Micro markets in Silicon Valley real estate
The Silicon Valley real estate market is actually a patchwork of micro markets. Many nation-wide websites would have you believe that you can understand the Silicon Valley real estate market by simply plotting trends by city, zip code, or by tracking sales activity...
Campbell CA real estate market trends
The Campbell CA real estate market often mimics the greater Santa Clara County market, though prices are a little above that of the county as a whole. An active community with a charming downtown, easy access to freeways and VTA light rail systems, and back dropped by...
Buyer closing costs and property taxes
One of the more confusing elements for home buyers attempting to anticipate their closing costs is the property tax prorations, which are referenced in the purchase agreement or contract, but not explained. As most Silicon Valley real estate consumers know, home...
Things which will make a home buyer RUN from purchasing your home
As a home seller in a cooling market, you will want to be keenly aware of the things which will make a home buyer run! Most of buyers’ paying top dollar or buyers heading for the hills boils down to one thing: home buyer confidence. Buyers buy and pay more when...
What is a cripple wall?
What is a cripple wall? If you are buying or selling real estate in Silicon Valley, you most likely have seen a seller questionnaire asking if the house has a cripple wall, and if so, has it been reinforced. Most people have no idea what it is, let alone if they have...
Almaden Valley area of San Jose
San Jose’s Almaden Valley is a highly sought after suburban area. The main draws include these: high scoring public schools upscale, well maintained neighborhoods easy access to quality shopping natural beauty & views, hiking trails and open spaces Simply defined...
Frequently asked Silicon Valley relocation questions
Silicon Valley relocation questions include a broad range of issues, depending on whether the individual is doing an inbound or outbound move. Because Silicon Valley has such immense intellectual capital, many people from around the world are drawn to at least...Mountain View
Mountain View, next to Palo Alto at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, is visible from a distance because of the giant “Hangar One” at Moffett Field that used to house a blimp. T he airport at Moffett is fairly quiet these days, but occasionally...
Selling your home in a shifting market
Selling your home in a shifting market involves a little more effort and strategizing than doing so in a highly overheated seller’s market. You have plenty of choices to make regarding home improvement, pre-sale inspections, disclosures, and pricing that will...
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