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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.

What Luxury Buyers Want in Palo Alto Now

Palo Alto luxury buyers are not just shopping for expensive homes. They are shopping for precision. They want the right neighborhood, the right street, the right lot, the right floor plan, the right privacy, the right outdoor space, the right technology, the right wellness features, the right work-f
How to Sell a Dated Palo Alto Home Without Over-Remodeling

A dated Palo Alto home is not a problem. An unclear dated Palo Alto home is a problem. That is the Property Nerd difference. In Palo Alto, an older ranch, longtime family home, original-condition property, trust sale, or estate home can still be incredibly valuable. The kitchen may be dated. The bat
The Palo Alto Tear-Down vs. Remodel Decision

In Palo Alto real estate, one of the most expensive questions is also one of the most misunderstood: Should this home be remodeled, expanded, preserved, or torn down? That decision is not just about taste. It is about land value, neighborhood ceiling, construction economics, buyer psychology, archit
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