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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.
Modern Ranch Homes in Silicon Valley: Why Buyers Love Single-Level Living
In Silicon Valley, the ranch home has never really gone out of style. It may not always be the flashiest home type. It may not have the drama of a brand-new modern estate, the nostalgia of a historic bungalow, or the architectural cult following of an Eichler. But the best ranch homes have somethi
Why Eichler Homes Still Command a Premium in Silicon Valley
Eichler homes are not for every buyer. And that is exactly why they remain so powerful. In a market filled with remodeled ranch homes, generic rebuilds, white-box luxury interiors, and homes that sometimes feel interchangeable, Eichlers offer something different: identity. They have a point of view.
Best Eichler Neighborhoods in Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and San Mateo
Eichler homes are not just mid-century houses. They are a design philosophy. Post-and-beam construction. Open floor plans. Radiant heat. Slab foundations. Atriums. Courtyards. Glass walls. Clerestory windows. Private fronts. Transparent backs. A seamless relationship between house and garden. For Si
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