My fixer aquisition cost is $850,000 and it needs $250,000 in workJust got this call... YES, we can help you.Chris Davis at Everbank will guide you through their process. Just click on the link for Chris' web-page. It still has to appraise for the full amount including the renovation or in this example about $1.1 Million or so.Last week the question was for a $745,000 sales price and $150,000 in construction. Yes, these are now doable up to $3 Million loan amount. Not the typical LTV of course but Chris will fill you in on their guidelines for this product. We had one a while back that, had it been a single family home would have worked out well for the $1.5 Million purchase and $625,500 renovation project. You can see that this opens up a whole lot more homes for renovations.Remember t... 05/04/2015

VA Mortgage Loans in Monte Sereno California and 100% Santa Clara County VA Loans - the best loan program in California! 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 great features of this fantastic program: - Up to 100% financing, with no down required. - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. - 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 Monte Sereno California: First of all, you must verify your eligibility. You can verify eligibility by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work w... 06/24/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Monte Sereno California and 100% VA Loans - the best loan program in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for both honorably discharged Vets and active duty military personnel. Here are some of the highlights of this incredible program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. - Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of mortgage loans. - VA Mortgage Rates are low compared to other types of home loans.   How do you know if you qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Monte Sereno California? You must first verify your eligibility. You can verify eligibility by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved Monte Sereno California VA ... 12/13/2013

3 Weird Facts You Probably Don't Know About Boxing Day December 26 by Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley, Calif. guide and real estate agent selling San Jose, Calif. homes I love Christmas, and even though I didn’t grow up with Boxing Day as a family tradition, I enjoy celebrating it every December 26, too. If, like me, you've never heard of it, Boxing Day is a British holiday. (The first I learned of it was on a calendar in my Christmas stocking a few decades ago). Boxing Day was established as a way for the wealthy to bless those less fortunate on a regular basis. Scholars believe Boxing Day started in the Middle Ages. One theory is that servants were required to work on Christmas Day but took the following day off-and how nice to have your boss come to serve you and give you somethi... 12/26/2012

Five More Fun July Facts You May Not Know By Michelle Carr Crowe, San Jose real estate agent & Silicon Valley guide I love learning. I know that makes me a nerd, which is why I feel so at home here in Silicon Valley, Calif. You may have noticed I especially delight in discovering obscure, unique facts. It’s fun for my own mental amusement. Plus I like to keep a few of these “handy” as conversation icebreakers when meeting someone new, such as at the Keller Williams MegaCamp in Austin, Texas, the recent Tony Robbins “Unleash the Power Within” workshop in San Jose, Calif., or even at an open house in Mountain View, Calif.. Here are five fun facts you may not know that happened in U.S. history during the month of July. July 8 The U.S. State Department issues the first passport. (1796-Dang,... 07/29/2012

Monte Sereno Public Record of Closed Sales Nov. 5 Week by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Homes in Top Schools Real Estate Specialist In Monte Sereno the Public Record of recently closed sales ending the week of Nov. 5, 2010 shows a total of 1 new home sales. There were no condos/townhomes closed and only the one single-family home. MONTE SERENO Condos/TownHomes NONE    MONTE SERENO Single-Family Homes 17583 Daves Avenue, $1,500,000, 10-01-10, 2,735 SF, 4 BR, T. Walker to T. & C. Chow; 1996:$620,000   There are still some fabulous values in Monte Sereno right now, and wise buyers are taking advantage of this traditionally slower time of the market to engage a skilled professional to negotiate to their benefit. When you're curious to learn more about Monte Sereno home values and opportunities,... 11/05/2010

FREE Government Money for Move-Down Monte Sereno Seniors!* By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe Did you know there is now FREE Government Money for Move-Down Seniors in Monte Sereno in the form of a new, limited-time, tax credit?* Right now, there’s a classic 3-bedroom bungalow in the exclusive Dry Creek are of Willow Glen in San Jose just waiting for a move-down senior owner. And if you act now and close by April 30, 2010, you may also qualify for approximately $6,000 in the form of a government tax credit-EVEN if you're not a first-time home buyer! For example, located on a quiet, tree-lined street in beautiful Willow Glen, “Grandma’s Cottage” at 2180 Cheryl Way is a well-cared-for home featuring gleaming hardwood floors, an efficiency kitchen and dual pane windows. At a price of $600,000, a fir... 12/27/2009

Exquisite, Exclusive Monte Sereno Monte Sereno, California, is one of the most exclusive residential neighborhoods in all of Santa Clara County, and perhaps California. With only about 4,000 residents and virtually no commercial or retail (besides La Hacienda Inn and Restaurant), Monte Sereno is where many of Silicon Valley's most discriminating millionaires call home. Characterized by majestic redwoods, estate-sized lots and custom-built homes, Monte Sereno is an ideal place to call home. Located within almost an exact 1-square-mile, Monte Sereno is embraced by Los Gatos, Saratoga and Campbell. Boundaries are along Saratoga-Los Gatos Road (highway 9), Quito Road, Bicknell/Karl/Eaton and Winchester Blvd. Education is a priority for residents, as evidenced by the award-winning schools, i... 10/05/2009

Monte Sereno is a small city next to Los Gatos and Saratoga, Ca, a nice part of Silicon Valley against the coastal foothills. It's completely residential except for the city office and the post office. With just 4000 residents, it is sometimes overlooked or treated like a suburb of Los Gatos, with which it shares a zip code and some services.Monte Sereno real estate is a little different then Los Gatos real estate, though. It's a bit more expensive and upscale, and is often considered more desireable. Right now in Silicon Valley, it's the lone holdout with prices higher than they were a year ago!  On my Live in Los Gatos blog, I had a look at Monte Sereno's housing market now as contrasted with Los Gatos now and also with its own market 2 years ago.  To learn more about the market for h... 12/28/2008

Monte Sereno Real EstateMonte Sereno 95030Monte Sereno Home Sales in September 2008Property Type:  Single Family Homes ~ Monte Sereno Real Estate There were 2 single family homes reported sold in Monte Sereno during the month of September 2008. Current Inventory in the month of September 2008 = 30 The Average Price was $2,524,500 The Median Sales Price was $1,524,500 The Average Days of Market (DOM) was 84 % LP Received = 97.13% There were 8 new listings reported in Monte Sereno California in September 2008. Definitions: Current Inventory = represents the total number of properties with status 1, 2, and 3.Status 1 is active; Status 2 is pending with release; and Status 3 is pending without release. Average Price = the sum of the sales prices divided by the number of sales. Median Sales ... 11/14/2008

I have reviewed the November MLS statistics for Single Family Homes in Monte Sereno, California. Please listen to my podcast to learn about the key trends and indicators in this area. If you have any questions about the market, feel free to give me a call at 408-829-4141 or e-mail JohnPinto@jvpinto.com Thank you, John V. Pinto 12/13/2007

I have reviewed the October MLS statistics for Single Family Homes in Monte Sereno, California. Please listen to my podcast to learn about the key trends and indicators in this area. If you have any questions about the market, feel free to give me a call at 408-829-4141 or e-mail JohnPinto@jvpinto.com Thank you, John V. Pinto 11/12/2007

I have reviewed the September MLS statistics for Single Family Homes in Monte Sereno, California. Please listen to my podcast to learn about the key trends and indicators in this area. If you have any questions about the market, feel free to give me a call at 408-829-4141 or e-mail JohnPinto@jvpinto.com Thank you, John V. Pinto 10/09/2007

I have reviewed the August MLS statistics for Single Family Homes in Monte Sereno, California. Please listen to my podcast to learn about the key trends and indicators in this area. If you have any questions about the market, feel free to give me a call at 408-829-4141 or e-mail JohnPinto@jvpinto.com Thank you, John V. Pinto 09/12/2007

I have reviewed the July MLS statistics for Single Family Homes in Monte Sereno, California. Please listen to my podcast to learn about the key trends and indicators in this area. If you have any questions about the market, feel free to give me a call at 408-829-4141 or e-mail JohnPinto@jvpinto.com Thank you, John V. Pinto 08/22/2007