November Silicon Valley Real Estate Update: Improving Interest Rates, Smart Staging Trends & New Milpitas Listings

Milpitas Real Estate | Best Realtor in Milpitas

Debbie Giordano –

I’m Debbie Indihar Giordano of Master Brokers. Welcome to my weekly update November 18th.

Hello everybody, I’m Debbie Indihar Giordano of Master Brokers. Welcome to our weekly update.

🏡 MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

• Buyer Activity Remains Strong
• Interest Rates Improving
• Staging & Design Trends Buyers Love
• Countertop Trends That Add Value
• Essential Marketing Strategies for Sellers

Hello everybody, I’m Debbie Indihar Giordano of Master Brokers. Welcome to my weekly update. We’re well into the month of November and next week will be Thanksgiving, so early Thanksgiving wishes to everybody and their family.

So today we’re going to talk about interest rates of course and if the government shut down, the government was reopened, so that is not a phenomena anymore and interest rates are doing well. We’ll talk about some staging ideas, some concepts that I got from newspaper articles and then we’ll wrap up with some new listings that I have coming up in an open house. So a great article from the California Association of Realtors that stated more Californians are able to purchase a home in Q3, that’s quarter three, and that’s relative to the descent of the interest rates that we’ve had.

Interest Rates

Interest rates continue to hover near the best levels of the year in the face of the government’s reopening. Let’s discuss what this means. 

After the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, spanning over 40 days, financial markets have reacted with evident relief and enthusiasm, erasing much of the uncertainty that had lingered with stocks surging.

Wednesday the Feds will decide whether to cut rates in December.  That’s going to be determined on to where the inflation markers are and where the general economy is. So we’re pretty good here, still in Silicon Valley.

📈30 year fixed conforming 6.24%

Your credit score will determine what your final interest rate is. So if you talk to your lender or if you send me an email, I’d be happy to refer you a very reputable lender that I work with.

Pricing  Your Home: So where are we at with pricing? So we’ve had kind of an up and down movement this year. As you know, the real estate market took the wind out of the sails of it right around April of this year when Trump announced the tariffs. We had a huge drop in the stock market. And the stocks are what drives our real estate market here.

If you’re trying to figure out when is a good time for you to put your home on the market, we can discuss those variables and see when the best approach might be.

I’ll talk about some listings, exciting new inventory I have coming up.

Milpitas Current Values – Where I predominately work – ‘My Sweet Spot‘ – 4 OFFERS $100k over asking

I’ve got closing next week, 1830 Vegas Avenue in Milpitas.

It’s a three-bedroom bath and a half. It’s in the Sunny Hills area. It has a converted garage, which you know makes it a little bit more difficult to sell.

You have less buyers interested in that, but we were able to get $100,000 over the list price. We had four offers come in. The list point was $1298.

Brought in over 50 to 60 families through that weekend open house and we’re closing at $1398,888. So let’s talk about some ideas for marketing of the property.

 San Jose Mercury News BOLD COLOR & Counters!

The San Jose Mercury News had a great article about design recipes, bold color.

So they talk about paint and accent wall. That’s not necessarily true with my stager. She doesn’t feel that that’s important.

She likes to do neutral walls. So if you do have one accent wall painted, we might go ahead and keep that and not repaint that neutral. Experiment with color blocking by pairing two strong hues together for a modern bold look.

Choose a bold colored sofa. So my stager uses very colorful pillows and accent pillows. She uses not the bold colored sofa per se, but more neutral and then does the accenting.

Paint – Use high gloss paint in a durable shade color to add depth. Layer bold colors to create both rich richness and dimensions. Combine two or three bold bases in one room.

Paint unexpected surfaces such as ceilings and door frames for an element of surprise and drama. I don’t know about the ceilings, but maybe the door frames would work really well. And then bring in boldness throughout with their colorful art and paintings.

And my stager certainly does that.

Countertops – So let’s talk about countertops. In the 1830 Vegas Avenue property, we did not do any replacement in the kitchen, but we did replace the countertop.

So let me tell you what’s in and what the general trend is. Common types of naturally occurring stone for countertops include quartzite, marble, and granite. Moving on to the manufactured counter surfaces, the most popular is quartz.

That’s what we used in the Vegas property. Porcelain, ceramic, and concrete. Quartz dominates the category lately given that the manufacturer’s ability to mimic the look of marble.

And then you use a little variegated of color in with the quartz counters. They call it minimal veining and that adds beauty to the countertop. So if you have outdated tile countertops and don’t want to replace the entire kitchen, which I don’t recommend, we’ll just do the countertop and that will really add another fresh look to the kitchen like we did at Vegas.

Essential Strategies – Let’s talk about what are the essential strategies for effectively marketing your home. Once the decision to sell the property is finalized, success depends heavily on a coordinated marketing strategy designed to reach potential buyers and attract strong offers. One is enhancing visual and external appeal.

I really like to do something with the front yard. Like on the Vegas property, we cleaned that up and removed some dead bushes and made them more curb appeal. I like to add flowers and some color touches to the front of the property.

When a buyer drives up to a home, they want to know if they want to live in that home. They have about a first one to two minute impression on the home. Sellers should also seriously consider staging.

That’s what the article said. This was in the Milpitas Post recently on Friday. And I do stage all my properties.

It’s very rare that I don’t stage a home. Gives the buyer a visual as what the furniture looks like. It adds room appeal.

I stage a boy’s room and a girl’s room and then also another office if we have a fourth bedroom. Lots of people have home offices, so that works good. The in-person experience and strategic timing.

Viewers are necessary in converting the interest into an offer. Showing up on open houses gives potential buyers an opportunity. The buyer that came into the Vegas property, that agent had shown them the property they were interested in from day one, saw it the first day it came on the market.

But then I had a weekend open house and they were able to come back through, see it again, see it with all the lights on and see the activity of the open house. And that encouraged them to make a great offer on the house. So that’s my strategy.

And then the rule of competitive pricing. Pricing is very important. I do a full CMA, which is a comparative market analysis to determine what is the best price for the property.

Most homes are on the market about 15 to 17 days and they’re sold and that seems to be normal. If it goes beyond that, then it’s usually a pricing problem. So we don’t want to enter into that arena and make sure that we have it competitively priced so you get a lot of activity and a lot of buyers.

Interest Rates – Up to the minute information on the Milpitas real estate market.

I’ll talk about some listings, exciting new inventory I have coming up.

We’re ready to get your property ready. Give me a call 408-945-8988 or giordanodj@aol.com. Let’s talk, let’s get together and let’s see what we can do about this 2026 upcoming market. Thank you for watching.

Thank you for the kind words:

We were impressed with Debbie’s familiarity of Milpitas from our very first meeting. Her knowledge of the local housing market and our neighborhood including schools and businesses made us feel very comfortable. She is on top of an everchanging market.

Debbie toured our home and gave us an honest assessment; she advised us on updating a few things that will make our home stand out from the others. She has a very good team of subcontractors to help with any upgrades or repairs that are needed. These subs are very respectful, on time and do quality work.

During this process, communication with Debbie and her team was outstanding. They kept us informed every step of the way.

Debbie has a staging team that transformed our home to maximize its appeal to buyers. This process was flawless and really showcased the home.

Working with Debbie was truly a positive experience. She worked very hard at keeping everything organized and on schedule.

We highly recommend Debbie. Her expertise, dedication and professionalism made the sale of our home enjoyable and successful.

Thank You Debbie

Matt & Karen

August 14, 2025

Closings – Debbie Giordano Delivering Results and Multiple Offers

The market is showing plenty of buyers and with a bit of extra work to make the home make sense to both the buyer and the seller is creating beneficial activity!

CLOSINGS: 623 Prada Drive Milpitas closing at $1,925,000 with a list price of $1,988,999

1305 Sunrise Way Milpitas closing at $1.375 with a list price of $1.4.

1109 El Camino Higuera Milpitas closing at a cash offer of $2.1 with a list price of $2,298,888 with multiple offers. A little freeway noise and a bit of a discount with the right buyer brought it in.

📌 SOLD Town House listing at 522 South 22nd Street in San Jose End Unit Former Model Home! with Skyline Views 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath built in 2014 was a model home! NOW $1,050,000. We had three weekends of open house. That’s generally when I revisit the price on a property to see what’s going on, convince the sellers to bring it down to $1,050,000, make it a sizable price reduction. I don’t like a small one like $20,000 or so. I want to make it significant. And it certainly brought in the buyer. He had seen it on the open house and made the offer a little bit below list price of $1,050,000. The seller countered at full price, $1,050,000, and we went into contract with that. So pricing is very important in this market. So excited about that.

 Offer – 📌 1830 Vegas Milpitas, CA 95025 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath ~1,352 sq ft. permitted garage conversion. Sunny Hills. Great neighborhood! Walk to Weller elementary! Walk to shopping centers! Lot size 5,900 sq ft.  $1,298,888       [$1,398,888]

Cash –

📌 SOLD ALL CASH 253 Park Hill Dr. 4 bedroom 2 bath Burnett Elementary 7k lot Very Very Good Condition!!! Near the corridor of Calaveras Boulevard and Park Victoria Drive. Original Homeowner!! $1,398,888 

I4 Days –

🔅 SOLD in 14 DAYS! 

1109 El Camino Higuera, Milpitas, CA 95035 3 bedroom 2.5 bath 10k lot, 3 car garage, ranch style 1 story 2150 sq ft. Huge corner lot.!! $2,298,888 Full Landscape Refresh Possible ADU! 

Upcoming & OPEN HOUSES! Love Milpitas? – What’s Going On in Milpitas and the Bay Area Real Estate? Ask The Best Realtor in Milpitas – Debbie Giordano!

📌 Open Houses in Milpitas with Debbie Giordano

🔜 2101 Uridias Ranch Road 5 bedroom 4 bath 3,450 sq. feet 14,000 sq ft lot. Original homeowner. $2,998,999 

Executive home, five bedroom, four bath, 3,400 square feet, 14,000 square foot corner lot right near the base of the foothills, dramatic ceilings. I can go on and on with the list of the homes.

I’m real excited. The sellers picked me to represent them. The price point on that one is $2,998,888.

OPEN HOUSE December 20-21st 2-4 PM

So that’s it for today. Give me a call at 408-945-8988 or giordanodj@AOL.com, and look forward to talking to you.

The new year’s going to be here before we know it, so let’s get going. Take care, and have a great week. 

We can chat, talk. Even if you’re thinking about next year, it’s never too early to get started. Let’s get started now. So talk to you soon and thank you for watching the video and I’ll see you next week.  Have a great week. Debbie

Coming Soon! in Milpitas by Debbie Giordano Realtor Milpitas, CA

🔜 Keep a look out for 390 Monmouth Dr. Milpitas 5 bedroom 3 bath 1775 sq. feet $1,698,888  

🔜 Coming soon 479 Heath Dr. Milpitas 4 bedroom 2 bath Manor area! 1,328 sq. ft. They’re looking to locate out of Milpitas and that’s a four bedroom. We don’t have a price point on that one.

🔜 Coming soon 247 Delia Street in San Jose. That’s kind of in the Alum Rock area. Be around $1.5. It’s a four bedroom, two bath. It’s got a circular curved driveway. We’re probably looking around springtime for that property

🔜 Coming soon 385 Monmouth Drive coming up. 4-bedroom, 2 bath, about 1,436-sq. ft., 6,000-sq. ft. lot in a nice established neighborhood. We don’t have a price on that one yet.

🔜 Coming soon Scott Creek Highlands area 2350 sq. ft. one story, 3-car garage. Setting a price soon.

Recent Home Sales in Milpitas by Debbie Giordano Realtor Milpitas, CA

🔅 623 Prada Dr. Milpitas 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Ridgeview Terrace ~2.000 sq. ft. 6975 sq ft lot. $1,998,888 closing at $1,925,000 with a list price of $1,988,999.

🔅 3449 Suncrest Avenue San Jose $2,348,888 5 bedroom 3 bath Views right off Piedmont Rd. Meet Debbie Giordano! Sold As Is with 3 price drops with a happy seller and buyer.

🔅 1625 Serpa Dr. Milpitas  4 2 1/2 1717 sq. ft. $1,998,888 appraised and closed at $1,960,000 – OVER 70 Visitors in 2 days last weekend SOLD

🔅1351 Admire Court  Milpitas $1,550,000 closed at $1.5 *8 day sale!

🔅 1305 Sunrise Way Milpitas closing at $1.375 with a list price of $1.4.

🔅 1109 El Camino Higuera Milpitas closing at a cash offer of $2.1 with a list price of $2,298,888 with multiple offers. A little freeway noise and a bit of a discount with the right buyer brought it in.

🔅 Town House listing at 522 South 22nd Street in San Jose

🔅 1299 Fallen Leaf, Milpitas 4 b 2.5 bath $1,425,000

🔅 1559 Mt. Diablo, Milpitas 3 bd 2 bath $1,680,000

✔️ Schedule an appointment to discuss getting your home ready for the market. 1-408-858-5771

I’m anxious to work for you. Call me and we’ll get an individual appointment and I’ll come see your property and do the assessment and let you know what I think we need to do to get it ready.

Call me at 408-945-8988 or visit my website, DebbieGiordano.com. There’s a Connect Me tab and you can get me directly there. So thank you for watching. Happy Veterans Day to you and any veterans that are out there and have a wonderful rest of the week.

When is the Right Time to Sell?

I don’t think you can time the season per se. Whatever looks good for your family and your family’s timing. It’s really predicated on the general economy, and we’ve had a great stock market ride in the last three months. It’s gone back up, and I know that that’s really helped bring more buyers to the table. So please don’t be shy. If you’re ready to go, you’re thinking about moving, call me, get me in to see the property. We’ll talk about what you need to do to get it prepped and get it ready to go and be ready for this great, amazing market.

💲Condominium Buy Before Sell Program

Ask about the buy-before-sell program for condos.

I’d invite you also, as we close, to go to my website. https://Debbiegiordano.com, there’s a tab that says team video. If you want to see how I work, I’ve got my team on there, my transaction coordinator, inspectors, sign people, my stagers on there, and you can see what my team encompasses and what we do to put together a package to productively list your home and get top market value for your properties, I’m ready to serve you.

If you want to get your home ready, let me know. Call for #BestRealtorinMilpitas 1-408-945-8988.

And I do look forward to speaking with you next week again.

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Testimonials

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We would like to express our sincerest appreciation for Debbie Giordano for her quick action on selling our house. We sincerely believe she is the best real estate broker covering the southern San Francisco Bay Area.

We currently live in Arizona and was definitely not looking forward to spending several weeks in the bay area while we fixed up our Milpitas property to sell. We have had renters in our house for the past six years.

Debbie not only took the reins on this effort, she charged full force straight into the thick of things. She managed to arrange the repairs in one week. She also staged the property and put it on the market. The house never looked good in the 35 plus years in which we lived in the house. Due to her valiant efforts, the house sold in just one week, and we received what were hoping to get out of the house.

Thank you, Debbie for all you did for us. It is truly remarkable that you pulled a rabbit out of the hat. Your efforts surpassed our greatest expectations.

Thank you again.

Steven & Charleen Stoner

7-24-2025

Thank you Debbie.

Even though you have taken the reigns on our MiIpitas house, and are driving forward with this; I just want to make it official that Charleen and I would like you to be our realtor for our Milpitas house until it is sold. We appreciate everything you have done thus far. Charleen and I were really comfortable with talking to you when you came out to our house and we look forward to a prosperous conclusion for the both of us. We will work with Melissa to get the documents signed.

Steve

6-19-2025

My brother and I knew that selling our family home with Debbie was going to give us the best experience possible. But what neither of us realized was how incredibly cutting edge she is about the Milpitas market, how networked and how committed she is to her clients. She stood by us and was alongside us every step of the way. Her passion and compassion are stellar. It is safe to say that neither of us have enjoyed going through the home sale process, but Debbie made it seamless and we will always be grateful to her and her great team for their amazing professionalism and care.
Thank you Debbie for all that you do!

Gloria Sherman Gallegos and Matt Sherman

6-22-2025

What Our Clients Say

Debbie assisted us in selling our family home several years ago and we were so impressed with her dedication, expertise, and friendly approach, we contacted her again when we interested in purchasing a property.

This time around was no different, Debbie’s communication was prompt and effective, keeping us informed every step of the way. She was always available to answer our questions and provided regular updates throughout the process. When unexpected issues arose during the buying process, Debbie’s problem-solving expertise shone through. She quickly found solutions making the closing process easier and less stressful for us.

We highly recommend Debbie to help with all of your home buying and/or selling needs!

~ John & Kathy ~

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