Blog Archives: October 2018

Home Design Trends To Try Today (You Will Love These!)

October 25, 2018
Mark Barber & Jason Noriega HOSV Team
Let’s keep it real… we love HGTV as much as the next guy! While real estate is so much more than just design eye candy, making a house a home is all about making it yours. Get inspired with these three trends that anyone can implement in their space today… whether buying, selling, staging or just window shopping! Images Below Courtesy of HGTV Splash That Wine Everywhere. And by wine we mean wine-colored! The rich magenta undertones of a deep red wine are destined for far more than a pour or two. Wine colored décor is all the rage this ...

3 Questions To Ask Yourself Now

October 18, 2018
Mark Barber & Jason Noriega HOSV Team
The market is changing in Silicon Valley, the holidays are inching closer and the year is not far from ending. Put it all together and this makes it a great time to reflect on where you are and where you want to be! We know you are busy juggling and trying not to eat that Halloween candy before the trick or treaters get here in a couple weeks, so we’ll make this short & sweet: here are 3 questions to ask yourself now. 1) What do I love about where I am at today? As work, kids in school and holiday happenings are likely about to make your ...

The Google Effect Continues: Downtown Real Estate Roars

October 11, 2018
Mark Barber & Jason Noriega HOSV Team
If you’ve been following our blog or just awake in Silicon Valley (easier said than done… what a year!), then you know all about the development of Google’s proposed transit-oriented community that could bring 15,000-20,000 workers to San Jose. If you missed our latest update, you can read about Google’s property investment and land use intentions HERE. You may be wondering if rising rates and the changing market are halting the so-called 'Google effect' in the surrounding areas. Given the solid state of economic fundamentals (steady job ...

Silicon Valley Retail Upgrades: You Might Have Missed These

October 04, 2018
Mark Barber & Jason Noriega HOSV Team
Silicon Valley often feels a lot like Las Vegas – it’s a city that never sleeps, especially when it comes to adding innovation and modernization into the areas in which we live, work and play. You’ve likely been following the latest with regards to Google San Jose and heard about the recent and controversial approval of the Vallco mixed-used transformation, but here are a few now-completed updates that may have slid under your radar… #1: The Great Mall Milpitas This venue was feeling more good than great, but thanks to an extensive, ...