Blog Archives: May 2020

This is the one you have been waiting for: a beautifully updated single-story 3BR/2BA home in Cambrian. Homes of Silicon Valley invites you to personally view 1845 Charmeran Avenue in San Jose today. While the 95124 zip code is known for its family-oriented vibe, well-maintained streets, enthusiastic sense of community and top schools… this property is THE home you want within it! Your front yard greets you with newer landscaping and inviting front pavers, plus graceful views of the Sierra Azul mountain range and Mount Umnunhum. The warm, ...

If you follow our Homes of Silicon Valley blog, then you know that we believe in facts, reality, authenticity and our favorite thing of all… silver linings! Because we know that your newsfeed is filled with everything related  to COVID-19, we wanted to provide some balance and share the good news that you may have missed! The updates below may not change the world, but if they bring a smile to yours – that makes us happy. HOUSING: Property Tax Portability Hits The Ballot Again You have seen this issue hit the ballot before and it is back ...

Wow. The concept of home has never been more prominent or critical than the times we find ourselves in today. In whatever walls you have found yourself surrounded by in the last nine weeks (but hey, who’s counting?), we hope they have brought you comfort and some sense of peace amidst the chaos. So speaking of chaos…it’s no secret that the Silicon Valley housing market was set-up for a sizzling spring and summer season and off to a SOLID start… and then the shelter-in-place hit. While the rest is history in the making, we do know that ...

As Santa Clara County closes in on week eight of sheltering in place, and the nation as a whole faces 'speed bumps' on account of the global pandemic – there has been some surprising news in real estate. You’d be hard-pressed to name an industry that has not been hit by COVID-19 (unless you are making Clorox wipes or toilet paper!), so it is no surprise that Bay Area home sales have dropped 30% and listings have fallen 44% in SCC and 4 surrounding counties. Just this week, housing is making progress as agents are now allowed to show homes ...