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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.
Which Palo Alto Eichler Tracts Have a Single-Story Overlay?
Palo Alto lets a neighborhood ask for a single-story overlay: R-1(S) zoning that limits new building to one story and about 17 feet. Several Palo Alto Eichler tracts have one. Most don’t. Here’s the tract-by-tract list from the City’s records, what an overlay does and doesn’t do, and how to check a
How to Position a Willow Glen Home for More Than One Buyer Pool
The strongest Willow Glen listings don't try to appeal to just one type of buyer. They speak to several at the same time. Some buyers fall in love with Willow Glen because of Lincoln Avenue, historic architecture, tree-lined streets, and neighborhood charm. Others begin their search because of tree-
How to Make a Typical Cambrian Floor Plan Feel More Open Before Selling
Many Cambrian homes were built with practical postwar layouts: separate kitchens, defined dining rooms, modest hallways, and living spaces divided by walls or doorways. Those floor plans worked well for decades, but today's buyers often prefer homes that feel brighter, more connected, and easier to
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