Fleming Real Estate Team

09/01/2026

I’ve talked with longtime Silicon Valley homeowners who would consider moving—but feel trapped before they ever calculate the options.

The concerns are understandable:

“Where would I go?”

“What would I actually walk away with?”

“Would my property taxes increase?”

“Should I sell first or buy first?”

“How will I deal with everything in the house?”

Those are planning questions—not reasons to avoid the conversation.

A useful downsizing review should compare:

* Staying and improving
* Downsizing nearby
* Moving closer to family
* Relocating outside the area
* Selling first versus buying first
* Estimated proceeds and replacement costs

Selling is not automatically the right answer. But uncertainty shouldn’t make the decision for you.

Message OPTIONS for a complimentary Equity & Options Review.

Peter Fleming | Intero Real Estate
DRE #01749812
Elevate Your Expectations

08/31/2026

Lets find out and see where you want to go!!

08/30/2026

Reach out and let’s get your home inspection and prepare for fall

As August winds down, make sure your home is ready for what’s next. 🏡

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08/30/2026

Your home is not for every buyer—and that’s perfectly fine.

Before I market a Silicon Valley property, I want to know:

* Who is most likely to value it?
* Which features will matter to that buyer?
* What alternatives will they compare it with?
* What question could stop them from making an offer?

A Cambrian Park family home should not be marketed like a downtown condominium. An inherited fixer should not be presented like a fully renovated property. A rural Gilroy property needs an entirely different buyer story.

The objective is broad exposure with a specific, truthful message that helps qualified buyers recognize the opportunity.

Thinking about selling within the next year? Message PLAN for a complimentary Seller Advantage Review: realistic value, likely buyer, current competition, preparation priorities and estimated selling considerations.

Peter Fleming | Intero Real Estate
DRE #01749812
Elevate Your Expectations

08/28/2026

Inherited a California home? Don’t assume the old property-tax bill automatically continues.

The home’s market value and its taxable value are two different questions.

Before deciding whether to keep, rent or sell an inherited property, a family may need to understand:

* Current market value
* Existing assessed value
* Whether reassessment may occur
* Occupancy requirements that could affect an exclusion
* Carrying costs while the estate decides
* The condition and preparation the property may require

I help families evaluate the real-estate side: value, condition, preparation alternatives and potential selling strategy.

Property-tax, probate and legal decisions should be reviewed with the county assessor and qualified tax or legal professionals.

Message INHERITED for an Inherited Home Decision Review.

Peter Fleming | Intero Real Estate
DRE #01749812
Elevate Your Expectations

08/28/2026

keep hearing a reasonable question from Silicon Valley homeowners:

“Should I wait until mortgage rates come down before I sell?”

Maybe—but the decision deserves more analysis than that.

Rates barely changed this week, while more homes entered the national market and fewer went under contract. Here in Santa Clara County, values remain strong, but buyers have become more selective.

Instead of trying to predict rates, start with the numbers you can evaluate:

* What could your home realistically sell for today?
* What would you likely walk away with?
* What preparation would actually help?
* What would your next housing move cost?
* What happens financially if you wait?

Selling now isn’t automatically right. Waiting isn’t automatically right either.

Thinking about selling within 12 months? Message me “STRATEGY.” I’ll prepare a complimentary Seller Advantage Review—no pressure, just a clear plan.

Peter Fleming | Intero Real Estate
DRE #01749812
Elevate Your Expectations

08/27/2026

Silicon Valley home values remain strong, but I’m seeing an important distinction:

A valuable house can still become an unsuccessful listing.

Santa Clara County’s median single-family price reached $1.95 million in July, yet pending sales declined and homes took longer to sell. New national analysis also identified San Jose as a market where more frustrated sellers are withdrawing their listings.

The first two weeks should not be used to test the highest price you can imagine.

They should be used to:

* Capture the strongest available buyers
* Establish value against today’s competition
* Create urgency
* Protect your negotiating leverage

If your home doesn’t sell, the market doesn’t reimburse you for the inconvenience, preparation or lost time.

The opening strategy matters.

Peter Fleming | Intero Real Estate
DRE #01749812
Elevate Your Expectations