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Unlocking Silicon Valley

Unlocking Silicon Valley | Season 4, Episode 26

Season 4, Ep. 26

This week, we dive deep into the shifting landscape of real estate from shocking mortgage trends to can’t-miss investment insights. We break down the rise of 50-year mortgages, what’s happening in Japan’s housing market, the average age of today’s homebuyer, and how investor activity is shaping prices.


We also cover the best criteria for a profitable flip, take a look at affordability in Santa Clara County, and highlight why townhomes in Campbell might be your next slam-dunk opportunity.


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