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Moving to Silicon Valley: is it possible to get a house here that's as nice as the one you currently own?
I am frequently contacted by extremely bright, successful engineers or high tech professionals who are in large homes on large lots with great schools in less expensive areas of the country. They want to move here because Silicon Valley is the hub of Read More...
Posted: Friday, March 18, 2011 7:31 AM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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How is buying a home in Silicon Valley different from in other parts of the country?
Yesterday I was asked how the San Jose - Silicon Valley area is different from other parts of the US for home buyers. What did they need to be concerned about here versus in the midwest or east coast? They knew about earthquakes, and having to strap water Read More...
Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:53 AM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Finding New Homes for Sale in Silicon Valley
Frequently, people new to Silicon Valley and the San Jose area arrive from places where their last home was new construction, and they hope to find a brand new home here, too. Unless you are looking to purchase a condominium or a townhome, though, it Read More...
Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:55 AM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Where Are the Good Public Schools in Silicon Valley?
Brief summary of where to find the best schools in Silicon Valley Read More...
Posted: Saturday, September 11, 2010 11:17 AM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Rush Hour Traffic in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley rush hour traffic and basic traffic issues discussed. Read More...
Posted: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 4:18 PM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Microclimates in Silicon Valley
A discussion of micro-climates in Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County, San Jose, Los Gatos, etc.) Read More...
Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2009 9:08 PM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Tools You Can Use When Relocating to the San Jose Area
If you're moving to San Jose, Santa Clara or Silicon Valley from out of the area, there are a few items you may want to assemble in your "toolkit" as you are choosing a place to live. Some of these you can obtain for free, online or from Read More...
Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 1:53 PM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Town and City Boundaries in Silicon Valley vs School District Boundaries
In Silicon Valley, or Santa Clara County, we have a relationship between city or town boundaries and school district boundaries that is unusual compared to most parts of the country. They just don't always line up! I blogged about this at my Live Read More...
Posted: Monday, October 15, 2007 6:15 PM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Thinking of Relocating to Silicon Valley?
If you're thinking of moving to the San Jose area, or Silicon Valley, you probably have a lot of questions: What's the climate like? How's the crime? Are people friendly? Is there anything fun and interesting to do? What is the local culture? Read More...
Posted: Monday, October 15, 2007 5:27 PM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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