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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.
Blossom Manor, Belgatos, and East Los Gatos: Three Different Ownership Experiences
Ask three longtime Los Gatos residents where they would choose to live, and you'll likely receive three different answers. Not because one neighborhood is objectively better than another, but because each represents a different interpretation of what makes Los Gatos appealing. Some buyers want to wa
Why Two Los Gatos Homes With the Same Square Footage Can Sell for Very Different Prices
One of the first metrics buyers learn to compare is square footage. It feels objective, easy to understand, and simple to measure. A 2,800-square-foot home should be worth roughly the same as another 2,800-square-foot home, especially if they're located in the same town. Los Gatos quickly proves oth
The Los Gatos Lot-Size Equation: How Land, Topography, and Usability Affect Value
Two homes can have identical square footage, similar finishes, and even sit only a few streets apart in Los Gatos—yet sell for dramatically different prices. For buyers unfamiliar with the area, the difference often seems difficult to explain. The house may not be larger. The kitchen may not be newe
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