Insights
Notes from the Bay Area — and life in between
Real estate guides when you need them, plus occasional personal notes on travel, food, and what I'm up to.
An $82 Million Home Sale: Why Today's Housing Market Tells Two Different Stories
Luxury real estate is making headlines, while many Bay Area families face affordability challenges. Explore how mortgage rates, household incomes, and changing life circumstances shape today's market.
October Homeownership Notes: Prop 13, Prop 19, Title & Keeping Property in the Family
Why similar homes have different tax bills, what Prop 19 means for 55+ moves and inherited homes, how title can affect taxes, and what to weigh before your next San Jose buy or sell.
Prop 37, Prop 3, and Why School Funding Still Matters in San Jose
As demographics shift and elementary schools close — including three in Berryessa — Prop 37 and Prop 3 are part of the school-funding conversation for Bay Area families and homeowners.
The AI Boom and Bay Area Real Estate
Market Insights | September 2026 — how AI-driven tech growth is shaping housing demand, plus a Berryessa single-family snapshot and current jumbo/conforming mortgage rates.
Cupertino vs Fremont: Schools, Commute, and Housing Tradeoffs
A side-by-side look at two of the South Bay's most school-driven housing markets.
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