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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.
How School Boundaries Affect Home Values in Silicon Valley
In Silicon Valley real estate, one block can change everything. Two homes may look almost identical. Same bedroom count. Similar lot size. Similar condition. Similar commute. Similar neighborhood feel. But if they are assigned to different schools, they may attract different buyer pools, different u
Best Silicon Valley Neighborhoods for School-Focused Buyers
For many Silicon Valley buyers, the home search starts with schools. Before they fall in love with a kitchen, backyard, commute, or architectural style, they want to understand the school path. Which elementary school? Which middle school? Which high school? How stable is the boundary? How deep is t
What Makes a Home Sell Faster in Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Gatos, and Saratoga?
In Silicon Valley, some homes sell quickly because they are priced aggressively. Others sell quickly because they are beautifully prepared. The best sales usually happen when price, presentation, property condition, buyer pool, and neighborhood story all line up at the same time. That is especially
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