Illuminate Properties in the Media

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Real Estate

Living in Downtown Mountain View: A 2026 Neighborhood Guide

Patrice Horvath  |  October 22, 2026

Explore Downtown Mountain View, where established residential streets meet Castro Street’s restaurants, shops, community spaces, and convenient public transportation. … Read more
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Real Estate

Living in St. Francis Acres: A 2026 Neighborhood Guide to Mountain View, California

Patrice Horvath  |  October 12, 2026

Explore St. Francis Acres in Mountain View, including its homes, McKelvey Ball Park, nearby amenities, schools and Silicon Valley connections.

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Real Estate

Living in Blossom Valley: A 2026 Neighborhood Guide to Southern Mountain View

Patrice Horvath  |  October 7, 2026

Explore Blossom Valley in Mountain View, including its homes, parks, schools, nearby amenities and convenient access to Los Altos and Silicon Valley.

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Real Estate

Living in Cuesta Park: A 2026 Guide to One of Mountain View’s Most Beloved Neighborhoods

Patrice Horvath  |  September 30, 2026

Explore Cuesta Park in Mountain View, including homes, park amenities, nearby schools, healthcare, shopping, and convenient Silicon Valley access.

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Real Estate

Mountain View Neighborhoods Compared: Which Area Fits Your Lifestyle?

Patrice Horvath  |  September 26, 2026

Compare Mountain View neighborhoods, including Downtown, Cuesta Park, Waverly Park, Blossom Valley, Monta Loma and Whisman Station.

Silicon Valley Market Update over an aerial view of the city and surrounding hills.

Real Estate

Silicon Valley Newsletter - September 2026

Patrice Horvath  |  September 17, 2026

Explore the August 2026 real estate market update, including home prices, inventory, mortgage rates, and Silicon Valley trends across three Bay Area counties.

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Real Estate

Living in Waverly Park: A 2026 Neighborhood Guide to One of Mountain View’s Most Desirable Communities

Patrice Horvath  |  September 14, 2026

Explore Waverly Park in Mountain View, including its homes, schools, Cooper Park, Cuesta Park, YMCA, hospital and Silicon Valley connections.

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Real Estate

In Los Altos Hills, Horses Are Still Part of the Landscape

Patrice Horvath  |  August 29, 2026

Explore equestrian living in Los Altos Hills, from its unique pathway system and horse-friendly heritage to Westwind Community Barn and local real estate.

Silicon Valley Market Update over an aerial view of the city and surrounding hills.

Real Estate

The Micro Markets of Silicon Valley

Patrice Horvath  |  August 24, 2026

Discover why Silicon Valley real estate is hyperlocal and how neighborhood inventory, schools, lot size, location, and buyer demand can influence home values.

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