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Hi! We're Brian Bernasconi and Dan Rubnitz, your real estate experts for Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Willow Glen and all of the Silicon Valley. Quite simply, we understand that when it comes to buying or selling real estate it is one of the biggest decisions of your life. That's why we are dedicated to providing you with insanely great service.

Your home is important to you, let us guide you through the process

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WHO WE ARE

With over 40 years of working in the real estate industry, Brian and Dan understand that real estate is a real life industry that impacts everyone. Whether it is slowly or suddenly, our lives change and with those changes come changes in our real estate needs. Our goal is simple... we want to be there for you with insane service and advice as your needs change.

Moving Up

Getting married, growing a family, or just looking for a change, we will be there to provide market knowledge for you on both the selling of your home and the purchase of a new one.

Remodel or Sell

Thinking of updating your home but not sure if it makes sense - we are happy to provide you with the latest market data on the value of your home and share our network of high quality and reliable contractors with you.

Investment Opportunities

If you are are thinking about buying homes as an investment opportunity, we can help you evaluate the cost of management, returns, and expenses.

Relocating and Second homes

If you are relocating or looking for another home out of the area, we will find you a reputable agent from our network to assist you wherever you are.

Empty Nest or Downsizing

The kids are grown and you don’t need all that space anymore! We will be there to help you determine, what you are going to do with the rest of your life.

Senior Living and Aging

Whether it is for yourself or a loved one, there comes a time in our silver years when maintaining a home is just too difficult. We have a pool of resources to assist our clients with making difficult decisions regarding living situations and financial options.

First Time Buyers

From meeting with a lender to turning on the utilities, we want to be there for you, answer your questions and guide you through the buying process.

Legal Matters

Real life is not all roses and neither are all the reasons our clients sell real estate. Settling a divorce, settling estates, and dealing with terminally ill family members requires the services of skilled and sensitive professionals like Brian and Dan.

Through sharing our own life experiences with our clients, we are able to understand and advise our clients through the many aspects of the real estate business. If you are thinking about starting a new chapter in life and need some real estate advice, reach out to Brian and Dan. We are happy to help.

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Real Estate for Real Life

Spring 2022 Silicon Valley Real Estate Update

We live in a world that seems to be getting more complex and unpredictable every minute. It feels like we are out of the frying pan and into the fire with two straight years of a global pandemic giving way only to an unprecedented invasion by Russia. Inflation is on the rise, the Fed is…

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California’s New Composting Law 2022

Have you heard the news?! Effective immediately, all residents can place food scraps inside their organics/yard trimmings cart. Brian and Dan made this video to help you understand how the new program works and what you can do to chip in. As you know, California is experiencing the effects of the climate crisis. Scientists tell…

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2021 Homes Sold by Brian and Dan

Despite the ongoing pandemic, 2021 was still a very busy year for Silicon Valley real estate! Thank you for trusting us on the sales and purchases of your homes last year. We look forward to working with more sellers and buyers in 2022.  

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A Christmas Classic…With a Real Estate Twist

‘Twas just before Christmas when we listed their house, “This is the worst time to sell” our dear clients espoused. But the place was so charming and they’d taken such care, We felt with great marketing, we’d find buyers out there. Visions of success danced in our heads; So we took to the net and…

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Los Gatos Stands United Against Hate

On March 14th, Brian and Dan attended the Los Gatos Stands United Against Hate march in Los Gatos. We think this video captures the spirit of the event. Take a look and let us know what you think. The video was donated to the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce where it will be featured on…

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You Can Take It With You! Your Property Tax Base and CA Prop 19 Explained

Are you dreaming of moving to Carmel or San Diego or Santa Barbara or Napa Valley or Lake Tahoe but think you can’t afford it because your property taxes will go through the roof?   Well, think again!!   Do you want to be closer to the beach? Or closer to family? Children? Grandchildren?   Now you can…

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Brian & Dan | Sereno Group

Brian & Dan | Sereno Group