Dear God...Please bless Noah Biorkman...
Dear God...
Please bless and watch over Noah and his family. Give them health, strength and peace. Let this holiday season be filled with love and joy and answered prayers.
Amen.
Does anyone remember the 1996 movie, "Dear God" starring Greg Kinnear?
In it, a cynical con man must take the only job he can get (in the dead letter department at the post office) as a condition of parole. While there, he finds out there is an entire bin of undeliverable dead letter mail, including dozens of "Dear God" letters. Some of it contains cash, jewelry and other goodies.
Although he initially intends to steal the unclaimed money and valuables from this undeliverable mail, he ends up having a change of heart and leads his colleagues in answering prayers found in the letters.
Most of the time when I receive an email request to send Christmas cards to a sick child or help find a missing child, I'm a bit cynical. I check it out first on Urban Legends or Snopes. About 90 percent of the time it's either an urban legend or expired (e.g. the missing child was found 2 years ago).
So when my colleague Linda Gonzales sent a request to mail Christmas cards to Noah Biorkman, a young boy with neuroblastoma in Michigan, whose family planned to celebrate Christmas early this weekend, I checked it out first. To my pleasant surprise, it's a legitimate request. There were links to the local radio station WYCD and Noah's Care Pages. (The only hiccup was they already celebrated their family Christmas last weekend.)
Here's the most recent posting from Noah's mother on Care Pages:
Posted Nov 11, 2009
We received 80,000 pieces of mail on Monday alone! We even received mail today on Veteran's Day! Yes, the Post Office is closed today, yet, we still got mail!
My garage is so full that we asking for everyone to please send all communications to Noah's father's house. Everything should go to the following:
Scott Biorkman
3480 Petoskey Way
Milford, Michigan 48380
Please post on all Facebook accounts the address change.
Posted Nov 9, 2009 12:23am
What a week! Scott and I have had a hard time wrapping our brain
around how much support and compassion we have received from people
all around the world!!! Noah was the 17th most googled topic on
Thursday and 12th on Friday!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!
Thank you to everyone for the support! Thank you to everyone that listened to my requests for peace...
So for the cost of a stamp and five minutes of your time to write a note, address the card and put on the stamp, you can be part of God's love and a child's Christmas miracle.
Dear God...
Please bless and watch over Noah and his family. Give them health, strength and peace. Let this holiday season be filled with love and joy and answered prayers.
Amen.
Cupertino Monta Vista High Homes MidWeek Update 11.12.09
Hello & Happy Harvest Season! This is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Cupertino Monta Vista High Homes MidWeek Update for 11.12.09.
The housing market in Cupertino with Monta Vista High continues to be stable. Currently there are a total of 33 single family homes for sale, ranging from $4.2 million to $868,000. There are 8 Condos and Townhome for sale. There are no multi-family units available right now.
I have *2* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the in the next 30 days and close before the Christmas holidays -but the homes they want and need aren't on the market right now. Who do you know who's thinking of selling that could use my help?
Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded
The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended, expanded and approved by the House, Senate and President Barack Obama. The new measure allows both first-timers and existing homeowners to take advantage of thousands in the form of a tax credit. All properties must close by the end of April.
The measure would continue giving an $8,000 tax credit to first-time buyers.
In addition, it provides a $6,500 tax break to qualified homeowners looking to move up OR MOVE DOWN to middle-market homes that cost no more than $800,000. This can be an important bonus for seniors.
The legislation also significantly raises the qualifying income levels to $125,000 for individual income tax filers and to $225,000 for joint filers.
Finally, the bill would extend unemployment benefits 14 more weeks nationwide and 20 more weeks in California and other hard-hit states. That would give the long-term unemployed nearly two years' worth of benefits.
Reprinted with permission from the National Association of REALTORS®.
SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell
BUYERS: This week we have *3* separate 3 Br TownHome Opportunities in Monta Vista! All 3 are at least 3 Br and 2 Bath! All are in low-traffic locations, and feature 2-car garages, too. Please call 408.252.8900 to request a showing time. We must have your most current pre-approval letter on file prior to showing- you can email it to info@michellejudycarr.com or fax it to 408.378.9056.
VIP INVESTOR BUYERS ONLY: Call me regarding a potential teardown/remodel opportunity on a standard size (~6000sf) lot. Seller only wants to sell As-Is with no contingencies (getting reports is OK), preferably to cash buyer, reasonably priced.
BUYERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Prices BEFORE You Buy
Get RE$ult$ Team Open House
Open Saturday 1:30-4:30! Grandma's Cottage Charmer in Willow Glen! 2180 Cheryl, San Jose 95125 REDUCED $$!
Asking $612K OR BEST WRITTEN OFFER !! Try FHA Loan - $21,525 Down Possible!*
For Sale Single Family Homes: 33
|
15601 Montebello Rd |
Cupertino |
5 |
|
51 |
|
5,400 |
$777.78 |
626,392 |
$4,200,000 |
71 |
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10450 Serra St |
Cupertino |
5 |
4+ |
239 |
|
4,650 |
$729.03 |
30,056 |
$3,390,000 |
|
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22362 Regnart Rd |
Cupertino |
3 |
2 |
64 |
|
1,974 |
$1,213.27 |
144,183 |
$2,395,000 |
31 |
|
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10421 Scenic Bl |
Cupertino |
5 |
4 (3/1) |
86 |
|
4,200 |
$518.81 |
13,939 |
$2,179,000 |
|
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10952 Stevens Canyon Rd |
Cupertino |
4 |
4 (3/1) |
148 |
|
3,830 |
$495.56 |
10,454 |
$1,898,000 |
4 |
|
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21011 Greenleaf Dr |
Cupertino |
5 |
4 (3/1) |
22 |
|
3,815 |
$492.79 |
9,625 |
$1,880,000 |
|
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10280 Phar Lap Dr |
Cupertino |
5 |
4 |
167 |
|
3,746 |
$480.51 |
10,150 |
$1,800,000 |
41 |
|
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15571 Montebello Rd |
Cupertino |
5 |
4 |
114 |
|
3,000 |
$599.67 |
223,027 |
$1,799,000 |
38 |
|
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11741 Regnart Canyon Dr |
Cupertino |
4 |
3 |
191 |
|
3,200 |
$552.5 |
72,745 |
$1,768,000 |
61 |
|
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10211 Santa Clara Av |
Cupertino |
3 |
2 |
43 |
|
3,547 |
$451.08 |
12,500 |
$1,599,980 |
58 |
|
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10326 Scenic Bl |
Cupertino |
5 |
4 (3/1) |
84 |
|
3,047 |
$524.78 |
10,018 |
$1,599,000 |
20 |
|
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8045 Pumpkin Dr |
Cupertino |
5 |
5 (4/1) |
121 |
|
3,085 |
$515.04 |
7,500 |
$1,588,888 |
46 |
|
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15970 Flintlock Rd |
Cupertino |
4 |
2 |
111 |
|
2,578 |
$581.83 |
277,041 |
$1,499,950 |
20 |
|
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10415 Heney Creek Pl |
Cupertino |
4 |
3 |
113 |
|
3,201 |
$468.29 |
50,529 |
$1,499,000 |
28 |
|
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10707 Amulet Pl |
Cupertino |
5 |
3 |
113 |
|
2,611 |
$569.9 |
13,068 |
$1,488,000 |
41 |
|
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10055 Byrne Av |
Cupertino |
4 |
2 |
50 |
|
2,616 |
$544.72 |
17,520 |
$1,425,000 |
68 |
|
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10170 Peninsula Av |
Cupertino |
4 |
3 |
72 |
|
2,445 |
$568.1 |
6,534 |
$1,389,000 |
|
|
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1065 W Hill Ct |
Cupertino |
5 |
3 |
86 |
|
2,905 |
$477.8 |
6,534 |
$1,388,000 |
23 |
|
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10201 Lebanon Dr |
Cupertino |
3 |
3 (2/1) |
27 |
|
2,041 |
$661.44 |
8,721 |
$1,350,000 |
57 |
|
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22009 Oakdell Pl |
Cupertino |
4 |
2 |
93 |
|
1,952 |
$683.91 |
7,659 |
$1,335,000 |
45 |
|
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10015 Orange Av |
Cupertino |
3 |
3 |
100 |
|
1,897 |
$682.66 |
7,500 |
$1,295,000 |
74 |
|
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21851 Almaden Av |
Cupertino |
4 |
2 |
366 |
|
1,109 |
$1,136.16 |
9,935 |
$1,260,000 |
67 |
|
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11141 Bubb Rd |
Cupertino |
4 |
3 (2/1) |
147 |
|
2,280 |
$526.27 |
7,900 |
$1,199,888 |
36 |
|
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10370 Mann Dr |
Cupertino |
4 |
3 (2/1) |
100 |
|
2,020 |
$569.31 |
10,320 |
$1,150,000 |
52 |
|
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10501 Stokes Av |
Cupertino |
4 |
2 |
135 |
|
1,890 |
$608.47 |
7,725 |
$1,150,000 |
40 |
|
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10048 Orange Av |
Cupertino |
2 |
2 |
30 |
|
2,200 |
$522.22 |
3,049 |
$1,148,888 |
|
|
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10035 Orange Av |
Cupertino |
3 |
3 (2/1) |
121 |
|
1,769 |
$565.23 |
3,825 |
$999,900 |
24 |
|
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10439 N Stelling Rd |
Cupertino |
4 |
2 |
185 |
|
1,672 |
$596.89 |
9,375 |
$998,000 |
59 |
|
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11518 Murano Ci |
Cupertino |
4 |
2 |
177 |
|
1,788 |
$548.66 |
1,306 |
$981,000 |
4 |
|
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1272 Poppy Wy |
Cupertino |
3 |
2 |
13 |
|
1,405 |
$696.8 |
6,250 |
$979,000 |
47 |
|
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11510 Bianchini Ln |
Cupertino |
3 |
3 (2/1) |
35 |
|
1,788 |
$530.76 |
1,306 |
$949,000 |
4 |
|
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7435 Bollinger Rd |
Cupertino |
3 |
2 |
85 |
|
1,533 |
$618.4 |
6,160 |
$948,000 |
50 |
|
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1110 Scotland Dr |
Cupertino |
3 |
2 |
217 |
|
1,190 |
$729.41 |
5,994 |
$868,000 |
48 |
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For Sale Condos/TownHomes: 8
|
10728 Stevens Canyon Rd |
Cupertino |
3 |
3 (2/1) |
59 |
|
2,215 |
$514.22 |
$190 |
$1,139,000 |
1 |
|
|
11476 Garden Terrace Dr |
Cupertino |
3 |
3 (2/1) |
2 |
|
1,516 |
$519.79 |
$250 |
$788,000 |
29 |
|
|
20709 Garden Manor Ct |
Cupertino |
3 |
3 (2/1) |
49 |
|
1,591 |
$489.63 |
$250 |
$779,000 |
28 |
|
|
10745 N De Anza Bl #309 |
Cupertino |
2 |
2 |
150 |
|
1,334 |
$449.03 |
$400 |
$599,000 |
|
|
|
10475 Mary Av |
Cupertino |
2 |
2 (1/1) |
78 |
|
1,216 |
$484.38 |
$325 |
$589,000 |
38 |
|
|
10745 N De Anza Bl #114 |
Cupertino |
2 |
2 |
98 |
|
1,178 |
$499.15 |
$390 |
$588,000 |
|
|
|
10745 N De Anza Bl #103 |
Cupertino |
1 |
2 (1/1) |
24 |
|
1,209 |
$404.47 |
$395 |
$489,000 |
|
|
|
10745 N De Anza Bl #105 |
Cupertino |
1 |
2 (1/1) |
135 |
|
1,194 |
$409.55 |
$390 |
$489,000 |
|
For Sale Multi-Family: 2
|
10341 Alpine Dr |
Cupertino |
43 |
|
5,806 |
$378.92 |
10,625 |
$2,200,000 |
40 |
|
|
10101 Alhambra Av |
Cupertino |
464 |
|
1,445 |
$553.63 |
3,807 |
$800,000 |
47 |
|
Thanks for reading, Aloha & God bless you!
Saratoga Cupertino Schools Lynbrook & Monta Vista High Homes MidWeek Update 11.12.09
Hello & Happy Harvest Season! This is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Saratoga Cupertino Schools Lynbrook & Monta Vista High Homes MidWeek Update for 11.12.09.
The housing market in Saratoga with Lynbrook & Monta Vista High continues to be stable. Currently there are only 7 single family homes for sale and just 1 Townhome for sale. There are no multi-family units available right now.
I have *2* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the in the next 30 days and close before the Christmas holidays -but the homes they want and need aren't on the market right now. Who do you know who's thinking of selling that could use my help?
Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded
The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended, expanded and approved by the House, Senate and President Barack Obama. The new measure allows both first-timers and existing homeowners to take advantage of thousands in the form of a tax credit. All properties must close by the end of April.
The measure would continue giving an $8,000 tax credit to first-time buyers.
In addition, it provides a $6,500 tax break to qualified homeowners looking to move up OR MOVE DOWN to middle-market homes that cost no more than $800,000. This can be an important bonus for seniors.
The legislation also significantly raises the qualifying income levels to $125,000 for individual income tax filers and to $225,000 for joint filers.
Finally, the bill would extend unemployment benefits 14 more weeks nationwide and 20 more weeks in California and other hard-hit states. That would give the long-term unemployed nearly two years' worth of benefits.
Reprinted with permission from the National Association of REALTORS®.
SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell
BUYERS: This week we have *3* separate 3 Br TownHome Opportunities in Monta Vista! All 3 are at least 3 Br and 2 Bath! All are in low-traffic locations, and feature 2-car garages, too. Please call 408.252.8900 to request a showing time. We must have your most current pre-approval letter on file prior to showing- you can email it to info@michellejudycarr.com or fax it to 408.378.9056.
VIP INVESTOR BUYERS ONLY: Call me regarding a potential teardown/remodel opportunity on a standard size (~6000sf) lot. Seller only wants to sell As-Is with no contingencies (getting reports is OK), preferably to cash buyer, reasonably priced.
BUYERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Prices BEFORE You Buy
Get RE$ult$ Team Open House
Open Saturday 1:30-4:30! Grandma's Cottage Charmer in Willow Glen! 2180 Cheryl, San Jose 95125 REDUCED $$!
Asking $612K OR BEST WRITTEN OFFER !! Try FHA Loan - $21,525 Down Possible!*
For Sale Single Family Homes: 7
|
Address |
City |
Beds |
Bath |
DOM |
LOE |
SqFt |
$/SqFt |
Lot(SqFt) |
List Price |
Age |
Sale Price |
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ACTIVE |
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12333 Viewoak Dr |
Saratoga |
5 |
4 (3/1) |
34 |
|
3,294 |
$529.75 |
10,455 |
$1,745,000 |
42 |
|
|
20700 Maureen Wy |
Saratoga |
5 |
3 |
58 |
|
3,079 |
$513.15 |
12,180 |
$1,580,000 |
41 |
|
|
12302 Goleta Ct |
Saratoga |
5 |
3 (2/1) |
37 |
|
2,500 |
$631.2 |
10,100 |
$1,578,000 |
39 |
|
|
19465 Eric Dr |
Saratoga |
4 |
2 |
43 |
|
2,794 |
$554.4 |
10,200 |
$1,549,000 |
9 |
|
|
12343 Arroyo De Arguello |
Saratoga |
4 |
3 |
21 |
|
2,464 |
$608.36 |
15,960 |
$1,499,000 |
38 |
|
|
12415 De Sanka Av |
Saratoga |
4 |
2 |
114 |
|
2,127 |
$704.28 |
11,550 |
$1,498,000 |
58 |
|
|
12010 Saraglen Dr |
Saratoga |
5 |
4 (3/1) |
38 |
|
2,954 |
$473.56 |
10,030 |
$1,398,888 |
46 |
|
For Sale Condos/TownHomes: 1
|
20632 Oak Creek Ln |
Saratoga |
3 |
3 (2/1) |
156 |
|
1,807 |
$469.78 |
$278 |
$848,888 |
30 |
|
For Sale Multi-Family: 0
Thanks for reading, Aloha & God bless you!
West San Jose Cupertino Schools Lynbrook High Homes MidWeek Update 11.12.09
Hello & Happy Harvest Season! This is Michelle Carr Crowe with your Lynbrook High Homes Update for 11.12.09.
The housing market in West San Jose with Lynbrook High continues to be stable. Currently there are only 6 single family homes for sale (2 went pending and 1 new one came on the market since Sat., 11/07/09). Condos and townhomes remain steady with the same 7 for sale. There is also 1 multi-family fourplex for sale.
I have *6* different pre-approved buyers who want to buy in the in the next 30 days and move in before the Christmas holidays -but the homes they want and need aren't on the market right now. Who do you know who's thinking of selling that could use my help?
Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded
The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended, expanded and approved by the House, Senate and President Barack Obama. The new measure allows both first-timers and existing homeowners to take advantage of thousands in the form of a tax credit. All properties must close by the end of April.
The measure would continue giving an $8,000 tax credit to first-time buyers.
In addition, it provides a $6,500 tax break to qualified homeowners looking to move up OR MOVE DOWN to middle-market homes that cost no more than $800,000. This can be an important bonus for seniors.
The legislation also significantly raises the qualifying income levels to $125,000 for individual income tax filers and to $225,000 for joint filers.
Finally, the bill would extend unemployment benefits 14 more weeks nationwide and 20 more weeks in California and other hard-hit states. That would give the long-term unemployed nearly two years' worth of benefits.
Reprinted with permission from the National Association of REALTORS®.
SELLERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Values BEFORE You Sell
BUYERS: This week we have *3* separate 3 Br TownHome Opportunities in Monta Vista! All 3 are at least 3 Br and 2 Bath! All are in low-traffic locations, and feature 2-car garages, too. Please call 408.252.8900 to request a showing time. We must have your most current pre-approval letter on file prior to showing- you can email it to info@michellejudycarr.com or fax it to 408.378.9056.
VIP INVESTOR BUYERS ONLY: Call me regarding a potential teardown/remodel opportunity on a standard size (~6000sf) lot. Seller only wants to sell As-Is with no contingencies (getting reports is OK), preferably to cash buyer, reasonably priced.
BUYERS: Click HERE to Find Out Home Prices BEFORE You Buy
Get RE$ult$ Team Open House
Open Saturday 1:30-4:30! Grandma's Cottage Charmer in Willow Glen! 2180 Cheryl, San Jose 95125 REDUCED $$!
Asking $612K OR BEST WRITTEN OFFER !! Try FHA Loan - $21,525 Down Possible!*
For Sale Single Family Homes: 7
|
1033 Windsor St |
San Jose |
6 |
4 |
35 |
|
4,956 |
$482 |
10,950 |
$2,388,800 |
6 |
|
|
1681 Provincetown Dr |
San Jose |
4 |
3 |
160 |
|
2,800 |
$535.67 |
6,500 |
$1,499,888 |
|
|
|
1566 Duckett Wy #9 |
San Jose |
4 |
4 (3/1) |
1 |
|
2,315 |
$517.49 |
2,134 |
$1,198,000 |
|
|
|
1142 Johnson Av |
San Jose |
5 |
2 |
79 |
|
1,904 |
$530.46 |
6,549 |
$1,010,000 |
51 |
|
|
1432 Yilufa Ct |
San Jose |
4 |
4 (3/1) |
36 |
|
2,309 |
$433.07 |
2,171 |
$999,950 |
|
|
|
1403 S Blaney Av |
San Jose |
3 |
2 |
9 |
|
1,357 |
$713.99 |
6,180 |
$968,888 |
50 |
|
|
1307 Centennial Ct |
San Jose |
3 |
2 |
3 |
|
1,176 |
$764.46 |
7,102 |
$899,000 |
50 |
|
For Sale Condos/TownHomes: 7
|
7250 Clarendon St |
San Jose |
3 |
3 (2/1) |
9 |
|
1,448 |
$531.77 |
$300 |
$770,000 |
30 |
|
|
7126 Clarendon St |
San Jose |
3 |
3 (2/1) |
28 |
|
1,448 |
$502.76 |
$300 |
$728,000 |
30 |
|
|
1082 Norfolk Dr |
San Jose |
2 |
2 (1/1) |
16 |
|
1,149 |
$598.78 |
$295 |
$688,000 |
37 |
|
|
7150 Rainbow Dr #21 |
San Jose |
2 |
2 (1/1) |
269 |
|
1,050 |
$476.14 |
$393 |
$499,950 |
45 |
|
|
7100 Rainbow Dr #7 |
San Jose |
2 |
1 |
31 |
|
968 |
$470.04 |
$374 |
$455,000 |
45 |
|
|
1155 Weyburn Ln #28 |
San Jose |
2 |
1 |
58 |
|
814 |
$526.89 |
$330 |
$428,888 |
47 |
|
|
6942 Chantel Ct |
San Jose |
1 |
1 |
86 |
|
582 |
$462.2 |
$305 |
$269,000 |
109 |
|
For Sale Multi-Family: 1
|
1609 Brookvale Dr |
San Jose |
30 |
|
4,520 |
$298.67 |
7,668 |
$1,350,000 |
41 |
|
Thanks for reading, Aloha & God bless you!
Savings for Cupertino Seniors-the Tax Credit for Move-DOWN Cupertino Buyers
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
Lost in the hoopla about extending and expanding the "up to" $8,000 credit for new homebuyers is the credit for existing homeowners. In my opinion, this can be "Senior Salvation" - a tax credit for move-DOWN Cupertino sellers and buyers.
I called my broker, my local real estate board, the California Association of REALTORS®, and even the IRS to ask my question: does this credit apply for move-down buyers?
So far the answer is, "As long as they qualify and have a tax to apply the credit to, it looks like YES."
To summarize:
•1. A first time homebuyer is one that has not owned a home for at least three years.
•2. A repeat homebuyer must have owned their current home for at least five consecutive years out of the last eight years.
•3. The maximum purchase price for the new home is $800,000.
•4. If single, your earning maximum to qualify is $125,000; if married, it's up to $250,000.
•5. There's no gap between the prior deadline (November 30th) and the new credit period, which ends April 30th.
•6. While you must be in a contract to purchase your new home on or before April 30th, you have until June 30th to close the transaction.
•7. To prove you qualify, you'll need to attach proof of purchase to your tax return (most likely a HUD-1 or final closing statement).
Caveat: please, please check with your tax professional and attorney before making any real estate commitments.
However, this may finally be a tax credit that helps seniors who've lived in their homes for more than five consecutive years of the past eight.
For example, a senior couple selling a $2 million dollar single family home in Cupertino Monta Vista they've owned for the past 8 years, then buying a new single-level 2 bedroom condo in San Jose for $650,000 not only get to keep their $500,000 tax-free capital gains benefit and transfer their tax basis, they can also now use up to $6,500 as a tax credit.
And as the capital gains $500,000 tax-free credit is set to EXPIRE as of December 31, 2010, now is a huge window of opportunity for seniors seeking to maximize their benefits.
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