Mary Pope-Handy, Realtor

09/16/2026

New listing in Blossom Valley - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1597 SF plus almost 200 SF of converted attic space in beautiful area near the Santa Teresa Foothills. Remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms, gorgeous hardwood floors. 6307 Benzo Dr., San Jose CA 95123 See all the photos, 3D tour, floor plan, etc. at Open Sat & Sun 2-4 Sept 19 & 20. Please stop by! 6307BenzoDr.com.

09/06/2026

Clair and I just published a long article on the Blue Hills neighborhood of Saratoga, CA. My mom sold many homes there back in the day, and I think she'd be really happy that we are covering it.
https://sanjoserealestatelosgatoshomes.com/blue-hills-neighborhood/

08/28/2026

Clair and I will be holding open our two active listings tomorrow, Saturday, August 29, from 2-4 pm. Both of these Cambrian / San Jose homes are super bright houses and have a lot to offer. Please check out all of the details at https://4996Agape.com and https://1296DentwoodDr.com. We hope to see you there!

08/27/2026

Pre-sale preparation for Silicon Valley home sellers -

Your pre-sale preparation is key to your success not just in selling your Silicon Valley home, but in getting the best price with the least inconvenience.

08/18/2026

Garage floor crowning - what is it, what causes it, why is it a problem?
https://sanjoserealestatelosgatoshomes.com/garage-floor-crowning/

08/05/2026

It's a mild seller's market in Los Gatos 95030, really not bad for buyers or sellers! Check out the FULL weekly Altos Report here:
https://altos.re/r/5bee796b-9664-4c22-b937-abc218ecd7e1?segments=true

07/29/2026

Noise in Los Gatos - did you know that we have both "quiet hours" and a noise ordinance? I did some research to share how it all works (or is supposed to work). Check out my newest post on the Live in Los Gatos Blog.

Los Gatos has a noise ordinance and also has "quiet hours" from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.7 days per week. As a general rule of thumb, Sundays and legal holidays are

07/24/2026

San Jose, California - a quick market summary for this week's home listings and sales.

https://altos.re/api/share?hash=2c593fff-6274-4907-8a89-eeeca3a1e8d9

07/16/2026

Please stop by our open house this weekend at 1296 Dentwood Dr., San Jose (Cambrian area), CA. What an inviting pool and yard! Please get all of the details, photos, and floorplan at the virtual tour: 1296DentwoodDr.com.

07/10/2026

Clair and I put a wonderful Cambrian home on the market this week - lots of room inside and out, but plenty of space to add an ADU or another room downstairs if so desired! Check out https://1296DentwoodDr.com for all of the details. We'll be open this weekend, Sat & Sun July 11 & 12, 2 - 4 p.m.