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Seniors-Two Reasons to Seriously Consider Selling and Buying in 2010 (edit/delete)

Seniors-Two Reasons to Seriously Consider Selling and Buying in 2010

By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe

Seniors, I’ll make it brief and to the point: 2010 is the year to consider selling and buying in San Jose, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and Saratoga if

1) You plan to sell and want to buy another property, especially if the new property will be less than $800,000, and/or

2) You have significant equity built up and want to save capital gains tax, as the existing benefit ends at the close of 2010. Currently, there is a new, limited-time tax credit available to homeowners selling and buying a property (both must close by April 30, 2010).

Also, a single person who closes by December 31, 2010 can keep $250,000 in tax free capital gains, and a married couple doing the same can keep up to $500,000. Sales of assets held more than 12 months and sold on or after May 6, 2003 qualify for the 15 percent capital gains rate (5 percent for lowest income taxpayers and zero percent beginning in 2008).

The capital gains rate reverts to 20 and 10 percent for assets held for more than 12 months and sold after December 31, 2010.

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Thank you for your time in reading this. Aloha & God bless you!

It's a great question, best answered by data and an area real estate expert. In today's market, Buyers always want to know two things: when is the best time to buy, and how to pay the lowest price. When you meet with an experienced real estate consultant like me or one of my skilled team members for a Buying Power Analysis, you learn about the market, market trends, yourself, your priorities, and your options, as well as your buying power in today's current market.

A traditional agent will focus only on your ability to pay a mortgage  - how much you make, how much you have for a down payment, what your credit score is, how long you and your spouse have worked in your job/industry, and how much debt you have -- and push you to buy a home now.

In contrast, during our time together, we share knowledge and data with you, help you learn more about yourself, and show you ALL of your choices--including the option NOT to buy a home now. We will show you both the long and short-term trends for the overall Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, Saratoga or other specific cities and or school areas you are interested in. We show you all of the home choices available, and what homes are successfully in contract or closed, with all available pricing data. We'll also ask you some thought-provoking questions to help you learn what's truly most important about possibly buying a home to you, and then, and only then, share our professional opinion about which of your options best fits within your stated goals--and that option may even be not to buy a home now.

The high-performing schools in Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Palo Alto and Saratoga have helped these areas maintain their value during the market downtown. Yet the overall uncertainties of the economy and job market have now opened a window of opportunity for wise and well-qualified buyers willing to accurately assess themselves, their needs and the market, and move forward with courage while others hesitate.

Reasons to buy a home now include:

1)  historically low interest rates – lower than last year, and in many cases, at rates near a 46-year low,

2) larger inventories than in the past for these exclusive areas (for example, 32 properties in Lynbrook High as of 2/17/09)

3) a wider range of available property types, from condos and townhomes to duplexes, fourplexes and single-family home

4) a conservative lending environment – although this means a longer process with more documentation and paperwork, it translates into loans people truly qualify for-now, and in the future

5) more realistic sellers in terms of price

6) sellers who appreciate Buyer’s concerns about loan terms, property condition and timing.

7) the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers8) the mortgage interest deduction on owner-occupied property, which in most cases, results in homeowners paying less (after taxes) every month to own rather than rent

8) the mortgage interest deduction, which, for many buyers, results in paying (post-tax) LESS money each month to own a home. 

Many buyers and investors will get rich buying property this year. It won’t necessarily be immediately—the “flipping” days are gone for now. However, the strength of an excellent education offered in Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Palo Alto and Saratoga, as well as the traditional benefits of homeownership – stability, tax deductions for interest, the first-time homeowner $8,000 credit, and community remain compelling reasons for people to buy a home now. 

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Exciting News! We just closed on our Beautiful “Mansion in the Making” at 16345 Sanborn Road in Saratoga. Even in this challenging market, we succeeded in reaching the seller’s goals. Asking price was $1.480M – closing price was $1.410M! Thank you again to Mr. & Mrs. Iwamoto for the honor and privilege of helping you. Thank you also to Mr. & Mrs. Saito for introducing the Iwamoto Family to us.

In part due to that success, I was honored to be recognized by REALTOR.com with their Award of Excellent for Use of Technology in Marketing. To see the entire Technology in Marketing Award story, click here

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Michelle C. Carr-Crowe of San Jose, Calif.-based Altas Realty, receives award for marketing excellence from Realtor.com.

PALO ALTO, CA, April 8, 2009--

Michelle C. Carr-Crowe of San Jose, Calif.-based Altas Realty, was recognized by Realtor.com today for her excellent use of technology in marketing on her clients’ behalf.

Nationally renowned real estate marketing and technology speaker and Realtor.com Chief Executive Officer Max Pigman personally presented the "Real Estate Online Marketing Award of Excellence" to Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, leader of the Get RE$ult$ Team at Altas Realty. The Award of Excellence recognizes top agents who consistently provide great marketing services on behalf of their buyers and sellers.

"There are but a select number of real estate agents who distinguish themselves from other agents by doing more for their sellers - and Michelle C. Carr-Crowe is one of them. In particular, when Michelle lists a home, she markets it on well trafficked sites such as the #1 ranked real estate site Realtor.com, plus high-trafficked Internet sites including Trulia.com, Zillow.com, Yahoo! Real Estate, Homes.com and many others,” says Max Pigman. “Even simple efforts like having more photos displayed, crafting better property and area descriptions, and promoting neighborhood features can make a home stand out from competing properties."

The award recognized her cutting edge techniques for leveraging the Internet and technology in successfully marketing residential homes and properties throughout Santa Clara County.

As a direct result of her marketing expertise and efforts, Carr-Crowe just sold and closed on a $1.410M property at 16345 Sanborn Road in Saratoga, Calif.

The award was presented to Michelle Carr-Crowe at the trade organization's Survivor 2009 marketing and technology conference at The Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto, Calif. The event was attended by nearly 200 local real estate agents.

“If there’s one thing I learned from my mother, top-producing real estate legend Judy Carr, it’s that as change is constant, we must consistently adapt, adjust and actively use all of the tools available to achieve our clients goals—because at the end of the day, the only offer that counts is the one in my hand,” says Michelle C. Carr-Crowe. “In our current volatile market, I and my team invest hours every week ensuring our client’s homes are seen by as many potential buyers as possible.”

“Because of our intense focus on technology and using it to give buyers what they want – more photos, more details, and more market data—buyers then feel comfortable directly contacting us to see these homes and receive complimentary buying power consultations,” says Carr-Crowe. “Our expansive use of technology visually demonstrates some important truths to today’s discerning buyers: by providing extensive data and exceptional experiences before we’ve even personally met, they see we truly care about what’s important to them and have prepared and positioned ourselves to help them on their real estate journey in an environment and style that is convenient and comfortable for them.”

Maximizing marketing exposure for a seller is critical in today's market: the combination of Michelle’s outstanding marketing system, and Realtor.com are just a few of the many ways Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get RE$ult$ Team are leveraging recent trends in home buyer online behavior to their clients' benefit.

"The extra steps agents like Michelle and her team are taking online on behalf of their clients is the reason we wanted to publicly recognize them for providing these added value services," says Mr. Pigman. “She demonstrates the type of quality marketing and experience that REALTORS® provide.”

To find out more about Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get RE$ult$ Team’s award-winning marketing system, call her direct at 408-252-8900 or visit michellejudycarr.com for more information.

Michelle C. Carr-Crowe is an experienced expert in residential real estate sales and marketing, and the leader of the Get RE$ult$ Team at Altas Realty in Santa Clara County, Calif. Michelle’s general service area is in the West Valley, particularly in the Lynbrook High and Cupertino Schools areas, and includes San Jose, Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara.


Realtor.com is the online marketing division of the National Association of REALTORS®.

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Contact: Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, (408) 252-8900, pr@michellejudycarr.com

 

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Address	City			Beds	Baths			DOM			LOE		SqFt			$/SqFt					HOA			List Price			Age	Sale Price
1033 Windsor St	San Jose			6+	4+			21					4,956			$482					10,950			$2,388,800			6
1681 Provincetown Dr	San Jose			4	3			146					2,800			$535.67					6,500			$1,499,888
1693 Provincetown Dr	San Jose			5	3			46					2,701			$518.29					6,500			$1,399,888
1473 Sharon Manor Ct	San Jose			5	3 1/2			235					3,493			$400.52					5,500			$1,399,000			14
6759 Charlene Ct	San Jose			3	2			9					1,708			$666.86					14,260			$1,139,000			53
1428 Yilufa Ct	San Jose			4	3 1/2			32					2,309			$475.53					2,132			$1,098,000
1142 Johnson Av	San Jose			5	2			65					1,904			$530.46					6,549			$1,010,000			51
6208 Rainbow Dr	San Jose			4	3			16					1,712			$569.51					6,240			$975,000			49
6976 Bollinger Rd	San Jose			3	2			1					1,160			$603.36					5,985			$699,900			53
Active Condos/TH: 8
1566 Duckett Wy #6			San Jose				3			3 1/2				35					1,740			$516.6			$285					$898,880
7202 Via Vico			San Jose				4			2 1/2				9					1,822			$436.33			$330					$795,000				30
7126 Clarendon St			San Jose				3			2 1/2				14					1,448			$502.76			$300					$728,000				30
1082 Norfolk Dr			San Jose				2			1 1/2				2					1,149			$598.78			$295					$688,000				37
7150 Rainbow Dr #21			San Jose				2			1 1/2				255					1,050			$476.14			$393					$499,950				45
7100 Rainbow Dr #7			San Jose				2			1				17					968			$485.54			$374					$470,000				45
1155 Weyburn Ln #28			San Jose				2			1				44					814			$526.89			$330					$428,888				47
6890 Chantel Ct			San Jose				1			1				91					582			$513.75			$305					$299,000				22

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Welcome to Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get RE$ult$ Team / Altas Realty, Your Family's Real Estate Consultants for Life(c) and your San Jose Lynbrook and Cupertino Schools team of real estate experts - We are Your EXPERIENCED Cupertino Area EXPERTS !! Market  Opportunities ... We have several Lynbrook High, Cupertino Schools, Saratoga and Los Gatos Homes Available right now- click http://www.michellejudycarr.com to view details. Thank You for Visiting! Exclusive Opportunities ...Are Reserved for our VIP Get Re$ult$ Team Buyers ONLY ... Are You "On the List?"   To find out more ... Just Call ... 408.252.8900 !! ** I GUARANTEE ... ** I'll $ell Your Home in 28 Days  ... or I'll Pay YOU $1,000* !!  365-Day Buyer Guarantee !!* CareFree LUXURY LifeStyle! Low $! 6988 Chantel Ct.!  Only $375K!!  * $OLD !! New Granite, Marble & Maple K! New Stainless! New Granite, Marble & Maple Ba! HW Flrs! See the Virtual Tour at www.edigitaltour.com/0708/22193     More Details at http://6988Chantel.info CLO$ED!  True California Living! Serene & Spacious! High Ceilings! Glowing Hardwood Floors! Corner Lot!! Peaceful Back Yard! Newer Roof! E-Z Commute! Cupertino High! See the Virtual Tour at www.edigitaltour.com/0708/22192    More Details at http://3884pruneridge.info   JUST CALL ... (408) 252-8900 !! FREE $$-$aving Home-Buying Secrets Seminars ...  Space is Limited ... Call to Sign up for Next Seminar ... RSVP to 1.800.825.8210 x.7664   Just Call … (408) 252-8900 !! FREE Consultation Sessions Available !!     Are You Wondering If You Should Sell … Are You Curious If Now is the  Time to Buy …   WONDERING WHAT TO DO ??   Right now, lots of people feel uncertain--should we sell now? buy now? invest this year or next year?  We have the solution--a no-obligation opportunity for you to ask questions and get specific market data about the part of the market that applies to your situation--in a consultative (not sales) environment. We can connect over the phone, via e-mail or in person--whatever is most comfortable for you.   In today's competitive real estate market, timing, market knowledge and EXPERIENCE are absolutely critical. Be sure to work with EXPERTS and not amateurs (or real estate “hobbyists”). Many of the my best homes (and exceptional values) are sold to my best buyers...I and my team's pre-approved, ready-to-act Get RE$ult$ Team clients and many sell before they are ever advertised... or ever go on MLS.    HomeBuyers, you can beat other homebuyers to the hottest new homes for sale in San Jose with my New Listings Notification. We also have access to all of the up-to-date foreclosure info.   If you own real estate that you're thinking of selling, I and my team will gladly provide you with a FREE, No-Cost, No-Obligation Home Evaluation – send an email to FreeCMA@michellejudycarr.com.   If you want to own a home or invest in real estate, I and my team will gladly provide you with a FREE, No-Cost, No-Obligation Buying Power Analysis – send an email to FreeBPA@michellejudycarr.com.   If you're interested in exploring a variety of investment opportunities --either as an individual or as part of an investors group--or in becoming a source for private loans, send an email to FreeIPA@michellejudycarr.com.

Whether you are buying or selling a home, hire someone like me, who wants to earn your business. I invite you to contact me as I'd be happy to assist you with this important transaction. In addition, if you have any general questions about buying or selling real estate in California, please contact me as I'm more than willing to help. Please browse my website for listings, reports and important local real estate information. Blessings, Michelle Carr-Crowe Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get RE$ult$ Team / Altas Realty Search Foreclosed Homes Totally Free! Your Family's Real Estate Consultants for Life(C)