San Jose & Santa Clara County

Silicon Valley Real Estate, Explained

Straight guidance on downsizing, buying, and selling in San Jose and Santa Clara County from Gilbert Lujan, REALTOR at BRG Realty Corp.

Downsizing

Downsizing in San Jose: The Complete 2026 Guide for Santa Clara County Homeowners

What downsizing actually looks like when your home is worth seven figures, and how to do it without losing your equity to taxes and mistakes.

Downsizing · Prop 19

How Prop 19 Lets San Jose Homeowners Over 55 Keep Their Low Property Taxes When They Downsize

The single most valuable tax rule for Santa Clara County downsizers, and how to use it without triggering a reassessment.

Downsizing

Right-Sizing Without Leaving San Jose: Condos, Townhomes, and 55+ Communities in Santa Clara County

You do not have to leave the Bay Area to downsize. A neighborhood-by-neighborhood look at your options.

Market Insight

Understanding the San Jose & Santa Clara County Housing Market: What Drives Silicon Valley Real Estate

Why this market behaves unlike anywhere else in the country, and what that means for buyers and sellers.

Market Insight

Buyer's Market or Seller's Market? How to Actually Read Santa Clara County Real Estate

The signals that tell you who holds leverage in the San Jose market, and how to use them whichever side you are on.

Selling

How to Sell Your San Jose Home for Top Dollar in Santa Clara County

What actually drives a premium sale price in Silicon Valley, from pricing strategy to presentation to negotiation.

Buying

The First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to San Jose & Santa Clara County

A step-by-step roadmap for buying your first home in one of the most competitive markets in the country.

Tax

Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Home in California: What San Jose Owners Need to Know

How the capital gains exclusion works, how to reduce your taxable gain, and the mistakes that cost sellers thousands.

Neighborhoods

The Best Neighborhoods in San Jose, Organized by Lifestyle

A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to San Jose, from Willow Glen to Almaden to Evergreen and beyond.

Buying · Market Insight

Is It Worth Buying a Home in San Jose? A Real Look at Cost and Long-Term Value

An honest analysis of what you get for the price in Silicon Valley, and why the market has held its value for decades.

Thinking About Your Next Move in San Jose?

Whether you are downsizing, buying, or selling in Santa Clara County, Gilbert will give you a straight answer and a real plan. No pressure, no hype.

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Gilbert Lujan, REALTOR at BRG Realty Corp in San Jose
Gilbert Lujan
REALTOR · BRG Realty Corp · DRE# 02373151

Gilbert Lujan is a REALTOR with BRG Realty Corp serving San Jose and Santa Clara County. With a background in law enforcement, he built his practice on integrity, transparency, and honesty, helping buyers and sellers across Silicon Valley make informed decisions without pressure. Serving clients in English and Spanish.