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Community Willow Glen Christmas Lights: A Local Guide to the Holiday Tradition The Season of Light in “San Jose’s Small Town Willow Glen Christmas Lights: A Local Guide to the Holiday Tradition December brings a completely different energy to Willow Glen. Streets glow with holiday lights, small Christmas trees appear in front yards throughout the neighborhood, and Lincoln Avenue takes on an especially festive feel. Having lived […]
Community Halloween in Willow Glen: 2025 Events, Trick-or-Treating & Local Fun Halloween in Willow Glen: 2025 Events, Trick-or-Treating & Local Fun Halloween in Willow Glen is one of those times when the neighborhood really gets into the spirit. From decorated homes and costumes to trick-or-treating and seasonal events along Lincoln Avenue, October brings plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy Willow Glen. Whether you live […]
Community Giving Back in San Jose: Supporting Toys for Tots During the 2025 Holiday Season Giving Back in San Jose: Supporting Toys for Tots During the 2025 Holiday Season The holiday season is about more than homes, decorations and shopping. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and help make the season a little brighter for others. In 2025, I was proud to once again join […]
Community Willow Glen Holiday Events 2025: Your Local Holiday Guide Celebrate the Holidays in Willow Glen: 2025 Events & Local Guide There’s something special about Willow Glen during the holidays. Twinkling lights, decorated storefronts, local shopping and seasonal events bring plenty of reasons to spend time around Lincoln Avenue throughout November and December. Whether you’re looking for a festive outing, checking off your holiday shopping […]
Community National Night Out at Frank Bramhall Park in Willow Glen National Night Out at Frank Bramhall Park in Willow Glen National Night Out brought neighbors, friends and families together for an evening of community fun at Frank Bramhall Park (Willow Street Park) in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood. The August 5 event offered activities for all ages, including a giant jumpy slide, face painting, rock […]
Community 7 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Spring Selling Season 7 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Spring Selling Season Spring is traditionally an active time in real estate, which means homeowners thinking about selling may also be wondering: What should I do to my house before I put it on the market? The answer usually isn’t “renovate everything.” Preparing a home for sale […]
Community 7 Home Upgrades That Can Improve Your Home — and Its Buyer Appeal 7 Home Upgrades That Can Improve Your Home — and Its Buyer Appeal Thinking about making some updates around the house? Whether you’re planning to sell in the next year or simply want to enjoy your home more, deciding where to spend your renovation dollars can be tricky. Not every improvement needs to be a […]
Community Coldwell Banker Holiday Toy Drive 2024 Coldwell Banker Holiday Toy Drive 2024 The holiday season is a wonderful time to come together and support our local community. In December 2024, our Coldwell Banker office collected new, unwrapped toys as part of our holiday toy drive. Donations were accepted through December 16, 2024, helping spread a little extra joy during the holiday […]
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Community Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas: Thoughtful Ways to Say Thank You Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas: Thoughtful Ways to Say Thank You Holiday parties, dinners and neighborhood get-togethers are one of my favorite parts of the season. And when someone opens their home to you, it’s always nice to arrive with a little something to say, “Thanks for having me!” The good news? A great hostess gift […]
Community What to Do With Holiday Leftovers: Easy Ideas for Turkey, Ham, Sides & Sweets What to Do With Holiday Leftovers: Easy Ideas for Turkey, Ham, Sides & Sweets The guests have gone home, the dishes are finally done…and somehow the refrigerator is still completely full. Holiday leftovers are great the first time around, but by day three, another plate of reheated turkey and mashed potatoes isn’t exactly exciting. Before […]
Community Moreland School District | San Jose Homebuyer Guide Moreland School District: A Guide for San Jose Homebuyers If you’re considering buying a home in West San Jose or the surrounding area, you may come across properties located within the Moreland School District. Moreland School District currently serves approximately 3,700 students from preschool through eighth grade across four elementary schools, two TK–8 schools and […]
Community 1418 Bella Vita Street Mountain House CA | Home With ADU 1418 Bella Vita Street – Mountain House, CA This rarely available Mountain House floor plan offered an impressive combination of space, thoughtful upgrades and a separate ADU. The main residence features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a convenient downstairs bedroom, plus an upstairs loft that adds flexible living space. What made this property especially […]
Community San Jose Realtor Client Review | Cris Banuelos San Jose Realtor Client Review | Cris Banuelos Nothing means more to me than hearing from the people I’ve had the opportunity to help. Thank you, Cris, for taking the time to share your experience working with me! Every real estate journey is different, and my goal is to provide my clients with the information, […]
Community HOME DEPOT GIVEAWAY $500 The Home Depot® Gift Card | 2 Winners $300 The Home Depot Gift Card | 6 Winners $100 The Home Depot Gift Card | 22 Winners Enter Our Home Improvement Giveaway for a Chance to Win One of These Awesome Prizes Entry Dates: March 14-31 Drawing Date: on or around April 3 ENTER HERE
Community Google’s Downtown West San Jose Project: A Look Back at the 2023 Shift Google’s Downtown West San Jose Project: A Look Back at the 2023 Shift Google’s plans for Downtown West in San Jose have generated plenty of conversation over the years. The massive mixed-use project planned around Diridon Station was envisioned as much more than a traditional corporate campus, with offices, housing, retail, parks and public spaces […]
Community Supporting Local Food Banks in San Jose, Silicon Valley & the Central Coast Supporting Local Food Banks in San Jose, Silicon Valley & the Central Coast Giving back to the communities we serve has always been important to me. Coldwell Banker Realty offices throughout Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz County and the Monterey Bay area came together for an online food bank drive supporting organizations working to address hunger […]
Community Cheers to You! A Year-End Thank You Cheers to You! A Year-End Thank You As another year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to simply say thank you. I am incredibly grateful to my clients, friends and family who supported me throughout 2022. Whether you trusted me to help you buy or sell a home, referred me to […]
Community Where to See Holiday Lights in San Jose: Willow Glen, Downtown & More Where to See Holiday Lights in San Jose: Willow Glen, Downtown & More There’s something about San Jose during the holidays that makes getting in the car with a hot chocolate and going to look at Christmas lights feel like a required December activity. From the neighborhood displays in Willow Glen to Christmas in the […]
Community One Warm Coat Drive San Jose | Michelle Elliott   One Warm Coat Drive in San Jose | Giving Back to Our Community In December 2022, we hosted a coat drive in San Jose to collect new and gently used coats for people in need. Neighbors and community members were invited to stop by our Meridian Avenue office, donate a coat, enjoy coffee and […]
Community Giving Tuesday: Supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Giving Tuesday: Supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Elliott (@michelleelliottrealtor)           Giving Tuesday is a reminder that even small acts of generosity can make a meaningful difference. In 2022, one organization especially close to my heart during Giving Tuesday was St. […]