Move 2 Silicon Valley

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 innovation, our weather's great, crime's low and there's so much to do in this ...

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 heaters for earthquake safety, but what about earthquake insurance? Are termites a ...

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 can be really challenging to find truly new homes for sale here.  (There are tons of ...

If you've recently relocated to the San Jose area, you may still be getting your "sea legs" here. Perhaps you're still learning your way around, or maybe trying to get a feel for our market.  And very likely you are wondering, "should I buy a home now...or should I wait?" There are no easy answers. Sweeping ...