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Unlocking Silicon Valley

Unlocking Silicon Valley

Written by: VKG Real Estate Group
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Your favorite Silicon Valley Realtors are meeting monthly to discuss the housing market, current trends, and maybe if you're lucky, a few predictions. Ben Frieden, Aaron Derbacher, David Giambruno, and Mark von Kaenel are your hosts.


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Episodes
  • Silicon Valley Buyers Are Going CRAZY Right Now
    May 12 2026

    The Silicon Valley real estate market is starting to shift — and buyers, sellers, and agents are all feeling it.

    In this episode of Unlocking Silicon Valley, the VKG Real Estate Group breaks down:

    • Why Bay Area buyers are pulling back

    • Why some homes still get multiple offers

    • The surprising inventory spike in San Jose

    • Why one listing dropped $300,000 overnight

    • The truth about pricing strategy in today’s market

    • Why luxury buyers are still moving fast

    • The growing divide between first-time buyers and high-end buyers

    We also discuss:

    • AI wealth transfer in Silicon Valley
    • The future of California housing
    • Inventory increases in Cambrian & San Jose
    • Why sellers are struggling with pricing expectations
    • What buyers NEED to know right now

    If you’re buying, selling, or investing in Silicon Valley real estate, this episode is packed with insights you need to hear.

    📍 Hosted by VKG Real Estate Group

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    33 mins
  • Buyers Are Unsure Right Now… And It’s Changing the Housing Market
    May 11 2026

    The housing market is shifting—and buyers are starting to hesitate.


    In this episode, we break down what we’re seeing on the ground in the Bay Area and across California:

    • Why offers are down compared to previous years

    • How absorption rates dropped from ~98% to nearly 50–60%

    • Why some homes still sell for $1M+ over asking

    • What’s causing buyer hesitation (jobs, visas, stock market, uncertainty)

    • Where opportunities may exist right now


    Even with strong open house traffic, buyers are taking longer to make decisions—and that’s changing how homes are selling.


    If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing, this is what you need to know right now.

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    17 mins
  • ChatGPT Sold a House… Here’s Why That’s a Problem
    Apr 8 2026

    Did AI really just sell a house?

    In this episode of Unlocking Silicon Valley, we break down the viral story of a homeowner using AI to list and sell their property—and what actually happened behind the scenes.

    We cover:

    • Why 5 offers in 72 hours might not be a win
    • The risks of relying on AI for pricing and contracts
    • How sellers could be leaving serious money on the table
    • Where AI actually helps in real estate (and where it doesn’t)

    Plus, a quick update on the Silicon Valley market and what buyers and sellers need to know right now.

    AI is changing real estate—but it’s not replacing experience anytime soon.

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    24 mins
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