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Silicon Valley real estate, explained by the Property Nerds®
Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.
Selling a Vintage Willow Glen Home Without Remodeling Away Its Character
One of the biggest mistakes sellers make in Willow Glen is assuming every vintage home needs to look brand new before going on the market. In reality, many buyers aren't searching for a modern home that happens to be old. They're searching for an authentic Willow Glen home that has been thoughtfully
South San Jose Home Prices by Neighborhood (2026)
What do houses cost in South San Jose? We placed every house sale in San Jose from the two years to October 27, 2026 in the outlines of our neighborhood guides, and added up the 16 guides in the South San Jose district of our San Jose neighborhoods page outside Blossom Valley and Santa Teresa, Willo
Central San Jose Home Prices by Neighborhood (2026)
What do houses cost in Central San Jose? We placed every house sale in San Jose from the two years to October 27, 2026 in the outlines of our neighborhood guides, and added up the 7 guides around downtown in the Central San Jose district of our San Jose neighborhoods page (downtown and Naglee Park,

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