Top 3 cities in Santa Clara county for sale of Single Family homes  are Gilroy, San Jose  and Palo Alto and the bottom 3 are Los Gatos, Saratoga and Santa Clara. The reason could be that Gilroy and San Jose have the largest inventory of homes below $400,000 and they are selling briskly. For The Month of May, 2011 Single Family Homes Town Active Pending Sale Ratio Gilroy 146 203 0.72 San Jose 1353 1864 0.73 Palo Alto 49 65 0.75 Sunnyvale 93 114 0.82 Mountain View 33 39 0.85 Menlo Park 64 73 0.88 Los Altos 55 47 1.17 Cupertino 62 52 1.19 Monte Sereno 11 7 1.57 Morgan Hill 180 113 1.59 Santa Clara 550 303 1.82 Saratoga 137 56 2.45 Los Gatos 150 48 3.13 06/20/2011

It is apparent that below $500000 , the sales are very brisk and the supply cannot even catch up with the demand. However above 3 million, we have a glut of homes . Out of 70 total listings only 5 were listed as sales thus we have now a supply of 13 months which is an ominous sign for the luxury market as it has become a buyer's market. Santa Clrara County For The Month of May,2011 Single Family Homes Range Active Pending Sale Ratio 3 Million to 30 Million 65 5 13.00 2 Million to 3 Mil 117 27 4.33 1Mil to 2 Mil 461 287 1.61 900k to 1 Mil 120 97 1.24 800k -900K 180 121 1.49 700K to 800K 227 158 1.44 600K-700K 310 203 1.53 500K-600K 327 326 1.00 400K-500K 398 525 0.76 300K-400K 250 614 0.41 200K-300K 110 438 0.25 100K-200K 11 48 0.23 06/20/2011

FREE MOVIE NIGHT TONIGHT Saturday June 18 by Michelle Carr-Crowe, San Jose Lynbrook High Homes Real Estate Sales Expert TONIGHT is FREE MOVIE NIGHT! The Murdock Neighborhood Association in West San Jose is sponsoring a free movie night this Saturday, June 18th. This month's feature is the Disney science fiction film TRON. Bring your picnic, blanket and loved ones and join your neighbors for a free, fun, family event. I will be sponsoring a future movie night this summer, during National Night Out, so put August 2nd on your calendar for a great family night of fun! The Murdock Neighborhood Association is a group of neighbors located near Murdock Park in San Jose. Membership is open to all residents within the boundaries, and is only $10.  06/18/2011

Los Ranchitos Single Family Homes in Campbell CA:  Market Update In May, 2011, 2 single family homes in Campbell’s Los Ranchitos neighborhood were sold. Both homes were normal sales (not short sale or bank-owned) and MLS Listings report the following details for these homes:Home #1:  176 Calado Ave Original List price $1,088,000/ Last List Price $1,038,000/ Sales Price $1,025,000 5 bedrooms / 3 baths 3,072 square feet of living space Age is 16 years Days on the market = 59 Home #2:  370 Calado Ave Original List price $749,000/ Last List price $722,000 / Sales Price $704,750 3 bedrooms / 2 baths 1,765 square feet of living space Age is 52 years Days on the market = 202 As of June 18, 2011, there are 2 single-family homes currently for sale in Campbell’s Los Ranchitos neighborhood.  Both ... 06/18/2011

West San Jose Lynbrook High Homes Update 06.18.11 by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools ExpertHello, this is Michelle Carr-Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for June 18, 2011. For the third week in a row, total active Single Family Homes and combined TownHomes/Condos are at the same number, only this week it's back to 11 available in both categories. Pending SFH sales are at 14, while pending TH/Condo sales are at 8. Four SFH closed and Zero TownHomes/Condos closed this week. TOO LATE! 1197 Johnson is now Sold! Thanks to everyone who came to see this beautiful home. Please welcome your new neighbors when they move in. TONIGHT is FREE MOVIE NIGHT! The Murdock Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a free movie night this Saturday, June 18th.  I will be sponso... 06/17/2011

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Single Family Home located at 3451 Pepperidge Drive is now for sale in the Evergreen area of San Jose, CA. The property boasts of top Evergreen Schools - Cedar Grove Elementary, Quimby Oak Intermediate and Evergreen Valley High. Priced in the Mid 600s, the price was recently reduced by $17,000. This stunning ponderosa beauty in Evergreen is a must-see, offering elegant vaulted ceilings, expanded-sized family room with recessed lighting, wet bar & fireplace. Spacious master bedroom with stepdown retreat, private fireplace & beautiful hillside views. Ground floor bedroom or office. Newly painted inside & out. This fantastic home is move-in ready. Best value! Regular sale! Open House this sat/sun - 6/18 and 6/19. To get the exact pricing or to find out more about th... 06/17/2011

Willow Glen HomesMarket Report Week ending May 28, 2011 compared to May 29, 2010There were 206 Willow Glen homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending May 28, 2011 compared to 200 Willow Glen homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending May 29, 2010. Of the 206 homes there were 24 San Jose short sales, 8 bank owned homes and 174 traditional San Jose homes for sale. Median Price: $710,000 Average Price: $771,902 No. of Sales: 51 Sale vs. List Price: 97.9% Days on Market: 68 Avoid Foreclosure in Willow Glen - understand foreclosure alternatives Call 800-972-1822 for a free no obligation consultation. Don't wait until you're out of time, call today! By Kathleen Daniels, San Jose Homes for Sale | San Jose Short Sales 06/16/2011

"Is it a good time to buy a home in San Jose, CA"? This is the million dollar question that prospective buyers ask me few times a week. Surprisingly, there are still folks out there thinking the home prices will drop significantly more, alluding to the media's concept of the 'double dip recession'. To that end, I have few things to share that might get you off the fence about buying/selling homes in the San Jose/South Bay Area: 1. Housing market 'statistics': the local newspaper usually paints a grim pictures of how much the price has dropped. I continue to educate buyers/consumers that the news media is there to SELL newspaper, and not necessarily providing the most relevant information. Anyone with basic understanding of 'statistics' will see that statistics is merely a composition of... 06/15/2011

You don't know how often I'm asked by people "You're recession proof, right?" or "Business is better for you in a down economy, isn't it?". Well let me set the record straight. NO. Simply put, when the economy is doing well the crime rate falls, but people have more ability to pay for their bail. In a down economy the crime rate goes up, but less people can afford to pay for their bail. Further, with the lagging real estate market, a bail agent's ability to secure their bail bonds with real estate is much much more difficult. Hence, more exposure to potential loss. Lastly on a personal note, bail bondsmen typically live in the communities that they service. This means their children go to school there. Their families shop there. They attend church there. A down economy and spike in crim... 06/15/2011

  How’s The Market For Single Family Homes in San Jose (zip code 95129)?AVERAGE COST PER SQUARE FEET:The cost per square feet of living space for single family homes in San Jose (zip code 95129) sold in May, 2011 averaged $519, which is 13% lower than April, 2011 and 9% lower  compared to the same period in the previous year. AVERAGE SALES PRICE:May, 2011 average sales price for single family homes in San Jose (zip code 95129) was $1,003,290, a 4% increase compared to the previous month, and a 3% increase when comparing to the same month in the previous year. MEDIAN SALES PRICE:  Median sales price for single family homes in San Jose (zip code 95129) in May, 2011 was $997,888, a 7% increase compared to April, 2011 and an increase of 3% compared to the same month in the previous year. AV... 06/15/2011

How Do I Find A Good Realtor To Sell My Home In Campbell CA?Finding the right Realtor to sell your home in Campbell CA can be a big undertaking if you don't know where to look.  If you do not personally know a Realtor that you can trust, the next step would be to ask family, friends and co-workers for a referral.  Make sure to ask your family member, friend or co-worker: Have you ever used this Realtor? What did you like about him/her? Would you use this Realtor again if you had to sell or buy a home? If you are not able to get a good referral, you can try any or a combination of the following: Google for a Realtor specializing in selling homes in Campbell CA or a nearby community Go to open houses in the area Call different real estate brokerages in the area Once you narrow it down to ... 06/14/2011

Cambrian Park Market Report Week ending May 28, 2011 compared to May 29, 2010There were 142 Cambrian homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending May 28, 2011 compared to 127 Cambrian homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending May 29, 2010. Of the 142 Cambrian homes there were 32 San Jose short sales, 8 bank owned homes and 102 traditional San Jose homes. Median Price: $577,00 Average Price: $569,211 No. of Sales: 52 Sale vs. List Price: 98.3% Days on Market: 56 San Jose Short Sales continue to increase in Cambrian. Don't wait until you are out of time. Understand foreclosure alternatives in San Jose Ca. Call today for a free, no obligation consultation. 1-800-972-1822By Kathleen Daniels, San Jose Real Estate | Short Sale Agents 06/11/2011

West San Jose Lynbrook High Homes Update 06.11.11 by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools ExpertHello, this is Michelle Carr-Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for June 11, 2011. For the second week in a row, total active Single Family Homes and combined TownHomes/Condos are at the same number, only this week it's an average of one less. Single family homes for sale total 10 and townhomes/condos for sale offered are at 10 (last week they were both at 11). Pending SFH sales are at 15, while pending TH/Condo sales are at 6. Three SFH closed and a total of 3 TownHomes/Condos closed this week as well. NEW LOW PRICE at 1197 Johnson this week! Plus ... You Could WIN This House!* FREE Lotto Tickets at Open House, Sat. & Sun., 1:30-4:30 11975 Johnson, San Jose.  Now As... 06/10/2011

Blossom Valley Homes Market Report Week ending May 28, 2011 compared to May 29, 2010There were 132 Blossom Valley homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending May 28, 2011 compared to 113 Blossom Valley homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending May 29, 2010. Of the 132 Blossom Valley homes there were 60 San Jose short sales, 10 bank owned homes and 62 traditional San Jose homes. Median Price: $470,000 Average Price: $498,240 No. of Sales: 59 Sale vs. List Price: 98.8% Days on Market: 56   By Kathleen Daniels - San Jose Short Sale Specialist 06/10/2011

Almaden Homes Week ending May 28, 2011 compared to May 29, 2010There were 104 Almaden homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending May 28, 2011 compared to 99 Almaden homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending May 29, 2010. Of the 104 Almaden homes there were 9 San Jose short sales, 4 bank owned homes and 91 traditional San Jose homes for sale. Median Price: $920,000 Average Price: $950,455 No. of Sales: 33 Sale vs. List Price: 97.9% Days on Market: 42 Almaden Homes Market Report - May 28, 2011 - by Kathleen Daniels, San Jose Homes for Sale | San Jose Short Sale Agents   06/10/2011

$968K Lynbrook High Home! Open Sat. & Sun., 1:30-4:30 1197 Johnson Ave., San Jose, CA 95129 NEW GRANITE Baths! Expansive Kitchen & Family Rm Dilworth, Miller, Lynbrook! It's Time to Take a 2nd Look! Lovely Lynbrook High Home Located in the Perfect Pocket with an E-Z Walk to All 3 Nationally-Recognized Cupertino Schools - Dilworth, Miller & Lynbrook High! NEW GRANITE Baths! Expansive Kitchen & Family Rm Fabulous Open Flowing Floor Plan! Expansive Formal Entry, Spacious Living Room, Welcoming Family Room and Formal Dining Room! Dilworth, Miller, Lynbrook! Open Sat. & Sun., 1:30-4:30 Map these properties   Powered by RealBird.com Map these properties   Powered by RealBird.com Entertainers' Delight !! Move-In Condition !! Bed & Breakfast Charm Beautiful Inside & Out !! Quality Sterling Park... 06/09/2011

The June 2011 edition of my Santa Clara County Real Estate Market Trends Report covering San Jose and surrounding communities is now available. This report covers the state of the real estate market thru May 2011, and is a wealth of practical and statistical information about the current state of the real estate market in Santa Clara county. Key headlines from this month's report: In Santa Clara County, notices of default and notices of sales have been declining for the past year. Median price for homes was up 3.4% from April, but down 4.5% year-over-year. Home sales off 19% from last May. The report is available to download from http://www.box.net/shared/5x5qjstmtd. Feel free to pass the report along to anyone you think may be interested. 06/09/2011

Willow Glen Home Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood Market Stats $629,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1694 sqftLot: 7,035 sqft Location 1507 Grace AvenueSan Jose, CA 95125USA Kathleen Daniels, CDPE, CHS, RDCPro (800) 972-1822 San Jose Short SalesHomes for Sale in Willow Glen Listed by: San Jose Homes for Sale Our recent listings San Jose Condo For SaleWillow Glen HomeSan Jose Homes for SaleBlossom Valley Homes Subscribe to our listing feed See more San Jose, CA real estate for sale   06/09/2011

April's housing statistics shows that Santa Clara County's average home price is $794,823. In many people's mind, this may not spell 'affordability'; however, with the historical low interest rates and prices, you can get value if entering the housing market has been on your mind. This is especially true as Santa Clara County's Conforming Loan Limit is scheduled to expire soon. This means it may negatively affect your purchasing power. Conforming loan is a home mortgage loan that conforms to GSE (Government Sponsored Enterprise) guidelines such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The limit was $417,000. The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 raised the maximum conforming loan limit to $729,750. Initially, the raise was temporary; then few months later, in some high cost areas as Santa... 06/08/2011

San Jose Short Sales List Date: 4-1-2011 Sale Date: 4-7-2011 Days on Market: 6 Lender Approval Date (1st lien): 5-18-2011 Lender Approval Date (2nd lien): 5-23-2011 Close Date: 6-8-1011 Sales Price: $160,000 All Cash Buyer Don't wait until it's too late. Understand your options. Avoid Foreclosure. Call today for your free - no obligation consultation! 1-800-972-1822     Foreclosure Avoidance - Short Sale - SOLD!  Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood Market Stats   $164,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Interior: 810 sqft Lot: 7,841 sqft Location San Jose, CA 95123 USA Kathleen Daniels, CDPE, CHS, CSSN, RDCPro   (800) 972-1822   San Jose Short Sales San Jose Homes for Sale      Listed by: San Jose Homes Our recent listings Willow Glen Home San Jose Homes for S... 06/08/2011