san jose: Make a Business Plan - 01/05/10 06:18 AM
This model of business planning and goal setting for Real Estate Professionals breaks the process down to four sections and fourteen steps.
SECTION A: The Big WHYIt is important to first look at who you really are and what your core values are. These things will drive you and carry thorough to your business.
Step 1 - What is your purpose?Uncover your purpose, what provides the foundation of our values, vision and goals. Step 2 - What are your values?Know your core values which dictate what is important in both life and business: how business should be conducted, your view of … (0 comments)

san jose: 346 Oleander Drive San Jose *price just reduced* - 10/14/09 06:55 AM

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san jose: Berryessa preview - 10/04/09 10:21 AM
Did a tour of the local listings in Berryessa, heres my take.
 Overall I really liked the home on Shadow Leaf, With the looks of the open house I believe it to be true, for those viewing the property also.
I will show you any homes within San Jose, let me know if you'd like a personal viewing.
 
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san jose: 34th annual Berryessa Art and Wine Festival - 05/07/09 01:11 PM
34th Annual Berryessa Art & Wine Festival - Saturday, May 9, 2009

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san jose: Schools Open - 05/05/09 11:57 AM
Ruskin Elementary has been released to open tomorrow
May 6, 2009
CDC is releasing the Swine flu chance, to be determined by the parents and schools.
Which of course is what many were saying.
 But at my older daughters school there was a child there clearly sick,
but the teacher did not send to the office.
Be vigilent and make sure the health of all our children is good,
 by making sure the children are healthy.
 
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san jose: Santa Clara County School Closure - 05/02/09 03:29 PM

Ruskin Elementary in Berryessa Union School District.
Latest probable tested, CDC closes Ruskin for one week.
Sunshine after school, who also operates out of Ruskin has been closed for one week also.
Other County School Closures:
 Challenger, Delphi, Branham High.
Call specific School or District for further information.
http://www.kron4.com 
Sorry for no official attachments from CDC or School District, but they have not updated as of yet.
l will post ASAP.
KRON news link under swine flu, is interview with
 Mr. Leiberman Superintendent of Berryessa Union School District
and me :-)
If you are a parent, scrambling to find a … (0 comments)

san jose: Hard times hitting home - 02/05/09 02:53 PM
Today was a great day, I got up, my Husband was off to work, brought kids to School, sat down to work. Got a call from a past associate who needed assistance, so I met her at a Restaurant and helped her fix her tech problem (she bought me lunch ) YUM. As you can see my day was busy, but I was happy with how the day was going...
Kids got out of School, I took them to Loemans Department store (someone at the office told me about the great deals) The deals were not so great.
My daughter said she … (0 comments)

san jose: Meeting tonight on Loan Modification - 02/05/09 11:03 AM
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san jose: Loan modification - 02/05/09 10:48 AM
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san jose: Whose in your Sphere? - 01/05/09 05:02 AM
If you are in Real Estate I am sure you've heard this....
I have a huge sphere, of course I have those past and present clients but my
 "people I am in contact with all the time" Is 2 schools and everybody associated with them, Girl Scouts and community friends is about 2000 or so people.
Well, they all know I am in Real Estate and will never forget it (if you know what I mean).
Every chance I get I am boasting about a house or a buyer or a seller,
I have done this for so long, I don't even know I … (1 comments)

san jose: Christmas with kids in San Jose - 12/21/08 09:08 AM
 It's Winter break!
Here's the opportunity to do things with the kids.
What's there to do in Santa Clara County?
You could always take a walk thru Christmas in the park, Don't forget to take a trip into the Fairmont
http://www.fairmont.com/sanjose/GuestServices/Restaurants/Christmas2008.htm
Did you know the Fairmont, always has some sort of display of Ginger Bread homes?
Just ask the front desk, if there is none available upon entry.
This is always the ending of our trip to Christmas in the park.
Willow Glen is always great, stay near downtown to get the most out of your neighborhood viewing. Also Vasona Park has the … (1 comments)

san jose: FEDS WARN OF FRAUD SCAM - 12/05/08 03:26 AM
I heard of this today, and think this is worth repeating...
Realtor Magazine, is making aware of a fraud scam using fake documents.
 U.S. Treasury has been made aware of this, this has taken place in Arizona and Colorado.
These people are apparently using 'personal promissory note' or 'private offset bond' to purchase properties.
for more go to:
http://www.treasurydirect.gov/instit/statreg/fraud/fraud_bogussightdraft.htm
This folks is why we use REALTORS.
I know for some folks buying or selling a home in this economy, may not be by choice but urgency.
Don't take selling a home lightly or think "I could just go it alone". 
If you have come here, to active rain either by choice or accident.
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san jose: Tutorial: How to read the trend graph - 12/02/08 03:27 AM
   The graphs are put out monthly from a company named trend graphix, if your Broker does not get these you may want to let him or her in on this wonderful tool. I use these for sellers and buyers.
How to read these is farely simple.  The first diagram shows the FOR SALE, SOLD AND PENDING.
 
As you can see from here, just as you see above, this is how the last 15 months has gone.
What this shows in this specific area (Santa Clara County) as of November.
1.There are less homes for sale.
2. More homes pending.
3. Less … (0 comments)

san jose: Three miles of Bay Area Ridge Trail dedicated in San Jose - 11/14/08 05:27 AM
The Penitencia Creek light-rail station just 10-minute walk from the trail, and a potential BART station nearby, the trail is expected to serve as a key alternative commuter link.
After six years of planning, negotiations among multiple agencies and $1 million in construction and emergency repair work, San Jose rededicated three miles of the Penitencia Creek Trail, a significant link in the 550-mile trail envisioned to ring the Bay Area along ridges. It runs through the Berryessa neighborhood, bordering Penitencia Creek from Toyon Avenue to Mabury Road south of Educational Park Drive. Planners expect to extend the trail one more mile toward the … (0 comments)

san jose: San Jose's cheapest homes - 11/13/08 05:06 AM
November 13
Mercury News report  
  By the looks of things Berryessa has an area, that has the most  homes with their actual value,  
being less that the mortgages they have against them.  
Here's a few facts about this area....  
When people think of Berryessa, they think of the homes off Berryessa Road and towords Milpitas.  
There is an area off Penitencia Creek near Toyon School, this area isn't even considered within city limits, therefore these homes are less desirable.  
But in all actuality most people do not know that this areas High School is Piedmont Hills. … (0 comments)

san jose: Berryessa home for sale - 11/01/08 05:03 PM
I have a listing coming up in my area, Berryessa.
This home is the much sought after 2 story on a street near Ruskin Elementary the distinguished elementary school of Berryessa, with API's over 900, this area is a hidden treasure. Most of the residents in this area are usually already from the San Jose area. There are also some buyers catching onto this little pocket of quiet, tree linned streets.
Once here, many residents don't leave.
Come take a look what this area has to offer, I also have a listing on Berryessa Road, this home is on the higher end, but you will not … (0 comments)

san jose: Berryessa News - 10/23/08 10:11 AM
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san jose: Short sale bailout help for you.... - 10/22/08 07:28 AM
As more and more information and laws come out of the bailout. There is help. Yesterday was the start to a possible solution to the homes that are upside down in Mortgage debt. If you own a home with mortgage payments too high, and would like to stay in that home. Please feel free to call me for the information.
If you bought into your home with or without correct documentation of your earnings. If you have fallen behind on the mortgage Don't be affraid.
It is those that do not look for the help,
that will be forclosed on without knowing if … (0 comments)

san jose: Berryessa carnival weekend coming to a close - 10/19/08 10:26 AM
 
 

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san jose: Berryessa Carnival Time! - 10/10/08 09:11 AM
                       Berryessa neighborhood Canival time is here! 

1970 Morrill Middle School.

October 17 - 19, 2008
Friday 4 - 10P.M.
Saturday 10 A.M. - 10 P.M.
Sunday 12 A.M. - 10 P.M.
Schools will be selling food items, profits go back into the specific Schools.
I will also be selling pre sale tickets, this also gives the school the opportunity to make money for the specific School
Please call or email with any questions or presale tickets
Denise Stuart
Coldwell Banker
408-893-3400
denise.stuart@coldwellbanker.com
Hope you can come and support our Schools.
 
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