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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.
The Los Gatos Lot-Size Equation: How Land, Topography, and Usability Affect Value
Two homes can have identical square footage, similar finishes, and even sit only a few streets apart in Los Gatos—yet sell for dramatically different prices. For buyers unfamiliar with the area, the difference often seems difficult to explain. The house may not be larger. The kitchen may not be newe
Los Gatos vs. Monte Sereno: Where Does One Market End and the Other Begin?
Stand at the intersection of Los Gatos and Monte Sereno and you may never realize you've crossed from one city into another. The roads continue uninterrupted. The mature trees remain. Residents shop at the same grocery stores, enjoy the same restaurants, and spend weekends strolling through downtown
Downtown Los Gatos vs. the Los Gatos Foothills: Walkability or Privacy?
Few communities in Silicon Valley offer buyers a choice as dramatic as Los Gatos. Within the same town, you can own a historic Craftsman steps from cafés and boutiques or wake up on a hillside estate overlooking the valley with nothing but oak trees, open space, and mountain views surrounding you. B
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