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.
Eichler homes remain at the heart of Silicon Valley’s identity—mid-century modern gems that continue to attract tech professionals for their open floor plans, seamless indoor-outdoor living, and proximity to Apple, Google, and Stanford. With strong appreciation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and access to top schools, Eichler enclaves represent both lifestyle and investment value in today’s market.
Read More“Fairview and Monta Loma in Mountain View are home to one of the Bay Area’s most remarkable clusters of Eichler homes—where minimalist mid-century design, walls of glass, and indoor-outdoor courtyards converge with Silicon Valley’s best schools and amenities. With inventory scarce and demand high, partnering with the Boyenga Team—Silicon Valley’s Eichler Experts and trusted ‘Property Nerds’—is the key to buying or selling successfully in this timeless neighborhood.”
Read MoreExperience mid-century modern living at its finest with this 4-bedroom, 3-bath courtyard Eichler on a rare 9,600± sq ft lot in San Mateo Highlands. Blending timeless Eichler design with thoughtful updates, this home offers radiant heat, tongue-and-groove ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and a central courtyard—all in a vibrant community with excellent schools and recreation amenities.
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.
Read MoreThe Boyenga Team at Compass leverages cutting-edge tools like Compass Concierge, Private Exclusives, and real-time analytics to give Bay Area home sellers an unbeatable edge. From Palo Alto to Sunnyvale, discover how this tech-driven strategy helps Eichler homeowners and luxury sellers alike achieve faster sales and higher prices in Silicon Valley’s competitive market.
Read MoreLos Altos has transformed from its origins as orchard farmland in the “Valley of Heart’s Delight” into one of Silicon Valley’s most prestigious and affluent zip codes. Once dotted with apricot groves and rural estates, the city evolved through the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad, the post-war suburban boom, and the rise of Silicon Valley’s tech elite. Today, Los Altos combines small-town charm, top-rated schools, and world-class real estate, with median home prices exceeding $4 million
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