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Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.

Los Gatos Luxury Without the Mansion: What Makes a Smaller Home Feel Premium

Luxury is often associated with size. More bedrooms. Larger kitchens. Expansive great rooms. Multi-car garages. Estate lots measured in acres rather than square feet. Yet some of the Los Gatos homes that draw the strongest demand challenge that assumption entirely. A beautifully designed 2,000-squar
Los Gatos Ranch Homes: Why Single-Level Properties Continue to Command Buyer Attention

Few home styles have held buyer interest in Los Gatos as consistently as the classic ranch home. Originally built throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, these homes were designed around simplicity, functionality, and an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living. Decades later, they continue
Living Near Downtown Los Gatos: What Buyers Should Know About Walkability, Traffic, and Housing Stock

For many buyers, the idea of living near downtown Los Gatos defines the entire search. They picture walking to coffee on a Saturday morning, meeting friends for dinner without worrying about parking, browsing local boutiques, or spending an evening at one of the town's many community events. Unlike
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