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.
Gavello Glen is one of Sunnyvale’s quieter, more nuanced residential pockets, offering central convenience, mid-century character, and a smaller-neighborhood feel. For buyers who want something less obvious than the big-name Sunnyvale neighborhoods, Gavello Glen is a Property Nerds pocket worth studying.
Read MoreEast Murphy / West Murphy is a smart downtown-adjacent Sunnyvale lifestyle play for buyers who want Historic Murphy Avenue, Caltrain, restaurants, and downtown energy close by without necessarily living directly in the busiest core. For buyers who value walkability, convenience, and a more urban-suburban daily rhythm, this area deserves a careful block-by-block look.
Read MoreSnail / Lowlanders is one of Sunnyvale’s more locally known neighborhood areas, offering downtown access, central convenience, housing variety, and a less cookie-cutter feel. For buyers who want character, community identity, and practical Silicon Valley access, this pocket is worth studying block by block.
Read MoreMorse Park is one of Sunnyvale’s practical central-access neighborhoods, offering value potential, single-family homes, parks, schools, shopping, and commute convenience. For first-time single-family buyers who want a Sunnyvale foothold with room to improve over time, Morse Park is a smart neighborhood to study.
Read MoreOrtega Park / De Anza is one of west Sunnyvale’s most strategic neighborhoods for buyers who want Apple access, Cupertino proximity, parks, and a practical residential setting. For buyers prioritizing commute convenience and west-side tech access, this pocket is a smart Sunnyvale play.
Read MoreLakewood Village is one of north Sunnyvale’s smartest value-and-commute neighborhoods, offering access to Moffett Park, Google, Lockheed, LinkedIn, North Bayshore, Highway 101, and Highway 237. For buyers who want a Sunnyvale address without paying west Sunnyvale premiums, Lakewood Village is a practical map-based strategy.
Read MoreFairbrae is one of Sunnyvale’s essential Eichler neighborhoods, offering mid-century modern architecture, indoor-outdoor living, and a central Silicon Valley location with real design identity. For buyers who value post-and-beam construction, atriums, walls of glass, and the Eichler lifestyle, Fairbrae is one of Sunnyvale’s most important neighborhoods to study.
Read MoreLas Palmas / Sunnymount is one of Sunnyvale’s most livable central neighborhoods, anchored by beloved Las Palmas Park and known for its practical mix of parks, family living, commute access, and real neighborhood feel. For buyers who want central convenience without losing residential character, this pocket is a smart Sunnyvale fundamentals play.
Read MoreWashington Park is one of Sunnyvale’s strongest downtown-adjacent neighborhoods, offering Caltrain convenience, classic charm, park access, and walkability without placing buyers directly in the busiest downtown blocks. For buyers who want Murphy Avenue, restaurants, transit, and a residential feel, Washington Park is a smart Sunnyvale lifestyle play.
Read MoreThe Sunnyvale Heritage District is the city’s character pocket near downtown, known for older homes, tree-lined streets, Murphy Avenue, Caltrain access, restaurants, and walkable lifestyle appeal. For buyers who want charm, convenience, and a true sense of place, the Heritage District is one of Sunnyvale’s most recognizable neighborhoods.
Read MorePonderosa Park is one of Sunnyvale’s strongest classic residential neighborhoods, offering park access, single-family homes, central convenience, and practical commute routes to major Silicon Valley employers. For buyers who want a traditional neighborhood feel without giving up everyday access, Ponderosa Park is a smart Sunnyvale fundamentals play.
Read MoreSerra Park / Belleville is one of west Sunnyvale’s premier residential pockets, known for larger single-family homes, quiet streets, nearby parks, and strong Cupertino-school demand. For buyers seeking a long-term Sunnyvale home with family appeal, Apple commute convenience, and resale strength, this neighborhood belongs on the short list.
Read MoreBirdland / Raynor Park is one of west Sunnyvale’s most recognizable high-demand pockets, known for its bird-named streets, Raynor Park access, Apple commute convenience, and strong remodeling potential. For buyers who want a classic Sunnyvale neighborhood with long-term resale fundamentals, Birdland deserves serious attention.
Read MoreCherry Chase / Cumberland South is one of Sunnyvale’s strongest school-and-resale neighborhoods, known for its classic residential feel, access to parks, and consistent family-buyer demand. For buyers who value schools, commute flexibility, and long-term fundamentals, this pocket deserves serious attention.
Read MoreA beautifully remodeled Eichler in Sunnyvale’s sought-after Fairwood “Birdland” neighborhood, 1484 Kingfisher Drive showcases the timeless appeal of mid-century modern architecture. Walls of glass, signature post-and-beam design, and skylights fill the home with natural light while seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. Located near Panama Park, Ortega Park, Downtown Sunnyvale, and top Cupertino schools, this home represents the best of Silicon Valley Eichler living.
Read MoreSunnyvale’s 94087 stands as one of Silicon Valley’s most architecturally distinctive ZIP codes, shaped by iconic mid-century builders and thoughtfully planned subdivisions. From the atrium-style Eichler tracts of Fairbrae and Rancho Verde to the classic California ranch homes of Brown & Kauffmann and the courtyard-focused designs of American Housing Guild, 94087 reflects a layered history of post-war innovation, suburban planning, and enduring architectural appeal.
Read MoreEichler homes represent one of California’s most iconic architectural movements — where mid-century modern design meets Silicon Valley’s most desirable neighborhoods and school districts. Built between 1949 and 1974 by Joseph Eichler, these post-and-beam masterpieces introduced radiant heating, floor-to-ceiling glass, and indoor-outdoor living to the American middle class. Today, Eichler homes in Palo Alto, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, San Mateo, and Marin County command architectural premiums driven by scarcity, authenticity, and location. Understanding their design, valuation dynamics, and renovation economics is essential for buyers and sellers navigating the Silicon Valley mid-century modern market.
Read MoreIn 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 MoreSmart fall home prep in Silicon Valley means more than raking leaves. From drought-tolerant landscaping and fire-safe plantings to energy-efficient upgrades and market-ready staging, homeowners can elevate comfort and increase property value. With the Boyenga Team’s Eichler expertise, your home is positioned to shine in Silicon Valley’s luxury real estate market.
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