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Pasadena CA San Rafael Hills Homes for Sale and Market Update   This is a recap of San Rafael Hills homes for sale as well as market activity so far in 2014 with a summary of sales in 2013 and a comparison to 2012.  All statistical information is from our local multiple listing service(mls) as of... Posted 22 minutes ago

How Relocating Yahoo Employees Easily Search for Sunnyvale homes By REALTOR® Michelle  Carr-Crowe How can relocating home buyers easily search Sunnyvale and Silicon Valley homes for sale long distance?” a Yahoo engineer relocating to Silicon Valley asked. She was deciding whether to rent a home h... Posted 26 minutes ago

How Relocating Google Employees Easily Search for Silicon Valley homes By REALTOR® Michelle  Carr-Crowe How can relocating home buyers from Google, Apple and Yahoo easily search Silicon Valley homes for sale long distance?” a newly-hired Google engineer relocating to Silicon Valley asked. Actuall... Posted 29 minutes ago

How Relocation Buyers Can Search for Cupertino, Calif. Homes for Sale By REALTOR® Michelle  Carr-Crowe “How can I search for Cupertino, Calif. homes for sale long distance?” an Apple engineer relocating to Silicon Valley asked. This Apple engineer is considering whether to visit and search for a ... Posted 40 minutes ago

How To Search for San Jose, Calif. Homes for Sale Long Distance By REALTOR® Michelle  Carr-Crowe “How can I search for San Jose homes for sale long distance?” a relocation consumer asked. This couple is debating about whether to visit here and search for a home for sale now, or move here and rent... Posted about 1 hour ago

Sunny and 75 (or 80) - Speechless Sundays     Today was one of those days where I thank my lucky stars that I live in Orange County, CA.   It was 80 degrees at the beach, and my kids and I were able to enjoy the spectacular weather with friends.   December, March, not just July and August. So man... Posted about 1 hour ago

The ASICS LA Marathon is one of the largest organized road races in the world. They say, today there were 25,000 participants, 6,000 volunteers, and  1 million spectators along the course of 26.2 miles!             The Stadium to the Sea course,  started at Dodger Stadium and finished by the San... Posted about 1 hour ago

Lomita Homes for Sale - (2 Bedrooms)     This lovely Lomita home was built in 1919 and features approximately 960 square feet with a 2 car detached garage on a large lot over 7100 sq. ft.   This home is ready for its new owners to bring their dreams to this home.   To schedule a private showing, ... Posted about 1 hour ago

Lake Elsinore Home for Sale - (4 Bedroom)     View the Tour   This lovely 4 bedroom Lake Elsinore home features a bedroom and full bathroom downstairs.   The large backyard has numerous types of fruit trees and a pool that is perfect for summer barbecues and pool parties.   To schedule a private ... Posted about 1 hour ago

Updated Laguna Woods Home for Sale - (2 Bedroom)       Welcome to Laguna Woods!   This is a very nicely appointed 2 bedroom, 2 bath Garden Villa that features scraped ceilings, tile flooring and remodeled baths. This home is located very close to Clubhouse 1 where you can enjoy swimming, shuffle ... Posted about 1 hour ago

  Referrals - Good KarmaI get a kick out of introducing people who I think can do business together. I never expect anything in return. It's just good karma. But now I have a program to put extra money in you pocket. Do you know a small business that is either starting up and in need of an affor... Posted about 1 hour ago

Cupertino Homes for Sale | January 2014 Cupertino CA Market Report Cupertino ranked the 11th richest city among cities with a population over 50,000; ranked one of the most educated small towns by Forbes with top rated schools; and ranked #27 in Money’s 2012 Best Places to Live. Cupertino is home... Posted about 2 hours ago

WOW! Check out this article by Fred Griffin. It's such an important graphic reminder for all of us that when it comes to dangerous things like electricity, it's so important to do it right or hire an expert who will do it right! That's true if you are selling a home, checking out a home to buy, o... Posted about 2 hours ago

      Few places have the beauty of the California coast. Up and down the western coastline there is beauty to see. The sun, sand, and surf along the state of California is something we all can appreciate.   This shot was taking in Southern California near San Diego. What a beautiful day to be th... Posted about 2 hours ago

Ventura VA Loan Limit for 2014 revised higher The Ventura VA Loan Limit for 2014 has been revised by the VA as of 3-6-2014.    The VA has reassessed their calculations, and increased the Ventura County VA Loan limit to $598,000 for the remainder of 2014.    This allows Ventura County Vets to purc... Posted about 2 hours ago

3 Inexpensive Techniques to Dramatically Increase A Home's Curb Appeal in Santa Clara County by REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent  Thinking of Selling a Silicon Valley home in the next three to six months? Employ these 3 Inexpensive Techniques to Dramatically Increase A Ho... Posted about 2 hours ago

      There is something about a seagull that I find fascinating. They are often times a very good looking bird; colorful, well proportioned, strong. These birds serve an important function, they are scavengers.   They are prevalent along the coast, helping to clean up the foods that is left behi... Posted about 2 hours ago

Alpine County CA - VA Loan Limit for 2014 revised  The Alpine County, California VA Loan Limit for 2014 has been revised by the VA as of 3-6-2014.   The VA reassessed their calculations, and increased the Alpine County VA Loan limit to $463,450 for the remainder of 2014.    This allows Alpine Cou... Posted about 2 hours ago

Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade and Fair - Saturday, March 15th, 2014 Add this great event to your Phoenix events calendar.   The Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade and Fair will take place on Saturday, March 15th, from 10am to 5pm at Margaret T. Hance Park (1202 N. Third Street, in Phoenix).   Th... Posted about 2 hours ago

Property for Sale   8500 Egret Lakes Lane, West Palm Beach, FL 33412   5,915 sq. ft. under air---- 7,565 total sq. ft.   Property Type: single family   Ibis Golf & Country Club Community Standard-Sale   4/4.3/3.5   HOA $348/monthly   Yearly Taxes $19,612   Offered @ $1,295,000   MLS:  RX-1000806... Posted about 2 hours ago