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.
As mortgage rates hover near 6.8% in mid-2025themortgagereports.com, Bay Area buyers face historic affordability challenges. This data-driven analysis explores how climbing interest rates reshape Silicon Valley and San Francisco housing prices, sales and inventory. We also highlight the Boyenga Team at Compass—Silicon Valley’s Eichler and mid-century modern specialists—who leverage local insight and cutting-edge marketing to deliver results for luxury home buyers and sellers.
Read MoreBell Meadows (often called Bell Gardens) is Mountain View’s late-era Eichler enclave—larger 4-bedroom Claude Oakland designs with enclosed atriums/gallery entries, dramatic A-frame rooflines, and true indoor-outdoor flow. Quiet cul-de-sacs near Cuesta Park, top MVLA schools, and a single-story overlay preserve light, privacy, and architectural integrity. Demand is fierce, supply is scarce, and authenticity drives value—exactly where the Boyenga Team’s Property Nerd, Next-Gen playbook shines.
Read MoreEichler homes are Silicon Valley’s mid-century modern icons—open plans, floor-to-ceiling glass, and indoor-outdoor living—thriving in Palo Alto, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Saratoga & Los Gatos. Explore market trends and work with the Boyenga Team at Compass, your Eichler experts.
Read MoreWhile Palo Alto may have the largest number of Eichler homes, Sunnyvale holds a unique and foundational place in the Eichler story. It was here, on the fertile soil of former orchards, that Joseph Eichler began his development career and built his very first tracts, making the city a veritable "cradle" of his architectural legacy. Today, Sunnyvale is home to approximately 1,100 Eichlers, showcasing the entire evolution of his designs. The city offers a compelling value proposition: the opportunity to own an architecturally significant home with access to top-tier schools at a price point that is more attainable than in other prime Silicon Valley locations.
Read MorePalo Alto is the undisputed capital of the Eichler world, boasting the largest concentration of these mid-century modern homes anywhere. Between 1949 and 1974, Joseph Eichler built over 2,700 homes in the city, creating a rich and varied tapestry of modernist enclaves. Today, these homes are not merely structures of wood and glass; they are the physical embodiment of a dual vision conceived by developer Joseph Eichler: to deliver architectural modernism to the American middle class and to build progressive, inclusive communities. Owning an Eichler home in Palo Alto is more than a real estate transaction; it is an investment in a specific lifestyle and an acceptance of a role as a custodian of architectural history.
Read MoreNestled in Joseph Eichler’s first Sunnyvale neighborhood, 599 Dawn Drive is a rare mid-century modern gem completely reimagined by CAL Design Architects. With over 2,700 sq ft of thoughtfully curated living space, this single-story home offers a seamless blend of historic architecture and modern luxury, just steps from Las Palmas Park and top-rated schools.
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