Valley of Heart's Delight

We are now Sereno. Our brand has evolved, and with our recent acquisition of J. Rockcliff Realtors, we are now the Bay Area’s leading independent real estate firm with over 500 agents serving clients in Silicon Valley, the SF Peninsula, Santa Cruz, the East Bay, and Lake Tahoe. In a real estate world that has consolidated under a handful of national, corporate brands, Sereno is dedicated to leveraging the advantages of being an independently branded, locally-owned business. ... And, through our Sereno 1% For Good Charitable Foundation, we continue to do our part to support our local communities. We believe homeownership is a decision to invest in a place you love and a real estate company should do the same. Learn more about what we are up to here: sereno.com

Happy New Year! May you find peace, love and success in 2021. #happynewyear #2021 #newyear #freshstart #newbeginning

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Here's a collection of our top home energy saving tips for winter. #serenogroup #winter #energysavingtips #tiptuesday

After a very hot year, this week the Monte Sereno 95030 real estate market has shown signs of cooling. Still, it remains in a strong seller's market with low inventory and stable days on market. Follow the link below to subscribe for weekly updates and explore more areas and additional data and analysis. Mary Pope-Handy, Realtor Sereno Group DRE #01153805 Custom RE content & stats at... ValleyOfHeartsDelight.com/Blog See more

Christmas is more than just a season... it's a feeling. Wishing you and those who gather around your tree peace, love and joy. #christmas #merrychristmas #xmas #christmastree #christmastime #winter #christmasdecor #hollyjolly #family #newyear #holidays #navidad #silentnight #noel #december #santaclaus #gift #noel #christmasspirit #happyholidays #happy #reindeer #christmasgifts #peace #joy #ornaments

It's that time of year again! Set your clocks back tonight and enjoy an extra hour of sleep

Los Gatos' 95032 residential market shows an increasingly hot seller's market this week! Sales are speeding up and inventory remains low while following seasonal trends. A median price of around $3M is not low but less than the "in-town" 95030 going rate. Meanwhile, condos in this market are approaching a balanced market with higher inventory and lower demand. Follow the link to subscribe for weekly updates and explore more areas, data, and market analysis. Mary Pope-Handy, R...ealtor Sereno Group DRE #01153805 Custom RE content & stats at ValleyOfHeartsDelight.com/Blog See more

When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween! #halloween #spooky #halloweencostume #makeup #halloweenmakeup #happyhalloween #october #scary #trickortreat #pumpkins #october #fall #pumpkin #costume #witch #halloweenparty #ghosts #candy #autumn #party #thriller #halloweendecor #blackcats #bats #moon

This week the real estate market in San Jose, 95124 is looking particularly hot for sellers of single family homes and growing increasingly competitive for buyers. Condos in this area are in a steady seller's market as well, but a milder one. Follow the link to subscribe for weekly updates and explore other areas and more detailed data and analysis. Mary Pope-Handy, Realtor Sereno Group DRE #01153805 Custom RE content & stats at... ValleyOfHeartsDelight.com/Blog See more

This week the Saratoga, 95070, real estate market is feeling the first signs of winter cooling. However, it's still a strong seller's market in Saratoga with active demand and exceptionally low inventory through most of the year. Follow the link for more analysis, live data or to subscribe for weekly updates. Mary Pope-Handy, Realtor Sereno Group DRE #01153805 Custom RE content & stats at... ValleyOfHeartsDelight.com/Blog See more

Planning on using ABC Tree Farms Pumpkin Delivery service? Hop to it! Deliveries require a minimum of 48 hour notice, so if you want your jack'o'lanterns smiling on Halloween order today! Plenty of pumpkin patches will be open in-person through the 31st. Looking for some Halloween fun? There's still time to join in on the seasonal activities and entertainment! (Post updated Oct 1st, check with organizers for any event changes since.)

Los Gatos 95030, or "in-town" as it is called, remains in a slight seller's advantage this week. The market here is calmer than some of it's neighbors, but that might be due to the higher price point which almost always moves slower. The more affordably priced condo market remains in a strong seller's market. This week the median price point is just shy of $3.4M for homes and is $1.45M for condos. Follow the link to subscribe for weekly updates and explore other areas and mor...e detailed data and analysis. Mary Pope-Handy, Realtor Sereno Group DRE #01153805 Custom RE content & stats at ValleyOfHeartsDelight.com/Blog

Have you heard of the feature space that's trending with new residential developments: the California room? Read more about this luxury outdoor living area (that's not actually a room!), what it is, and more through the link!

Thinking about selling your home? Get a quick estimate of your home's worth. Mary Pope-Handy, Realtor Sereno Group DRE #01153805 Custom RE content & stats at... ValleyOfHeartsDelight.com/Blog See more

4 Bloodcurdling Haunted House Stories Told by Real Estate Agents, 2020 Edition by The CE Shop Team Mary Pope-Handy, Realtor Sereno Group DRE #01153805... Custom RE content & stats at ValleyOfHeartsDelight.com/Blog See more

Do you enjoy local history? So do I! Over the years I have written a number of posts featuring the stories of older buildings, extablishing neighborhoods, major events and tragedies, events for history buffs, and bygone real estate pricing. I don't write these posts often (and I'm no historian by trade), but I enjoy learning more about my community and hope you will, too.

Santa Clara County may be moving towards expanded re-opening, but you won't find any open homes to tour this weekend! Protective measures are in place for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals to keep the market open and the virus out. See a summary of those health and safety order changes through the link.