Rick Smith, Silicon Valley Living

If you own or manage a Rental in San Jose, you need to watch this video. If your rental is 3 units or more, this new law effects you, regardless of when the property was built.

Homes cost a lot of $$ around here, but at least folks seem pretty happy about where they live...

The # of Active Listings is up, but over 12% have asking prices of $3M and up!

There are lots of ways to make your home seem "new" again, or at least, more current.

The Inaugural Trade Mission to Vietnam continues its quest to promote bilateral investments through the cooperation and collaboration with Vietnamese Government Officials and U.S. REALTORS. Honored to host The Consulate General of Vietnam, Hoang Viet Khang

Active Homes for sale in Santa Clara County took a big jump in the last 10 days. SFR Listings are up 20%! Condos not far behind; a 17% jump in 10 days. Still, overall we are 12% lower thatn this same week in 2016.

Yet another reason we have so few homes for sale in Santa Clara County

Interesting take on how we look at Home size and how that relates to what we define as success...

Historically low inventory of Homes for sale in Santa Clara County.

Educating the Employees at Brocade in SJ about the 5 Essentials of Buying & Selling in our current market

Teaching Employees at Brocade how to purchase their First Home

Interview on KDOW Real Estate Radio LIVE at the Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos

Spring is here! Getting ready for yard work? Here is a great Maintenance Calendar to follow.

The transition to Windermere Silicon Valley is complete!

The way we communicate is changing...is this a good thing?

It is always nice to know we are appreciated!

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Upcoming Open Home ~ 4582 PARK CHERRY PL, San Jose, 95136 : http://bit.ly/1dSJett

Expect rapid changes in U.S. shopping experience, experts say ~ http://bit.ly/19YQhls

Home prices begin to stabilize ~ money.cnn.com/2013/08/27/news/economy/home-prices/index.html

America's top 5 best and worst housing markets ~ http://on-msn.com/12duqt

Bay Area home sales hit seven-year high ~ http://bit.ly/1cGyaS8vf

Upcoming Open Home ~ 18800 TERRACE CT, Saratoga, 95070 : http://bit.ly/1ax10me

Free market trends. Find out what's happening in your market ~ http://clickhome.rereport.com/

Silicon Valley commercial real estate boom driven by tech ~ http://www.mercurynews.com//silicon-valley-commercial-real

Upcoming Open Home : 18800 TERRACE CT, Saratoga, 95070 ~ Close to the Saratoga village/downtown. Gated street/cul-de-sac. 3-car garage. Beautifully manicured grounds. For more details, log on to http://bit.ly/13EmXsi

Upcoming Open Home ~ 4935 FLAT ROCK CIR, San Jose, 95136 : Convenient access to freeways, shopping and downtown San Jose - http://bit.ly/13piVJn

Average Silicon Valley home tops $1 million ~ http://bit.ly/17arWmn

Housing market's recovery continued progress through July, according to the Obama Administration's most recent Housing Scorecard ~ http://bit.ly/17iNoG4

Upcoming Open Home: 18004 HILLWOOD LN, Morgan Hill, 95037 ~ http://clickhomeagent.agentachieve.com/Sea/PropDetail.aspx

Upcoming Open Home : 18800 TERRACE CT, Saratoga, 95070 ~ http://clickhomeagent.agentachieve.com//18/18-4-81327457/

#openhome 1179 YARWOOD CT San Jose ~ http://bit.ly/1cfUKkp

The housing market continues to rebound - http://yhoo.it/19KOE9G

A call on whether to agree to a short term lease or not will depend on the individual circumstances of different property owners. But by and large, a long term lease will provide for greater security of income, less hassle in terms of finding new tenants frequently and getting the property done up. And, in general, a long term tenant is one who will care for the property more as he will be staying there for an extended period of time.

Upcoming Open Home : 3233 LA ROCHELLE WAY, San Jose, 95135 ~ http://bit.ly/17XMJL4

Short Term Vs. Long Term Leases What The Property Owner Should Know : http://bit.ly/18P6bOu

Renting Commercial Space What You Should Know ~ http://bit.ly/1c6X24r

4230 MEG DR, San Jose, 95136 ~ Close to school, easy access to freeway, shopping, church. good neighborhood and School. New double panes window and doors. New coat of paint will make house shiny. Airy floor plan : http://bit.ly/12pemy7

Benefits of a Buyer's Agent ~ http://clickhomeagent.agentachieve.com/WebArticle.aspx

New-home sales hit 5-year high in June ~ http://bit.ly/1bhi4Ob

Upcoming Open Homes ~ http://clickhomeagent.agentachieve.com/OpenHomes/?ID=109

Smart Ways to Advertise Your Home for Sale ~ http://bit.ly/11Bzf21

New construction in nice quiet residential neighborhood. Buyer selects flooring, counter tops, fixtures at builder's Design Center ~ http://bit.ly/1dJigBC

Find Your Home's Value ~ http://clickhomeagent.agentachieve.com/HomeValue/?ID=109

Invest in Eco-Friendly Homes by Consulting a Reliable Realtor Only ~ http://bit.ly/18nqn9X

Homebuyers and sellers today make inferences about real estate agents’ professionalism based on their ability to use current technology - http://bit.ly/13MIDrM

5 Tips to negotiate for a lower rent - http://bit.ly/1anwJ6s

Upcoming Open Home..

Upcoming Open Home ~ Must See! Near Santana Row/Valley Fair. AIR CONDITION! Come home to your Private TREETOP SANCTUARY. TOP FLOOR CORNER END UNIT features 2 sliding doors to the WRAP-AROUND BALCONY/NATURAL LIGHT! Enjoy VIEW of LAGOON, TREES & PATHS. Updated Kitchen w GRANITE counters, DISHWASHER, 2 Car Pkg, Storage, Private Entrance. Painted, newer carpet. Big Closets. Close to Restaurants, Shopping, Transportation!

Using A Property Checklist ~ http://bit.ly/1aoezFe

Would it be a good idea for you to purchase a fixer-upper? http://ricksmithrealtor.com//would-it-be-a-good-idea-for-/

Why pitch an old home to young buyers? http://ricksmithrealtor.com//why-pitch-an-old-home-to-you/

Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower #Happy4thofJuly

Home Prices Jump In May By Most In 7 Years ~ http://huff.to/1cQYbZY

Loan Application Checklist ~ http://clickhomeagent.agentachieve.com/WebArticle.aspx

Alameda County Real Estate Market Getting Bubbly ~ http://clickhomeagent.agentachieve.com/Alameda_County_RE_/

Upcoming Open Home ....

Home prices see biggest annual gain in seven years in April ~ http://bit.ly/1cjvnZy

Instagram integrates video, brings exciting new element to real estate ~ http://bit.ly/14MPOxq

First Time buyer seminar at Hunter Technology

Upcoming Open Home ~ 38 N ALMADEN BL UNIT 2201 San Jose : http://bit.ly/11WXyfl