Northern California Real Estate

Buyers, sellers, investors, welcome back to another installment of Real Estate Jargon – simple explanations of real estate terms not normally found daily conversation.  As a departure from terms typically used in real estate transactions or property management, I’m responding to a question I’ve r...

Napa Valley is the ultimate setting for fine homes and estates.  The Valley is discretely removed from the noise and traffic of the Bay Area, but just an hour drive away, set amidst the finest vineyards in the world and offering easy access to world class restaurants, spas, and shopping.  Many cu...

Silicon Valley offers some of the most exclusive residential communities to be found in Northern California.  Custom homes and estates dot the eastern slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains, providing expansive views of San Francisco Bay, Silicon Valley, and the surrounding hills and woodlands. Here ...

Palo Alto is the heart of Silicon Valley.  It’s home to many of the world’s best-known technology companies and Stanford University.  Now that many companies are once again hiring, demand for Palo Alto homes has greatly increased.  But what if you’re on a budget and still want to buy a single fam...

Los Altos and Los Altos Hills are premium locations in the heart of Silicon Valley.  From the quaint, tree-lined streets and fine restaurants and shops of downtown to the sprawling estates in the Hills, Los Altos offers everything a luxury home buyer could be looking for.  But what if you’re on a...

Sunnyvale is located in central Silicon Valley, freeway or light rail close to just about everything.  Many of the Valley’s major employers have either their headquarters or major facilities in Sunnyvale.  Home values have suffered in recent years, making Sunnyvale relatively affordable compared ...

The communities of Portola Valley and Woodside are wooded retreats on the north end of Silicon Valley, just minutes from Palo Alto, Stanford University and many of the world famous companies that are Silicon Valley’s major employers. Here are REO homes for sale in Portola Valley and REO homes for...

Palo Alto is a beautiful, vibrant community in northern Silicon Valley.  It’s known for tree-lined streets, fine dining, and close proximity to Stanford University.  It is home to many of the world famous companies that are Silicon Valley’s major employers, as well as dozens of start-ups that are...

Looking for a home in Mountain View?  Now that employment is up in the area, many Mountain View neighborhoods have already turned the corner in terms of increased demand and higher prices.  For many, REO (bank-owned) homes provide the opportunity to purchase a home at a reasonable price. Here are...

Los Gatos is a beautiful community located in southern Silicon Valley, just south of San Jose.  It’s freeway close to just about everything and the gateway to the Santa Cruz Mountains and coastal Santa Cruz, less than 30 minutes by mountain highway.  Downtown Los Gatos is famous for fantastic res...