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Finding Furnished Rentals in Los Gatos
Many people who move to Silicon Valley want to rent initially. Los Gatos is a great place to start! In addition to the El Gato Penthouse (in downtown LG), a newer complex with some furnished rental units on the edge of Los Gatos next to Netflix is Aventino Read More...
Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2011 6:24 PM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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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 Read More...
Posted: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 6:31 PM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Incredible Price on 5114 Nerissa Way in Cambrian Park
Cambrian Park, Santa Clara County - Announcing newly on MLS and at low price for Alta Vista School, quiet street, updated/remodeled condition and oversized lot! 5114 Nerissa Way, a 1,233 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Room to add on!". Read More...
Posted: Friday, April 08, 2011 8:01 AM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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What about living in the Los Gatos Mountains (or Santa Cruz Mountains)?
When people relocating to Silicon Valley get "sticker shock" on our real estate prices, most of the time they look for more affordable places in which to live that are close by. Often finding neighborhoods with good schools comes into play. Read More...
Posted: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:25 AM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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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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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 Read More...
Posted: Saturday, December 18, 2010 8:03 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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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 Read More...
Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2010 5:48 AM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Open House in Almaden Winery on Sunday
October 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Almaden Winery, Cambrian Park - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 5641 Le Fevre Dr. on October Read More...
Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:41 AM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Open House in Sunnyvale Meadows on Saturday
October 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sunnyvale Meadows, Sunnyvale - We invite everyone to visit our open house at B-1095 Reed Avenue on October Read More...
Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:38 AM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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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 Read More...
Posted: Thursday, October 07, 2010 4:20 PM by Mary Pope-Handy | 1 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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Linguistic Quirks in Silicon Valley
Linguistic quirks in Silicon Valley Read More...
Posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 8:40 PM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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Swim Teams and Cabana Clubs in Silicon Valley
Where to find swim teams and cabanas in Silicon Valley. Read More...
Posted: Friday, June 18, 2010 10:30 AM by Mary Pope-Handy | 0 Comments
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