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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.
How to Sell a Dated Palo Alto Home Without Over-Remodeling
A dated Palo Alto home is not a problem. An unclear dated Palo Alto home is a problem. That is the Property Nerd difference. In Palo Alto, an older ranch, longtime family home, original-condition property, trust sale, or estate home can still be incredibly valuable. The kitchen may be dated. The bat
The Palo Alto Tear-Down vs. Remodel Decision
In Palo Alto real estate, one of the most expensive questions is also one of the most misunderstood: Should this home be remodeled, expanded, preserved, or torn down? That decision is not just about taste. It is about land value, neighborhood ceiling, construction economics, buyer psychology, archit
Palo Alto School Boundaries and Home Values: What Buyers Should Know
In Palo Alto real estate, school boundaries are not just lines on a map. They are value signals. For many buyers, Palo Alto Unified School District is one of the biggest reasons to compete for a home in Palo Alto. But the Property Nerd truth is more nuanced: buyers are not only purchasing access to

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