  See one you like?  I’ll send you more information and then let’s go take a look! Type Bed/Bath Price Square Feet Notes Single family 4/3 $1,139,000 2,756 Reduced, was $1,159,000 Condo 3/4 $799,000 2,107   Condo 4/4 $799,000 2,105   Condo 4/2.5 $699,000 2,316   Condo 3/2.5 $539,900 1,533   Single family 2/1 $428,900 816   Condo 2/2 $274,000 1,050 New on market   Would you like to receive email alerts when foreclosure, short sale, or traditional sale properties come on the market?  Visit my web site at www.jsrealproperty.com to use my RealtyTrac® distressed property search or to use my full MLS property search system. NOTE:  There are 163 total homes (single family, condos, townhomes) on the ... 08/28/2011

Here are bank-owned foreclosure homes (REO) offered for sale in Los Gatos as of August 5, 2011.  See one you like?  I’ll send you more information and then let’s go take a look! Type Bed/Bath Price Square Feet Notes Single family 4/3 $1,159,000 2,756   Single family 3/2.5 $579,000 1,842   Single family 2/1 $489,000 816   Condo 2/1 $290,000 900   Condo 2/1 $172,000 816 Less than 2 weeks on market   Would you like to receive email alerts when foreclosure, short sale, or traditional sale properties come on the market?  Visit my web site at www.jsrealproperty.com to use my RealtyTrac distressed property search or to use my full MLS property search system. Questions?  Drop me a line at john@jsrealproperty.com . Follow me on Twitter:  www.twitter.com/CalBrokerJohn For local, regional and nati... 08/05/2011

Here are bank-owned foreclosure homes (REO) offered for sale as of July 31, 2011.  See one you like?  I’ll send you more information and then let’s go take a look! Type Bed/Bath Price Square Feet Notes Single family 4/3 $1,590,000 2,756   Single family 6/3 $1,050,000 2,448   Single family 2/1 $489,000 816   Condo 2/1 $290,000 900   Condo 2/1 $172,000 816 Just listed   Would you like to receive email alerts when foreclosure, short sale, or traditional sale properties come on the market?  Visit my web site at www.jsrealproperty.com to use my RealtyTrac distressed property search or to use my full MLS property search system. Questions?  Drop me a line at john@jsrealproperty.com . Follow me on Twitter:  @CalBrokerJohn For local, regional and national market information, subscribe to our Hou... 07/31/2011

Los Gatos house prices are currently about 16% below the peak in 2006.   They didn't drop as far as less affluent areas (50-60% in some cases) and according to the Mercury News this morning this is typical across the Bay Area with some cities such as Palo Alto already heading back to pre-crash pricing and market activity. 07/11/2011

Los Gatos, Calif. Parks & Trails By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Los Gatos real estate agent The picturesque town of Los Gatos, Calif. boasts a number of appealing parks and trails. The name "los gatos" means "the cats" but while there aren't any parks specifically for cats, there is one nearby dog park located at 1250 Dell Ave. in Campbell. Los Gatos parks are surrounded primarily by lovely Los Gatos homes, with the exception of Town Plaza, located adjacent to the Los Gatos Post Office and Lyndon Plaza. Below is information from the Town of Los Gatos website about the 8 town parks and trails available for public use and enjoyment, from Oak Hill to the Novitiate to Town Plaza. Parks and Trails  Reservations  --  Park Rules, Regulations, and Hours   --   Fee Schedule The parks and trails in Los ... 07/09/2011

Los Gatos, Calif. Parks & Trails - Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Los Gatos real estate agent The town of Los Gatos, Calif. may by definition mean "the cats" but while most of the parks and trails are definitely for humans, there is at least one specifically for dogs, too. The Los Gatos Dog Park, (actually located in Campbell at 1250 Dell Avenue) is a popular park for people and pooches of all sizes, breeds and ages.  See Map of Dog Park Location. To participate in the off-leash play area, dogs must be in good physical health and up to date on all shots and vaccinations. The Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park is available for dogs of all sizes, located just south of San Tomas Expressway in Campbell at 1250 Dell Avenue, adjacent to the Los Gatos Creek Trail.  Built ... 07/09/2011

Did you know 74% of homebuyers use the Internet for an information source (2010 NAR)? Its critical today to work with an agent who will market your home on the Internet. ~Click on image more info~* 06/22/2011

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, at Oak Meadow Park & Vasona Lake Park in Los Gatos, CA... Looking for some great weekend adventure?  Like trains?  The kids want to go somewhere new?  The train at Oak Meadow Park! Tickets for this working engine are $2 and the wait is never long.  The train travels through Vasona Lake Park on it's journey. During Christmas, the park is decorated in lights, and you can ride it at night... The ride follows along a flowing creek, and towards the lake.  A side trip is to cross the train tracks and follow the creek as you pick up rocks to let the kids throw them in at a clearing a few yeards down the way. Sometimes you get greeted by the honking of Canadian Geese that have stopped over for a bite...  (and a squirrel too!) Later in the day, the line can get long... 05/29/2011

The mountains outside of Los Gatos have always been a secondary location - with downtown Los Gatos being first. The mountains are gorgeous but it also means a drive and it can be hard to find homes on the windy backroads and unlabeled streets of the Santa Cruz Mountains. That being said, it is a cheaper alternative to having a Los Gatos address and excellent Los Gatos schools [and kids]. Last year the market was heavily REO but today, I found 1 REO and the rest are REGULAR [not short] sales! Get in while you can :-)   Rebekah Owen has been helping clients with their real estate dealings since 1988. She is a licensed real estate broker, a trained mediator and serves in a leadership capacity with the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors as well as with the California Association of... 05/09/2011

Nia Class ----- Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society There is going be a Nia Class to Benefit American Cancer Society on SUNDAY, April 17, 2011 11:30 am to 1:00 pm  MINIMUM donation is $7.00 The owner of Los Gatos Health and Fitness had donated this space so that all the funds collected will go to American Cancer Society.  How cool is that?  (WAY COOL!) Please make checks payable to American Cancer Society.  Location: 285 E. Main Street, Los Gatos CA 95030 You can also donate on line: http://bit.ly/terreacsrelay I will be walking in May for the Relay for Life.  Also I will be walking in April for the MS Society.  http://bit.ly/terremswalk Thank you soooooo much!!!!                                          04/14/2011

Making this list in my office was an unexpected bonus, and certainly serves as encouragement for me to keep developing my professionalism and knowledge so I can be a dependable Silicon Valley Realtor and continuing lifelong resource for my clients.  04/08/2011

I going to have a Nia Class to Benefit American Cancer Society on SUNDAY, April 17, 2011 11:30 am to 1:00 pm  MINIMUM donation is $7.00 All the funds collected will be donated to the American Cancer Society.  If you give more -- great.  It is all going to the American Cancer Society. Checks payable to American Cancer Society.  Los Gatos Health and Fitness at 285 E. Main Street, Los Gatos CA 95030 is generously donating the floor for us! You can also donate on line: http://bit.ly/terreacsrelay I will be walking in May for the Relay for Life.  Also I will be walking in April for the MS Society.  http://bit.ly/terremswalk Donating money is very much appreciated.  Every little bit helps, even if it is just spare change.   I really hope to see you Sunday, April 17th at the Nia Class.  C'mon-... 04/01/2011

Nicole and I recently joined Sereno Group Real Estate in Los Gatos.  Both of us have long experience within the real estate industry as Realtors which can lead to being a little cynical about brokers. However, Sereno Group is turning out to be completely different from any other office we've known or been associated with.  Real estate is a very competitive industry - especially over the last few years as the market experienced a significant downturn and short sales and lender owned properties became a large percentage of properties for sale.  Realtor sales representatives are independent working under the supervision, guidance and support of brokers.  Volume is king - and so major players dominate the market - leading to environments of the greatest number of agents in an office possibl... 03/24/2011

Los Gatos, California is a GREAT place to live! With a lively downtown and a boutique atmosphere, it's no wonder it is a delight to those of us who live here and to those who visit. The restaurants are FABULOUS, the community packed with activities, and if you're a pet lover, this is the place for you!! Here are the real estate stats for single family homes: Actives                122 Short Sales            3 REO's                    0 Median list price     $1,895,000   The condos and townhomes, like the rest of the Silicon Valley, are not fairing as well: Actives                30 Short Sales           4 REO's                   5 Median list price    $629,000   Oh, did I mention the schools have high API scores? We're 20 minutes from the beach (Santa Cruz), 45 minutes from San Francisc... 03/15/2011

10 Los Gatos & Monte Sereno 95030, 95031 & 95032 Distressed Properties for Sale by Michelle Carr Crowe, Top 5% Santa Clara County real estate agent, ABR, CDPE Campbell real estate expert Are you looking for a bargain? Do you have all cash and are just waiting for the right opportunity? Are you willing to wait a while for the bank or lender to accept your offer? Right now there are a total of 10 Los Gatos & Monte Sereno 95030, 95031 & 95032 Distressed Properties for Sale on the market without contracts...yet. Some are Saratoga foreclosures, some are bank-owned homes in Saratoga and others are short sales (or potential short sales) in Los Gatos & Monte Sereno 95030, 95031 & 95032. As an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Certified Distressed Property Expert, I and my team can negot... 03/05/2011

Terre Pruitt is holding a benefit class on SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011  I am so happy to announce that 100% of the money collected is going to theAmerican Cancer Society! The gym is donating the space, I am donating the time, you are donating the funds ---- only $7 ---- of course, you can always give more if you are able.  It is not easy right now, I know, I myself was wondering what I could do to raise funds to support my walk in the Relay for Life, then I realized that I could give what I know.  Yay!  A Nia Class on a Sunday in Los Gatos --- awesome. Come join the fun.  It really is a great way to spend a Sunday.  It will be exercise for the body, an opening of your heart both via the dance and the giving . . . . it is just a win-win situation! You can read more about Nia on my website www... 03/01/2011

Friday, February 18, 2011 - Nia in Los Gatos at Core Fitness And on Monday, President's Day / 2011 in SAN JOSE. Mondays and Wednesdays we have Nia in San Jose.  On Fridays its in Los Gatos.  THREE times to sense the JOY!!! You can take a Monday or Wednesday class for free by printing the pass on my site and bringing it to class.  See my site for details:  http://www.helpyouwell.com/freeniaclass.html   PRESIDENT'S DAY 2001 is February 21 - Nia in San Jose at Halanda Studio in Willow Glen. Nia is a cardio dance exercise. For more information, please visit my site: www.HelpYouWell.com and my blog: www.TerrePruitt.com The free pass is good for one time use up until April so print it, bring it, use it! Wahoooooo!   02/17/2011

   If you love to have your short sale approved, come to join Berta Wolfer training, don’t miss this training it is all about HUD! This Saturday February 5, 2011; California Real Estate Academy best Real Estate Teacher Berta Wolfer will be conducting short sale training: Love to Close It? HUD-1 Secrets and Traps! Please DO NOT Miss This Training! I have taken several classes with Berta and I have to tell you she is great! I had the best learning experience ever. If you think you have heard or know everything about short sale -think again….. Here is what you will be learning next Saturday 1. Get  approved by Lenders and Close it and get paid 2. How to services your client better 3. Legal Traps and ramifications every agent must know 4. Handle last minute lender conditions to save an esc... 02/03/2011

Terre Pruitt's last Nia class of 2010. Friday, December 31, 2010 at 9:30 am in Los Gatos.   FIRST CLASS IS FREE at Core Fitness.  Come on over. Nia is a cardio dance workout so you can start the New Year's Eve celebration early!    Please see my website www.HelpYouWell.com for details as the time will change as of Jan. 7, 2011. This is an on-going Nia class in Los Gatos. Contact me if you have any questions:  terre@HelpYouWell.com   Happy New Year! 12/30/2010