Blog Archives: March 2018

It’s the word that strikes fear in the hearts of buyers… eye rolls in the heads of agents and angst in the mouths of the media: INVENTORY. While it’s nothing new here in the Bay Area, it sure is getting old! Buyers are exhausted, renters feel hopeless and employers have the draw of jobs but no confidence that the employees can find roofs over their heads. If you’ve been following our blog and general news coverage, then you know that new construction isn’t likely to solve the problem, and local job creation is only going to worsen it. Is ...

Lighting is one of the most commonly overlooked details, often considered a small touch when in fact it makes a HUGE difference in three major areas of your home and life. This week , Homes of Silicon Valley is taking a glimpse into a topic that impacts virtually all homeowners young and old, new and experienced and everyone in between. MOOD/EFFICIENCY Did you know that bright light – and the lack thereof – can affect your internal biological clock, sleeping patterns, energy and mood? In fact, many recent studies have focused on how the ...

If there are not times in your life when it feels a little hectic… we aren’t sure you are really living in Silicon Valley! But the good news is… hard work pays off! As always, we have been watching the news and while homeownership in the Bay Area is not easy – it really IS worth it. Check out these recent and defining trends that are shaping our local market today. Getting Richer.* We said it – the ‘R’ word: rich. Let’s keep it real, nobody works their butt off to be poor right? The Wall Street Journal reported last week on the record ...

As a residential real estate team, Homes of Silicon Valley is not just committed to helping people buy and sell homes, but to truly  understanding how the dynamic nature of Silicon Valley impacts that investment. We all know that to the nation, we are known as that ‘really expensive place where the jobs are’ – but how do you know what is really happening on a local level? What sources can help you stay in touch with local development with a local lens? What IS that big crane doing across the street? What is on the San Jose horizon (in ...

Welcome back to the Homes of Silicon Blog; we have been enjoying covering the top 3 questions asked by our Bay Area buyers and sellers – so thank you to those who have read one, some or all of the articles these past few weeks. It’s no secret that it is a seller’s market here in Silicon Valley – so most homeowners don’t worry about getting offers… but getting high quality, truly qualified buyers to view and vie for their home. After all, there is nothing worse than getting an ideal offer that results in a super sticky situation – or does ...