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You Know I Love a Parade, But This Is Super Special Because The Robots Are Taking Over The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!

GIANT BALLOONS, MARCHING BANDS, CHEERLEADERS, CLOWNS, AND... ROBOTS? YES! Thursday, November 28, 2013 Beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET | Broadcast on NBC Tune in to see FIRST team members and their robots cut the ribbon and lead the 87th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Representing FIRST teams everywhere, award-winning FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams leading the 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade are: Team 1538 - The Holy Cows, from San Diego, California; Team 1477 - Texas Torque, from The Woodlands, Texas; Team 180 - S.P.A.M., from Stuart, Florida; Team 16 - The Bomb Squad, from Mountain Home, Arkansas; and Team 25 - Raider Robotix, from North Brunswick, New Jersey. View the full FIRST press release. For general public information, fun activities, animated videos, and more, visit macys.com/parade today! CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS EARLY THIS YEAR AND GIVE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFT TO FIRST TODAY! More than two decades ago, Dean Kamen recognized that ours is a culture where the disciplines of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) were not celebrated, and he took on the challenge of breaking that mold. That's when FIRSTbegan! Today, because of supporters like you, FIRST leads by creating an open culture where participation and success in STEM is recognized and showcased.  Through our innovative Progression of Programs, young people ages 6 to 18, of all talents and backgrounds, are welcomed into the inclusive FIRST family at any point in their development. Your generous donation to FIRST will help ensure thousands of youth have access to the unique after-school learning experience offered by FIRST. By making your unrestricted gift to the Annual Fund, you give FIRSTthe flexibility to allocate funds where they are most needed, including to teams, regional events, and operational expenses. Make a credit card donation online by connecting to our secure donation site. Thank you for inspiring young people to discover the excitement and rewards of being part of the FIRST community! WWW.USFIRST.ORG FIRST, the FIRST logo, FIRST Robotics Competition, and FRC are registered trademarks of the United States Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST). © 2013 FIRST. All rights reserved.

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San Jose Real Estate Market Update

 

The median sale price for homes in San Jose over the last 12 months is $428,000.

The median mortgage debt is $459,035.

Additional Statistics for Single Family Homes and Condos in San Jose, CA

$595,870 Median Listing Price

35 Median Days on Market

1186 Active Listings

7.8% Distressed Listings (foreclosures and short sales)

San Jose, CA Price Trends - Sold vs. Listed

Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay).

By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month.

Some sales are not immediately available from public records. As they become available, the data are updated.

San Jose, CA Market Inventory Trends

The number of active listings in San Jose dropped by 12.2% from the previous month.

The median number of days active properties have been listed is 35. This is significantly shorter than the national average.

The number of sales in September dropped by 78.1%from the previous month.

San Jose, CA Property Ownership

The percent of unoccupied properties is very low in San Jose . It is -11.29% below the national average.

The percent of rental properties in San Jose is 22.65% above the national average which is typical for urban areas.

Neighborhood and valuation information provided by Onboard Informatics ©2012 Onboard informatics. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Video Tour of 1524 Padres Ct San Jose CA 95125

HOW TO RAISE (and Preserve) YOUR PROPERTY VALUE WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME

By Michael G Barnaba

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Your home’s value is composed of multiple layers. Consider that your home’s intrinsic value is like the yolk of an egg. The shell of that egg then will be the physical structure, its fence, security system, and your right to hold title. Then, your neighborhood is the “carton” that cradles your egg. The carton displays the brand, tells buyers the grade of your egg and, most importantly, protects your egg until purchased.

Logically, a damaged or unsightly carton will hurt the chances of your egg being selected from among the others on the shelf when a buyer comes along. Do you see how having the most attractive, strongest and best labeled neighborhood can contribute prominently to preserving and increasing your home value? How then do we make sure we have the best neighborhood in which to display, show value and protect our homes?

A great way to do this and subsequently raise your home’s value without spending a dime is to practice the five ‘V’s of VALUE.

Visit your neighbors. Visiting is a pleasant activity with no costs, very little travel and low impact on your schedule, so can be done easily and frequently. Statistics show that neighborhoods with a healthy social connectivity are more stable, have less crime and better overall satisfaction of life.

Visibility in your neighborhood is very important. Be visible at home, around the yard, on the sidewalks and at public area facilities such as parks, gathering places and businesses. This practice places you in the neighborhood’s “image” and promotes your presence as an indication of a community’s profile.

Vocalize your interests, concerns and satisfaction to gain support and momentum for your neighborhood’s prosperity. When goals, problems and achievements are clearly stated, then resources can be allocated properly to change, continue or halt activities and practices in your area. Your input helps to shape the direction of your community’s development.

Vote for and against laws, rulings and officials that affect your neighborhood’s safety, health and growth. Griping does not do it. Participation in the democratic system is a tool for applying governmental resources to matters that influence your neighborhood’s proliferation. Stay current on issues and political activities related to them. Continually query your public officials as to what is being done for you! They work for you. Make sure they are doing what you expect of them, just as any employer would of any employee.

Volunteer in your neighborhood and community on projects and endeavors that leverage your talents and skills. Be mindful that surrounding areas act as a buffer for your community. Spread the love beyond the boundaries of your home to push back negative factors. It’s like a fence line; you have to trim the grass on both sides for the fence to be most effective. The responsibility goes to the aware. If you know it needs to be done make an effort to see that it is…by the responsible party or by YOU. Consider the benefit of the action and act accordingly.

Get out into your community Visit, be Visible, Voice your concerns, share your interests and praise good work that is being done, Vote in or out according to your goals and Volunteer to help keep the good and change the rest. Active involvement will ensure your neighborhood is strong and being a part of that will be a net gain that can never depreciate.

Happy living!

Bay Area Home Sales Ease Back; Median Sale Price Edges Higher

November 13, 2013

	Sales Volume			Median Price
All homes	Oct-12	Oct-13	% Chng	Oct-12	Oct-13	% Chng
Alameda	1,717	1,539	-10.4%	$384,000	$525,000	36.7%
Contra Costa	1,454	1,397	-3.9%	$302,500	$395,000	30.6%
Marin	335	306	-8.7%	$660,000	$805,500	22.0%
Napa	152	135	-11.2%	$365,000	$439,500	20.4%
Santa Clara	1,718	1,808	5.2%	$535,000	$650,000	21.5%
San Francisco	562	583	3.7%	$794,500	$845,000	6.4%
San Mateo	735	695	-5.4%	$626,500	$690,000	10.1%
Solano	598	583	-2.5%	$216,000	$266,000	23.1%
Sonoma	631	549	-13.0%	$350,000	$425,000	21.4%
Bay Area	7,902	7,595	-3.9%	$416,000	$539,750	29.7%

La Jolla, CA.--The Bay Area housing market continued its fits-and-starts march toward normalcy last month with ho-hum sales counts and continued price appreciation. Various below-the-surface technical indicators show a market still transitioning from a severely atypical state a few years ago to something more in line with long-term norms, a real estate information service reported.

A total of 7,595 new and resale houses and condos sold in the nine-county Bay Area in October. That was up 6.4 percent from 7,141 the month before, and down 3.9 percent from 7,902 for October a year ago, according to San Diego-based DataQuick.

Last month’s number was 11.2 percent below the October average of 8,553 since 1988, when DataQuick’s statistics begin. Bay Area sales haven’t been above average for any particular month in more than seven years. The most active October was in 2003 when 13,392 homes sold; the least active was in 2007 with 5,486 sales.

The median price paid for a home in the Bay Area last month was $539,750. That was up 1.8 percent from $530,000 in September, and up 29.7 percent from $416,000 in October 2012.

It appears that roughly three-fourths of last month’s 29.7 percent year-over-year rise is the result of an increase in home values. The rest reflects a change in market mix – more mid- to high-end sales and fewer low-cost inland distressed sales.

The peak Bay Area median so far this year was $562,000 in July – the highest for any month since the median was $587,500 in December 2007. The Bay Area’s all-time peak median was $665,000 in June and July 2007, after which it dropped to a low of $290,000 in March 2009.