Blog Archives: August 2018

Moving On After Real Estate Rejection

August 23, 2018
Mark Barber & Jason Noriega HOSV Team
We promise that even though this week’s blog features the unfortunate ‘R” word… it’s not the house hunter’s edition of ‘He’s Just Not That Into You.’ Rejection is a part of virtually every real estate transaction at one point or another. Whether your offer gets rejected, whether your loan program is a no-go or you have trouble agreeing on a rent back amount, not every question gets a rave response. The good news is that rejection is NOT the end of every great love story... especially when it comes to the housing market in Silicon Valley....

3 Permit Pitfalls You May Not Know About

August 14, 2018
Mark Barber & Jason Noriega HOSV Team
Nearly every homeowner agrees that the very best part of home is making it yours! We love nothing more than seeing our homeowners transform a house into their personal sanctuary. Whether that means a few perfect paint colors or the bathroom of your dreams… chances are that the challenges grow as your dreams do. While for some projects it is crystal clear that permits are required… there are always those gray areas that make you say… “Do I really have to get a permit…?”. While most buyers and sellers are aware that non-permitted ...

3 Key Take-A-Ways From Apple’s Trillion Dollar Milestone

August 09, 2018
Mark Barber & Jason Noriega HOSV Team
If you live in Silicon Valley you were bound to be at least a little curious about which tech company was going to reach the four-comma club first! After a bit if debate about when they reached it… it’s confirmed that Apple hit the $1 trillion milestone in market capitalization first, based on the most recent share count (July 20th) as shares briefly traded for $207.05 last week. So yes, it’s exciting but what does it really mean for you ~ a tech company went from rich to richer, and others are about to follow suit? That’s not really ...

5477 Leigh Avenue: Hitting The Market Any Minute

August 02, 2018
Mark Barber & Jason Noriega HOSV Team
  If you have worked with us here at Homes of Silicon Valley, then you know that we take great pride in ALL of our listings and the one about to hit the market (like any minute!) is NO exception.   While it’s not officially listed YET, this charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is officially what every buyer wants. A fantastic location in an amazing neighborhood with top schools, flexible, usable spaces both inside & out, updated kitchen & bath… the list goes on! Be sure to stay tuned to our Facebook page for tour info & more (and the ...