Silicon Valley house hunters having a difficult time finding homes for sale aren't alone. Low housing inventory seems to be a nationwide phenomenon.  

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Want to give your kitty's living quarters an upgrade? If you have the space (and it doesn't need to take much) adding a catio could prove to be the cat's meow.

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Home prices and sales fell statewide in California in June as mortgage interest rates hovered above  7% throughout the bulk of May, when most of these sales opened escrow, according to a new report from the California Association of Realtors.

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When Sally and Joel Phillips purchased their Portola Valley property, it didn't exactly come with the home of their dreams. The old 1,000-square-foot cabin was barely habitable, but it was what the newly married couple could afford in the neighborhood at the time, so they decided to make the best of it. 

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Each month, we feature highlights from a different neighborhood or region in either Atherton, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Portola Valley or Woodside for readers to explore using our interactive map., This month, we’re exploring residential neighborhoods located in North Mountain View

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Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can be an appealing way to maximize living space on a residential lot, but the process for adding one can be overwhelming and onerous for property owners.

That's where Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia's company Samara comes in. Drawing from his strategy at Airbnb to streamline the vacation property rental process, Gebbia believes he can revolutionize the housing industry by mass producing homes that can be customized and ordered with minimal hassle.

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July is the perfect time to give your trees a midyear checkup. By inspecting your trees, you can catch potential issues early and take appropriate action to keep them healthy and thriving during the region's warm, dry months. 

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Whether you’re looking to hone your gardening skills, explore local historic points of interest or learn about local flora and fauna, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our July home & garden events calendar.

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The amount of water trees need in the summer depends in large part on the age of the tree. Newly planted trees with shallow roots may need weekly water. Trees that are a few years old and fairly well established may need monthly watering. Mature trees with extensive root systems may not need any supplemental water. 

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Kitchens are the heart of the home. It’s where families gather and connect. Food has a way of bringing people together, and it’s much more enjoyable to create delicious dishes when a kitchen is designed in a creative, organized manner.

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