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Search for San Jose area rentals on the MLS
Search for rental housing on the MLS on my sites: 1- find a home by map Go to http://www.popehandy.com/find_silicon_valley_real_estate_and_homes_for_sale_by_map.html In lower left corner you'll see "property types" - scroll down and find
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Sunny Silicon Valley: Sunrise, Sunset, Dawn and Dusk Times
A couple of days ago I made a quick trip to Spokane, Washington, on some family business. As I'm writing this in mid-December, just short of the winter solstice (shortest day of the year), I was struck by how early the sun set and then, the following
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Understanding School Scores in Silicon Valley
If you are coming to the Silicon Valley area from outside of California , you may not know what to make of our school scoring system. It's actually pretty straightforward: the API scores ( Academic Performance Index ) are based on a 1 - 1,000 point
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Where are the Silicon Valley luxury homes? Where are the more upscale Silicon Valley neighborhoods?
If you are relocating to Silicon Valley and wish to choose an upscale or luxury neighborhood, where should you begin looking? Where are the very best areas in or near San Jose? Here are some quick lists of areas in Silicon Valley areas which enjoy beautiful
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Rush Hour Traffic in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley rush hour traffic and basic traffic issues discussed.
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Silicon Valley: A Word About the Climate
People coming from out of the area to relocate to Silicon Valley might not know what to expect from the weather in the San Jose, Santa Clara County, or Silicon Valley Area. What's it all about? In a nutshell, this is a "sub tropical" area,
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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
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