Blog Archives: December 2019

HOSV: Best of 2019 Blogs

December 23, 2019
Mark & Sarah Homes of Silicon Valley
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 ...

New Decade, New Décor

December 19, 2019
Mark & Sarah Homes of Silicon Valley
2020 is more than just a new year – it is a whole new decade. That distinction may be the driving force behind the emerging home design trends that are not just a breath of fresh air – but a dramatic windstorm of change. When you see these rooms, the only thing you may be asking yourself is… am I really ready for this?! Only one way to find out: check out what 3 dominating décor forces are forecasting to see if they are you – yet! If you want to know what some of Elle’s favorite designers, decorators  and architects are expecting in 2020 ...

Silicon Valley 2020: Look Forward To This…

December 12, 2019
Mark & Sarah Homes of Silicon Valley
  Are things looking bright around here in Silicon valley or what?! And we don’t just mean the holiday lights and happenings all aglow! As we continue to keep you apprised of the latest market news, we just have to share a few trends filling that cup half-full in the New Year before we have even had a chance to raise a glass. Here is what you can look forward to in Silicon Valley in 2020… #1: HEALTHY JOB GROWTH & HAPPY EMPLOYEES As reported by Business Insider and compiled annually by Glassdoor, the list of the 100 best companies to ...

Is There An Easy Button In Real Estate?

December 04, 2019
Mark & Sarah Homes of Silicon Valley
  Does the chaos of the holidays ever make you wish that life had an easy button?! We get it! We often hear the same thing said about real estate, and depending on the market, people often assume that it is either an easy time to buy or an easy time to sell. But let’s keep it real… there is very little black and white in any industry, especially housing! While the general consensus revealed below courtesy of a Google poll predicates that it’s harder to buy than sell in this second half of the year, we want to provide some clarity & ...