Over the years I became addicted to unique mail boxes used in front of people's home. If I see something of interest I take a photo of. It is very expressive of owner's taste.
The top left is probably owned by a recycling worker. It is an employed owned company. I personally know of one who collects toy garbage trucks.
The top right is a home made artist who actually has cows … (2 comments)
I contacted Debbie Albert today as a curtesy call for the AR contest. I decided to contact her since she asked which Debbie was to be contacted. As a former KW agent for over 6 years I knew she was the right choice. My father-in-law bought parcels of land in Port Saint Lucie, Florida in the 1960s through a Life magazine advertisement. He sold them and proceeds went to his Boston church in the early 1980s. The land sold is where Debbie is.
Debbie Albert, PA is an experienced KW agent in a huge office of 200. She came from the background of … (8 comments)
• Mortgage Debt Forgiveness: Authority extended for two years (2015 & 2016). There is still opportunity to do short sales.
• Mortgage Insurance Premium Deductibility: Provisions allowing the deductibility of mortgage insurance premiums were extended for two years ( years 2015 & 2016)
• Charitable Deduction: The expired provision that gives a charitable deduction for contributions of real property for conservation purposes is made permanent.
• Immediate Expensing of Business Equipment and Certain Real Estate: The expensing provision for equipment and certain real estate used by small- and mid-sized businesses is made permanent (section … (1 comments)
sam shueh realtor: Popular home colors for 2016
- 01/13/16 12:20 AM
Trend setting modern colorsColors play a vital role in setting a home value. The home that has the proper colors often sell faster. Most people prefer a neutral color that blends well with the surrounding and their furniture. Is 2016 the year are you planning to paint a few rooms? Here's a look at some of the latest color trends, as well as tips on how to blend in well inside your home.
The Non-Color I went to Sherwin Williams and Keller Moore Paint stores recently asking … (4 comments)
Conquer Mount Everest can be accomplished in many ways. Many people have mastered the skill to get it up to the roof ridge of the earth. Many more have failed and even killed themselves as described here: Conquest Mt Everest and Ways to Conquer Mt Everest.
Take an extra mile can be applied to those never set their foot to the Mount Everest. American soldiers are trained to carry out dangerous missions often behind enemy lines … (9 comments)
sam shueh realtor: Conquest Mount Everest vs Morgan Hill, CA real estate
- 01/03/16 01:13 PM
Risk taking motivation is quite complex than people first thought. People who are engaged in extreme recreational sports activities like sky diving, bungee jumping, and often enjoy hiking. The more advanturesome people prefer conquering global peak. Not just one but all high peaks existed. Not just Mount Everest but all eight tall peaks around Nepal!
El Toro, Morgan Hill, Ca
The motivation of conquering a mountain is different with each person. My last hike was a local 800+ feet tall landmark and I … (4 comments)
sam shueh realtor: What to give to food bank?
- 12/23/15 10:46 PM
Sam Shueh I have volunteered at local Second Food Harvest Bank for sometime to help the poor. I have very good appreciation of what volunteers are doing. A few are there for the free lunch and food. Most are church groups, boy scouts and kind individuals want to help.
They collect food from donation bins and supermarkets. They do not mind cans have dents on but will toss … (29 comments)
sam shueh realtor: Great School Rating changes
- 12/23/15 08:41 AM
Apparently Great Schools has revised its rating numbers. They change the algorithm compiled stats.(Great Schools-California).
My son noticed it and brought to my attention.
They moved to a slightly better neighborhood where elementary school rating is now a 8 from 9. The middle school was a 7 to 9 and surprisingly a 9 on the high school which was rated 6.
The reason for moving was the other place school ratings are 5,4, and 7 in inner city -SF South Bay of Silicon Valley. He together with wife are making more than average renter neighbors and children are not eligible for pre-school even.
I understand they changed the … (4 comments)
sam shueh realtor: Celebration of Christmas in Santa Clara County, CA
- 12/06/15 12:59 PM
For several years we have had even Christmas parade. This is quite uncommon in a small town outside of Silicon Valley Technology Center. The center should now be called gadget technology and social media technology capital of the world as we do not grow silicon as much anymore. This fertile Valley used to supply fruits and much of the prunes to the world before. The apricot dyed with sulfur as preservatives was invented here.
The town's annual Holiday Parade is a long standing family fun event. People come throughout the entire SF Bay for an evening of celebration. The parade ends when Santa Magic Ship … (18 comments)
sam shueh realtor: Smart affordable Security Camera
- 06/22/15 03:02 PM
There are many types of surveillance of home. Many are coupled to smart phone sending you images or recording of something of interest.
This is a quick tutorial on smart cameras. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x80QeA2n288
1. Ring is a doorbell that can be installed a user and it uses WIFI to connect to a smart phone. It allows you to manager vistors. Motion sensors inside Ring can send text messages. The cost is under $200 Ring.com
2. iSmartAlarm It is a DIY home security system that connects to WIFI and setup is straight forward. A basic unit is around $180 that comes with window, door sensor, motion detector, One can … (9 comments)
sam shueh realtor: 2014 San Mateo County CA Home Price changes
- 01/04/15 10:26 AM
San Mateo County home appreciation stats -2012 thru 2014 for SFH As with other city postings in SF Bay, this is based on a typ sfh (1300-2000 sf). We exclude very small or estates to keep sample size statistically significant.
2012 Q4-2012 vs Q4-2013 Q4-2013 vs Q4-2014 Daly City +12% … (0 comments)
sam shueh realtor: Q1 2014 Santa Clara County Real Estate Price Trends vs 2013, 2012
- 03/08/14 11:32 AM
2104 Q1 South Bay Real Estate Price Change Trends SamShuehRealtor@Gmail.com http://SiliconValleyRealtors.info/ 2012 2013(sfh) 2012 2013(condo/TH) PA /LA / LAH +13% +31% +23% +15% W SJ+Cu+94087 18% 15% 28% 8% (Cu schools) Camp_W SJ … (0 comments)
Sam Shueh has been a full time agent in Silicon Valley for over 10 years. He is a long time resident and been doing remodeling and investment properties even longer.
http://SanJoseRealtors.us/
I have written a similar post on the Little Free Library System in front someone's house. It is meant to leave a book finished and allow others to read it.
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