Explore the latest developments in Silicon Valley real estate with the Boyenga Team Blog. As trusted luxury real estate experts and "Property Nerds" at Compass, we provide valuable insights, market trends, and strategic advice for both buyers and sellers. Our blog is designed to keep you updated on a wide range of topics, from exclusive off-market opportunities available through Compass Private Exclusives to practical tips for enhancing your property's value with Compass Concierge. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply looking to stay informed, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
In today’s design-forward luxury market, price-per-square-foot is no longer the benchmark of value. True worth is now measured through effective age, architectural integrity, energy intelligence, experiential flow, and emotional equity. The Boyenga Team at Compass—led by Eric and Janelle Boyenga—champions this new standard, blending data-driven insight with architectural storytelling to help clients buy and sell homes that inspire, perform, and appreciate beyond traditional metrics.
Read MoreSunnyvale didn’t stumble into success—it engineered it. From orchards and rail spurs to Moffett Field, Lockheed, AMD, and today’s AI-era campuses, each wave compounded the last, concentrating talent, capital, and opportunity at the very center of Silicon Valley. That flywheel shows up in the data: elite incomes and degrees, a global workforce, a revitalized, walkable downtown (Cityline + Caltrain), and a real estate market segmented by school boundaries where FUHSD/CUSD zones consistently command premium pricing and faster velocity. For buyers, the play is precision—verify attendance lines, act early/off-market, and price the “education premium” like a long-horizon asset. For sellers, strategic prep and narrative marketing around architectural DNA (Eichler, Bahl, Gavello) unlock measurable upside. In a market this technical, outcomes favor teams who operate like advisors, not facilitators.
Read MoreDiscover why Sunnyvale Eichler homes remain Silicon Valley’s most coveted mid-century modern properties. With protected Eichler Design Guidelines, top-rated schools, and proximity to tech giants like Apple and Google, these architecturally rare enclaves consistently command a million-dollar premium over Sunnyvale’s median real estate prices. Backed by the Boyenga Team — Silicon Valley Eichler experts — buyers and sellers gain exclusive access, data-driven strategies, and maximum value in this competitive market.
Read MoreSanta Clara’s Pomeroy Green and Pomeroy West are more than attached homes—they’re a living case study in high-density modernism and community design. Conceived by Joseph Eichler and architect Claude Oakland, these townhome communities fuse post-and-beam honesty, walls of glass, and private patios with park-like greenbelts, pools, and clubhouses. Pomeroy Green (a 100% owner-occupied co-op) offers uniform 4-bed/2.5-bath plans and comprehensive HOA coverage; Pomeroy West (condo/PUD) layers in one- and two-story options—including rare single-level atrium models—with conventional financing. Minutes to Apple, NVIDIA, Santana Row, and top commuter corridors, this niche outperforms generic condos thanks to fixed supply, architectural cachet, and a design-savvy buyer pool. Success here hinges on specialist representation: valuation must account for model nuance, radiant systems, and preservation; marketing must reach MCM purists; and co-op financing demands expert navigation. For buyers and sellers, pairing with Eichler experts is the strategic edge.
Read MoreSilicon Valley is a treasure trove of mid-century modern gems – the famed Eichler homes. From Palo Alto’s historic Eichler districts to Sunnyvale’s family-friendly tracts, discover where to find the Bay Area’s best Eichler neighborhoods and why these glass-filled modernist homes captivate today’s homebuyers. Eichler experts Eric & Janelle Boyenga share insider insights on owning and thriving in these iconic communities.
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