California Home & Patio Show at the San Mateo Event Center

Home & Patio Show

Home & Patio Show – San Mateo Event Center  February 11-13th, 2012     Friday, February 10, 2012 – from 12noon to 6pm Saturday, February 11, 2012 – from 10am to 6pm Sunday, February 12, 2012 – 10am – 5pm Patio Furniture Giveaway – over $5,000 over the weekend        “How To” Seminars: 12:00pm –… Read More

Hiring San Jose Ca Contractors – Check Their License Status!

Check Contractor License Status Before Hiring!

Hiring San Jose Ca Contractors – Check Their License Status! My friend of mine who is an Interior Designer recently suggested that I contact her “contractor” to have some work done in my San Jose Ca home.  Even people who know better may from time to time discover that they missed a step in the… Read More

Home Buying Process – San Jose CA

keys in door

No Loan Approval Letter – No Proof of Funds: No Showings – No Exceptions I’m am receiving more and more calls on my San Jose Short Sales and San Jose Homes for Sale. Most of the conversations share one common theme.  I don’t have an agent. I want to work with the listing agent. When… Read More

Insurance Companies and Banks

State Farm

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 the word of banking and insurance…. Read More

Willow Glen Homes – Market Report – January 2011

Willow Glen Homes

Willow Glen Homes Market Report January 2011 Week ending January 1, 2011 compared to January 2, 2010 There were 136 Willow Glen homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending January 1, 2011 compared to 1o0 Willow Glen homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending January 2,… Read More

San Jose Homes – Mount Umunhum

Mount Umunhum

Mount Umunhum A well-known landmark in the bay area, Mount Umunhum shows evidence of the recent storm. Residents of Almaden, Cambrian, Blossom Valley, Campbell and surrounding Silicon Valley communities may only appreciate the beautiful view of Mount Umunhum from the valley floor. The space is not open to the public due to environmental hazards such… Read More

Cambrian Homes

Cambrian Homes

Cambrian Homes Homes for sale in San Jose California Week ending October 30, 2010 compared to October 31, 2009 There were 160 Cambrian homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending October 30, 2010 compared to 91 Cambrian homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending October 31,… Read More

San Jose California Short-Sale versus Foreclosure

How will a San Jose California Short-Sale or Foreclosure affect a San Jose homeowner? The following Fannie Mae guidelines provide helpful information: Foreclosure A five-year period is required to re-establish credit, measured from the completion date of the foreclosure action as reported on the credit report or other foreclosure documents provided by the borrower. Additional… Read More

San Jose Listings 95138

San Jose Listings – San Jose Homes for Sale Active San Jose Single Family Home Listings for week ending April 25, 2009 compared to February 26, 2008. San Jose Ca homes Santa Teresa 95119 Silver Creek Valley 95138 There were 64 active single family home listings, including short sale and REO properties in the week… Read More