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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
   by Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe With expected storms and rain ahead in Santa Clara County it's  appropriate to celebrate "Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day" on January 11. Always celebrated on January 11, (with celebratory eCards to prove it), the originator of this day remains anonymous...so far. "Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day" was likely created by a child (or child at heart) who enjoys jumping into and splashing around in puddles. Silicon Valley doesn't get too many rainy days, so expect to see celebrants jumping and splashing into puddles today. Be aware we are not recommending you splash your friends-if they have no sense of play (or humor) that's a good way to lose friends! Images courtesy of http://www.pixabay.com.  Thanks for reading "J...
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By Rob Spinosa, Mortgage Loan Originator, Marin County
(US Bank)
Can You Get a Mortgage with Assets but No Income? "Can you get a mortgage with assets but no income?"  Well, if I had a dollar for every time I got asked this question, I'd probably then have documentable income and it would send us back to the start of the conversation, right?  Seriously, what we're going to cover here are the key points of getting a home loan when you have substantial liquid assets (cash equivalents, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and even retirement accounts) but don't have the traditional income sources that lenders want to see when they go to approve you for a purchase or a refinance loan.  In years past and since the extinction of the stated income loan, it's both very likely and unfortunate that many potential borrowers --- both young and old, and regardless of thei...
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By Don Orason, "Helping You Make Good Real Estate Decisions"
(Silicon Valley Real Estate Team -Intero Real Estate Services)
Silver Creek Valley Homes For Sale | The Best Time to List Your House? TODAY! There's is an abundance of open space, hiking trails, great schools and charm. Locals know that Silver Creek is a great place to raise a family.While some people may say that the area is energized by new growth and rapid changes, Silver Creek value comes from its welcoming warm atmosphere, where neighbors participate enjoying various spectacular amenities enjoying a great convenient location.All great neighborhoods have this in common. Pride in ownership is obvious when the residents, whether renters or owners, maintain their homes and care about their neighborhood. Neighbors participate to connect and create local groups that bring the residents together for the betterment of the area.Connect with the past, p...
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
Who doesn't enjoy breathing fresh clean air? On sunny days, it's easy to go outside for fresh air. On rainy days when stuck inside, be sure to show gratitude to the air cleaners known as your houseplants.Many houseplants even easily process out dangerous chemicals as well as carbon dioxide. Some of these air-cleaning stars include golden pothos, english ivy and anthurium. Pet owners should ensure that only non-toxic plants are in the home. Images courtesy of www.pixabay.com.Thanks for reading "Like Clean Air? January 10 is Houseplant Appreciation Day".
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
Who else just read Inman's Breaking News report January 8th that Gary Keller is back at the helm of Keller Williams Realty International as CEO, and recent CEO John Davis is on his way out.Now What?Gary Keller, author of "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent", founded KWRI back in 1983. Most recently, he's been actibng chairman of its Board of Directors. On January 7th, Realogy announced that Century 21's CEO Nick Bailey, who spearheaded C21's major rebranding, was also on his way out.Who can guess what the future will bring?
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
by Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr CroweWho doesn't enjoy soaking in a warm bathtub filled with bubbles?  For children, bubble bath time is playtime. As adults, a bubble bath is relaxation time.  In Silicon Valley, to truly enjoy a bubble bath, leave the cell phone on silent and in another room.  Light some candles, pour a glass of something refreshing, choose a good book to read and put on soothing music to fully enjoy today's bubble bath. Images courtesy of http://www.pixabay.com.  Thank you for reading "Aah Relax in the Tub January 8 National Bubble Bath Day".
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
It was a rainy, gray, wet miserable weekend in Silicon Valley.But I and my team were determined to "Play Real Estate in the Pouring Rain Today" and we enjoyed a wonderful and productive time!We are often spoiled by beautiful, usually clear and sunny weather, even if it's cold. But this was wet, yucky and cold.But we helped several clients make significant steps towards buying, selling and closing on homes in Santa Clara County.As my late mother, Silicon Valley real estate legend Judy Carr would say, "What could be more fun than that?"Images courtesy of www.pixabay.comThanks for reading "Who Else Played Real Estate in the Pouring Rain Today?"
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
It's the New Year, looking for a New Home? Then hurry to see this Beautiful, Updated Townhouse that Feels like a Single-Family Home!Granite Island Kitchen, Spacious Playroom, High Ceilings, View of Mountains plus HUGE Private Back Yard with NO Back Neighbors!This kind of home is Hard to Find at ANY Price!Come See! Sun., 2-4. Follow the Yellow Board Road to 7174 Rainbow Dr., San Jose, CA 95129(near De Anza way back on Rainbow, before Arlington).3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathroom TownHomeInterior: 1,500 sqftLot: 2,250 sqftYear Built: 1979An Oasis of Serenity Hidden Away from the Rush of Silicon ValleyEnjoy Life Here in this Friendly, Walkable Neighborhood, with E-Z Walk to Library, Parks, Shops, Grocery and All 3 Top Cupertino Schools!MEYERHOLZ Ele.-API 982 (10)MILLER Middle-API 983 (10)LYNBROOK Hig...
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
Ready for a New Home in 2019? Rare Lease with Option to Buy!Open Sun., 1:30pm-4:30pm! Spacious 3 Br, 2.5 Ba with Cupertino Schools, including Miller Middle and Lynbrook High.Follow the Yellow Board Signs to Hyde at Norfolk in West San Jose with Cupertino Schools!Yummy Treats!Rare Lease Option Opportunity!Newer Corian Kitchen!All 3 New Baths! Soft & Warm Spacious Feeling!E-Z Walk to All 3 Top Cupertino Schools! Dilworth! Miller! Lynbrook High!See photos and details at the virtual tour:https://listings.realbird.com/tour/E2F3C3C5/524878/1-3/-San-Jose-CA-95129Thanks for reading Open Sun., 1:30pm-4:30pm! Spacious 3 Br, 2.5 Ba Miller, Lynbrook High!
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
January 4th Is National Spaghetti Day! by Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe While many people think that spaghetti can be any kind of noodles with some red sauce, in reality, spaghetti only deserves that name when it is made with the long, thin "spaghetti" noodles.  Even with this limitation there are still so many ways to cook it. You can make your own noodles or you can boil dried noodles; you can serve it al dente or mushy; you can season it with garlic, bay leaves, oregeno, mix it with parmesan cheese or meat...and more. Despite requiring the specific noodle with a red sauce, it is still completely up to us how we want to make it, cook it, and consume it. Spaghetti is a great dish for gatherings both big and small, and certainly a meal worth celebrating over. Images provid...
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
by Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe Who doesn't enjoy a good trivia contest? Here on ActiveRain there is even a group dedicated to Trivia you can join called "Trivia 21" and ActiveRainer Wayne Martin offers up daily trivia quizzes to participate in.  At the local San Jose Applebee's, they regularly hold trivia contests during happy hours, as do many other Silicon Valley bars. At the Santa Cruz Diner, every table has a container of well-aged original Trivial Pursuit cards to keep you entertained while waiting for your food.  Pogo, an online game company even offers a free version of the 1990's hit game Trivial Pursuit. If you are full of useless information, you may enjoy participating in some or all of these trivia quizzes. Trivia Day is always celebrated annually on January ...
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By Don Orason, "Helping You Make Good Real Estate Decisions"
(Silicon Valley Real Estate Team -Intero Real Estate Services)
Almaden Valley Homes For Sale | Belief in Homeownership as an Investment is Far from Dead We've streamlined and perfected the process of finding dream homes for our clients in Almaden Valley      We know you want to spend less time looking at perhaps hundreds of homes for sale, looking all over. . .just to find that special place, allow our knowledge, experience and passion for Almaden Valley to guide you through the process of finding the right neighborhood that will fit your lifestyle. We strive in making it easier and have a direct path to help you find your dream home.    We are also your Trusted Resource for Almaden Valley Real Estate, offering complete solutions for buyers, from financing assistance to creating innovative marketing strategies for home sellers.     Check out the Al...
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
Hello Friends! Hopefully you enjoyed ringing in the new year with people (and pets) you care about. The New Year is always a good time for reflection on the significant events and accomplishments of the past as well as setting the intentions and goals and good habits for the present and future year.Images courtesy of www.pixabay.com. Thanks for reading "Happy New Year! May You Be Richly Blessed in 2019!"
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
Just in time for New Year Resolutions, December 31 is "Make Up Your Mind Day".Whether a person is considering healthier lifestyle choices, increased kindness, paying down bills or just mindfully enjoying life, today is a good day to Make Up Your Mind about the kind of life you want to enjoy in the coming year. According to www.NationalDayCalendar.com, Make Up Your Mind Day is observed annually on December 31st.  This day is set aside to encourage us to quit wavering, to take a side, to follow through with a decision and stick to it.  As New Year’s resolutions go, this may be the day to decide which ones to declare.  HOW TO OBSERVEBeen hesitating on making some decisions? Make Up Your Mind Day is the incentive to make a choice. Use #MakeUpYourMindDay to post on social media. Images court...
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
As a child, we loved going to our grandparents house.My Granddad Carr was a big believer in eating a big breakfast. He knew the aroma of sizzling bacon would wake up even teenage grandchildren and bring them down to partake of breakfast together.Granddad Carr always asked each of us how we liked our bacon, crispy or wiggly, and then cook it to order. (I like mine crispy.) I can still taste that yummy bacon now.Images courtesy of www.pixabay.com. Thanks for reading "Crispy or Wiggly Bacon to Celebrate "Bacon Day" Dec. 30?"
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By Don Orason, "Helping You Make Good Real Estate Decisions"
(Silicon Valley Real Estate Team -Intero Real Estate Services)
Silver Creek Valley Homes For Sale | 24 Hours that Suddenly Improved the Market There's is an abundance of open space, hiking trails, great schools and charm. Locals know that Silver Creek is a great place to raise a family.While some people may say that the area is energized by new growth and rapid changes, Silver Creek value comes from its welcoming warm atmosphere, where neighbors participate enjoying various spectacular amenities enjoying a great convenient location.All great neighborhoods have this in common. Pride in ownership is obvious when the residents, whether renters or owners, maintain their homes and care about their neighborhood. Neighbors participate to connect and create local groups that bring the residents together for the betterment of the area.Connect with the past,...
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
by Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr CroweIf, like me, you've never heard of Boxing Day, it's because it's originally a British holiday. The first I learned of it was when I read it on the calendar in my Christmas stocking a few decades ago. 1. Scholars believe Boxing Day began in the Middle Ages as a way for the wealthy to help the less fortunate on a regular basis. One theory is that in many large households, servants were required to work on Christmas Day but always got the following day off.Imagine how pleasant it must feel to see the boss coming to serve and give presents on a holiday. (A meat pie or Christmas leftovers might accompany a monetary gift or clothing.)More practically, wealthy people received new clothing, housewares and other gifts on Christmas. Naturally, to make ...
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By Don Orason, "Helping You Make Good Real Estate Decisions"
(Silicon Valley Real Estate Team -Intero Real Estate Services)
Almaden Valley Homes For Sale | 4 Quick Reasons NOT to Fear a Housing Crash We've streamlined and perfected the process of finding dream homes for our clients in Almaden Valley      We know you want to spend less time looking at perhaps hundreds of homes for sale, looking all over. . .just to find that special place, allow our knowledge, experience and passion for Almaden Valley to guide you through the process of finding the right neighborhood that will fit your lifestyle. We strive in making it easier and have a direct path to help you find your dream home.    We are also your Trusted Resource for Almaden Valley Real Estate, offering complete solutions for buyers, from financing assistance to creating innovative marketing strategies for home sellers.     Check out the Almaden Valley R...
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
From June 21 until December 21, the days get shorter and the nights get longer.December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and beginning of days getting longer and nights getting shorter.Many cultures celebrate and acknowledge this time with festivals and rites to welcome the seasonal start of winter.It's believed that Stonehenge in England was used for these types of rites by ancient druids.Images courtesy of www.pixabay.com and www.pexels.com. Thanks for reading "Shortest Day of Year is December 21 Winter Solstice".
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By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
'Twas the Thursday before Christmas and all through the land, many creatures were re-gifting and searching the house. In honor of office parties, and the unique Christmas gift exchanges, the Thursday before Christmas is the most common day for companies to hold their annual employee/company Christmas party.On the merits of recycling alone, about 14% of those surveyed believe that regifting is becoming more popular for that reason alone.Re-gifting can easily cause hurt feelings should the original giver find out. Re-gifting implies that the item is unwanted by the first recipient, and may be unwanted by its next recipient, too.Keep in mind the following re-gifting etiquette when considering participation in this holiday. Re-gift only when certain the recipient will enjoy your (unwanted) ...
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