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San Jose Spring Home Show

March 13, 14, 15, 2009

San Jose McEnery Convention Center 435 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 Friday, March 13, 11am - 10pm Saturday, March 14, 10am - 8pm Sunday, March 15, 10am - 6pm

Visit event site for $2 off $10 admission (children under 16 yrs old are free)
http://www.acshomeshow.com/HGExpo/HG_Discount_Form.html?Venue=SJ

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Why Attend?

The Home Show is an event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Each event includes hundreds of exhibits with merchandise, product demonstrations and sample interior and exterior vignettes. With a combination of new products and expert advice from the pros, the Home Show inspires homeowners with countless ideas on enhancing their home's comfort and functionality, as well as its aesthetic appeal and overall value. Who should attend? Whether you are a new homeowner, or someone who has lived in your house for years, anyone with an interest to update, enhance, and create a new look or amenity for their home will enjoy the Home Show. Why attend? Shop and Learn. Shop Meet hundreds of exhibitors under one roof Discover new, interesting products and services Find the best resources in remodeling, landscaping, and design      services Learn Visit exhibits Compare and save Speak with experts What types of companies will I find at the show? Almost any home product or service that you can imagine will be represented at the show. You'll meet contractors, landscapers, architects and interior designers. You'll also have a chance to see samples of products such as the newest in flooring and walkways to transform your home and add to its appeal. View displays of kitchens, baths, windows, doors, appliances, furnishings, spas, pools, fireplaces, sunrooms, and so much more. Come with ideas, photos and an open mind. You'll leave with inspiration

Since the middle of last year, we've noticed a steady climb of bank foreclosed properties becoming available in our city and surrounding areas. Those short sale listings that had our clients funds tied up but never closed are now becoming lower priced REO / bank owned listings.

With the exception of Cupertino, Palo Alto, Burlingame, and a few select areas, homes have been selling for sometimes $200k less than what they last sold for in recent years. There is definitely more to choose from for homebuyers in this current market; however, whereas a year or two ago these properties for sale would have been staged or beautifully presented for sale. If a buyer can look beyond the cosmetic issues some of these houses have, they can often purchase a diamond in the rough.