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Los Gatos, San Jose, and Silicon Valley Real Estate

Mary Pope-Handy and Clair Handy, Realtors and real estate bloggers covering Santa Clara County and adjacent areas

Welcome to popehandy.com, with info on Silicon Valley real estate

This site is part of a network of sites and blogs that we run, this one being the oldest and covering the broadest area (multiple counties in Silicon Valley / Bay Area), with a focus on home selling.

Please also visit our other sites:

Mary Pope-Handy, Silicon Valley Realtor since 1993Mary Pope-Handy

Silicon Valley encompasses a broad region, including Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and a little of Alameda and Santa Cruz Counties.

Santa Clara County, now sometimes called "lower Silicon Valley", was once known as The Valley of Heart's Delight. This is where I focus my work in helping nice folks to buy and sell homes, but I do have experience throughout these counties and beyond.

Looking for information? I have a number of blogs, and between them there are over 2,000 articles on Silicon Valley real estate, neighborhoods, homes, and related tips for consumers. This one, popehandy.com, will cover Silicon Valley more broadly than my other sites (which seldom go beyond Santa Clara County), but also will include San Jose, Los Gatos, and nearby areas.

Of course, no website (no matter how comprehensive) can take the place of personal guidance and advice. I'd welcome the opportunity to connect with you, discuss your home buying or selling plans, and see if we might be able to work together.

Mary Pope-Handy
Realtor, ABR, CIPS, CRS, SRES
Sereno  (Los Gatos office)
DRE License # 01153805
408-204-7673
mary@popehandy.com

 

Clair Handy, Realtor, 2021Clair Handy

I'm delighted to announce that my daughter and long-time real estate assistant, Clair Handy, became a real estate licensee and Realtor in 2021 and is working with me and clients directly now.

Clair has been researching and contributing to my blog content for many years, and has a seriously deep knowledge about the real estate market, home styles, red flags (she has a very keen eye), and housing trends. With a special affection for both historic homes and green homes, she is a tremendous asset to me and my / our clients. 

With a bachelor's from LMU’s College of Communication and Fine Arts with honors, and a background of working in museums and historic homes, she brings a lot of value to our clients. 

Watch for her by line on our many sites!

Clair Handy
Realtor, blogger
Sereno  (Los Gatos office)
DRE License # 02153633
clairhandy@sereno.com

 

 

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Recent articles on popehandy.com

Los Gatos real estate market trends

Los Gatos real estate market trends

by | Jul 6, 2021 | ,

The Los Gatos real estate market trends are red hot across most price points for worry-free properties (in good shape, good location, no major issues). I'm hearing of multiple offers and strong overbids across town, and in some cases the sale price is as much as 30%...

Willow Glen

Willow Glen

by | Jun 14, 2021 | , , , , ,

Willow Glen is a charming area of San Jose not far from downtown San Jose. There’s a vibrant “downtown Willow Glen” on Lincoln Avenue between Minnesota and Pine with shops,  restaurants, cafes, and more. Before it was annexed in the 1920s it had already developed an identity of its own, which residents feel strongly tied to today. Willow Glen has some of the most scenic neighborhoods in Santa Clara County, with older homes boasting a variety of architecture, such as Spanish, Tudor, Craftsman, Mid-Century Modern (Eichlers especially), and more. It’s a uniquely charming area of Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley Real Estate’s Micro Markets

Silicon Valley Real Estate’s Micro Markets

by | Jul 20, 2021 |

Many nation-wide websites would have you believe that you can understand the real estate market by simply plotting trends by city, zip code, or by tracking sales activity within 1 mile of any given property.  While this qualifies as a popular and an easy answer, it's...

Silicon Valley Schools

by | Jul 18, 2021 |

Silicon Valley public schools are managed under the umbrella of the individual counties. In Santa Clara County, that would be the Santa Clara County Office of Education, for example. These Silicon Valley schools cover grades kindergarten through 12th (end of high...

San Mateo County

San Mateo County

by | Feb 1, 2021 |

San Mateo County sits between Santa Clara County to the south and San Francisco to the north, with the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The coastal mountain range runs between the bodies of water and further south toward Santa Cruz...

Home inspection

Home inspection

by | Jan 11, 2021 |

A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation. Having a home inspected is like giving it a physical check-up. If problems or symptoms are found, the inspector may recommend further...

Seller Links

by | Sep 27, 2020 |

Both Buyers & Sellers Find A Home By Map Los Gatos & Monte Sereno real estate for sale. Search Homes By Map! Community Silicon Valley Relocation A blog dedicated to relocation to or from Silicon Valley, written by Mary Pope-Handy. Listed Homes for Sale in...