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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.
San Jose vs. Santa Clara: BART, Power, Transfer Tax and the Market
San Jose and Santa Clara sit side by side in Santa Clara County, about 4 miles apart center to center. San Jose is the big city, with the most train stations and a city transfer tax; Santa Clara runs its own electric utility and adds no transfer tax. Future BART stations will connect the two. Here’s
Santa Clara vs. Sunnyvale: Power, Trains, Eichlers and the Market
Santa Clara and Sunnyvale share a long border in Santa Clara County, about 5 miles apart center to center, and both sit on Caltrain and VTA light rail. The biggest difference is one most buyers don’t expect: who supplies the electricity. Here’s the comparison, with a live-market snapshot from our Ci
Los Gatos vs. Saratoga: Downtowns, Eichlers, Rules and the Market
Los Gatos and Saratoga are neighbors at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Santa Clara County, about 4 miles apart center to center. Neither has a train station, and both get electricity from the same provider. The differences show up in their downtowns, their older houses, a few local rules an
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