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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.
Using RSUs and Company Stock for a Down Payment: Taxes, Lender Rules and Timing
For many Silicon Valley buyers, the down payment is sitting in company stock. Turning RSUs, ESPP shares or options into cash for a house raises three questions: how much tax you’ll really owe, what your lender will count, and when to sell. Here’s what the IRS, California’s EDD, Fannie Mae and the SE
Rent Caps and Tenant Rules by City: What Silicon Valley Landlords Should Know
Buying a rental, or keeping your old home as one, means knowing two layers of rules: California’s Tenant Protection Act and any local ordinance on top of it. In Silicon Valley the local layer changes city by city, and several cities updated theirs in 2025 and 2026. Here’s the lay of the land as of O
Buying a Home With Solar in Silicon Valley: Net Metering, Leases and What Transfers
Solar panels on a listing raise questions most buyers don’t think to ask: which net metering plan the system is on, how many years are left on it, whether the panels are owned or leased, and how that affects your loan. Here’s what transfers with a Silicon Valley home that has solar, and what doesn’t
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