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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.
Two-Story Homes With a Main-Floor Bedroom in Silicon Valley (2026)
A bedroom on the main floor is one of the most-asked-for features in a two-story house: a guest room with no stairs, an office you can close off, or a bedroom you can use every day without the climb. How common is it in Silicon Valley, and does it cost more? We read the listing descriptions of all 2
What Silicon Valley Buyers Pay More For: Home Features and Styles Ranked (2026)
Which home features and styles do Silicon Valley buyers actually pay more for? We sorted the 21,632 houses sold in 31 Silicon Valley cities in the two years to October 27, 2026 by what their listings said: the style, a pool, a view, an ADU, a remodel, solar and more. Then we compared each sale’s pri
Cul-de-Sac and Corner-Lot Homes in Silicon Valley: Do They Sell for More? (2026)
Do houses on a cul-de-sac sell for more? Does a corner lot cost you? Buyers ask both all the time. From the listing descriptions of all 21,632 houses sold in 31 Silicon Valley cities in the two years to October 27, 2026, 1,754 were on a cul-de-sac and 1,044 on a corner. Here’s how they compare with
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