by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | Aug 5, 2023 | Blossom Valley (SJ), homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas)
Blossom Valley is a varied district in the City of San Jose, with some neighborhoods close to the Santa Teresa foothills and park and others close to shopping and commute routes. It’s a moderately priced area that’s also pretty convenient on many fronts,...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Apr 17, 2023 | homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas)
With a population of more than one million people, San Jose is the 10th largest city in the nation and the 3rd largest in California (behind Los Angeles, with about 4 million residents, and San Diego, which has approximately 1.5 million). Originally named for the...
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 | 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...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Jan 12, 2022 | homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas), Willow Glen (SJ)
Willow Glen is a charming area of San Jose not far from downtown San Jose. Here are a few quick things to know: Willow Glen is mostly comprised of the 95125 zip code, with a little sliver of 95124 toward the southwest corner. There’s a vibrant “downtown...