Photos from Dorene Shirley Silicon Valley Real Estate
Newly contructed mixed use buildings - Residence are upstairs and business downstairsLocated in: Campbell, CA
The Mercury News reported on Friday April 4th , many homeowners here in Santa Clara County will be receiving a notice in the mail that their property tax payments will go down. The assessed value will go down in some of these neighborhoods due to the mortgage meltdown we've been experiencing around the country. The article stated that approximately 41,231 homeowners will receive one of these notices.
The schools districts will be hit the hardest. Campbell Union School District had 5,793 homes totaling $389,418,860 decline in assessed value. The estimated decline in taxes for the Campbell Union School District is $4,673,026 with an average of $807 per property.
If you purchased your home between 2005 and 2007 its possible you are paying too much for property taxes and you can have your assessment lowered.
If you disagree with the assessed value of your property contact the Office of the Assessor (408) 299-5500. They can provide you with information on how the value was established. If you still disagree contact the Assessment Appeals Board to appeal your property tax assessment.
We held our 2007 Citizen of the year last Saturday night. See the original post below. Ann Height agreed to video the event on my digital camera. It shut off three times during the skit. I was able to edit the three clips into one. I hope you enjoy the fun...
My first attempt a posting a moving on youtube.
http://activerain.com/blogsview/446041/What-a-Fantastic-Night
Two years ago we took the grandkids to Vasona Park in Los Gatos, CA. We are fortunate; this park is only 10 minutes away from where we live. I accepted the task of watching the kids every-other Saturday. It has been wonderful. Had we not made this arrangement (my daughter works a couple Saturday’s a month) we wouldn’t have the opportunity to spend so much time with them. I get to be the fun grandma. We do arts and crafts, cook, and go on what I call “field trips”. I loved going on field trips in school when I was a kid. I make sure they get good old fashion home cooking and I teach them manners which I find lacking in most children these days. This is one of my favorite videos I’ve made. It’s so peaceful. Listening to the ducks hit the water is soothing... It’s so peaceful. Listening to the ducks hit the water for some reason very soothing...
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Credit challenged?? A segment on the evening news today reported of a non-profit program earmarked for those who have car issues. The program allows those with credit issues the ability for help when it comes to their repairing or buying a new car. The program is called "ways to work" and caps out at $4000.
The program is currently offered in the Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Here's the link for those interested.
http://cbs5.com/seenon/consumer/pavini.auto.loan.2.689099.html
Whether you are buying or selling property in the Silicon Valley area, my goal is to provide you with the resources and tools needed to make smart and stress free real estate decisions.
One of my favorite cities in the Silicon Valley is Campbell.
Campbell was founded by Benjamin Campbell, after whom the city was named. Campbell was officially incorporated as a city in 1952. The city then grew rapidly as orchard lands disappeared tract by tract.
Today, Campbell is a quiet suburban residential neighborhood in the southern part of the Santa Clara Valley.
Little known facts about Campbell:
Campbell is situated in the southern portion of the Santa Clara Valley. The historic downtown section sits just west of the railroad in the central area. The southwestern area of Campbell is known as the San Tomas neighborhood and varies somewhat from most of Campbell in the size of its lots and styles of housing. Hamilton Avenue is one the northernmost roads in Campbell.
Points of Interest and History 
Campbell Museum and Ainsley House
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Here are some of the groups I'm a member of...
Campbell Chamber of Commerce Board Director Campbell Museum and Ainsley House Board Director Fundraising Chairperson for the Carol of Lights Committee
I was referred to Dorene by a friend who Dorene had helped while going through a divorce. I was in the middle of a very nasty divorce. My ex-husband wanted more than I felt he deserved. Our divorce had been going on for 3 years when I finally called Dorene. I had a good pension and a decent amount of equity in my home. Because my husband had been physically and emotionally abusive, I felt he shouldn't get a dime.
My Attorney tried to explain how our laws work, but I was so caught up in the emotions, I just couldn't get past what I felt was the unfairness of it all. I asked Dorene to attend, what would turn out to be our last court date. After the session, I sat down with Dorene and my attorney in the hall of the court house. The opposing counselor and my husband were on the other side trying to submit another offer to settle.
I was very stubborn and refused to consider the settlement. Dorene helped start the negotiation process by explaining the financial side of my predicament. She explained the importance of moving forward and how the gap my husband wanted versus how much I was willing to settle for wasn't worth the stress. I agreed. The offer was accepted. Finally that man is out of my life. Things have improved immensely since Dorene entered my life!
Maria D, San Jose CA
When we were referred to Dorene our credit was in pretty bad shape. We had heard about credit repair companies. Once she explained we could correct the mistakes on our credit report ourselves, we decided this was the way to go. She also showed us how to increase our scores by running a credit analyzer. The credit analyzer showed us step-by-step what needed to be done for improving our credit. Once we improved our scores we were able to get approved for a mortgage loan. We can't thank Dorene enough for helping making our dreams come true. We tell everyone we meet to call Dorene when it comes to buying or refinancing their home.
Angelo & Karen - Sunnyvale CA
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