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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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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
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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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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
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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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Thursday, October 14, 2010 5:48 AM
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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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Thursday, October 07, 2010 4:20 PM
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Linguistic Quirks in Silicon Valley
Linguistic quirks in Silicon Valley
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 8:40 PM
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Rush Hour Traffic in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley rush hour traffic and basic traffic issues discussed.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 4:18 PM
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What are the Major Sports Teams in Silicon Valley?
What are the major professional sports teams in Silicon Valley?
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Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:53 AM
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Urban Living Neighborhoods in Silicon Valley and San Jose
Urban living areas in Silicon Valley include downtown San Jose, Willow Glen, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Santa Clara's Rivermark neighborhood.
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Microclimates in Silicon Valley
A discussion of micro-climates in Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County, San Jose, Los Gatos, etc.)
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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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Tuesday, October 23, 2007 1:53 PM
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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
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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?
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Monday, October 15, 2007 5:27 PM
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