Community Is Willow Glen a “Small Town” or a Big City? Testing the Vibe on Lincoln Avenue Is Willow Glen a Small Town or a Big City? Exploring the Vibe on Lincoln Avenue San Jose is a big city. It’s the heart of Silicon Valley, home to major employers, busy expressways and neighborhoods that stretch across miles of the South Bay. And then there’s Willow Glen. Ask people what they love about […]
Home Buying 2026 Housing Market Outlook: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know 2026 Housing Market Outlook: What San Jose Buyers and Sellers Need to Know After several years of dramatic changes in real estate, the housing market is beginning to look a little different in 2026. We’ve been through historically low mortgage rates, intense bidding wars, rapidly rising home prices and then a sharp increase in borrowing […]
Home Improvement 2026 Home Color Trends: Warm, Personal Palettes for Every Room 2026 Home Color Trends: Warm, Personal Palettes for Every Room The biggest color shift for 2026 is pretty clear: Homes are warming up. After years of cool grays, bright whites and very neutral interiors, 2026 paint trends are leaning toward colors with more depth and personality—smoky greens, earthy neutrals, warm reds, muted pinks and richer […]
Willow Glen Neighborhood Market Updates Willow Glen 95125 Real Estate Market Update: December 2025 Willow Glen 95125 Real Estate Market Update: December 2025 If you’re waiting for the Willow Glen housing market to slow down before buying, the December numbers tell an interesting story. Sales volume dropped, but competition for available homes remained strong. Only 18 homes sold in Willow Glen’s 95125 ZIP code, representing a 43% decrease in […]
Willow Glen Neighborhood Market Updates Willow Glen 95125 Real Estate Market: 2025 Year-End Update & 2026 Outlook Willow Glen 95125 Real Estate Market: 2025 Year-End Update & 2026 Outlook Happy New Year, Willow Glen! With 2025 officially behind us, it’s a good time to look at where the Willow Glen 95125 real estate market finished the year—and, more importantly, what the latest numbers could mean if you’re considering buying or selling a […]
Home Selling 2025 Recap – Here’s to New Beginnings, New Goals for the New Year! Looking Back at 2025 & Ahead to New Beginnings in 2026 As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about what an incredible year it has been—and how grateful I am for the people who made it so special. Real estate is obviously a big part of what I do, but behind every transaction […]
Home Improvement Reclaimed Wood Ideas: How to Add Character and Warmth to Your Home Reclaimed Wood Ideas: How to Add Character and Warmth to Your Home There’s something about reclaimed wood that new materials have a hard time replicating. Weathered finishes, knots, nail holes and variations in color can give a home a sense of character that feels collected over time rather than purchased all at once. And reclaimed […]
Home Buying What Are Closing Costs and How Much Will They Be in San Jose? Closing Costs in San Jose: What Home Buyers Should Expect You’ve saved for your down payment, found a home you love and started thinking about making an offer. Then comes another number: Closing costs. If you’re buying a home in San Jose, your down payment isn’t necessarily the only money you’ll need to complete the […]
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Community Willow Glen Christmas Lights: A Local Guide to the Holiday Tradition The Season of Light in “San Jose’s Small Town Willow Glen Christmas Lights: A Local Guide to the Holiday Tradition December brings a completely different energy to Willow Glen. Streets glow with holiday lights, small Christmas trees appear in front yards throughout the neighborhood, and Lincoln Avenue takes on an especially festive feel. Having lived […]
Community Halloween in Willow Glen: 2025 Events, Trick-or-Treating & Local Fun Halloween in Willow Glen: 2025 Events, Trick-or-Treating & Local Fun Halloween in Willow Glen is one of those times when the neighborhood really gets into the spirit. From decorated homes and costumes to trick-or-treating and seasonal events along Lincoln Avenue, October brings plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy Willow Glen. Whether you live […]
Downtown San Jose 741 N 19th Street: A Northside San Jose Home Tour 741 N 19th Street: A Northside San Jose Home Tour What does move-in-ready living look like in San Jose’s Northside? Let’s take a look inside 741 N 19th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, a renovated single-family home I had the opportunity to tour in San Jose’s Northside area. The property has since sold, but it’s […]
Downtown San Jose Historic Charm Meets Modern Living: 309 S 19th Street, San Jose Home Tour Historic Charm, Modern Living   Historic Charm Meets Modern Living: 309 S 19th Street, San Jose Home Tour If you’ve been looking for a home in San Jose with character, you know there can sometimes be a tradeoff. You may find an older home filled with architectural charm but requiring updates—or a beautifully renovated property […]
Japantown, San Jose 800 N 8th Street #311: Japantown San Jose Loft Tour Japantown Loft Listed by Michelle Elliott 800 N 8th Street #311: Japantown San Jose Loft Tour If you’ve been looking at lofts in Japantown San Jose, you’ve probably noticed that the word “loft” can mean very different things from one property to another. Some are almost entirely open. Others offer more separation between living and […]
Japantown, San Jose Japantown San Jose: Visitor Guide, Food & Things to Do A Visitor’s Guide to Historic Japantown San Jose Looking for something different to explore in San Jose? Spend an afternoon in Japantown San Jose, where you’ll find Japanese American history, locally owned restaurants, specialty shops, public art, community landmarks and plenty of places worth adding to your itinerary. San Jose’s Japantown is particularly significant because […]
Home Improvement Garage Door Styles: How to Choose the Right Look for Your Home Garage Door Styles: How to Choose the Right Look for Your Home Your garage door takes up a surprisingly large amount of visual space on the front of many homes. That means it can have a real impact on curb appeal—but choosing the right one is about more than picking a style you like. You’ll […]
Home Design Voice-Controlled Smart Home Technology: What Homeowners Should Know Voice-Controlled Smart Home Technology: What Homeowners Should Know Voice-controlled technology has become a common part of modern smart homes. From asking a speaker to turn off the lights to adjusting the thermostat from across the room, voice commands can make everyday routines more convenient. But before connecting every device in your house to a smart […]
Willow Glen Neighborhood Market Updates Willow Glen November 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Buyers Gain Some Breathing Room Willow Glen November 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Buyers Gain Some Breathing Room The Willow Glen real estate market shifted in November 2025, but not necessarily in the way you might expect. Home prices remained relatively strong in the 95125 ZIP code, while several other indicators pointed toward a less competitive environment than buyers faced […]
Michelle's Listings 800 N 8th Street #207: Japantown San Jose Condo  800 N 8th Street #207: Japantown San Jose Condo If you’re exploring condos in Japantown San Jose, it can be helpful to look at recently sold homes to understand how layout, natural light, parking, and outdoor space come together in real-world sales. 800 N 8th Street, Unit 207 is one of the recent sales in […]
Community Giving Back in San Jose: Supporting Toys for Tots During the 2025 Holiday Season Giving Back in San Jose: Supporting Toys for Tots During the 2025 Holiday Season The holiday season is about more than homes, decorations and shopping. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and help make the season a little brighter for others. In 2025, I was proud to once again join […]
San Jose Housing Market Updates Introducing “Say What You Want About Real Estate”: A Silicon Valley Real Estate Podcast Introducing “Say What You Want About Real Estate”: A Silicon Valley Real Estate Podcast I’m so excited to finally share something that my good friend and fellow REALTOR® Kristina Rogers and I have been working on: our new podcast, Say What You Want About Real Estate! And yes—the name pretty much tells you what to […]