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What are the top schools for Sunnyvale CA, Mountain View CA or Cupertino?

“How good are the schools in this area?" or "What are the  API school scores for this house?” continue to be the most frequently asked questions from clients shopping for homes in Sunnyvale, Mountain View or Cupertino. The number one factor which continues to influence property values is School Performance so for the 5th year we provide you with links to the best resources. Helpful … [Read More...]

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Sunnyvale CA Real Estate up 7.27% in 2011 – Upward Trend for 2012

2011 was a good year for Sunnyvale CA Real Estate; total home sales were up 7.27% compared to 2010. In 2011, 841 homes sold (565 single family and 276 condo / townhouses) compared to 575 SFHs and 209 Sunnyvale condos / townhouses sold in 2010. The Median Home Price for Sunnyvale Single Family Homes decreased slightly from $795,000 to $785,000. The Median Home Price for Sunnyvale condos / … [Read More...]

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Are You a Silicon Valley Baby Boomer Looking to Downsize?

It's a new year and you're looking at your goals for 2012 . The kids are gone; you no longer need the big four-bedroom house, the ongoing cost of landscaping fees or possibly a pool service. You say, “Who needs it. I want to enjoy my life." Is It Time to Downsize? Well if you or your spouse is 55 and live in the Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County, or San Mateo County) you may not be aware of … [Read More...]

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Sunnyvale Homeowners, Think Before You Dump!

Often we don’t think about what we throw away? For example, how do you dispose of old, burnt out florescent lamps? Did you know florescent lamps can contain small amounts of mercury, a toxic pollutant? When mercury-containing lights are improperly disposed or break, the toxic pollutant can be transported by air and runoff from rain can get in to our creeks and San Francisco Bay. The good news … [Read More...]

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How Should Sunnyvale Home Buyers Hold Title?

How should Sunnyvale Home Buyers Hold Title? You’ve found the Sunnyvale home you love, you were able to qualify for a loan and you’re finally at the Title Company about to sign the final purchase document. Then out of nowhere the Escrow Officer asks you, “How do you want to take title?”  The common reaction is similar to a deer caught in headlights. For most people, they never think … [Read More...]

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2010 Santa Clara County API School Scores

Here again is the answer to the question most asked by our clients “How good are the schools in this area?  or What is the 2010 Santa Clara County API School Score for this house?” Don’t spin your wheels looking to find the best place to buy in Silicon Valley. The number one factor which influences property values is School District Performance. School Academic Performance Index (API) … [Read More...]

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Where should I put the doggie door?

This is a question I recently received… Hi Tom! My husband and I are about to move into our new house, which we have spent a lot of time and money remodeling. We have a dog that is trained to use a doggy door to go outside. At our new house, we plan to install the door at the rear-end of the house, (right by our nice new kitchen). The question is, is it better to install the dog door in the … [Read More...]

Can CalHFA Help Me?

This is a question I recently received... Tom, my wife and I would like to purchase a home in the Bay Area. I am most interested in CalHFA programs, however I have some questions. Is it true that you cannot sell the house for a profit if you have a CalHFA loan? Would this be a poor investment? Response It appears you might have received some bad information about CalHFA loans. The California … [Read More...]

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Tom was great to sit down with to discuss all the typical questions a first time buy has "How I qualify for a home loan? What to look for when picking a Realtor? And What are the pros and cons of condo / townhouses versus single family homes?"

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