Saratoga CA Homes for Sale | December 2013 Market ReportThe City of Saratoga is one of Silicon Valley's most prestigous bedroom communities with top rated schools. Saratoga Homes market snapshot for the month of December 2013  Active Listings: 21 = 48.8% decrease from November which had 41 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: 0 = 100.0% decrease from November with 3 foreclosures Active Short Sales: zero and zero in November  Median Price: $1,840,000 = 3.9% decrease from November ($1,915,000) Average Price: $2,171,660 = 4.8% increase from November ($2,072,400) No. of Saratoga Homes Sold: 19 = 13.6% decrease from November (22 sales) Pending Properties: 14 = 33.3% decrease from November (21 properties) Bank-Owned Homes Sold: Zero and zero in November Short Sales Sold: Zero and zero in Novemb... 01/19/2014

 Saratoga CA Homes for Sale | November 2013 Market ReportThe City of Saratoga is one of Silicon Valley's most prestigous bedroom communities with top rated schools. Saratoga Homes market snapshot for the month of November 2013  Active Listings: 41 = 24.1% decrease from October which had 54 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: 3 = 200.0% increase from October with 1 foreclosure Active Short Sales: zero and zero in October  Median Price: $1,915,000 = 3.5% increase from October ($1,850,000) Average Price: $2,072,400= 14.7% increase from October ($1,807,440) No. of Saratoga Homes Sold: 22 = 22.2% increase from October (18 sales) Pending Properties: 21 = 19.2% decrease from October (26 properties) Bank-Owned Homes Sold: Zero and zero in October Short Sales Sold: Zero and zero in October Sale vs... 12/15/2013

VA Mortgage Loans in Saratoga 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 active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the highlights of this incredible program: - Zero Down Payment, 100% financing. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs.   How do you know if you qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Saratoga California? You must first verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved Saratoga California VA mortgage loan lender to order your COE quickl... 12/09/2013

 Saratoga CA Homes for Sale | October 2013 Market ReportThe City of Saratoga is one of Silicon Valley's most prestigous bedroom communities.Saratoga Homes market snapshot for the month of October 2013  Active Listings: 54 = 20.6% decrease from September which had 68 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: 1 and 1 in September Active Short Sales: zero and zero in September  Median Price: $1,850,000 = 2.6% decrease from September ($1,900,000) Average Price: $1,807,440 = 32.5% decrease from September ($2,677,760) No. of Saratoga Homes Sold: 18 = 14.3% decrease from September (21 sales) Pending Properties: 26 = 23.8% increase from September (21 properties) Bank-Owned Homes Sold: 0 = 100.0% decrease from September with 1 REO Short Sales Sold: zero and zero in September Sale vs. List Price: 102.8% ... 11/29/2013

“Silicon Valley’s Saratoga Named Safest City in California by SafeWise” By REALTOR® Michelle Carr-Crowe SafeWise Security Systems named Saratoga the number one “Safest City in California” out of cities with at least 20,000 residents. The list of the Top 50 “Safest Cities in California” can be found at http://www.safewise.com/blog/50-safest-cities-california. Other Bay Area cities making the list include: Los Altos, Danville, San Ramon, Cupertino, Foster City, Pacifica, Hercules, Sunnyvale, Dublin, Lafayette, Oakley, Benicia, Pleasanton and Belmont. "The most recent FBI crime report reveals that less than 20 violent crimes and two robberies were reported in law enforcement in 2011, which is commendable," reported SafeWise on Saratoga’s qualification as “California’s Safest City”. The Saf... 11/20/2013

Saratoga CA Homes for Sale | September 2013 Market ReportSaratoga is one of Silicon Valley's most prestigous bedroom communities.Saratoga Homes market snapshot for the month of September 2013  Active Listings: 68 = 13.3% increase from August which had 60 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: 1 and 1 in August Active Short Sales: zero and zero in August  Median Price: $1,900,000 = 8.3% increase from August ($1,755,000) Average Price: $2,677,760 = 41.3% increase from August ($1,894,630) No. of Saratoga Homes Sold: 21 = 38.2% decrease from August (34 sales) Pending Properties: 21 = 16.0% decrease from August (25 properties) Bank-Owned Homes Sold: 1 and 1 in August Short Sales Sold: zero and zero in August Sale vs. List Price: 101.5% = 0.6% decrease from August (102.1%) Average Days on Market: ... 10/28/2013

Going Topless in Quito Village, Saratoga, CA; Wordless Wednesday   Lloyd Binen Broker/Realtor®/BRE 572654 Certifed Realty Services 19200 Shubert Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) 408-373-4411; e-mail 10/02/2013

Saratoga CA Homes for Sale | August 2013 Saratoga CA Market ReportSaratoga is one of Silicon Valley's most prestigous bedroom communities.Saratoga Homes market snapshot for the month of July 2013  Active Listings: 60 = 1.6% decrease from July which had 61 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: 1 = 50.0% decrease from July with 2 foreclosures Active Short Sales: zero and zero in July  Median Price: $1,755,000 = 7.6% decrease from July ($1,900,000) Average Price: $2,894,630 = 7.2% decrease from July ($2,040,820) No. of Saratoga Homes Sold: 34 = 3.0% increase from July (33 sales) Pending Properties: 25 = 34.2% decrease from July (38 properties) Bank-Owned Homes Sold: 1 and zero in July Short Sales Sold: zero and zero in July Sale vs. List Price: 102.1% = 0.8% decrease from July (102.9%) Average... 09/15/2013

Saratoga, CA is a wonderful town located in Silicon Valley.  It comprises mostly of expensive homes and it is highly desirable as it has great schools and is centrally located to the high paying high tech jobs that Silicon Valley has to offer. Graphs were genereated by MLSListings, Inc., which is the local Multiple Listing Service for Saratoga, CA. 08/25/2013

Saratoga CA Homes for Sale | July 2013 Market ReportSaratoga is one of Silicon Valley's most prestigous bedroom communities.Saratoga Homes market snapshot for the month of July 2013  Active Listings: 61 = 1.7% increase from June which had 60 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: 2 = 100.0% increase from June with 1 foreclosure Active Short Sales: zero and zero in June  Median Price: $1,900,000 = 3.8% decrease from June ($1,975,000) Average Price: $2,040,820 = 2.5% decrease from June ($2,093,110) No. of Saratoga Homes Sold: 33 = 17.9% increase from June (28 sales) Pending Properties: 38 = 7.3% decrease from June (41 properties) Bank-Owned Homes Sold: zero and zero in June Short Sales Sold: zero and zero in June Sale vs. List Price: 102.9% = 1.7% increase from June (101.2%) Average Days on Ma... 08/17/2013

Saratoga, California is located on the West Side of Santa Clara County and is home to many of the high tech company executives.  Known for great schools and a wonderful place to live, it has attracted many buyers from throughout the world for many decades. With its established neighborhoods, and some properties located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountain, Saratoga has many fine homes.  Most neighborhoods are generally very quiet.   Saratoga's location offers a short communte to the major companies that encompass Silicon Valley.  Many residents work for Google, Apple, Intel, Yahoo, Hewlett-Packard, Silicon Graphics, to name a few.   As mentioned, the schools are very good.  That is one of the many magnets that draws people to the town of Saratoga. Here are the homes that are curr... 08/11/2013

Saratoga Homes for Sale | June 2013 Market ReportSaratoga Homes market snapshot for the month of June 2013  Active Listings: 60 = 3.4% increase from May which had 58 listings Active Bank-Owned Homes: 1 compared to 1 active bank-owned home in May  Active Short Sales: Zero and zero in May Median Price: $1,975,000 = 11.3% increase from May ($1,775,000) Average Price: $2,093,110 = 8.4% increase from May ($1,931,770) No. of Saratoga Homes Sold: 28 = 30.0% decrease from May with 40 homes sold Pending Properties: 41 = 13.9% increase from May with 36 properties Bank-Owned Homes Sold: 0 = 100% decrease from May with 1 bank-owned sold Short Sales Sold: 0 = 100% decrease from May with 1 short sale sold Sale vs. List Price: 101.2% = 1.3% decrease from May (102.5%) Average Days on Market:  26 = 24.9... 08/02/2013

  9 Newsworthy Notes That Occurred on April 9 By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley real estate guide selling homes in San Jose What do Sir Walter Raleigh, the “Chicago 8” and Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein have in common? All share an important newsworthy anniversary today, April 9, 2013. If you’ve read my www.ActiveRain.com/Resultsblog, you know one of the pastimes I enjoy is learning new facts and interesting pieces of history. Sometimes I come across intriguing stories while reading our local San Jose Mercury News, or one of my favorite magazines Mental Floss or  Smithsonian. I also find articles and facts online at Wikipedia,The History Place, Brainy History,Dates In History, History Orb or the National Geographic Society. Today’s collection of facts was found at The People History... 04/09/2013

Wordless Wednesday; High Density Housing so for the Birds at Villa Montalvo, Saratoga CA     Lloyd Binen Realtor/Broker/DRE 572654 Certified Realty Services 19200 Shubert Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) 408-373-4411; or e-mail 02/06/2013

Michelle Carr's 6 Sure-Fire Strategies to Sell Homes at the Holidays   By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get REsults Team, Your San Jose Saratoga Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Experts There are six surefire strategies top selling Silicon Valley, Calif. real estate agents use to attract buyers and sell homes in slow markets, including the typically sluggish six-week holiday season from Thanksgiving through Hanukkah and Christmas until just after New Year’s Day. 1) A Super-Clean Exterior is Like Disney Magic Vigilantly cleaning a home’s exterior during the holidays can make it shine twice as bright. For example, gardeners often come once a week to homes in Saratoga, Calif.. When selling during the holidays, a home for sale-whether in Cupertino, Palo Alto, San Jose or Saratoga-should look l... 12/23/2012

The City of Saratoga, CA and the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce invite families and friends to the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting CeremonyNovember 23rd, 2012 .  There will be entertainmen for all ages.    5:00 p.m. Wine Stroll Sample local wines.  Register in advance for $40 ($45 the day of the event) per person, including wine glass.    5:00pm Food Trucks & Holiday Craft Boutique Fair Enjoy gourmet food trucks and find unique holiday crafts for sale.   5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony Featuring Mustang Chorale from Marshall Lane Elementary School.   6:00 p.m. Holiday Festivities including horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, petting zoo, Christmas karaoke, crafts for children, holiday music, and more.   Saratoga History Museum & Book-Go-Round Listen to live music, view the “Santa... 11/14/2012

Reports Every Silicon Valley, Calif. Property Seller Should Provide By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Silicon Valley real estate agent and home selling expert What should any home seller in San Jose, Saratoga or Cupertino provide in terms of inspections, reports and disclosure documents? Talk with your real estate consultant to be sure you provide all of the documentation required for a buyer to make an educated offer on your home. Providing inspections and reports ahead of time can help Santa Clara County home sellers avoid negotiations when it’s time for buyers to remove contingencies. Here is a short list of Reports Every Silicon Valley, Calif. Property Seller Should Consider Providing Preliminary Title Report Environmental Disclosure Natural Hazard Disclosure Calif. Tax Data by JCP   Addition... 10/21/2012

How Do I List a For Sale By Owner Home on Zillow? by Michelle Carr-Crowe, real estate guide for Silicon Valley Home Sellers & Buyers Tonight, someone posted this question up on Zillow - "How Do I List a For Sale By Owner Home on Zillow?" While it would seem that may be an easy solution to find in Zillow's instructions guide, sometimes it's just easier to ask a real estate expert. So I replied. It's easy to post your home for sale by owner on Zillow. Just click this link: http://www.zillow.com/for-sale-by-owner/. Then fill in the blanks, upload photos, add open house dates and your home will be posted for sale on Zillow. This for sale by owner lives in a completely different part of the country than where I practice real estate in Silicon Valley. So while I know that forms are different,... 09/28/2012

Six Interesting Things That Happened on September 24 By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley guide and Cupertino real estate agent selling San Jose homes Some days are filled with important anniversaries and celebrations, others days, not so much. Here are Six Interesting Things That Happened on September 24. In pop culture, three different programs all debuted on September 24 in the 1960’s. The silly cartoon, “Rocky and Bullwinkle” first aired in 1961. Two seminal television shows premiered on this date in 1968: the stereotype-shattering undercover police drama, “The Mod Squad,” and the real-life in-depth news program, “60 Minutes.” The first transatlantic telephone cable was completed in 1956. The first nuclear aircraft carrier launched on this date in 1960, the USS Enterprise. Finally... 09/24/2012

No I Don't Want Summer to End! by Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley homes guide I know it's autumn and I should be grateful it's the harvest season. However, I am one of those summer-loving people who would just as soon paste all of the leaves back on the trees if I thought it would give me one more day of summer! I don't like rain. I don't like wind. I don't like cold. Fall just doesn't appeal to me at all. Sure, it's better than winter, but that's not the same as summer. 09/23/2012