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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.

West San Jose's Mid-Century Housing Stock: Ranch Homes, Eichlers, and Postwar Design

West San Jose owes much of its character to a remarkable period of residential construction that transformed Silicon Valley after World War II. Start here: our West San Jose guide links street-level guides to the neighborhoods we cover, with live listings, and West San Jose neighborhoods: where to l
Eichler, ranch or new construction? A Silicon Valley guide

property nerd guide · buyersSilicon Valley's housing runs from glass-walled Eichlers to postwar ranch homes to brand-new rebuilds. Each style comes with its own upkeep, remodel rules and resale questions. Here's how we help buyers compare them.By the Property Nerds® of the Boyenga Team at Compass ·
Buying a Silicon Valley home with an ADU, or planning one

property nerd guide · buyersThinking about a Silicon Valley home with a backyard cottage, or one where you could add one? Here are California's ADU rules in plain English, checked against the state's latest ADU Handbook, plus our checklist for evaluating an ADU that's already built.By the Property N
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