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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.

Living Near Downtown Los Gatos: What Buyers Should Know About Walkability, Traffic, and Housing Stock

For many buyers, the idea of living near downtown Los Gatos defines the entire search. They picture walking to coffee on a Saturday morning, meeting friends for dinner without worrying about parking, browsing local boutiques, or spending an evening at one of the town's many community events. Unlike
Blossom Manor, Belgatos, and East Los Gatos: Three Different Ownership Experiences

Ask three longtime Los Gatos residents where they would choose to live, and you'll likely receive three different answers. Not because one neighborhood is objectively better than another, but because each represents a different interpretation of what makes Los Gatos appealing. Some buyers want to wa
Why Two Los Gatos Homes With the Same Square Footage Can Sell for Very Different Prices

One of the first metrics buyers learn to compare is square footage. It feels objective, easy to understand, and simple to measure. A 2,800-square-foot home should be worth roughly the same as another 2,800-square-foot home, especially if they're located in the same town. Los Gatos quickly proves oth
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