Linda Taaffe

From its five kitchens and a primary suite complete with a kitchenette, private lounges and his-and-her bathrooms to its tiered home theater and glass-walled pool with adjoining cabana and lounge bar complete with wine and beer stations, this newly completed property located on 1.42 acres in West Atherton was designed to feel more like a private resort than a residence.

After a year of sluggish growth, California’s housing market is poised to regain a bit of momentum in 2026. Home sales and prices are projected to inch upward as mortgage rates decline and buyer confidence begins to rebound, according to a new forecast released by the California Association of Realtors. 

In a move set to reshape the housing market, two real estate giants are joining forces to form the largest residential brokerage of its kind.  Compass announced Monday that it will acquire rival Anywhere Real Estate in an all-stock deal, combining its technology-focused brokerage with Anywhere’s globally recognized brands, including Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s International Realty and Century 21.

Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. Home sales are provided by California Resource, a real estate information company that obtains the information from counties’ […]

San Mateo and Santa Clara counties remain the top two most-expensive markets in the state to buy a home. Once again, they are the only counties where homebuyers need to earn more than $500,000 annually to afford a median-priced home. Residents need to earn more than 2x the statewide average and about 5x the national average to buy homes here.

For this month's "A Day In" series, we’ve decided to explore Palo Alto's historic Professorville neighborhood. With its tree-lined streets, proximity to downtown and mixture of architectural styles from the city's early years, this neighborhood is among the most highly sought-after enclaves in the area. A modest 2-bedroom home sold here for more than $1 million over asking price in July.

Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside.

The Midpeninsula is home to California’s highest home prices. In these cities you might need to earn eight-figures.

The Midpeninsula may be better known to the broader world for its startups, tech campuses and Stanford University, but over the years, its diverse geography, eclectic architecture,  panoramic views and colorful gardens also have served as the backdrop for many movies.

Whether you’re looking for tips on how to maintain your winter landscape, want to head outdoors on a guided hike to explore local preserves or learn some new home improvement skills, you’ll find plenty of opportunities in our January home & garden events calendar.

To celebrate the anniversary of the initial jam session between Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir on New Year's Eve 1963 that led to the founding of the Grateful Dead in Palo Alto, we've decided to explore the band's early stomping grounds in Menlo Park and Palo Alto that are considered significant places of importance in the group's history.

The town of Atherton, in partnership with HIP Housing, is holding a free "ADU mixer" event that aims to bring together locals in need of a new place to live with those who may have spaces to offer and provide information on ADUs, as housing solutions. 

Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula. Here's a look at home sales activity between Sept. 9 and Oct. 4 that was made public the week of Oct. 29.

For anyone who's ever been curious about the creative process that goes into the design and construction of some of those eye-catching homes and buildings that line the streetscapes of Palo Alto, here's your chance. 

Whether you’re looking to tour some exceptional home interiors , learn some gardening skills or get a firsthand look at electric homes, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our October home & garden events calendar.

Whether you’re looking to tour some exceptional home interiors , learn some gardening skills or get a firsthand look at electric homes, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our October home & garden events calendar.

Good news for anyone who sold a home on the Peninsula over the past five years – you could be among the estimated 50 million people across the United States entitled to a portion of nearly $700 million in settlement money from class action lawsuits filed against the real estate industry over inflated commission fees. 

Palo Alto sees most transactions and records the highest sale on the Midpeninsula with $11 million newly built home with a theater, library and sundeck.

Homeowners interested in adding a separate guest house to their property can learn about local zoning regulations and see a variety of home designs and styles on Sat., Aug. 10, during a self-guided tour of accessory dwelling units located in the backyards of private residences throughout the greater Peninsula. 

Nearly half of the 48 homes sold this week had price tags of $4 million or higher. Atherton saw the most-expensive recorded sale at $29 million, while Los Altos saw the most transactions.