Make Your Own Gadget Gloves for Touch Screens Sat. Dec. 7 in Campbell By Campbell REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe Looking for a fun and simple do-it-yourself craft project to give to a favorite techie? This one will make the recipient feel happy and “warm all over”. People 10 and older are invited to bring a pair of gloves (or mittens) and learn how to make “gadget gloves” (AKA conductive gloves) on Sat., Dec. 7, 2013. Gadget gloves allow a person to simultaneously keep their hands and fingers warm while successfully manipulating touch screens on smartphones, tablets and iPads (without the required skin-to-touch screen contact). This event is the first in the Santa Clara County Library System’s new “Make Anything” series of “Do-It-Yourself” projects designed to appeal to the people of Sili... 12/03/2013

VA Mortgage Loans in Campbell California and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! Designed for both active duty military and honorable discharged Veterans, VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today. Here are some of the main features of this great program: - Zero Down Payment, 100% financing. - No monthly mortgage insurance. - Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of mortgage loans. - VA Mortgage Rates are low compared to other types of home loans.   Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Campbell California: The first step is to verify your eligibility. You can verify eligibility by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved Santa Clara County VA mor... 12/02/2013

   My closing 30 in 30 was supposed to be this post and I missed his birthday again;    Today would have marked the 178th birthday (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910) for Samuel Langhorne Clemens or by his pen name, Mark Twain as most of us remember him. Still read and enjoyed by many, Twain made a substantial amount of money through his writings, but he lost a great deal through bad investments, mostly in inventions or new technology. In my opinion that was probably a good thing for us as he kept returning to his writing for much needed income. It eventually caused him to file Bankruptcy, for protection from his creditors. After all was said and done, he was back on his feet and although not required to by law he paid back every last person that was included in his Bankruptcy.      Th... 12/01/2013

 Campbell Homes for Sale | October 2013 Market Report Campbell homes market snapshot for the month of October 2013  Active Listings: 26 = 13.3% decrease from September with 30 listings Active Foreclosures: Zero and Zero in September Active Short Sales: 0 = 100% decrease from September with 1 short sale  Median Price: $789,999 = 5.1% decrease from September ($832,500) Average Price: $838,548 = 2.3% decrease from September ($858,397) No. of Campbell Home Sales: 21 = 4.5% decrease from September with 22 sales Pending Properties: 23 = 14.8% decrease from September with 27 properties Bank-Owned Homes Sold:  Zero and Zero in September Short Sales Sold: 1 and 1 in September Sale vs. List Price: 102.71% = 1.5% decrease from September (103.7%) Days on Market:  37 = 12.1% increase from September ... 11/27/2013

  There are just some things in life that will make you laugh, regardless of how silly.... this is one of them!    A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude byconsistently saying only polite words, playing soft music andanything else he could think of to "clean up" the bird'svocabulary. Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. Theparrot yelled back. John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even ruder. John, in desperation, threw up his hands, grabbed the bird andput him in the freezer.For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Then suddenly the... 11/25/2013

“Visit Campbell Veterans Memorial Anytime Nov. 11 in Campbell, Calif.” By Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino REALTOR® Campbell residents and visitors are invited to visit the Campbell Veterans Memorial anytime on Mon., Nov. 11, 2013 in Campbell, Calif. The Campbell Veterans Memorial is Located “on the green” along Campbell Avenue near the Campbell City offices, library and police department. This year a fund-raiser for the Veterans Memorial was held on November 9, 2013 in lieu of a service. The Campbell Veterans Memorial honors the contributions of all veterans and active-duty military. Watch President Barack Obama’s Address for Veterans Day Watch this Veteran’s Day message filmed at the Campbell Veterans Memorial by Ken Estep of Cisco. Read about America’s oldest living veteran, 107-year-o... 11/10/2013

Campbell Homes for Sale | September 2013 Market Report Campbell homes market snapshot for the month of September 2013  Active Listings: 30 = 25.0% increase from August with 24 listings Active Foreclosures: Zero and Zero in August Active Short Sales: 1 and 1 short sale in August  Median Price: $832,500 = 2.8% increase from August ($810,000) Average Price: $858,397 = 0.3% increase from August ($856,020) No. of Campbell Home Sales: 22 = 12.0% decrease from August with 25 sales Pending Properties: 27 = 3.8% increase from August with 26 properties Bank-Owned Homes Sold:  Zero and Zero in August Short Sales Sold: 1 and zero in August Sale vs. List Price: 103.7% = 0.6% increase from August (103.0%) Days on Market:  33 = 62.2% increase from August with 20 days on market   Campbell CA is a great... 10/26/2013

7 September Celebrations By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley guide and Cupertino real estate agent   Did you know there are seven September celebrations (at least)? It’s true. For example September is not only Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, it’s also Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. (That’s appropriate, isn’t it?) September is also Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and Infant Mortality Awareness Month. (Sadly, drugs and alcohol are contributing factors to low birth weight, birth defects and failure to thrive syndrome in babies.) The next three easily go together: Apple Month, Chicken Month and Cholesterol Education Month. So enjoy eating roasted chicken and fresh apples instead of fried chicken and apple pie to improve those cholesterol levels. Did you know September was ori... 09/22/2013

Campbell Homes for Sale | August 2013 Market Report  Campbell homes market snapshot for the month of August 2013  Active Listings: 24 = 25.0% decrease from July with 32 listings Active Foreclosures: zero = 100.0% decrease from July with 1 active bank-owned home Active Short Sales: 1 = 50.0% decrease from July which had 2 short sales Median Price: $810,000 = 1.8% decrease from July ($825,000) Average Price: $856,020 = 4.0% decrease from July ($891,450) No. of Campbell Home Sales: 25 = 16.7% decrease from July with 30 sales Pending Properties: 26 and 26 pending in July Bank-Owned Homes Sold:  Zero and Zero in July Short Sales Sold: 0 = 100% decrease from July with 1 short sale Sale vs. List Price: 103.0% = 2.4% decrease from July (105.6%) Days on Market:  20 = 37.4%% decrease from July wi... 09/13/2013

Jack Fischer Park, Campbell, CA Grassy Hill, Playgrounds, Water Play by Michelle Carr Crowe One of Campbell's newer parks, Jack Fischer Park is one of the most popular. (Click the link or the photo below to see the video.) Jack Fischer Park features a big grassy hill to run or roll down, expansive green grass to play frisbee or tag on, and modern playground equipment including softscape (instead of concrete) and water play elements. Even more important, there is a drinking fountain and on-site bathrooms. Located on Pollard Road between Peachtree and Abbott, Jack Fischer Park is a convenient place for friends and family to gather after school, in the morning or on weekends. It is conveniently close to Rolling Hills Middle School, Capri Elementary School, Village School, and El Camino Hos... 09/07/2013

     Working with first time buyer’s it is very common to have the question asked, “Do I really need to have all these inspections done, it just seems like a big waste of money?”    With a brief explanation of our health and the yearly physical examinations (we should be having) that we have with the same being true for a home. Now i'm not saying that we need yearly inspections on our home by any means. However,  just as a doctor could find an abnormality in our blood or X-rays like a vitamin deficiancy or a broken bone, a home inspector may find a leaky pipe or even a crack in the foundation.    Mystery's are solved, money well spent on both counts and this analogy has never failed me to get my point across to consumers in well over a decade of using it!   08/28/2013

The following graphs shows how the Campbell real estate market has been performing for the past 12 months.  Campbell is a highly desirable place to live with a good mix of Single Family Homes and Condos. It's proximity to the job centers of high tech that Silicon Valley has to offer, and easy freeway access to both Highway 880 and highway 280, it makes for an ideal place to live that seems close to everything Santa Clara County has to offer.  The following graphs and data were taken from the local Multiple Listing Service, MLSListings, Inc. and are deemed accurate but not guaranteed.   08/25/2013

CAMPBELL, CA HOMES FOR SALE Campbell, California is a suburb of San Jose.  Situated in the center of Santa Clara County, right in the heart of Silicon Valley, this city of 39,349 (2010) is a great place to live.  It consists of 5.9 square miles. The city boasts a walkable downtwon, many restaurants, and the Pruneridge Shopping Center.  Campbell was also the original home of eBay-- a survivor of the dot.com boom. Housing in Campbell consistes of a mix of Single Family Homes, condos, and many large and small apartment complexes.  It has close proximity to major emplyers in the tech industry. Median Income is $70,928 for household and $89,285 for familiy income.   The temperature averages at a high of 71.7 degrees and a low of 46.9 degrees.  It has mildly wet winters and warm dry summers d... 08/11/2013

Campbell Homes for Sale | July 2013 Market Report Campbell homes market snapshot for the month of July 2013  Active Listings: 32 = 3.2% increase from June with 31 listings Active Foreclosures: 1 compared to Zero in June Active Short Sales: 2 = 100.0% increase from June which had 1 short sale Median Price: $825,000 = 1.8% increase from June ($810,500) Average Price: $891,450 = 0.3% decrease from June ($894,483) No. of Campbell Home Sales: 30 = 25.0% increase from June with 24 sales Pending Properties: 26 = 10.3% decrease from June with 29 properties Bank-Owned Homes Sold:  Zero and Zero in June Short Sales Sold: 1 and 1 in June Sale vs. List Price: 105.6% = 1.5% increase from June (104.0%) Days on Market:  33 = 85.6% increase from June with 18 days on market   Campbell CA is a great plac... 08/08/2013

Campbell Homes for Sale | June 2013 Market Report Campbell homes market snapshot for the month of June 2013  Active Listings: 31 = 13.9% decrease from May with 36 listings Active Foreclosures: Zero and Zero in May Active Short Sales: 1 and 1 in May Median Price: $810,500 = 5.4% decrease from May ($857,000) Average Price: $894,483 = 1.8% decrease from May ($910,531) No. of Campbell Home Sales: 24 = 4.0% decrease from May with 25 sales Pending Properties: 29 = 1.5% increase from May with 26 properties Bank-Owned Homes Sold:  Zero and Zero in May Short Sales Sold: 1 compared to 1 in May Sale vs. List Price: 104.0% = 3.3% decrease from May (103.0%) Days on Market:  18 = 13.3% increase from May with 16 days on market     Campbell condos market snapshot for the month of June 2013  Active List... 08/01/2013

Free Fourth of July 2013 Family Festival in Campbell, CA July 4, 2013 by Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent selling homes in Campell, CA Whether a person lives in Campbell, San Jose or Cupertino, there is free family fun available on Fourth of July 2013. While the city of Campbell is (as usual) not putting on a fireworks show, there's a free Celebrate America Festival featuring live musical entertainment, plus children's and adult's crafts and activities. The party starts at 5 pm and ends at 8pm, so there's plenty of time to drive to see fireworks shows nearby. Delicious barbeque plates, including chips and a drink, are just $5 per person. Celebrate America Festival is at 1799 S. Winchester Blvd., between Latimer and Hamilton in Campbell. Campbell No fireworks5:00 pm-8:00 ... 07/03/2013

Campbell Homes for Sale | May 2013 Market Report Campbell homes market snapshot for the month of May 2013  Median Price: $857,000 = 8.5% increase from April 2013 ($790,000) Average Price: $910,531 = 4.2% increase from April 2013 ($873,633) No. of Sales: 25 = 8.7% increase from April 2013 (23 sales) Pending Properties: 26 = 13.3% decrease from April 2013 (30 properties) Foreclosures Sold: 0 Short Sales Sold: 1 compared to 1 in April 2013 Active Listings: 36 = 50.0% increase from April 2013 (24 listings) Active Foreclosures: 0 Active Short Sales: 1 compared to 0 in April 2013 Sale vs. List Price: 107.6% = 4.4% increase from April 2013 (103.0%) Days on Market:  16 = 54.9% decrease from April 2013 (34 days)     Campbell condos market snapshot for the month of May 2013  Median Price: $532,15... 06/22/2013

Campbell Farmers Market - Summer Fun and Summer Yum!The Campbell Farmers Market is more than a Farmers' Market. Downtown Campbell is the place to be every Sunday from 9:00am - 1pm.  Not only can you experience a year-round Farmers' Market (one of the best in the South Bay) but you can also listen to live music as you shop for fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables for your summer fun BBQ's.  You may also shop for crafts, enjoy a cup of Sunday morning coffee, have breakfast or lunch at a downtown Campbell restaurant or do some shopping for your summer fun vacation. Of course, downtown Campbell has a Starbucks - a great place to stop for a cup of joe to enjoy while selecting some of the finest locally grown fruits and veggies around. If you want more than a cup of joe then I recommend ... 05/30/2013

First Friday Downtown Campbell | Beatnik Night Friday June 7, 2013Kick off some summer fun Downtown Campbell on Friday, June 7, 2013 First Fridays happen rain or shine in Downtown Campbell from 6:00pm - 9:00pm on the first Friday of every month. Downtown Campbell at E. Campbell Avenue and CentralThe theme on Friday, June 7, 2013 revolves around beatniks!The term "beatnik" is a term my dad used a lot. The younger generation may never have heard the term beatnik.  It certainly is not a term that is used much today. Beatnik preceded the "hippie" movement by about 10-15 years. Beatniks were considered the "cool 50's youth culture that hung out in coffee shops playing bongos and reciting poetry and experimenting with marijuana."According to Wiki: "Beatnik was a media stereotype of the 1950s ... 05/29/2013

Second Saturdays in Downtown Campbell - Summer Fun Are you looking for fun things to do this summer?  Consider 2nd Saturdays in downtown Campbell. The cost to attend these fun summer events is FREE.  From 2:00pm - 6:00pm on the second Saturday of every month Downtown Campbell has fun for the entire family. This event draws people from all over the bay area. There are many small business downtown Campbell as well as many restaurants.  My favorite restaurant for a hearty breakfast is Stacks.  This place is hopping on the weekends. There is often a wait to be seated but it is well worth it.  Stacks has outdoor dining as well. We often choose outdoor dining so that our dog, Molly, can be with us while we enjoy breakfast. My favorite place for lunch or dinner is the Sonoma Chicken Coop. Whil... 05/28/2013