Chic vs. Geek: Our (Online) Home

What’s your favorite part of the Chic ‘n’ the Geek website?

CHIC (PEARL)

I find myself getting lost in the section where we highlight different cities and neighborhoods in Silicon Valley. It’s amazing how much this region has to offer for people with any background or personality. Check it out, and let us know your favorite neighborhood — other than where you live!

GEEK (KEVIN)

Did you know I’m a blogger? Well, now you do! Every other Monday, you can read my market updates from Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, California, and beyond. As always, you can email us for more information or to schedule a conversation. We also offer free workshops for buyers and sellers!

Introducing: Evergreen

Located in East San José, Evergreen has undergone an evolution from its agricultural past that is common to Santa Clara Valley neighborhoods. The area has experienced rapid development in the past few decades, which has led to multiple communities and private country clubs. It is generally bounded by Tully Road to the north, Capitol Expressway to the west, San Felipe Road to the south, and foothills to the east.

Joseph D. Grant County Park features trails overlooking the city skyline, and Brigadoon Park is a well-known attraction and home to popular cement slides. Visitors and locals enjoy shopping at nearby Eastridge Mall, golfing at The Ranch or The Villages, and airshows at Reid-Hillview Airport that hearken back to another part of Evergreen’s rich history...

Learn more in the Neighborhoods section of our website.

Chic vs. Geek: A Time to Buy — or Sell?

What’s the latest advice for homeowners and homeseekers?

CHIC (PEARL)

According to the California Association Realtors (CAR), about 30% of buyers think it’s not a good time to buy. This is up just slightly from 2018 and 2019, which means COVID-19 and the shelter in place haven’t put a damper on homeownership dreams.

GEEK (KEVIN)

According to the same CAR poll, sellers don’t share the same optimism, with about 50% reporting that they removed listings from the market to wait for the right time. But with no end to the crisis in sight, the right time might be right now.

Introducing: Cupertino

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Rich in opportunity, culture, and sunshine, Cupertino is as progressive and diverse as its Silicon Valley surroundings. The city’s renown as a center of innovation far surpasses its moderate size of approximately 60,000 residents. Located on the western edge of Santa Clara Valley, against the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Cupertino is 42 miles south of San Francisco.

Around the world, Cupertino is famous as the home of high-tech giant Apple Inc. To the locals, it’s known as a city with excellent public schools and close-knit neighborhoods. That’s part of what makes Cupertino a desirable address for a highly educated and culturally diverse population. More than 60 percent of residents 25 years or older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, and more than 40 percent were born outside of the United States.

Learn more in the Neighborhoods section of our website.

Chic vs. Geek: Get your mask on!

Why do we have to wear masks when we go out in public, and what kind of mask will save lives? Everyone seems to have a different take, and it’s confusing us. Bottom line: There are two reasons to wear a mask: protecting yourself and protecting those around you. My mask protects you, and your masks protect me! And when it comes to the basics, just about any kind of cover will do...

CHIC (PEARL)

If you care about the health and safety of your loved ones – and anyone you encounter when you venture out of the house during shelter in place – you should wear a mask. Remember, you can have coronavirus without showing the symptoms, but you can block transmission with a simple cloth mask. Or you can go for full face coverage like a luchador. Whichever way you go, you can help us protect our friends and neighbors!

GEEK (KEVIN)

Protecting yourself from infection in a pandemic is not simple, and it’s no laughing matter. If you’re going to be in close contact with a lot of people, I strongly recommend a medical-grade respirator mask. The infection occurs when particles fly through the air from talking, coughing, or sneezing, and science shows those particles can stay in the air for quite a while. That’s why I use this serious, construction grade mask!