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Home Considerations for Those Looking in Silicon Valley
Approximately 40 million Americans move homes every year, whether they’re upgrading, downsizing, or simply want to be closer to a job or family.  Those who have been through the house hunting process know that it can be intense. The stress level is often even higher for people living in markets where there’s a shortage of affordable housing, like Silicon Valley.  
 
One way that people cope with affordable housing shortages is by commuting. The number of ‘super commuters’ -- those who have a daily commute time of more than 90 minutes -- continues to rise at shocking rates in the Valley and surrounding areas including San Francisco, where more than 100,000 individuals meet the criteria. From 2016 to 2017 alone, the number of San Jose super commuters jumped 96.8%. 
 
In one attempt to ameliorate the housing crisis in Silicon Valley, Google announced its plan to build 20,000 homes on property the company already owns. The proposed project promises a $1 billion investment and is the company’s attempt to “be a good neighbor.” In the meantime, no matter what company you work for, if you’re looking to buy, you should prepare yourself for a lengthy process. The average house hunt takes 10 weeks, not including ... more

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