Happy, Happy Holidays! We have almost made it; the cookies are baked, our homes are decorated, our kids and pets are eating all the things they are not supposed to (as are WE!)… and the New Year is on the horizon. Before we take those first steps into a fresh start, we wanted to reflect on lessons learned and blog topics covered in 2019! Please find below the Homes of Silicon Valley ‘Best of 2019 Blogs’ which embody the biggest trends and hottest topics of the year. Click titles to read articles in full!
LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT TO EXPECT IN REAL ESTATE IN 2020
We have all heard the expression ‘Don’t look back, you aren’t going that way.’ While we could argue there is much to learn from the past – we are also committed to sharing resources that directly help you plan for the future! Here are what 5 renowned real estate resources are forecasting for 2020…
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THE CALIFORNIA ‘EXODUS’: A DATA DROP
Have you ever wondered why if ‘everyone’ is leaving California as the media portrays, why we still have a housing shortage? Then this one is for you; read about the migration patterns that are defining our tech neck of the woods…
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THIS IS WHAT HEALTHY HOUSING LOOKS LIKE
As fears of a bubble bursting were mitigated by the reality of a healthy housing market, this was our first blog in 2019 that outlined the changing trends. Many of these themes remain true today and will continue into 2020.
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THE NOT-SO-OBVIOUS SIGNS IT’S TIME TO SELL
On the surface, there are many poignant and powerful reasons to sell: you are relocating and need the equity to buy a residence in your new locale, you need a bigger or smaller home due to a change in family circumstances (a growing family or an empty nest!), or you are just plain ready for a change.
But what about the not-so-obvious reasons to consider a sale? There are many times when it can be financially, emotionally or physically advantageous to sell… such as the reasons we outline in this blog!
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HOMES OF SILICON VALLEY TEAM UPDATE & WELCOME SARAH!
Remember when the Homes of Silicon Valley Team grew by a couple of square feet?! Okay – maybe they weren’t square… but we proudly welcomed two new feet via our NEW team member Sarah this summer, as well as celebrated Mark’s 22nd year in business and congratulated Jason on his new role too! We always knew that we were better together, and it does not get any better than this.
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All our best,
Mark, Sarah & Jason
