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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.

A Field Guide to Silicon Valley Modernism: Eichler, Mackay, Streng, and Custom Post-and-Beam Homes

Silicon Valley is celebrated for changing how the world works, but long before it became synonymous with technology, it quietly reshaped how people lived. In the decades following World War II, a generation of visionary architects and developers rejected the conventions of suburban housing and embra
Downtown Energy or Estate-Scale Privacy? Decoding the Los Gatos–Saratoga Luxury Divide

Los Gatos and Saratoga are two of Silicon Valley's established luxury communities. They share beautiful residential neighborhoods, proximity to major technology employers, and a reputation for long-term value. Yet despite their similarities, buyers searching these two markets often discover they are
Two Main Streets, Two Price Curves: Downtown Campbell vs. Willow Glen Real Estate

Downtown districts often define the identity of an entire community. They influence buyer demand, shape neighborhood character, and create the experiences that residents enjoy long after the workday ends. Few places illustrate this better than Downtown Campbell and Willow Glen. Separated by only a f
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