Mary Pope-Handy, Realtor

06/02/2026

Clair and I have a cute new listing in Cambrian! Please stop by one of our upcoming open houses! 4996 Agape Ct, San Jose 95124 (near Camden Pet Hospital, close to Camden / 85). Get all of the details at 4996Agape.com

05/28/2026

Home buyers get keys at closing, even if there's a rentback - Silicon Valley real estate market tips

Did you know that home buyers get keys at closing, even if there's a rent back? This is laid out in the purchase contract, but some home sellers don't read it.

05/25/2026

Hoping to buy or sell a home in Saratoga CA this year? Check out this week's market stats via Altos Research!

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05/16/2026

🚨 PRICE REDUCTION | THE BEST VALUE IN 95120 🚨
Looking for space, luxury, and an unbeatable deal in Almaden Valley? 6894 Serenity Ct. is now offered at $3,000,000.
At $763 per square foot, this massive 3,929 sq. ft. executive home is priced significantly below the neighborhood average of $900 - $1,040+/sq. ft. You are getting immediate equity and unmatched scale.
✨ PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
📐 3,929 Sq. Ft. of expansive living space
🛏️ Perfect layout for large families or multi-generational living
📍 Quiet, prestigious cul-de-sac location with Mt Um views
🏫 Top-tier, award-winning Almaden schools
Opportunities to buy this much square footage in 95120 at this price point are incredibly rare. This property is primed for its next chapter—don't miss out on the best deal in San Jose.
💬Check out all of the photos, 3D walk through, floor plan, and home specs at 6894SerenityCt.com
OPEN HOUSE May 16 and 17, 2 - 4. Clair and I will be there today and our colleague, Caroline Macnab, will host it tomorrow.

05/13/2026

Newcomers to Silicon Valley, be aware that Santa Cruz Beach Traffic can happen in summer or in unusually warm days, and not ONLY on weekends.

Some days it can be a quick jaunt from Silicon Valley to the sand & saltwater. Other days beach traffic can stop you in your tracks. Even if you stay home.

05/08/2026

San Jose, California - a quick market summary for this week's home listings and sales.

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05/04/2026

Los Gatos has some of the most charming architecture and natural beauty found anywhere in Silicon Valley? Looking to move here, or get to know it better? We have over 50 articles on the various neighborhoods around town with boundary maps and much more.

List of Los Gatos neighborhoods, including historic districts, condominium and townhouse communities, luxury home areas, and regular single family homes.

05/02/2026

Please stop by this weekend, we'll be open both days 2-4 pm (May 2 & 3). Gorgeous island kitchen recently updated! Big, beautiful house with room for everyone and top Almaden schools. Please check out all the photos and details at 6894SerenityCt.com

04/24/2026

There's a lot to love about Almaden Valley neighborhoods. Not sure where to start? We have over 2 dozen neighborhood articles with photos and maps. See the list, which is growing all the time, and click on links to read more:

Almaden Valley neighborhoods vary in size, schools, and area amenities from one to the next, so reading up on the communities that make up this scenic

04/20/2026

Cupertino's M***a Vista neighborhood, highly sought after for top rated schools and scenic vistas -

The M***a Vista neighborhood in Cupertino is well known for its top rated schools, close in commute, and huge percentage of well educated, high tech