Mapping San José’s Housing Future

If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ve probably heard of “housing elements” – plans that every California city need to update every eight years to set goals for housing development based on projected growth.

If that sounds super geeky, well, that’s because it is. But it doesn’t make it any less important, especially if you’re considering the affordability of homeownership in Silicon Valley.

For example, here’s a Mercury News article with a map of where the City of San José would like to build 77,500 new homes in the next ten years.

Geek's Number Talk: High rates lead to price cuts

Nearly 70% of home listings in the San José metro area went above asking price in August 2021, Just one year later, that number fell to 38% for the same month, and year-over-year price-cut percentages doubled to 25%. The Chronicle has more about how rising mortgage rates are impacting the local market.

SummerFest returns to Downtown San José!

One of the most exciting, diverse, and popular music festivals in the country kicks off today in Downtown San José. If you’re craving a heavy dose of live music in a variety of styles, delicious food from around the world, and a fun time outdoors, San José Jazz SummerFest is the place for you to be this weekend!

Learn more and get tickets here.

Chic's Picks: Open Houses with Open Concepts

Step inside these open houses with open concepts!

1472 South Wolfe Rd

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

5 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,180 sq ft | $2.999M

Open Sat 2/19, 1:30-4:30pm

2436 Laura Lane

Mountain View, CA 94043

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,434 sq ft | $1.898M

Open Sat 2/19, 1:00-4:00pm

1450 Padres Drive

San José, CA 95125

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,802 sq ft | $1.799M

Open Sat 2/19, 1:30-4:00pm

Chic's Picks: Open Houses Saturday

Check out these open houses around the South Bay tomorrow, and contact us for more info on properties in your neighborhood!

943 Larkspur Ave

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,533 sqft | $1.798M

Open House - Sat 8/21 1:30-4:30pm


1248 Brenton Ave

San José, CA 95129

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,798 sqft | $2.098M

Open House - Sat 8/21 1:30-4:30pm

369 Blackwell Dr

Los Gatos, CA 95032

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,541 sqft | $2.485M

Open House - Sat 8/21 1:30-4:00pm