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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.
What Is Cupertino Known For? And Is Cupertino in Silicon Valley?
Cupertino is best known as Apple’s hometown, but the city was a crossroads of orchards and vineyards long before it was a tech address. Here are the short answers to the two questions people ask most, then the details, each with its source. The short answerIs Cupertino in Silicon Valley? Yes. It’s a
ADU Rules and Resources by City in Silicon Valley (2026): Pre-Approved Plans and Where to Start
Thinking about adding an ADU (an accessory dwelling unit: a backyard cottage, a garage conversion or an in-law unit), or buying a home that has one? State law sets the floor for what cities must allow, and each city handles the permit, the plan review and its own add-ons. Here’s where to start in ea
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Silicon Valley (2026): Down Payment Help in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Buying your first home in Silicon Valley? A handful of state, county and city programs can help with the down payment or the loan, though Silicon Valley prices and program limits don’t always line up. Here’s every program we could confirm on an official page for buyers in Santa Clara and San Mateo c
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