by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | Mar 29, 2023 | homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods
Portola Valley is an elegant town with a relaxed, quiet, country vibe. It’s nearly all homes or horse ranches, but there are a few shops, grocery stores, and places to dine. It is one of the most uncrowded feeling places in the Bay Area. Above all, there are...
by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | Feb 1, 2023 | Alviso (SJ), homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas)
Alviso, San Jose’s community on the water Alviso is a small community on the marshy, southern tip of the San Francisco Bay. Originally it was its own city, incorporated in 1852. Ever since 1968, though, it’s been part of the 10th largest city in the United...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Jan 25, 2023 | Central San Jose, Downtown San Jose, homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas)
Central San Jose, which includes Downtown San Jose, has been growing in popularity in recent decades. It may be the most wonderful but underappreciated city in the Golden State. Central San Jose, Downtown San Jose The third most populous city in the state, often...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Jan 5, 2023 | Gilroy, homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Morgan Hill, Neighborhoods
Morgan Hill: The Gateway to South County Slightly warmer and more inland than much of Santa Clara County, the “South County” communities of Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy exude the feel of peaceful country life, while maintaining plenty of urban...
by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | Sep 9, 2022 | Campbell, Market Reports
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...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Aug 2, 2022 | Almaden Valley (SJ), homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas)
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...