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Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.

The Tenant-Occupied Sale Equation: Timing, Access, Disclosure, and Marketability in Silicon Valley

A Property Nerds Guide to Selling a Tenant-Occupied Home Without Sacrificing Value Selling a tenant-occupied property presents a unique challenge. Unlike a vacant or owner-occupied home, every decision—from scheduling photography to conducting showings—requires balancing the interests of multiple pa
Deferred-Maintenance Triage: Preparing an Estate Home in Los Altos Hills, Saratoga, or Portola Valley

A Property Nerds Guide to Prioritizing Repairs That Matter Most When trustees or families inherit an estate home, one of the first questions is almost always the same: "How much should we fix before selling" For many Silicon Valley estate properties, the answer isn't "everything." In fact, over-impr
The Silicon Valley Trustee's Pre-Market Checklist

  A Property Nerds Guide to Preparing a Trust Sale for Success Selling a home held in a trust is rarely just another real estate transaction. More often, it's part of settling an estate, honoring a family's wishes, and making decisions that affect multiple beneficiaries. While every trust sale has i
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