Blog Archives: January 2021 — December 2021

Homes of Silicon Valley would like to sincerely thank all of the readers who have been following our blog in 2021! Year end is always a bittersweet season to count our wins, mourn our losses and balance enjoying the present with planning for the future. We sincerely hope that the last 12 months have been gentle to you and those around you, and that the comforts of home have been your solace throughout the roller coaster of another pandemic year and all that goes with it. We also hope that our exclusive, weekly Homes of Silicon Valley ...

December is halfway through, and we sincerely hope that you are preparing for some well-deserved time to reflect & relax in the weeks to come. Before we (attempt!) to turn off our analytical engines and turn on our holiday cheer, we wanted to provide a glimpse of Santa Clara County real estate here at year-end. Below you will find a snapshot of the Homes of Silicon Valley Real Estate Report compiling real data from November 2021 (the most recent completed month for which all statistics are available). As you will see, the median home price ...

Happy December! While some colder weather is upon us, we are fortunate to live in a climate where shoveling snow and worrying about freezing pipes is not the norm for the season.  That does not mean however that we can ignore winter home maintenance entirely, and this week’s list is a quick & useful one of what you can do to help secure your comfort & safety this season!   CHECK THOSE SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR BATTERIES Yes – we know you are supposed to do it when the time change happened, but if that moment has come and gone ...

A new month is here… but last month ended with some great news that we will carry with us into this dynamic season. Homes of Silicon Valley is pleased to announce that 255 Burning Tree Drive in San Jose (95119) has closed! You may remember that this Santa Teresa listing featured 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a distinctive floorplan with 2 ground-level bedrooms and an upstairs bedroom/bonus space. Listed at $1,197,000, this property closed $179,000 over-asking at $1,376,000. WOW! We are more than thrilled for our sellers and also honored that ...

What a difference a year makes! The holidays may look and feel different to many of us this year, and hopefully in the best way possible. Whether we have had the opportunity to work together this year or just cheer each other on in life and/or real estate success from afar, my greatest hope for you is to be with who matters most to you this season. For myself, home is where my kids (and faithful buddy Chadwick!) are and as we celebrate this week, we are grateful for each other and for all the moments that have led us here. I’m not sure if ...

''Tis always the season for gratitude and this fall season is no different as we have so much to be thankful for! Homes of Silicon Valley is pleased to present our fall seller results as we express our deepest appreciation to everyone who has placed their trust and greatest chance of success in us. The graphic below summarizes our closings from September 29, 2021 - October 29, 2021 plus our current pending listing. The three closed transactions represent an average sales price of $187,300 over list price. Below you will find details on the ...

Whether you are looking forward to your 30’s (lucky you!) or struggling to remember them (no judgement here),  I think we can all agree that this decade of life is a marked one for reaching personal & professional milestones. The thirties are often a time when individuals & families are buying their first home or moving up into a bigger one. The life changes that happen from 30-40 are often a time to re-evaluate lifestyle needs and financial goals, as exemplified in a recent read from Realtor.com. Here are three things to think about when ...

‘Tis the season for thanks and giving, and Homes of Silicon Valley is launching a sweet little gathering that combines the best of both worlds! While the last two years have had their challenges, I could not be more grateful for the people who have entrusted me to support them, who have supported me, and who have helped me make a difference in our own little corner of the community. Thanks to you, Homes of Silicon Valley has been able to contribute $50,000+ over the years to our community with the support from Sereno’s 1% For Good ...

I’ve worked in real estate long enough to witness some familiar time frames repeat themselves. While there is no crystal ball in real estate, there is almost an unrivaled certainty that market predictions will start rolling in for the new year before the leaves even start to turn. With fall well underway, many of the major industry organizations and media outlets are making their predictions for what real estate will look and feel like in 2022. Below is a sampling of what the experts expect (click titles to read in full): CALIFORNIA ...

Homes of Silicon Valley invites you to experience our newest listing this weekend as we proudly present 255 Burning Tree Drive in San Jose (95119)! This updated, 2-story residence features a truly distinctive layout that offers endless possibilities. With two-ground level bedrooms and an upstairs bedroom/flex space – opportunities are abound for multigenerational living, an out-of-the-way playroom, retreat-like master suite or dreamy media/game room! Feature Highlights: | 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths | 1,508 Sq. Ft. Home / 6,155 Sq. Ft. Lo ...

Whoever said you can’t have it all has not (yet!) toured 518 Brooks Avenue in San Jose. Originally built in 1920 and beautifully remodeled, this hall-free 2BR/1BA home offers contemporary amenities blended with the charm of yesteryear. With French doors, plank wood flooring, handsome painted trim and a dining room with pendant light that overlooks the backyard, you will feel warmth and comfort radiating from every turn. Your favorite feature just might be the spacious, new kitchen w/Shaker-style cabinets, stainless steel appliances and quartz ...

One sizzling season… 10 dynamic transactions! As Homes of Silicon Valley welcomes fall, we feel it would be amiss not to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has entrusted us with their real estate goals this summer. With our utmost respect to every buyer, every seller, every loyal referral and trusted introduction, please know how much we appreciate the chance to work with you and those you care about. Thank you is never enough - but regardless we want you to know your trust is never lost on us - so it's a start! While summer 2021 ...

The only thing better than calling Campbell home is having all the lifestyle conveniences and features you want without all the hassles you don’t. 100 Dot Avenue offers just that: this beautifully appointed 1,298 sq. ft. townhome features two stories, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, an attached two-car garage, low-maintenance fenced yard and low HOA dues of only $187/month. With a welcoming cherrywood floor entryway, step down living room w/fireplace, formal dining room w/tray ceilings, modern kitchen & half bath downstairs, this home offers the ...

A new month is here, and while there is much to celebrate there is also much to be aware of. With so many of our friends and loved ones impacted by the devastating effects of the Caldor fire, as well as the Dixie fire and 9 others occurring in our state right now – Homes of Silicon Valley just knew that we could not let National Preparedness Month pass us by. Our primary commitment to your home and your family is safety and security, and as such we wanted to share some resources and tips to help you prepare for the worst while always hoping ...

When numbers talk, we listen. When real estate numbers talk, we analyze. That’s what this week’s blog is all about – where Santa Clara County is at today and how that compares to where we have been. You may hear headlines that the market is cooling. Prices are decelerating. There is more inventory. But what does all of that really mean? Is real estate still a good investment? Before you get flashbacks to 2008, let’s take a deeper dive into what the numbers actually say. MEDIAN PRICES Your heart might sink a bit when you hear that home ...

Homes of Silicon invites you to experience 1,200+ square feet of convenient townhome living in one of Almaden's most highly-regarded communities as we present 915 Lake Tahoe Court. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, two-stories, newer carpet & updated laminate flooring, a single car garage + detached parking space and all the community amenities (lush grounds, sparkling pool, spa, gym) - home is here. Please reach out for the opportunity to make it yours ASAP! - High ceilings, bull-nose wall corners, deep skylight above stairs - Flexible, ...

Home to the oldest educational institution in the state and one of newest NFL stadiums. Known as the center of Silicon Valley and headquarters of several high-tech companies. A city where old meets new, where comfort meets convenience, where luxury meets charm. This is Santa Clara and Homes of Silicon Valley invites you to be a part of it by calling 1946 Garzoni Place home. Within the heart of the newer Mission Gardens Community built in 2005, this multi-level townhome features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths amidst a desirable tree-lined street ...

Homes of Silicon Valley hopes that you are enjoying summer to the fullest extent and able to do more of what you love with the company you love to keep. If all that fun is keeping you away from market headlines, have no fear – a quick summary of the 3 hottest trends right now is here! National trends making the news pertain to an increased demand for condos, price growth acceleration and deceleration based on market metros and more inventory. Snippets of stats are below, with links to the full articles included if you could snag that much ...

For years, Homes of Silicon Valley has been reporting data and trends related to the inventory shortage. This week, we are turning our focus to the driving force behind the continued lack of units to meet housing demand: the jobs to housing ratio. Below you will find some recent facts and figures that demonstrate what a balanced market looks like, compared to what the Bay Area has been facing for the last decade and beyond. BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION STATS By mid-2017, the Bay Area added 42% of all new jobs projected through 2040 yet ...

July is here and summer is calling so let’s get right down to the data! June sales stats have just dropped and here is what you need to know: Sales prices for single-family, re-sale homes set new highs for the fifth month in a row. The median sales price was $1,747,620 last month, a gain of 26.6% compared to last year. That is the 20th month in a row the median sales price has been higher than the year before. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES* - Median SFR Price: $1,747,620 (+5.3% MoM; +26.6% YoY) - SFR Days on Market: 13 (-2.8% MoM; -42.2% Y ...