Iniguez and Tavares Real Estate Team

Iniguez and Tavares Real Estate Team DRE License #01823628 & 01742179 - Silicon Valley real estate team committed to your success. We are committed to your success. It is not just a home.

The Iniguez and Tavares team is here to partner with you whether you are a first-time home buyer, a seasoned investor or somewhere in the middle. Our Silicon Valley real estate market is unique, dynamic and complex. As our real estate transaction becomes more complicated, and the internet provides endless information to sift through, we will partner with you and provide quality market data, advice

and representation for all of your real estate needs. Everything our team does in real estate begins and ends with concierge-level service. No matter your budget, our team’s unique expertise and care will guide you to the results you deserve. It is your life.

08/30/2026

Would I ever advise a buyer to write below the asking price? Yes, when the facts support it.

Days on market, condition, competition, comparable sales and the seller’s priorities all matter. The strongest strategy is not automatically offering more or less. It is understanding the complete opportunity and writing an offer that reflects it.

Every property deserves its own analysis. If you’re considering a purchase, I’d be happy to help you evaluate the market and determine the approach that best protects your interests.

April Tavares, REALTOR®
DRE 01742179
Iniguez & Tavares Team | Keller Williams Thrive

Beautiful finishes can make it easy to fall in love with a house. But loving it and buying it wisely are two different t...
08/26/2026

Beautiful finishes can make it easy to fall in love with a house. But loving it and buying it wisely are two different things.

My role as your buyer’s agent isn’t to convince you to buy. It’s to help you understand what you’re buying, evaluate the value beyond the list price, identify risks and future costs, and structure an offer that protects your money and negotiating leverage.

A successful purchase isn’t simply one that closes. It’s one you still feel good about after the excitement wears off.

If you’re considering a move and want thoughtful, experienced guidance before making the commitment, I’d be happy to help you evaluate your options.

April Tavares | DRE 01742179
Iniguez & Tavares Team
Keller Williams Thrive

More buyers. More listings. More closings. And more price reductions.That combination makes this week’s Santa Clara Coun...
08/25/2026

More buyers. More listings. More closings. And more price reductions.

That combination makes this week’s Santa Clara County numbers especially interesting.

🏠 468 new listings
📝 313 pending sales
🔑 240 closed sales
📉 172 price reductions

Buyer activity strengthened, with pending sales up nearly 7% and closings rebounding 24%.

At the same time, 468 homes came to market compared with 313 going pending, and price reductions jumped almost 25%.

So buyers are clearly participating but they’re still being selective.

For sellers, pricing and positioning continue to matter. For buyers, growing inventory and price adjustments may create opportunities worth watching.

The market is moving. It just isn’t moving uniformly.

I’ve broken down the numbers further in this week’s Santa Clara County Market Report.

👉 Full report in the first comment.

April Tavares | DRE 01742179
Iniguez & Tavares Team
Keller Williams Thrive

08/23/2026

A little behind-the-scenes from today’s buyer showing. 🏡

When I’m walking a property with clients, I’m looking beyond the obvious, not just the home itself, but the setting, the community, the condition, and the details that could affect value or the decision ahead.

Every showing adds another piece to the puzzle, and sometimes the best way to understand a property is simply to slow down, walk it, and pay attention.

Helping buyers sort through those details is one of my favorite parts of the process.

08/22/2026

What if this were just steps from home? ☀️⛳️

At 5058 Cribari Vale, hillsides, golf course views, peaceful walking paths and neighbors passing by in their golf carts are all part of the everyday backdrop.

This lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle that feels a little more relaxed, a little more connected and perhaps a lot more fun.

We’ve had interest and activity, but we’re still waiting for the right person to call it home.

Could it be you or someone you know?

Message me and I’d be happy to share the full property details or arrange a private showing.

📍5058 Cribari Vale | San Jose
⛳ The Villages Golf & Country Club
🏡 55+ Community

April Tavares | DRE 01742179
Keller Williams Thrive

A new housing development in East San Jose caught my attention, and there are a few reasons I think it’s worth knowing a...
08/19/2026

A new housing development in East San Jose caught my attention, and there are a few reasons I think it’s worth knowing about.

The Kirk at 125 Kirk Avenue will include 18 new duet-style attached single-family homes.

Most will be 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, ranging from approximately 1,481 to 1,909 square feet, with pricing starting around $1.18 million.

Yes, that’s still a significant investment. But for new construction of this size in Silicon Valley, the pricing is noteworthy and could create an interesting option for buyers who need more space.

There are also two 3-bedroom homes expected to be offered for approximately $300,000 to income-qualified households, which is something we simply don’t see very often in our area.

And for some first-time buyers, three homes may also include financing incentives such as a $50,000 credit and interest rates ranging from 3.99% to 6%, depending on qualification and the specific home.

Some homes could be ready as early as October 2026, with the full community currently expected to be completed by February 2027.

I like sharing projects like this because sometimes an opportunity doesn’t fit the traditional picture of what buyers expect to find in Silicon Valley. Knowing what’s being built, what programs are available, and where value may be emerging can open up options people didn’t realize existed.

As always, the details matter. Pricing, availability, incentives, income qualifications and program requirements can change, so buyers should verify the specifics before making any decisions.

April Tavares, REALTOR®
DRE #01742179
Iniguez & Tavares Real Estate Team
Keller Williams Thrive

08/18/2026

Winning the house isn’t the only goal.

In a competitive market, buyers can feel pressure to make their offer as strong as possible. But a strong offer should still be one where you understand the risks you’re taking and feel comfortable with the decisions you’re making.

Sometimes removing a contingency may make sense as part of the strategy. Sometimes it may not.

The goal isn’t simply to get the offer accepted. It’s to make an informed decision you can still feel good about after the excitement wears off.

I recently went deeper into inspection contingencies and what buyers should understand before deciding whether to waive one. You can find the full video on our YouTube channel,



April Tavares | DRE 01742179
Keller Williams Thrive

08/18/2026

A common buyer question: If I waive my inspection contingency, does that mean I’m agreeing to buy the home without an inspection?

No. Those are two very different decisions.

Understanding exactly what you are waiving, and what you are not, is an important part of making an informed offer.

I go much deeper into inspection contingencies and what buyers should consider before giving up that protection in my full YouTube video. You can also find it on my website under Buying → Inspection Contingencies.

April Tavares | CA DRE 01742179
Keller Williams Thrive

More homes entered the Santa Clara County market this week, while pending sales eased.New listings increased 7% to 437, ...
08/17/2026

More homes entered the Santa Clara County market this week, while pending sales eased.

New listings increased 7% to 437, while pending sales declined 4% to 293. That widened the gap between new and pending activity from 104 homes last week to 144 this week.

Price reductions declined 16%, which is encouraging. However, with more choices available, buyers remain selective about price, condition and overall value.

For sellers, thoughtful positioning matters. For buyers, greater selection may create opportunities, although the strongest homes can still attract competition.

Wondering what these shifts could mean for your neighborhood or your real estate plans? Send me a message. I’m always happy to help put the countywide numbers into local context.

April Tavares, REALTOR®
DRE #01742179
Keller Williams Thrive

Here’s something I learned this week that made me a little more proud of the community we call home. Santa Clara Valley ...
08/15/2026

Here’s something I learned this week that made me a little more proud of the community we call home.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Center in San Jose has been ranked #8 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2026–27. It is also ranked #1 in California and on the West Coast.

Even more impressive, this marks the third consecutive year the Rehabilitation Center has been recognized among the nation’s Top 10.

Behind that ranking are physicians, nurses, therapists and support teams helping people recover from some of life’s most serious injuries and medical challenges. The center provides highly specialized rehabilitation care right here in Santa Clara County, including care for patients who might otherwise have very limited options.

We hear so much about what makes Silicon Valley remarkable, usually involving technology, innovation or the companies headquartered here.

This is another part of our community worth celebrating. 🤩

Nationally recognized care. Right here in San Jose.

April Tavares, REALTOR®
DRE #01742179
Iniguez & Tavares Team | Keller Williams
Thrive

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