Watching the magical transformations of houses on shows such as Property Brothers and others on HGTV, it's easy to think that buying a fixer upper and doing (or contracting out) the work oneself will save one money.But guess what?According to a recent survey by www.Porch.com, a service that connects homeowners with contractors, there's a dirty little secret about fixer uppers that few talk about.While it's true that most people may spend more initially for a move-in ready house, the sad truth is people spend  more than that same amount of price difference  to fix it up. And that's not talking about the personal supervision of contractors required nor the time it takes to get the work done. Check out this article and call me at 408-252-8900 to find out whether a fixer or a flipper home m... 08/22/2019

Silver Creek Valley Homes For Sale | What a Difference a Year Makes for Sellers 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,... 08/20/2019

Is the real estate market for San Jose Lynbrook High Homes up or down? Yes!As my late mother, Silicon Valley real estate legend Judy Carr would say, "It's an interesting  time in real estate today."8 single family homes are for sale.0 townhomes are for sale.2 condos are for sale.In the past 30 days, 6 single family homes sold.2 townhomes sold.1 condo sold.Curious to know whether this is a good market for you to buy, sell or invest? Text or Just Call 408-252-8900 for a free and confidential consultation. 08/17/2019

Tired of finding old, fixer-uppers? Just follow the yellow board road to 460 Leigh Ave., San Jose, CA 95128 on Sat., August 17, from 1pm to 4 pm to experience this 31-Years-Young West San Jose Charme! She's New on Market and Ready to Move In Now!  This totally updated 3 Br., 2 Ba is ~1232-sf of charm! Abundance of newer features including: Newer flooring Newer recessed LED lighting Newer double-pane windows and ...   GORGEOUS NEWER stainless streel kitchen appliances NEWER Quartz slab counter-tops NEWER white shaker cabinetry ... plus...   FRESHLY painted inside and out  LARGE Detached 2-car garage with room for storage NEWER Baths including vanities, fixtures, tile flooring/shower surrounds, and mosaic tile shower pans! Follow the Yellow Board Road to Open House on Sat. from 1pm-4pm w... 08/17/2019

This 31-Years-Young West San Jose Charmer is New on Market and Ready to Move In Now! This totally updated 3 Br., 2 Ba is ~1232-sf of charm!This Lovely Home Boasts an abundance of newer features including: Newer flooring Newer recessed LED lighting Newer double-pane windows and ...   GORGEOUS NEWER stainless streel kitchen appliances NEWER Quartz slab counter-tops NEWER white shaker cabinetry ... plus...   FRESHLY painted inside and out  LARGE Detached 2-car garage with room for storage NEWER Baths including vanities, fixtures, tile flooring/shower surrounds, and mosaic tile shower pans! Follow the Yellow Board Road to Open House on Sat. from 1pm-4pm with Buyer Agent Michelle Carr Crowe of Altas Realty; Marketed courtesy of Jake Zhang, DRE#01401401.Disclosures available upon request. Com... 08/17/2019

Almaden Valley Homes For Sale | 5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained 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... 08/13/2019

Silver Creek Valley Homes For Sale | How Much Do You Know About Down Payments? 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, ... 08/06/2019

San Jose, the "capital of Silicon Valley" in Santa Clara County, Calif. is full of fun-and mostly free-actitivies to enjoy during the summer.In San Jose, people from all over (not just citizens of San Jose) can partake in these many free cultural and community-building events. From playing in the Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park Fountains to free movie nights, free concerts in local parks to free Shakespeare in the Park and even to free "Senior Safaris" at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and the low-cost Santa Clara County Fair ($5 per person), San Jose is filled with fun.Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park Fountains and Water Play. In the same space that famously houses San Jose's Christmas in the Park from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, are water fountains. When my children were young, we would join in a... 07/31/2019

Almaden Valley Homes For Sale | How to Increase Your Equity Over the Next 5 Years 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 Re... 07/30/2019

Need to Move into a Home Now? Follow the Yellow Board Road to This 2 Br, 2 Ba Ground Floor End Unit Available Now for Rent at 2968 Moorpark, Unit #5, located in the Century Plaza Condominiums. Open Sun. from 1:30-4:30 for viewing and accepting applications. Amenities include: New Tile and Countertops in Kitchen, Bath Inside Laundry A/C Pool & Hot Tub Private Back Yard Thanks for reading "Ready Now! Open Sun. 130-430 2 Br, 2 Ba End Unit Condo".  07/27/2019

Follow the Yellow Board Road to This 2 Br, 2 Ba Ground Floor End Unit Available Now for Rent at 2968 Moorpark, Unit #5 is located in the Century Plaza Condominiums. Open Sat. from 1:30-4:30 for viewing and accepting applications.Amenities include:New Tile and Countertops in Kitchen, BathInside LaundryA/CFor a private showing, Just Call Michelle at 408-252-8900.Thaks for reading "Open Sat. 2 Br, 2 Ba Santana Row End Unit Condo". 07/26/2019

$2,950 2968 Moorpark Ave #5, San Jose, CA 95128 Residential Rental2 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,040 sqftYear Built: 1991MLS #: ML81758904 Text Moorpark to (408) 868-5685 for more photos and additional info on your mobile device. or visit https://listings.realbird.com/E2F3C3C5/474732.aspx?utm_campaign=cl Contact Information Michelle Carr-CroweJust Call (408) 252-8900 Michelle Carr Crowe at Altas RealtyDRE #00901962 Licensed to Sell since 1985Phone: (408) 252-8900 Listing agent/broker:  Michelle Carr Crowe Get Results Team at AltasThanks for reading "2 Br, 2 Ba Ground Floor End Unit Available Now for Rent" 07/26/2019

Folks 50 and better are invited to join in on the Free Senior Safari Th., July 25 at Happy Hollow Zoo in San Jose, Calif.Stevie and I went on "walkabout" at the first Senior Safari of the year at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, Calif. Please enjoy the photos at https://www.facebook.com/justcall/media_set?set=a.10215820711963666&type=3 and consider joining us at either the July 25 Senior Safari or one of the three remaining dates in 2019.See Stevie's amazing balancing act at the stepping stones herehttps://www.facebook.com/justcall/videos/10215815346549534/.      Animal meet-and-greets Zookeeper chats 10,000-step challenge Variety of activities Healthy breakfasts available for purchase Admission and parking are free if you arrive before 10 a.m., and you’re welcome to stay after gate... 07/24/2019

As of July 24, 2019, there are only five single-family homes for sale in the West San Jose Lynbrook High Homes area. With assistance from Zee Ghanati and Michelle Carr Crowe of the Get Results Team at Altas Realty, the makeover-ready home at 1032 Tulipan is now under contract, making a total of 5 pending single-family homes. Closed single-family homes for the past 30 days total 9 homes.Curious about a house's value? Thinking of buying a home? Text or Just Call 408-252-8900. 07/24/2019

Silver Creek Valley Homes For Sale | What Experts are Saying About the Current Housing Market here'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 w... 07/23/2019

Know anyone looking for a large, spacious 2-storey, 4 Br House for Sale in the San Jose Lynbrook High area that's ready to be customized to taste? Then come see 1032 Tulipan Drive in San Jose, in person this weekend at Open House Sa., Su., 1:30-4:30.This spacious home features an "Entertainer's Delight" floor plan with large defined living and formal dining rooms, as well as a separate family room and casual dining area.Hardwood floors can be seen in the Family Room as well as the Office/Bedroom Upstairs. Imagine how gorgeous it will look when the carpets are removed and the rest of the hardwood floors are refinishd!Located on a Quiet Street within E-Z Walking Distance of All 3 Top Cupertino Schools-Dilworth, Miller and Lynbrook High!With Good Bones and Natural Light, this Traditional T... 07/19/2019

                                                                                   Sam Shueh                                                                                Realty One Group                                                                                Cupertino, CA I became a full time realtor in 2005. What made me stood out was I had the technology advantage to adapt it very early on. Every home buyer wants to work with realtors who knows every street and school. If realtors know every street why not hire a retired mail man or a cab driver? Using maps used to be the only way to view homes. Based on the coordinates on Realtor's map book one finds homes of interest.  Map Quest was the only way to print out directions reach to properties. Yahoo map came along was also acce... 07/18/2019

Almaden Valley Homes For Sale | Should I Refinance My Home? 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 Repor... 07/16/2019

July is National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day. What better than to enjoy free upgrades and discounts on summer ice cream treats on Sunday, July 21, 2019?Baskin-Robbins 31 FlavorsFREE Waffle Cone Upgrade (value 89 cents) on July 21, 2019. WienerschnitzelFREE $1 off coupon for Banana Split (good through July 31st). Wienerschnitzel soft serve vanilla ice cream is an amazing treat to enjoy. Must print out the coupon.YogurtlandBOGO Buy One Get One Free select ice cream and yogurt. Thanks for reading "July 21 National Ice Cream Day Silicon Valley Events". 07/15/2019

  Desirable End Unit Santana Row Area Condo with Private Patio! OverviewMapsPhotosOpen House $2,950 Residential Rental Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,040 sqftYear Built: 1991MLS #: ML81758904 Location 2968 Moorpark Ave #5San Jose, CA 95128USA Michelle Carr-Crowe Just Call (408) 252-8900 Michelle Carr Crowe at Altas Realty(408) 252-8900lynbrookhomes1@hotmail.comhttp://www.michellejudycarr.com   Listed by: Michelle Carr Crowe Get Results Team at Altas Our recent listings Desirable End Unit Santana Row Area Condo with Private Patio! | $2,950 | San Jose, CA Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby rentals 07/12/2019