By Eric & Janelle Boyenga | Boyenga Team / Compass Ask ten Los Altos buyers what they're looking for and you'll hear the same wish list: great schools, a quiet street, room to grow and easy access to Silicon Valley. But when it's time to write an offer, buyers usually head down one of three paths: B

Luxury buyers rarely need more than a few minutes to form an opinion. Long before they ask about square footage, school assignments, or comparable sales, they're already deciding whether the home feels exceptional. It isn't a conscious checklist as much as an emotional response. The light, the propo

Luxury is often associated with size. More bedrooms. Larger kitchens. Expansive great rooms. Multi-car garages. Estate lots measured in acres rather than square feet. Yet some of the most sought-after homes in Los Gatos challenge that assumption entirely. A beautifully designed 2,000-square-foot hom