Blog Archives: January 2021

The HOSV Rainy Day Preparedness Checklist

January 27, 2021
Mark Barber
The rain is here – and so is the Homes of Silicon Valley ‘Rainy Day Preparedness Checklist.’ We hope that you are home where it is safe, warm & dry with a hot cocoa in-hand and a Netflix movie on! But we also hope that you are ready for the potential challenges of downed trees, fallen fences & power outages. Here are 5 steps every individual & family should review to ensure they are rainy-day ready! 1 – Check your disaster plan & supplies! Just as you need an annual exam, your disaster supplies and plan need a regular review too. As the ...

Just Listed: Two Single-Family Homes in San Jose

January 20, 2021
Mark Barber
  2021 is here… and so are TWO opportunities to own a home in the heart of Silicon Valley. These distinctive offerings just hit the market today! Find all the details below and please reach out to schedule your exclusive showing right away. Call 408.290.0072 or email mark@homesofsv.com. _ _ _     Explore: https://www.830sdaniel.com/ This single-story home, with attractive upgrades, has 3 bedrooms plus an office and 2 full baths. Desirable floor plan features living/dining room combination with oak hardwood ...

CES 2021: A Smart Home Synopsis

January 14, 2021
Mark Barber
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) may be taking place on screen, but to no surprise there is a convergence of products focused on making their way into your home in reality! Smart home devices have long been a mainstay of CES, and this year even more so on account of how much time we have all been spending there. This week, Homes of Silicon Valley is pleased to present a summary of what trends emerged, what products debuted and what we think homeowners will really want. (Note: The CES 2021 digital venue will remain open for ...

5 Questions To Ask Yourself In 2021

January 06, 2021
Mark Barber
Mansion Global has recently reported that annual home sales are expected to rise more than 10%, while historic low rates will hover around 2.7-3%. The result is anticipated to be the strongest year of home sales since 2006. While housing strength has been the highlight of pandemic economic recovery, you may be wondering what it really means for you. Here are 5 questions to consider as we head into 2021; find the complete read ‘2021 Will Likely See the Most Robust Housing Market in 15 Years’ HERE for additional data and considerations. #1: ...