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Real estate taxes are the responsibility of each property owner in Santa Clara County to pay on or before the due dates. Santa Clara County is large and encompasses all of the San Jose real estate markets and extends all the way south to Gilroy. When is Santa Clara...
As an independent San Jose real estate broker I face challenges daily in my business and frequently in my life. After all, I am human. I take great pride in calling myself a “misfit” because I am not like most real estate agents. I don’t count myself among the masses...
As a realtor I am often asked “what style is my home”? Styles of houses vary across the country. From the New England Cape Cod to the Victorians of San Francisco California, the choices are almost endless. Following is a quick guide to help you recognize and use the...
The classic way for homeowners to increase the value of their house is by remodeling existing rooms or adding on to its current plan. Some choose to build recreation rooms and studies while others add new appliances, fixtures and cabinets to enliven rooms and make their home more attractive...
8 weeks prior ____ Remove unnecessary items from your attic, storage shed etc. ____ Use things you can’t move, such as frozen foods and cleaning supplies ____ Start a possessions inventory ____ Solicit estimates from three moving companies ____ Call your homeowners insurance agent to find out how your...
New Homes Construction in Blossom Valley San Jose New construction of Blossom Valley Homes at the corner of Blossom Hill Road and Southcrest Way between Chesbro and Cahalan in San Jose, Ca 95123. The single family homes will be approximately 1,660 to 2,159 square feet; up to 4 bedrooms;...
In my post San Jose CA Water Damage and Water Restoration Services I made reference to sheet rock work that was performed by Sean Silva of Silva Custom Construction. Following the demolition or tear out from the water damage to my San Jose CA home, I was more than...
If you are ever unfortunate enough to have water damage to your home and need water restoration work done, think twice before you call Immediate Response Restoration at 800-956-1212. I believe Immediate Response Restoration is affiliated with Emergency Services Restoration. This San Jose Real Estate Agent had the misfortune of...
Have you ever wondered how many felons live in your neighborhood? I actually never have until a friend told me about Felon Finder. I have lived in my neighborhood for over 30 years. It certainly feels like a safe neighborhood. I imagine just because the felons live in my...
I do not believe Real Estate Agents have the right to take liberties and yet many do every day without regard for others and without any repercussion. Far too many San Jose real estate agents are not following the MLS instructions which in many cases states: “Call First –...
I received an email message from Supervisor Yeager today advising of the good news to report. The motion to maintain Santa Clara County’s participation in the Proposition 90 program passed unanimously today, Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Supervisor Yeager is an advocate for seniors. He “supports Prop. 90 because it...
Best Home Values in 2011 – San Jose is No. 1 A Forbes article published on January 24, 2011 indicates that the San Jose Real Estate market is on the rise and California is rebounding. This is according to Local Market Monitor, a real estate research company in Cary,...
Insurance Companies and Banks What’s the Difference Between Them? NO MUCH! You have seen this guy – Right? Like the Big Bad Banks, State Farm is there to take policy-holder’s money month over month, year after year. As long as the money is collected … all is well in...