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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.

10/13/2026

You may be sitting on more than home equity. You may be sitting on options. 🏡

For longtime Silicon Valley homeowners, decades of ownership may have created substantial equity.

But the conversation doesn’t have to begin with, “Should I sell?”

It can begin with something much simpler:

What choices do I have?

Maybe staying exactly where you are makes perfect sense. Or maybe understanding what your equity could make possible gives you something new to consider.

Either way, knowing your options doesn’t mean you have to make a move.

It means you can make an informed decision about your future when the time is right.



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

If you’re considering a purchase or sale in Santa Clara County, this week’s market offers a useful reminder: look closel...
10/12/2026

If you’re considering a purchase or sale in Santa Clara County, this week’s market offers a useful reminder: look closely at the type of home and neighborhood that matter to you. 🏡

Buyers still have fresh options, while sellers face competition as new listings outpace pending sales.

đź“Š For the week ending October 12:
• New listings: 374, down 4%
• Pending sales: 260, down 5%
• Closed sales: 229, down 1%
• Price reductions: 170, down 23%

Buyer activity varied. Single-family pending sales fell 11%, while condo pending sales increased 14%. Townhome contracts edged up by one home.

🔎 For buyers: A home reduced in a previous week may deserve another look. Compare its price with recent sales, consider its condition, and understand competing interest before deciding what to offer.

🏡 For sellers: Fewer price cuts this week don’t establish that values are rising. Review the homes buyers are comparing with yours, and use showing feedback and offers to evaluate your strategy.

If a move is on your horizon, I’m happy to help you connect the local numbers with your timing and priorities.

đź“Ś The link to the full report is in the comments below.

April Tavares, REALTOR® | GRI
Iniguez & Tavares Real Estate Team
Keller Williams Thrive | DRE 01742179
Each office independently owned and operated.

Source: Santa Clara County MLS weekly activity. Pending includes contingent and pending status changes. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

10/12/2026

Spring gets a lot of attention in real estate. But “more activity” and “better for you” aren’t necessarily the same thing.

The right timing depends on more than the calendar including your equity, carrying costs, what you’re moving toward, and what competing inventory may look like when you sell.

Sometimes waiting until spring is absolutely the right decision. Sometimes the numbers or life point somewhere else.

The goal isn’t to talk yourself into selling. It’s to understand your options well enough to make a confident decision.



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

When buyers hear about mortgage rates, it’s easy to focus on that one number.But the rate is only one part of what deter...
10/09/2026

When buyers hear about mortgage rates, it’s easy to focus on that one number.

But the rate is only one part of what determines whether a purchase makes sense.

Depending on the situation, a buyer may be able to negotiate seller credits, consider a different loan structure, retain contingencies, or simply face less pressure to dramatically overbid.

And that can change the math considerably.

A lower mortgage rate doesn’t automatically mean a better deal if you had to pay substantially more for the house to get it.

The goal is to look at the entire purchase: price, rate, terms and negotiation.

If you’re thinking about buying in Silicon Valley, I’m happy to help you evaluate the whole equation and connect you with the right lending resources for your situation.

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

10/09/2026

Should you sell your Silicon Valley home and rent in retirement?

There isn’t one answer for everyone. Owning and renting each bring responsibilities, benefits, and uncertainty.

Your decision may depend on how much control you want, how you feel about maintenance, and what flexibility means for your future.

I explore five trade-offs in the full video on YouTube

Life Happens, Homes Change.

April Tavares | CA DRE #01742179
Keller Williams Thrive

10/08/2026

Home equity and money available to spend are different things.

For Silicon Valley homeowners considering retirement, keeping the home and selling it offer different ways to carry wealth into the next chapter.

Consider your income needs, housing costs, and how much flexibility you want. Review the financial and tax implications with your advisers.

Watch the full housing discussion on YouTube:


April Tavares | CA DRE #01742179
Keller Williams Thrive

10/07/2026

Sometimes the retirement housing question starts with daily life.

Does your Silicon Valley home still suit how you want to spend your time? Consider the upkeep, stairs, and space you use, alongside the neighbors, routines, and connections you value.

Moving and staying both deserve a thoughtful look.

Watch the full discussion:
on YouTube

Life Happens, Homes Change.

April Tavares | CA DRE #01742179
Keller Williams Thrive

10/06/2026

Buyers have more leverage. So why doesn’t it feel easier?

Because negotiating power and buying power aren’t the same thing.

Buyers may have more choices—and in some situations, more room to negotiate.

But financing costs still matter.

A better negotiating environment doesn’t automatically make a home more affordable.

That’s why I don’t believe in telling every buyer, “Now is a great time to buy.”

Understand what today’s market gives you. Understand what it costs you. Then decide whether it works for you.

Life happens. Homes change.

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

10/06/2026

The mortgage is paid off. The housing expenses aren’t.

For Silicon Valley homeowners considering retirement, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and major repairs remain part of the equation. Renting brings a different set of costs and uncertainties.

I explore five trade-offs to help you think through what fits your next chapter.

Watch the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pflhV1d6xc

Life Happens, Homes Change.

April Tavares | CA DRE #01742179
Keller Williams Thrive

10/06/2026

Everyone talks about the spring market. But sometimes there’s an advantage to looking when fewer buyers are looking. 🍂🏡

Timing the right move isn’t always about following the crowd.

April Tavares, GRI | REALTOR®
DRE #01742179
Keller Williams Thrive

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