Blog Archives: November 2021

Happy, Happy Thanksgiving From Homes of Silicon Valley

November 23, 2021
Mark Barber
What a difference a year makes! The holidays may look and feel different to many of us this year, and hopefully in the best way possible. Whether we have had the opportunity to work together this year or just cheer each other on in life and/or real estate success from afar, my greatest hope for you is to be with who matters most to you this season. For myself, home is where my kids (and faithful buddy Chadwick!) are and as we celebrate this week, we are grateful for each other and for all the moments that have led us here. I’m not sure if ...

Homes of Silicon Valley Seller Success | Fall 2021

November 17, 2021
Mark Barber
''Tis always the season for gratitude and this fall season is no different as we have so much to be thankful for! Homes of Silicon Valley is pleased to present our fall seller results as we express our deepest appreciation to everyone who has placed their trust and greatest chance of success in us. The graphic below summarizes our closings from September 29, 2021 - October 29, 2021 plus our current pending listing. The three closed transactions represent an average sales price of $187,300 over list price. Below you will find details on the ...

Thirty-Something & Purchasing Something: Insights From Realtor.com

November 09, 2021
Mark Barber
Whether you are looking forward to your 30’s (lucky you!) or struggling to remember them (no judgement here),  I think we can all agree that this decade of life is a marked one for reaching personal & professional milestones. The thirties are often a time when individuals & families are buying their first home or moving up into a bigger one. The life changes that happen from 30-40 are often a time to re-evaluate lifestyle needs and financial goals, as exemplified in a recent read from Realtor.com. Here are three things to think about when ...

Get A Pie, Give A Pie: A Sweet Collaboration

November 03, 2021
Mark Barber
‘Tis the season for thanks and giving, and Homes of Silicon Valley is launching a sweet little gathering that combines the best of both worlds! While the last two years have had their challenges, I could not be more grateful for the people who have entrusted me to support them, who have supported me, and who have helped me make a difference in our own little corner of the community. Thanks to you, Homes of Silicon Valley has been able to contribute $50,000+ over the years to our community with the support from Sereno’s 1% For Good ...