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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.

What Luxury Buyers Notice First in Silicon Valley Homes

Luxury buyers in Silicon Valley do not walk into a home and simply ask, “Is it nice?” They are reading the property immediately. They notice the approach. The street. The landscaping. The privacy. The light. The ceiling height. The floor plan. The quality of the finishes. The way the home connects t
How to Prepare a Silicon Valley Home for Sale in 15 Days: The Boyenga Team Transformation Process

Preparing a Silicon Valley home for sale does not always require months of planning, major renovations, or a massive construction budget. Sometimes the most powerful results come from a focused, strategic, high-impact transformation completed in just 15 days. That does not mean rushing. It means kno
Menlo Park vs. Atherton: Privacy, Lots and Price

Start here: our fact-checked Menlo Park vs. Atherton comparison covers trains, utilities, transfer tax, zoning and a market snapshot, and the live City Match-Up shows today’s numbers. Menlo Park and Atherton sit side by side, but they deliver very different versions of Peninsula luxury living. Both
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