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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.

Downtown Sunnyvale and CityLine: How Urban Energy Is Changing Buyer Demand

Downtown Sunnyvale is no longer just “the place near Murphy Avenue.” It is becoming one of Silicon Valley’s most interesting urban-suburban real estate stories — and for buyers and sellers, that shift matters. A neighborhood that once served mostly as a convenient civic and dining center is now beco
How School Boundaries Affect Sunnyvale Home Values

In Sunnyvale real estate, school boundaries are not just administrative lines. They are buyer-demand signals. For many buyers, the search for a Sunnyvale home starts with a school pathway. They want the right elementary school, the right middle school, the right high school district, the right commu
Sunnyvale Eichlers: Why Fairbrae and Other Mid-Century Pockets Still Stand Out

Sunnyvale has one of the most important Eichler stories in Silicon Valley. Our Fairbrae guide has the streets, recent sales and homes for sale. Palo Alto may have the bigger Eichler count. San Mateo Highlands may have the dramatic hillside mystique. San Jose’s Fairglen has historic-register recognit
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