Blog Archives: August 2022

Buyers & Sellers At-A-Glance [NAR® Annual Report Summary]

August 31, 2022
Mark Barber
There is no doubt that the Silicon Valley housing market has changed but it has not stopped. We are pleased to announce that our listing at 3429 Elaine Drive is now pending and that there is still a {little!} time left to view the stunning property at 2337 Sunny Vista Drive which was featured on our blog last week. It’s a must-see, updated home with a prime, central location! Meanwhile on a national level, NAR® has finalized the data compiling all the statistics of the 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers and will calculate the 2022 data ...

Just Listed In San Jose: Stunning Remodel Evokes Original Charm

August 25, 2022
Mark Barber
2337 Sunny Vista Drive in San Jose just feels like home. Warm, inviting, modern, charming and ready to welcome you with nothing to do but unpack. This remodeled & stunning, single-story home in San Jose is open this weekend (both days, 2-4pm!) and Homes of Silicon Valley invites you to experience it. Last week's listing is already pending... so this may be your only chance. Don't miss out! This 3BR / 2BA residence features an abundance of thoughtful, contemporary finishes designed to complement the home’s original charm (gleaming ...

Grand Features & Graceful Living Await At 3429 Elaine Drive (Cambrian)

August 18, 2022
Mark Barber
Silicon Valley real estate has the potential to offer unrivaled renovations, ideal & desirable locations and inviting yet convenient communities. In rare cases all of these features come together and offer an unparalleled residence to call home, as is the opportunity that awaits at 3429 Elaine Drive. With modern, distinctive upgrades at every turn, enduring & timeless materials throughout and lush landscaping front and back, our newest Homes of Silicon Valley listing is a must-see property. Grand features include high ceilings, ...

Back-To-School On The Brain

August 09, 2022
Mark Barber
Most of you know I’m not only a real estate agent but a pretty proud dad too. While my daughter has graduated college and my son is in his teenage years, August still speaks to me as that season of back-to-school. Our family adventures may not end when summer does, but there is definitely a bit of a shift in which our household feels ‘back to business’ (don’t worry – we never get too serious!). With back-to-school on the brain I wanted to share a few reads from ‘round the web that relate to falling into routines and how our homes & ...

CAR® Housing Sentiment Index Rises 3 Points

August 02, 2022
Mark Barber
August is here and our Homes of Silicon Valley team wishes you all the best in this new month! For many, this time of year marks the unofficial end of summer and return to school. For others this might be the time of your last beach vacation or the start of strategizing some new fall goals. As we close out summer, the latest California Housing Sentiment Index has been released and the results are not surprising. Inflation, rising interest rates and home price adjustments not seen in years are creating many ‘half glass empty’ perceptions of ...