Blog Archives: September 2019

  Have you ever wondered why if ‘everyone’ is leaving California as the media portrays, why we still have a housing shortage? Well, migration patterns in and out of our state have changed over time – and it’s no secret that achieving home ownership here is not easy. So, this week we wanted to shed some light on what recent polls and stats say about those who call California home sweet home. As you will see from the recent infographic below from the California Association of Realtors®, only 20% of those surveyed in a recent Google poll ...

  Homes of Silicon Valley is pleased to present 891 Monica Lane in Campbell, a stunning ranch-style home with guest house (deed-restricted). Characterized by truly distinctive, high quality upgrades, this residence has been partially rebuilt and fully renovated by Craig Rogers Construction in 2008. This turn-key property exudes elegance yet offers warmth and comfort at every turn. Two sets of French doors beckon guests from the living and dining areas into the spacious patio overlooking the expansive lawn and impeccable landscaping....

The answers to the Silicon valley housing shortage are as diverse as the factors which caused it, and today we wanted to update you on one such solution that has implications for every San Jose homeowner: accessory dwelling units (ADU’s). We first covered this topic last summer, when we introduced our ‘Accessory Dwelling Unit Resource Center’, then followed up on the issue when we shared the implications of renting one out as a short-term vs. long-term rental. This week, we are excited to introduce to you a concept that has the potential to ...