Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Update – September 2025
everyone! Welcome to my September 2025 Silicon Valley real estate market update. If you've been following the market closely—or just trying to figure out what's…
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What Bay Area Tech Workers Need to Know About Mortgages Using RSUs, Stocks, and Creative Financing
a home in the Bay Area is never “simple.” Add in the fact that most Silicon Valley tech professionals don’t get paid like traditional W-2…
Compass: Real Estate Revolution – Why Analysts See a Bright Future for the Brokerage
On August 13, 2025, Business Breakdowns released Episode 226, “Compass: Real Estate Revolution,” a deep-dive into one of the most ambitious real estate brokerages in…
What to Do When Your Bay Area Home Isn’t Selling – Without Dropping the Price
a home can feel like an emotional rollercoaster – especially when your property has sat on the market for three months with no sale. As…
Is Silicon Valley a Good Place to Live?
So, you're wondering if Silicon Valley is the right place for you? It's a question many people are asking, and the answer, as with most…
Moving to Atlanta From the Bay Area
you’re living in the Bay Area and thinking about relocating, Atlanta might not be the first city that comes to mind. But spend just a…
Structured Installment Sales: The Straightforward Path to Deferring Taxes on Real Estate Sales
I talk with Bay Area homeowners, especially those who’ve held property for decades, the same worry comes up again and again: “I’d like to sell,…
The Market Is Shifting—Here’s What You Need to Know About the Second Half of 2025
We’re officially past the seasonal peak for home sales and pricing here in Silicon Valley—and frankly, across the country too. If you’ve been paying attention,…
The First Grateful Dead Concert: A San Jose House Party That Made Rock History
be told, I’m pretty much a lifelong Deadhead. I caught my first show at Laguna Seca Raceway in 1987 at the tender age of sixteen,…
Five Reasons Why Asking Zillow What Your House is Worth is a Bad Idea
me start with this: Zillow is a household name. I respect the reach they have and the tech they’ve built. But when it comes to…