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Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.

Downsizing in Silicon Valley: How to Maximize Equity and Simplify Your Life

Many Silicon Valley homeowners eventually face a pivotal question: Is it time to downsize? Whether prompted by changing needs, retirement plans, or a desire for a simpler lifestyle, downsizing can be a powerful strategy to unlock hard-earned home equity while streamlining your day-to-day life. In a
Los Altos vs. Palo Alto: Which Neighborhood Fits Your Lifestyle

Start here: our fact-checked Los Altos vs. Palo Alto comparison covers trains, utilities, transfer tax, zoning and a market snapshot, and the live City Match-Up shows today’s numbers. Choosing the right Silicon Valley neighborhood can be challenging, especially when comparing two communities like Lo
1186 Lyons Street, Redwood City – An Expanded Eichler with Character and Community

Among the most admired Eichler enclaves in Redwood City, 1186 Lyons Street stands as both an architectural treasure and a thoroughly modern home. Situated in the **Fairwood Tract—known locally as the Lyons Street Eichlers—**this property blends Joseph Eichler’s hallmark design philosophy with carefu
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