Relocating to Silicon Valley: Tips & Advice

Finding Furnished Rentals in Los Gatos

Mary Pope-Handy — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:24:00 GMT

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)

Search for San Jose area rentals on the MLS

Mary Pope-Handy — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:31:00 GMT

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)

Incredible Price on 5114 Nerissa Way in Cambrian Park

Mary Pope-Handy — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:01:00 GMT

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!". Now MLS® $579,000 - Fabulous price!.

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What about living in the Los Gatos Mountains (or Santa Cruz Mountains)?

Mary Pope-Handy — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:25:00 GMT

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)

Moving to Silicon Valley: is it possible to get a house here that's as nice as the one you currently own?

Mary Pope-Handy — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:31:00 GMT

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)

How is buying a home in Silicon Valley different from in other parts of the country?

Mary Pope-Handy — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:53:00 GMT

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)

Sunny Silicon Valley: Sunrise, Sunset, Dawn and Dusk Times

Mary Pope-Handy — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:03:00 GMT

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)

Finding New Homes for Sale in Silicon Valley

Mary Pope-Handy — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:55:00 GMT

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)

Understanding School Scores in Silicon Valley

Mary Pope-Handy — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:48:00 GMT

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)

Open House in Almaden Winery on Sunday

Mary Pope-Handy — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:41:00 GMT

Almaden Winery, Cambrian Park - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 5641 Le Fevre Dr. on October 17 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Open House in Sunnyvale Meadows on Saturday

Mary Pope-Handy — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:38:00 GMT

Sunnyvale Meadows, Sunnyvale - We invite everyone to visit our open house at B-1095 Reed Avenue on October 16 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Where are the Silicon Valley luxury homes? Where are the more upscale Silicon Valley neighborhoods?

Mary Pope-Handy — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:20:00 GMT

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)

Where Are the Good Public Schools in Silicon Valley?

Mary Pope-Handy — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:17:00 GMT

Brief summary of where to find the best schools in Silicon Valley...(read more)

Linguistic Quirks in Silicon Valley

Mary Pope-Handy — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:40:00 GMT

Linguistic quirks in Silicon Valley...(read more)

Swim Teams and Cabana Clubs in Silicon Valley

Mary Pope-Handy — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Where to find swim teams and cabanas in Silicon Valley....(read more)