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 Volume 54         
 November 2013                                              
    
Greetings from B & A Realtors
"Come for a Day and Stay for a Lifetime..." 

 

 Why remodeling is so hard on one's soul!

 

1.  Remodeling is very, very personal

 

One person's artistic choice can be another person's most despised selection.   While seemingly endless options to choose from may initially feel like "true freedom," so many choices can make your job of personal expression through design even more overwhelming.  What one homeowner treasures, another person would pay to NOT have in their home.

 

2.  Decision fatigue

 

Your choices and final product become a reflection of you and can make decisions even more daunting.   There are an overwhelming number of decisions for you to make and after making 50 decisions, here come the next 50.  A very talented and organized designer with project management skills can help make good and timeless decisions in an effective manner without becoming overwhelmed.

 

3.  Fear of failure

 

Every remodeling decision you make affects how each family member and visitor functions in your home after the project is completed.  Remodeling decisions are final and if you change your mind, changes after construction are very costly.   Again, having a good designer who has listened and asked you the right questions through numerous discussions and design option decisions can make you more comfortable with the decisions you are making.

 

4.  Pushing the envelope

 

You may be unsure of your own preferred aesthetics...or you may be merging styles eclectically, which can be tricky, and, success is possible.   Your particular combination may have not been done before.   Is it going to work?  Having a professional help you with these decisions will create a more successful outcome and help you overcome your moments of doubt.

 

If it is done really thoughtfully and skillfully, your financial return for the investment you make will make you happy for years to come.

 

To learn more, contact Iris Harrell, Harrell Remodeling (650.230.2900) 

Prices are at the high $200's offerings!

Now is the time to purchase, don't let an opportunity to purchase with low interest rates and lower prices pass you by.   Prices are rising in The Villages so don't wait...today is the BEST day to purchase!  

 

We have Villas and homes currently being offered from the
high $200,000's to $700,000+.  CALL today  (408) 274.8766 for a tour and to find your home in this "hidden gem" in Santa Clara Valley.

 

To preview CURRENT Villages listings, go to The Villages Listings

Inherited real estate from your Parents?

 Have you inherited real estate from your Parents?     Now, you can't afford the property taxes on the property.    Here is a law which may help...Prop 58.   The law permits a Prop 13 property tax base of a primary residence to be transferred from a parent to a child.  This can make the difference - if you inherited the property within three (3) years of your parents death, file a claim with the County of Santa Clara requesting the application to determine if you can receive your parents Prop 13 property tax base.   

SAFETY TIP
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"Like" B & A Realtors.  I welcome you, your family and/or friends to become my new neighbors in this beautiful gated community.

     Sincerely,

      Carla 

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

Client/Business Associate Testimonial:     

 

It has been a pleasure working with Carla to find the perfect place for our parents.  The support she provided us to find the best place and to understand The Villages has been so valuable.  She introduced us to the neighbors, supported us in understanding the process for making changes to the home and she even gave us referrals for contractors.  It's clear that Carla cares deeply for her clients and goes the extra mile to get them settled into the beautiful Villages community!  Thank you. -  Ken and Janice Shaul, Village Montgomery, The Villages 

   Quote for the month:       

"Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties." - Erich Fromm   

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High $200's Prices!
Prop 58
Safety Tip
NOVEMBER - The Music Society

The Villages Golf & Country Club

Luxury properties, professionally landscaped, Golf Course views, City views, openness of the community, trees, and waterfalls.

We have many properties for sale in this Resort-Style Senior Living for the Active Adult 55 years + that range in price from high $200,000's to $700,000+. To receive an EXCLUSIVE tour of the community and preview selected properties,    CALL TODAY - 408.274.8766.
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NOVEMBER
Music, Music, Music!
The Music Society is the umbrella for Village Voices, Concert Band, Hand Bells and Piano Club.   This is the time of year that music rings throughout The Villages.  On November 10 the Piano Club presented one of their two annual concerts.

The joint concerts will present 'Ring in the Season' on December 5, 6, and 7.

Village Voices perform in a separate Spring Concert and the Concert Band in the Fall and Spring.

Watch the Villager for all the Music Society activities and for further information, contact Estelle Kabbani, 408.238.7246

 

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Carla Griffin
Broker/Owner
CRS/SRES 


CalBRE#00710852
California Licensee

B & A Realtors
2059 Camden Ave., #250
San Jose, CA   95124

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