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:
- The Valley of Heart’s Delight blog – SanJoseRealEstateLosGatosHomes.com (main blog – the Valley of Heart’s Delight blog, focusing on Santa Clara County real estate market reports, neighborhood descriptions, info on trends in buying and selling, and more – over 1,000 articles on this site alone)
- Valley of Heart’s Delight website listings showcased, Santa Clara Valley info, real estate info
- Live in Los Gatos blog – info for people living in or moving to Los Gatos – Los Gatos real estate, neighborhoods, events, history, businesses, restaurant reviews, and loads more
- Move 2 Silicon Valley – relocation resource for the broader Silicon Valley area
- Belwood of Los Gatos and adjacent areas website – specific to one area in east Los Gatos
- popehandy.rereport.com – real estate statistics for 3 counties: Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Santa Cruz County – updated between the 5th and 10th of each month. (Sign up to receive this info by email.)
Mary 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
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
Recent articles on popehandy.com
Can you buy a Silicon Valley home with ten percent down?
Is ten percent down enough to be able to buy a home in Silicon Valley? Right now our real estate market is having some hyper inflation, and that makes it hard to compete in the bidding wars, even with twenty percent down! Just the same, the market isn't equally hot...
What’s my home worth? Request the value here!
What's my home worth? Whether you're thinking of selling or just curious about your property's equity, the question of current market value is always of interest to home owners. If you are a Silicon Valley home owner, please request an online or in person valuation of...
How Much Is Your Home Really Worth?
When you are ready to sell your Silicon Valley home, you must determine the “asking” or list price with your Realtor®’s advice. This may or may not be the true value of your home, and is usually a compromise between the fair market value and the price that you hope to...
Want To Sell a Home But Can’t Get Started
Do you want to sell a home but can't get started? Today we'll share some tips to get you moving on this big project. Help is available! Many people wanting to move feel overwhelmed at first, and that can be a little paralyzing. We understand that it's hard to get...
Screening Prospective Buyers
In our hot market, screening prospective buyers may not seem crucial at first glance, but you won't want to accept an offer if the buyer will back out later, or if the financing for that buyer will fall through. Home Selling Motivation The motivation for selling your...
Checklist for moving
Once your home is under contract, or when you are in escrow to buy a home, you'll find a checklist for moving helpful. Here are some quick to dos. Checklist for moving before you leave Give your address change to: Post office. Charge accounts, Credit Cards....
Escrow
An escrow is an arrangement in which a disinterested or neutral third party, called an escrow holder, holds legal documents and funds on behalf of a buyer and seller, and distributes them according to the buyer's and seller's written instructions. Normally that means...
About Mary Pope-Handy
Mary Pope-Handy: top Realtor in Silicon Valley, real estate expert in Los Gatos, Saratoga & San Jose Summary: Selling homes full time since 1993 Los Gatos real estate agent - selling homes in many different neighborhoods and price ranges, working with home buyers...
Selling Your Home In Silicon Valley – 9 FAQs
If you're planning on selling your home in Silicon Valley, there are a number of things to plan out and do to maximize your sale price and minimize your stress. Often, it's best to start with the most frequently asked questions. Questions on Selling Your Home in...
Silicon Valley Schools
Silicon Valley schools (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...
