Hot! Hot! Hot! Lowest number of homes for sale, lowest interest rates in 30+ years, and a growing Silicon Valley economy, sets up for bidding wars all over the Bay Area. Some basic stats and predictions: * Average home prices in San Jose and Silicon Valley will be back to 2006 (pre-bust) by 2014! *… Continue Reading
Category Archives: San Jose
Moving to Silicon Valley? 3 Key Relocation Considerations
The wealth of information available online certainly helps when trying to decide whether to relocate to another area for a job. When I moved to San Jose from Dallas, I had limited information about the cost differences. The salary jump was enough to keep me excited about the move until I began looking at houses.… Continue Reading
Places to Make a Donation for the Holidays
There are lots of ways to help organizations by donating money this holiday season. Some (like the Red Cross) prefer money so they can purchase specifically what is needed. However there are also lots of places you can donate slightly used items. Here is a list where you can take those coats, blankets, toys and… Continue Reading
Holiday Giving
Give yourself a fabulous gift this year – the gift of making a difference in people’s lives. There are so many ways to do something important during this holiday season. Quite simply you can change someone’s life. Is there any better way to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, the New Year…than that? Make a… Continue Reading
5 Tips for making an offer on a home during a competitive market
The San Jose, Silicon Valley real estate market has once again taken a swing toward the positive upswing on average sales prices. In some areas, like Palo Alto, the residential real estate market has already recovered the loss of the 2006 real estate bust and has even gained in average sales price. More diverse neighborhoods… Continue Reading
Winter Events in Willow Glen and Los Gatos
The Thanksgiving left overs are all eaten. We battled the crowds on Black Friday and shopped locally for the Shop Small Businesses Saturday. Now it’s time to schedule all those special holiday events in December. Los Gatos and Willow Glen have some wonderful things happening for families this year. Click here to view and download… Continue Reading
Walking Willow Glen
I love walking around Willow Glen. It’s certainly an architect lover’s delight and is known as a “walkable” town. The homes are historic and fabulous. The streets are lined with huge old trees that keep you cool while walking in their shade. Downtown has that special small town feel. I created this walk for my… Continue Reading
San Jose Real Estate Prices climb as interest rates drop
Current stats from Movoto.com. Tags: Market Information, San Jose… Continue Reading
Charming Evergreen – Pending Sale in 8 days!
Charming Home Ready for You! Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood Market Stats IDX Search $399,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,786 sqftLot: 6,599 sqft Location 2690 Brahms AvenueSan Jose, CA 95122USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the “Like” button below: CJ Brasiel Broker Associate,… Continue Reading
I am buying a home and the seller wants no contingencies, what does it mean?
Purchasing a home is almost always the largest financial decision a person will make in their lifetime. In the San Jose, San Francisco Bay real estate market, we are easily talking about a range of a quarter of a million to $5 million dollars. Not a decision to take lightly. To show commitment to the… Continue Reading
Home for Sale in North San Jose! Open 6/30 and 7/1 1-4pm
Ready to move in! Cute Berryessa Home! Overview Maps Photos Open House Market Stats IDX Search $398,800 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,041 sqftLot: 5,876 sqft Location 2520 Fallingtree DriveSan Jose, CA 95131USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the “Like” button below: CJ Brasiel… Continue Reading
Blossom Valley Home For Sale
Remodeled Oasis Just for You! Overview Maps Photos Description Market Stats IDX Search $488,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1,546 sqftLot: 4,996 sqft Location 254 Beegum WaySan Jose, CA 95123USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the “Like” button below: CJ Brasiel Broker… Continue Reading