Banner

Volume 20             

      January 2011                                              
Greetings from B & A Realtors
Greetings!

Top 10 Reasons to Live in an Active Adult Community

 

If you are ready for the transition into the next exciting stage of your life, you couldn't do much better than an Active Adult Community. These are friendly communities where social activities take precedent. If you are  retired from your job but not your life, here are ten good reasons to live in an Active Adult Community:

 

1.  The People

2.  The Active Lifestyle

3.  The Fantastic Facilities

4.  Great Locations

5.  Gorgeous Housing Options

6.  The Fun Atmosphere

7.  Company Reputation

8.  Feel At Home

9.  The Low Cost

10. Maintain Your Independence

 

We have Villas and homes currently being offered from $124,900 to $769,000.  CALL today at (408) 274.8766 for a tour and find your home in this "hidden gem" in Santa Clara Valley.

New tax Rule for Rental Property

Do you own rental property?   Beginning January 1, 2011, you as a landlord or your agent MUST obtain the name, Federal Tax Identification Number (or Social Security number), and address from all individuals and businesses who provide services to your property of $600 or more during the year...this can be obtained on the IRS Form W-9.    Examples include gardeners, painters, property managers and maintenance people.    At the end of 2011, the landlord is required to report the payments of each service provider on Form 1099-MISC.

 

Ask your tax professional for further information and get your information set-up now rather than waiting until the end of the year. 



                                SAVE THE DATE - April 30, 2011

 Villages Community Wide OPEN HOUSE

 

Saturday,

April 30, 2011

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 

Included:

Art in the Park

Classic Car Show

Food  

Music

 

Every attendee will receive a Villages Resource Guide

 

Realtor's will be holding listed homes Open

 

Watch for additional information on how to register to attend. 



Become a FAN of B&A Realtors.  I welcome you, your family and/or friends to become my new neighbors in this beautiful community.

     Sincerely,

             Carla
 
Oh, By The Way
I'm never too busy for your Referrals

Client/Business Associate Testimonial:

 
"Carla found the perfect home for me when my daughters and I had given up on my being able to afford a home and live in Santa Clara County." - Mary Carroll, Cribari Village, The Villages
 
 

 Quote for the month:

2011 is here:

1. Wipe the slate clean. Give thanks that life is... just as it is!


 

2. Focus upon what you really want by defining your wants in terms of the end result.


 

3. Chart your course..Set the Goals!


 

Here is to a GREAT 2011!
 

 
Join Our Mailing List
Achived Newsletters

In This Issue
New Tax Rule for Rental Property
SAVE THE DATE - April 30, 2011
January Featured Villages Club - Hiking Club
Single Family Home Available

Listed at $769,000, 2032 sq. ft., many upgrades

Listed at $769,000, 2032 sq. ft., many upgrades.   Call (408.274.8766) for additional information or to Tour..
Quick Link

Active Adult Living

May 1, 2010 - The Villages Open House

Best of the Bay Video -   The Villages
JANUARY FEATURED
Villages Club

Villages Hiking Club


The purpose of the Hiking Club is to:

*  Be an organization of villagers for hiking and socializing

 

*  Establish and maintain trails and picnic sites in the Villages hill lands

 

*  Establish a regular hiking schedule for members of the Club

 

*  Promote the preserving of the hill lands, the natural springs and trails in their present pristine condiion

 

*  Support other Villages organizations whose purposes are congruent with those of the Hiking Club

 

*  Support selected Bay Area organizations where we hike and enjoy their beautiful park areas.   They include Evergreen, City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Regional Parks, State Parks, and occasionally other area.

 

The scheduled hikes are every Wednesday and Saturday.  For general information, please contact Brad Hinckley, President (408.274.2616)


Carla Griffin
Broker/Owner/SRES
 

B & A Realtors
6056 Montgomery Bend
San Jose, CA   95135

Email to Carla

DRE#00710852

"Come for a Day and Stay for a Lifetime..."