Aaron Derbacher, Your Local Realtor

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the VKG team! ❄️

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday season!

12/23/2025

The South Bay doesn’t really slow down in December.

It just gets brighter.

If you’re picking your spots this season, these are the ones actually worth leaving the house for.

🎄 Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake
📍 Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos
📅 Now through December 31
This is the most efficient way to do holiday magic. A full drive-through loop with 50+ animated displays, a massive tree, and zero crowd stress. Heater on. Coffee in hand. Kids mesmerized.

Pro tip: Go mid-week to dodge the Blossom Hill bottleneck.

🥂 #1 Broadway: New Year’s Eve in Los Gatos
📍 102 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
📅 December 31 | 7 PM – 2 AM
Live band, DJ sets, midnight champagne, balloon drop. No Vegas energy, no corporate fluff. Just peak Los Gatos packed into one room.

Cheat code: dinner on Santa Cruz Ave, walk everywhere, end the night here.

🎠 Christmas in the Park
📍 Plaza de César Chávez, Downtown San José
📅 Now through January 1 | 6 PM – 11 PM
40+ displays, a 65-foot tree, the Lima Train, and the most wholesome energy in the Valley. First dates get saved here. Family nights get easy.
And yes, it’s free. Rare in 2025.

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12/16/2025

Swipe ➡️ to take a closer look at 920 W St Julian St, San Jose 95126

📍920 W St Julian St, San Jose 95126
🛏️ 3 Bed
🚽 1 Bath
🏠870 Sqft
💰 $1,098,000

🏠Join us for Open Houses this weekend, 12/20 from 1-3 pm!

12/16/2025

Just Listed! A great starter single-family home or an Airbnb opportunity!

📍920 W St. Julian St. San Jose, CA 95126
🛏️3 Bed
🚽1 Bath
🏠870 Sqft
💰$1,098,000

Beautiful single-family home located in the highly desirable Rose Garden/ Alameda neighborhood of San Jose. This fully remodeled three-bedroom one-bath residence offers a versatile and functional layout with two spacious living areas and a dedicated downstairs home office. Engineered bamboo hardwood flooring flows throughout the home, creating warmth and durability. Ideally located just steps from Whole Foods, San Pedro Square, and the SAP Center, with easy access to Highway 87 and San Jose Diridon. Truly move-in ready in a prime location.

12/15/2025

We’re so proud to share that our team has surpassed $200M+ in sales this year 🎉

Huge thank you to our incredible clients for trusting us with your real estate goals. We couldn’t do this without you!

Remember, When Choosing Your Real Estate Agent, Who You Work With Matters.

12/12/2025

Sharing the holiday season with our wonderful clients! 🎄❄️ 💫

Another successful Fantasy of Lights in the books! 🎁 🎅

12/08/2025

New Construction✨ Off-Market✨ Opportunity in the heart of Willow Glen!

📍1806 Cottle Ave. San Jose 95125
🛏️4 Bed
🚽3.5 Bath
🏠2,825 Sqft
💰$3,798,000

Experience stunning modern living in this architecturally impressive new construction in prime Willow Glen. Clean contemporary lines, 10-foot ceilings, and vertical picture windows fill the home with natural light. The layout offers four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, including a spacious guest suite and a luxurious primary retreat. Two additional bedrooms share a beautifully crafted Jack and Jill bath. A finished basement adds flexible space for an office, gym, wine room, or studio. Premium finishes include Grohe faucets, built in Toto washlet toilets, custom European cabinetry, an oversized natural stone island, sculpted Italian stone sinks, and Italian large format tiles from floor to ceiling. Wide plank engineered hardwood flows throughout. Additional features include custom solid-core interior doors, custom double-entry doors, high-end window shades, surround-sound speakers throughout, seamless indoor-outdoor stackable sliding doors, modern low-maintenance front & back landscaping, and a whole-house water filtration and softening system. Close proximity to top-rated Willow Glen schools and downtown.

12/02/2025

Just Listed 🥳 1669 Langport Dr, Sunnyvale 94087

First time ever on the market, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath home has been lovingly cared for by its original owner. Featuring 2,522 sq ft of living space on an expansive 7,980 sq ft lot, this home delivers space, functionality, and timeless value in one of Sunnyvales most sought-after communities.

Featuring one of the most desirable floor plans in the area, the home includes a convenient downstairs bedroom and full bathroom, perfect for guests, multi-generational living, or a private office. Multiple living spaces, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light create a warm and inviting atmosphere, while the upgraded kitchen with granite countertops serves as the heart of the home.

📍1669 Langport Dr, Sunnyvale 94087
🛏️ 4 Bed
🚽 3 Bath
🏠2,522 Sqft
💰 $2,998,000

12/01/2025

Across the US, what do you think the average age of a first-time home-buyer is?

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11/27/2025

11/24/2025

San Jose isn’t just talking about growth; it’s breaking ground on it.

North Valley just kicked off one of the biggest housing pushes the city has seen in years: 708 new homes rising next to the Berryessa BART Station.

Think townhomes, affordable units, and future ownership opportunities all built around transit, walkability, and a real vision for what the Valley should look like.

This project is more than new construction; it’s the start of the Berryessa Urban Village, a long-term plan that could bring 4,800+ homes, retail, jobs, and a full neighborhood ecosystem to the area.

Why this matters for homeowners + buyers:
• Transit-first growth drives long-term demand
• Mixed-income housing attracts investment and stability
• North San Jose is becoming the next major development zone
• Early builds often set the tone (and prices) for what follows

Bottom line: the energy is shifting north. If you’ve been watching for true momentum, this is it.
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11/20/2025

What a night! 🎰✨
Celebrating our amazing clients, we appreciate you more than you know!