by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | Jul 30, 2026 | Book on home selling in Silicon Valley, Selling tips
This article is 99% a chapter from my book, with slight edits: “Get the Best Deal When Selling Your Home in Silicon Valley”, co-authored with Ken Deshaies, pub Dec 2004. It’s out of publication now, but you may find used copies (here is the link to...
by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | Oct 31, 2025 | Book on home selling in Silicon Valley, Buying tips, First time homebuyers
Mary is extremely knowledgeable about real estate in the Silicon Valley. She found a home for my family in a neighborhood I wasn’t even aware of, but that suited my family’s needs perfectly. —Kieran Sullivan You are ready to buy your next place:...
by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | Sep 2, 2025 | Book on home selling in Silicon Valley, Home Value, Selling tips
What is your home worth in today’s market? Today we’ll address some key topics around the subject of home value, often called Fair Market Value. We will warn you about a common trap that sellers can fall into which will cost them lots of money in the long...
by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | Feb 13, 2025 | Book on home selling in Silicon Valley, Selling tips
Your pre-sale preparation is key to your success not just in selling your Silicon Valley home, but in getting the best price with the least inconvenience. Most sellers will enlist the help of a real-estate-sales professional, and that is the best place to start. Find...
by Mary Pope-Handy | May 30, 2023 | Book on home selling in Silicon Valley, Selling tips
The properties that sell best in any market are the irresistible homes. In red hot markets, just about everything sells, but when things cool even a little, it becomes exponentially harder to sell a house or condo at all, let alone hit a great price. Right now, we...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Feb 24, 2022 | Book on home selling in Silicon Valley, Selling tips
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...
