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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 the Boyenga Team Positions Homes for Multiple Buyer Pools

One of the biggest mistakes sellers make in Silicon Valley is assuming there is only one buyer for their home. In reality, many homes have more than one possible buyer pool. A dated ranch home may appeal to a move-in buyer, a remodel buyer, and a builder.An Eichler may appeal to an architecture buye
Should You Remodel Before Selling in Silicon Valley? A Property Nerds Guide to ROI, Buyer Psychology, Neighborhood Math, and Selling Strategy

One of the most expensive questions a Silicon Valley homeowner can ask before selling is also one of the most common: Should we remodel before we sell? It sounds like a simple question. But in Silicon Valley real estate, it is almost never simple. A remodel can absolutely create value. It can make a
The Remodeling Penalty: Why Some Renovations Do Not Pay Off

  In Silicon Valley real estate, remodeling can create enormous value. It can make a dated home feel current. It can turn an awkward floor plan into something buyers understand. It can brighten dark rooms, improve indoor-outdoor flow, refresh tired finishes, and help a home photograph beautifully. I
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