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Chalet Kerr - Silicon Valley Broker Associate Buying or selling? Compass agent Chalet Kerr, DRE #01975585, combines market expertise with genuine care to guide your Silicon Valley journey.

As a Compass agent, Chalet brings her deep knowledge of Silicon Valley and its unique, competitive market to a national real estate brokerage with the technological infrastructure and resources her clients appreciate. She is well versed in rising to the top of multiple offers and achieving the highest sales price, all driven by her true passion: helping others through the lifestyle transition of finding a new – and happy – home.

Long before Apple, Google and the tech campuses, grapes were growing in the foothills above Saratoga, Los Gatos and Cupe...
09/23/2026

Long before Apple, Google and the tech campuses, grapes were growing in the foothills above Saratoga, Los Gatos and Cupertino.

And some of the w**eries tucked into these mountains have stories you might not expect.

Here are five worth discovering:

🍇 Ridge Vineyards | Cupertino

A w**e from Cupertino made history in Paris! Its 1971 Monte Bello competed in the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris and took first place in the 30th anniversary rematch in 2006.

🦚 Picchetti Winery | Cupertino

Founded by Italian immigrant brothers who began homesteading this ridge in the 1880s. Today, its historic stone w**ery, picnic grounds, nearby trails and free-roaming peacocks make it feel like a little escape into old California.

🐎 Cooper-Garrod Vineyards at Garrod Farms | Saratoga

NASA, horses and w**e? The Garrod family has farmed here since 1893, and George Cooper was a NASA test pilot who later became a w**emaker. The w**ery’s Test Pilot w**es are named after aircraft in his honor. And yes, there are horses, too!

🎶 The Mountain Winery | Saratoga

Before the concerts, there was w**e. Founded in 1906 by French w**emaker Paul Masson, this historic mountaintop w**ery ceased large-scale w**e production in the 1950s. Its concert tradition began in 1958, and vineyards were later replanted to honor its roots.

Today, it’s best known for concerts under the stars, w**e tastings and spectacular views overlooking Silicon Valley.

⛪ Testarossa | Los Gatos

A w**ery that survived Prohibition! Established by Jesuit priests in 1888, the historic Novitiate Winery continued producing altar w**e during Prohibition. Testarossa moved into the property in 1997, bringing new life to this remarkable piece of Los Gatos history.

One of my favorite things about living here is discovering the stories beyond the tech campuses and headlines.

You don’t have to drive all the way to Napa or Sonoma to feel like you’ve escaped somewhere completely different.

Sometimes, w**e country is right in our own backyard. 🍷

Which of these five have you visited? Any favorites?

📌 Save this for your next local adventure.
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09/22/2026

Everyone talks about the Spring market. But in Silicon Valley, waiting for Spring isn’t always the best strategy. 🍂

September can bring a different kind of opportunity. Buyers may face fewer people at open houses, while Sellers who are on the market now are often serious about making a move.

Does that mean every home will have less competition? Of course not. A great home in a great neighborhood can attract attention in any season.

But if the right home comes along now, why wait for everyone else to jump back in next Spring?

Sometimes, being early is the advantage.

Thinking about buying in Silicon Valley? Let’s talk about what I’m seeing on the ground right now.

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Why is there an Egyptian museum in San Jose? 🇪🇬I’ve driven past the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum many times, but I never ...
09/02/2026

Why is there an Egyptian museum in San Jose? 🇪🇬

I’ve driven past the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum many times, but I never stopped to think about why it was here.

Then I learned the story, and it’s fascinating.

What began with one small statue of the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet eventually became one of San Jose’s most distinctive landmarks.

And here’s the part I love most: H. Spencer Lewis, the museum’s founder, lived right here in the Rose Garden historic neighborhood.

The museum has also been part of local life for generations, including the school field trips many Silicon Valley kids have taken over the years.

I love discovering local history hiding in plain sight. That’s also one of my favorite parts of helping clients find their place in Silicon Valley. A home is more than an address; the neighborhood, its character, and its stories all become part of how you live.

And there’s more to discover in Rose Garden. Come with me.

Follow Chalet Kerr | Silicon Valley Realtor as I explore the history, neighborhoods & lifestyle that make Silicon Valley home.

09/01/2026

The home generally must become your principal residence, and Prop 19 places limits on how much of the property’s value can be excluded from reassessment. There are also specific filing requirements.

And this matters a LOT in Silicon Valley, where a home purchased decades ago may have a taxable value that is dramatically lower than what it’s worth today.

So if your parents own a long-held California home and you’re thinking about what happens to it someday, don’t assume the property-tax bill simply resets to today’s value, and don’t assume you automatically qualify either.

There are rules to understand.

👉 Save this one. And if your family owns a longtime California home, this is a conversation worth having before you need to have it.

California property-tax rules are nuanced and individual circumstances matter. For a specific situation, consult your assessor or a qualified tax professional.

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