In other words, only 25% of first time buyers purchased homes with 20% or larger down payments. While 20% or more is common for first time home buyers in West San Jose, Cupertino and Saratoga, I've helped buyers purchase properties in San Jose for much less. In fact, I've helped two purchase with
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04/17/2018
April 16 is National Librarian Day, Thank Your Local Librarians Todayby Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr CroweSilicon Valley residents are blessed to enjoy a nationally-recognized library system, the Santa Clara County Library.Consistently winning awards in its size category, the SCCL offers
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04/16/2018
ActiveRain Helps Lauren of Casual Unclutterers Hit 100K Birthday Points!by Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr CroweOn April 12, Lauren Williams, CPO of Casual Unclutterers turned 55. On April 14 she posted titled "100,000" and asked ActiveRainers to help her hit 100,000 points.People here on AR
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04/16/2018
Great info (and obviously a lot more is available via the links) on ways to help and be helped with organizing. While I hadn't heard the term "body double" used with organizing, in our family we would refer to this technique as "it's friendlier with two" as Winnie the Pooh says. Do you call your
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04/16/2018
Inna here shares important information for California landlords and tenants on the issue of smoking marijuana. Most of my landlord clients already stipulate "No smoking" as a requirement for renting. For people who medically need the THC or CBC in marijuana, there are other alternatives including
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04/16/2018
Thank you to Endre Barth for sharing this quote he lives by... "Be Fearless in Your Pursuit of What Sets Your Soul on Fire."If you are looking for motivation this Monday, consider putting this quote in front of your computer screen and watch to see how you change your behavior to match it. Here
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04/16/2018
April 15 is Kerala New Year in India Vishu Kani! Happy New Year!by Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr CroweIn Kerala, India, known as "God's own country" for its beauty, April 15 is the astronomical New Year. Known as Vishu or Vishu Kani, it is celebrated with feasts in Hindu homes featuring el
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04/15/2018
Pray Today for the Safety of Closely-Monitored Turkmenistan Christiansby Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr CroweRecently my husband brought home a calendar from "The Voice of the Martyrs", which includes people groups in different countries to pray for each day.On April 15, we are asked to "Pr
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04/15/2018
April 14 is Tamil New Year in India Puthandu Vazthuka! Happy New Year!by Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr CrowePopularly known as Puthandu, the Tamil New Year is celebrated with feasts in Hindu homes and the entrances to the houses are decorated elaborately with kolams (rice flour designs). E
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04/14/2018
E-Z Commute to Cisco! 4 Br, 2.5 Ba For Lease Ready Now 3436 Cunard, SJby Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe *Shown By Appt.*4 Br Berryessa Beauty with E-Z Commute*Spacious 4 Br, 2.5 Ba Townhome*No one above or below**Desirable Piedmont Hills High School Area*Sep.Laundry Room*Private Patio
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04/14/2018
