Unlocking Silicon Valley

In this episode, we break down what’s happening right now across Santa Clara County, including homes receiving 25+ offers and selling hundreds of thousands over list price. Some properties in Los Altos and Mountain View are even selling $1,000,000 over asking.We discuss: • The latest housing inventory numbers in Santa Clara County • Why homes in Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and Mountain View are attracting massive bidding wars • How the market activity is trickling down into San Jose neighborhoods • Real examples of listings receiving 10–25 offers • Strategies agents use when negotiating offers • Why you should never discourage an offer as a listing agentWe also dive into major industry changes including the Compass + Redfin partnership, what it means for buyers and sellers, and whether private exclusive listings actually benefit consumers.Plus we discuss a new anti-money laundering law affecting all-cash real estate purchases and how it could impact investors buying property through LLCs or trusts.If you're buying, selling, investing, or just curious about the Silicon Valley housing market, this episode covers everything you need to know.

Selling season has officially started in Silicon Valley — and the numbers are telling a bigger story than most people realize.In this episode, we break down what’s happening right now in Santa Clara County:• 658 active single-family homes for nearly 2 million people • Inventory rising — but still historically tight • More 6%+ mortgages than 3% loans for the first time since the pandemic • Are AI layoffs slowing buyers down? • The $400K downtown high-rise debate • SB9 lot splits — are they actually worth it? • Billionaire wealth tax & what it could mean for California • A live multiple-offer negotiation • Why 85% of homes that don’t sell are priced wrongWe’re seeing pockets like Willow Glen, Campbell, and 95129 hold strong — while other areas are taking longer to move. Buyers are cautious. Sellers are watching closely. And pricing strategy matters more than ever.If you’re a homeowner sitting on a 3% rate, a buyer worried about tech layoffs, or just trying to understand where Silicon Valley real estate is headed in 2026 — this episode is for you.Subscribe for weekly market updates, real-time negotiation insight, and boots-on-the-ground perspective from the agents actually selling the homes.

The selling season is kicking off — and we’re breaking down what that means for today’s housing market.In this episode, we talk post–Super Bowl market momentum, rising inventory, slower pendings, ADU demand, school zoning concerns, and why some listings don’t sell. You’ll hear real-world insight from active agents on pricing strategy, buyer behavior, and what sellers should expect right now.Whether you’re buying, selling, or just watching the market, this episode gives you a practical snapshot of what’s happening and what to watch next. Contact us today to get started! https://www.vkgre.com/scheduleSubscribe for weekly real estate insights and on-the-ground market conversations.

In this episode of Unlocking Silicon Valley, the VKG Real Estate Group goes on location in the heart of Willow Glen to break down early-year market trends, buyer activity, and inventory levels across Silicon Valley. The team shares real-world success stories, highlights a stunning new construction listing, and dives into Zillow’s hottest housing markets for 2026—asking the big question: are we smarter than Zillow? Packed with local insights, data-driven analysis, and a few Willow Glen fun facts, this episode is a must-listen for buyers, sellers, and anyone watching the Silicon Valley real estate market.

In this episode of Unlocking Silicon Valley, the VKG Real Estate Group breaks down the current Bay Area housing market, including inventory levels, buyer confidence, and expectations for appreciation in 2025. The team discusses interest rates, adjustable-rate mortgages, investor activity, and how national headlines actually impact (or don’t impact) Silicon Valley real estate.They also dive into Zillow data on views, saves, and shares, what truly drives home values, and why working with experienced agents matters more than ever. Plus a fun rapid-fire real estate “would you rather” segment to wrap it up.

In this episode of Unlocking Silicon Valley, the VKG Real Estate Group shares a Bay Area real estate market update, including current conditions and what buyers and sellers should know. We also discuss important HOA issues, and how they can affect homeowners and transactions.We highlight our newest listing, explain the value of working with experienced agents, explore when the right time to buy may be, and break down the top real estate trends to watch in 2025, along with more insights on today’s Silicon Valley housing market.