The local MLSListings suspended the accrual of all DOM (Days On Market) Through April 7, the current expiration date of Silicon Valley's "Shelter in Place" order, which was established to prevent the spread of Coronavirus 19 (AKA COVID-19).While I personally know of home showings and sales still occurring, I'm curious to learn if this is this happening in other parts of California and different states as well. See the recent update below."In light of the Shelter in Place (SIP) order, the MLSListings Board of Directors approved a policy to suspend the accrual of days on market (DOM) on all listings from March 17, 2020 until the SIP order is rescinded. Specifically, this means that: All Active listings will stop accruing DOM effective March 17, 2020. Any DOM accrued prior to March 17, 202... 03/22/2020

Can real estate agents legally engage in face to face, in-person real estate activities, such as listing appointments, showing houses, hosting open houses and meeting inspectors at homes with California's current "shelter in place" order?As readers of my post,"Are Real Estate Agent Activities Essential Services?" know, I reached out to our California Association of REALTORS Legal Hotline to speak with an attorney for the answer and interpretation of the law under the state's mandatory "shelter in place" order. While many of us in real estate equate housing with shelter, it's important to know the California law does not. "As I interpret it, the order says to 'shelter in place', meaning stay in whatever shelter you are currently in-not seek new housing or a different shelter unless you a... 03/21/2020

Spacious, Elegant Move-In Ready Home in Ideal Commute Location of West San Jose/Campbell Now Available for Lease.Open Floor Plan, High Ceilings and Abundant Natural Light Welcome You Home! Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood Floors throughout Add Style and Warmth.The Gleaming Granite Kitchen wFeatures Stainless Steel Appliances, Including a Convenient Wine Fridge for Relaxing!Maple Cabinets, Tile Floors and Garden Window Overlook the Peaceful Back Yard.Separate Living Room, Formal Dining Room and Family Room with Fireplace plus Convenient Half-Bath Downstairs Affords Easy Entertaining.The Family Room Opens to a Lovely Back Yard with Fruit Trees, Roses and Vegetable Patch.Cathedral-Ceilinged Master Suite Offers Double Sinks, Separate Vanity, His and Hers Closets, plus a Skylight.Cool Central Air... 03/20/2020

Please be careful out there my friends We are living in some crazy times with the Corona-virus and the impact across the nation & world.All I can say is be safe, stay indoors with your family & loved ones, go to the bank & take out some extra money for emergency, don't count forever on credit/debit cards. Get enough supplies of food for the next 3-4 weeks if you can find them ...Take showers often, wash your hands often, blow your nose often if needed and throw out the tissue right away.If you go outdoors wear what I'm wearing in the photo below, and if you don't have a mask then wear a bandanna over your face.If there is anyone around you in public that is coughing or sneezing, get away from them right away.Let us all pray that this virus is some how contained soon & or antidote is cre... 03/18/2020

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 Real Estate Market Report here!  We are your neighborhood specialists and we are read... 03/17/2020

Facts to Protect Against COVID-19 in Silicon Valley, Calif.As Santa Clara and other Bay Area counties mandate "shelter in place" orders to help limit the spread of the pandemic Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19), it's important to know and share the facts to protect friends, family, colleagues, neighbors and loved ones. When emotions get high (as when in a panic), intelligence goes down. Take a deep breath, remain calm, read these facts, and of course, wash your hands.    Information About COVID-19 From CDC, CDPH, Red Cross The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), California Department of Public Health, Santa Clara County Health Department and the Red Cross all provide valuable information for ways you and your families can best protect yourselves at home, at work, and at school in the Bay Area co... 03/17/2020

Currently there are 8 total homes for sale in the West San Jose area with Lynbrook High School.7 are single family homes; 1 is a new-built condo in a small complex.There are 10 pending single family homes, no pending townhomes and 3 pending condos.In the past 30 days there are 4 closed single family home sales, 1 closed townhome and 1 closed condo.Thanks for reading "San Jose Lynbrook High Homes Update March 11, 2020". 03/11/2020

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, present and future in Silver Creek Valley, one of the most charming neighborhoo... 03/10/2020

  As of March 5, 2020, there are currently 10 total homes for sale in San Jose with Lynbrook High School: 10 single family homes, 0 townhouse and 0 condos. There are 10 total pending sales; 6 pending sales of single family homes, 1 townhouse and 3 condos. In the past 30 days, 4 single family homes sold, ranging in price from $1,800,000 to $2,175,000. No townhomes sold and one 2-bedroom condo closed for $900,000.  Thanks for reading "San Jose Lynbrook High Homes Update March 5, 2020."   03/05/2020

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 Real Estate Market Report here!  We are your neighborhood specialists and we are read... 03/03/2020

For the month of February, 2020, only 5 total homes sold.4 single family homes sold, ranging in price from $1,800,000 to $2,175,000.No townhomes closed in February.Just one 2-bedroom condo closed for $900,000. Thanks for reading "4 Closed Sales San Jose Lynbrook High Homes Feb. 2020." 03/01/2020

As of March 1, 2020, there are currently 9 total homes for sale in San Jose with Lynbrook High School: 8 single family homes, 0 townhouse and 1 condo.There are 8 total pending sales; 5 pending sales of single family homes, 1 townhouse and 2 condos.In the past 30 days, 4 single family homes sold, ranging in price from $1,800,000 to $2,175,000. No townhomes sold and one 2-bedroom condo closed for $900,000. Thanks for reading "San Jose Lynbrook High Homes Update March 1, 2020." 03/01/2020

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, present and future in Silver Creek Valley, one of the most charming neighborhoo... 02/25/2020

Part-Time Jobs, Second Jobs and Your Mortgage Application I remember thumbing through the Recycler in Los Angeles when I first moved out there as a teenager.  Living on a shoestring budget, I was especially intrigued by the ads that promised the ability to make thousands per month while sitting in the comfort(?) of your home.  In my mind, that meant I could keep my day job, practice guitar eight hours and day and still have some other check rolling in without too much trouble.  Who wouldn't like that?  I never actually pursued any of these trinket-making, envelope-stuffing, part-soldering side hustles, but the reality of part-time income, either as a primary or supplemental source of monthly revenue, is appealing to many and necessary for some.  But what happens when these individuals m... 02/20/2020

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 Real Estate Market Report here!  We are your neighborhood specialists and we are read... 02/18/2020

As of February 11, 2020, there are 7 total houses for sale in West San Jose with Lynbrook High School. There are 2 condos for sale, 0 townhouses, and 5 single-family homes-2 are new and newer luxury homes, 1 is a still-being-built new luxury home, 1 is a ~53-year-old 2 story home and 1 is a ~64-year-old ranch-style home.There are 3 pending sales: 1 condo and 2 single-family homes.In the past 30 days, 1 2-bedroom condo closed for $798K and 1 single-family home closed for $2,105,000.Images courtesy of author's collection.Thanks for reading "San Jose Lynbrook High Homes Update February 11, 2020". 02/11/2020

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, present and future in Silver Creek Valley, one of the most charming neighborhoo... 02/11/2020

There are currently only four single-family homes and one condo for sale in West San Jose with Lynbrook High School available as of February 7.Three are large luxury homes asking between $3.5M to $4M. One is a basic ranch style single-family home for $1.899M and one condo for sale is asking $1.148M. To see any of these homes, Just Call 408-252-8900.Images courtesy of author's collection.Thanks for reading "San Jose Lynbrook High Homes Update February 7, 2020." 02/07/2020

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 Real Estate Market Report here!  We are your neighborhood specialists and we are read... 02/04/2020

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, present and future in Silver Creek Valley, one of the most charming neighborhoo... 01/28/2020