Blog Archives: April 2020

A San Jose Development Update: What We Know

April 23, 2020
Mark Barber
It is no secret that COVID-19 has not only changed life as we know it today, but many of the plans that Silicon Valley had for tomorrow. While much is still uncertain about when things will return to ‘normal’ and what that will look like from a personal, economic and financial perspective, we do know a bit about what has been halted and what has progressed from a development standpoint here in San Jose. Here are the highlights: GOOGLE’S TRANSIT VILLAGE Homes of Silicon Valley has been following the progress of this project since its ...

Shop Local & Find Necessities: Here's How

April 16, 2020
Mark Barber
We hope that you and your loved ones are staying as healthy, happy and hopeful as can be amidst these trying times. As we continue to seek ways to find the good and share it, we are hoping that this week’s topic can truly serve as a win-win for you and some great local businesses. We have noticed (and felt ourselves!) that finding some household necessities and planning meals is getting harder and harder; at the same time, local eateries are feeling the financial pinch of being closed and having too many products yet not enough customers....

Silicon Valley Tech Tackles Pandemic: Here's How

April 08, 2020
Mark Barber
The innovation in Silicon Valley has always been an unstoppable force but is now being used to fight COVID-19 on a financial, technological and philanthropic level. Below we have compiled some highlights that have been announced in recent weeks, but we send our most heartfelt gratitude to every individual and organization that is giving what they can and more. (If your company or organization is making a contribution in the fight against this global pandemic – we’d love to give you a shout out and our sincere thanks! Email us HERE.) IN ...

What’s Happening In April: Census 2020 & More

April 02, 2020
Mark Barber
  We hope everyone is staying happy, healthy and connected to who & what they love! With a new month upon us, we wanted to share a few things that this month brings, besides the extended shelter-in-place. (If you are seeking support or resources pertaining to COVID-19, please feel free to visit our previous blogs HERE.) So awhile back, you may recall that we announced that the National Association of Realtors® had joined the 2020 Census as a National Partner, and outlined some differences notable in this decennial event. Since then, we ...