Author: Melanie Ventura

Thanks for reading my blog! I'm an attorney and full-time Realtor in San Jose, CA. I am obsessed with all things real estate and home-related. I serve home buyers and home sellers throughout Silicon Valley. When I'm not working you'll find me en route to one of my son's basketball games, satisfying my coffee addiction, scouting deals at TJMaxx or walking our 110 lb Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Romeo! Connect with me: B L O G ➳ www.MelanieVentura.com/blog F A C E B O O K ➳ https://www.facebook.com/melaniesellssiliconvalley/ I N S T A G R A M ➳ https://www.instagram.com/melanie.ventura/ P I N T E R E S T ➳ https://www.pinterest.com/MelanieVentura/boards1/ If you want to talk to me about Silicon Valley real estate feel free to email me at [email protected]

Selling

How To Attract Silicon Valley Millennial Homebuyers

Millennials are the largest generation in the United States, so it’s no surprise that they also make up the largest share of home buyers. Young…

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Building Wealth Through Multi-Family Homes: A Beginner’s Guide

Buying multi-family properties is one of the best ways to build wealth and secure your financial future. However, owning and managing real estate is a…

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Finding Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods – Part Two

As you embark on your quest to find the perfect Silicon Valley home or investment property, remember that sometimes the greatest opportunities lie just off…

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Buying

4 Things to Do After You Move into Your New Home

Few things in real estate are more exciting than moving into your new home. Especially in Silicon Valley, you’ve worked so hard to get one!…

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A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market

Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares…

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The Appeal Of Single-Floor Living: Why Ranch Homes Are Making A Comeback

After several decades of popularity, McMansions have started to fall out of favor. Owning a large, multi-story home may have once been the pinnacle of…

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Outgrown Your Silicon Valley Home? Top Tips to Maximize Your Space While Waiting to Move

Living in a small house offers a number of benefits, including less upkeep, lower utility bills, and a cozy atmosphere. However, residents of small homes…

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The Benefits Of Buying A Property In An Up-and-Coming Neighborhood

Up-and-coming neighborhoods, also known as transitional neighborhoods, are communities that are expected to rise in popularity in the near future. As more and more people…

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Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?

During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools opened.…

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