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Silicon Valley real estate, explained by the Property Nerds®
Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.
The West San Jose ZIP Code Equation: Comparing 95117, 95129, and 95130
For many Silicon Valley buyers, West San Jose feels like one continuous neighborhood. The streets connect seamlessly, the shopping centers overlap, and the commute to major technology campuses is nearly identical regardless of which direction you turn. Start here: our West San Jose guide links stree
Cambrian vs. Willow Glen: Lot Size, Architecture and Price
On paper, Cambrian and Willow Glen can appear surprisingly similar. Both offer established neighborhoods, strong buyer demand, convenient Silicon Valley commutes, and a housing stock dominated by single-family homes. Yet buyers searching in these communities are rarely solving the same problem. The
Willow Glen vs. Campbell: Two Downtowns, Two Housing Markets, Two Different Buyer Profiles
Few neighborhoods in Silicon Valley are compared as often as Willow Glen and Campbell. Both have vibrant downtown districts, tree-lined residential streets, and reputations that extend well beyond their city limits. Buyers looking for charm, walkability, and a stronger sense of community frequently

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