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In the first and second quarters of 2022 Cupertino house prices reached an all-time high as buyers purchased before an expected interest rate increase. Prices then dropped until the first quarter of 2023. Then, even during a year of interest rate increases, house prices have risen from their fourth-quarter 2022 low back to their all-time… Read more: House Prices Return To All-Time High In Cupertino

Tech employment was reported to be up by 2% at the peak of the pandemic layoffs (2nd qtr 2020). In contrast, employment in arts, entertainment and personal services was down by more than 50%. More Silicon Valley companies went public last year (24) than in any of the last 14 years. Silicon Valley startups received… Read more: Silicon Valley – Two Economies

For many years there has been an interesting challenge going on between potential home buyers and real estate agents listing a home for sale on behalf of a homeowner. Potential buyers will approach the listing agent and want that agent to also represent them to make an offer to purchase the home. The potential buyer… Read more: Double Ending Real Estate