Monday, November 25, 2013

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

Robots Come FIRST at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
LIVE from New York!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.

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Thank you for inspiring young people to discover the excitement and rewards of being part of the FIRST community!
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Friday, November 22, 2013

San Jose Real Estate Market Update

San Jose Market

 

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
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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
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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
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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.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Video Tour of 1524 Padres Ct San Jose CA 95125