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June 2026

3

Wednesday

8:00 – 8:45 PM PT
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ZIP Code Deep Dive: 94086 — True Downtown Sunnyvale Vibe

94086 is Sunnyvale's most walkable, urban zip — anchored by Murphy Avenue's dining scene, a vibrant downtown, and easy Caltrain access. This session unpacks what makes it distinct and who it's best suited for.

  • Overview & vibe — how 94086 compares to Sunnyvale's other zipcodes and who it attracts
  • Downtown Sunnyvale: Murphy Ave corridor, walkability, restaurants & weekend lifestyle
  • Schools: which elementaries, middles & high schools serve this zip
  • Housing styles & prices — condos, townhomes & SFHs, plus monthly payment math (20% down, 6% rate)
  • Commute access — Caltrain, Lawrence Expressway & proximity to Apple, Google & LinkedIn

Hosted by Colin Xie, CFA · Realtor® · BQ Realty

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May 2026

27

Wednesday

8:00 – 8:45 PM PT
Past Session

ZIP Code Deep Dive: 94087 — Eichler Tracts, Top-Rated Schools and Many Parks

Sunnyvale quietly delivers top-tier schools, landmark mid-century architecture, and more green space. This session covers what makes its best pockets so compelling.

  • Why 94087 is the best of Sunnyvale — zipcode overview, vibe, and how it compares to other Sunnyvale's zipcodes
  • Eichler homes 101: the Fairbrae & Braly tracts, what the architecture is, and what to know before buying one
  • Schools: Cupertino Union Elementary District & Fremont Union High School District — which elementaries feed which high schools, and how the ratings stack up
  • Housing styles & prices — Eichlers vs. ranches vs. newer builds, plus monthly payment math (20% down, 6% rate)

Hosted by Colin Xie, CFA · Realtor® · BQ Realty

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May 2026

20

Wednesday

8:00 – 8:45 PM PT
Past Session

Before You Buy: Feasibility Studies Explained for Bay Area Home Buyers

A feasibility study isn't just for builders — it's the go/no-go check every buyer should run before writing an offer. This session covers what one actually includes and why it matters whether you're buying, building, or both.

  • What a feasibility study is — and why it's the right first step before any construction project
  • Site feasibility: zoning, lot coverage, setbacks, utilities & soil conditions
  • Technical feasibility: is your design actually buildable? Structural systems, materials & trades availability
  • Financial feasibility: rough cost estimates, ROI scenarios & funding options
  • Schedule & legal feasibility: permits, codes, environmental rules & realistic timelines

Hosted by Rachel Liu · Senior Architectural Designer

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May 2026

13

Wednesday

8:00 – 8:45 PM PT
Past Session

ZIP Code Deep Dive: 95051 — Your Buyer's Guide to Santa Clara

A data-backed walkthrough of the 95051 zip code — housing stock, schools, commute times, Asian grocery & dining, and what living at the heart of Silicon Valley's tech campus corridor means for home values.

  • Boundaries, neighborhoods & the vibe — what 95051 actually feels like
  • Housing styles, prices & monthly payment math (20% down, 6% rate)
  • Schools: Santa Clara Unified District — elementaries, middle & high schools, who feeds where
  • Commute times to Intel, Nvidia, Apple, Google & downtown SJ
  • Asian grocery & dining — 99 Ranch, Lion Supermarket & top restaurant corridors near El Camino Real
  • Tech campus proximity — Intel HQ, Nvidia, AMD & what the Central Expressway corridor means for long-term home values

Hosted by Colin Xie, CFA · Realtor® · BQ Realty

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May 2026

6

Wednesday

8:00 – 8:45 PM PT
Past Session

ZIP Code Deep Dive: 95117 — Your Buyer's Guide to West San José

A data-backed walkthrough of the 95117 zip code — housing stock, schools, commute times, Asian grocery & dining, and what the Santana Row / Valley Fair corridor means for long-term home values.

  • Boundaries, neighborhoods & the vibe — what 95117 actually feels like
  • Housing styles, prices & monthly payment math (20% down, 6% rate)
  • Schools: Moreland, Campbell Union, Cupertino & San Jose Unified — who feeds where
  • Commute times to Apple, Google, downtown SJ & beyond
  • New SFHs near Eden Ave and the Winchester Mystery House
  • Santana Row / Valley Fair & the Stevens Creek Urban Village — what's coming and what it means for home values

Hosted by Colin Xie, CFA · Realtor® · BQ Realty

This session has ended.

April 2026

29

Wednesday

8:00 – 8:45 PM PT
Past Session

ZIP Code Deep Dive: 95130 — Your Buyer's Guide to West San José

A data-backed walkthrough of the 95130 zip code — housing stock, schools, commute times, Asian grocery & dining, and the Saratoga Ave redevelopment that's reshaping the neighborhood.

  • Boundaries, neighborhoods & the vibe — what 95130 actually feels like
  • Housing styles, prices & monthly payment math (20% down, 6% rate)
  • Schools: Moreland District elementaries, middle & Campbell Union high schools
  • Commute times to Apple, Google, downtown SJ & beyond
  • Asian grocery & dining — Mitsuwa, 99 Ranch, H Mart & top restaurant corridors
  • El Paseo de Saratoga & the Urban Village Plan — what's coming and what it means for home values

Hosted by Colin Xie, CFA · Realtor® · BQ Realty

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April 2026

22

Wednesday

8:00 – 8:45 PM PT
Past Session

ADU Deep Dive: Types, Rules & What the Bay Area Market Wants

A practical walkthrough of Accessory Dwelling Units — from unit types and California size limits to garage conversions, pre-fab builds, and what condolization means for your investment.

  • Detached vs. Attached ADU vs. JADU — which fits your lot?
  • California size limits and setback rules
  • Garage-to-ADU conversions: feasibility and what to expect
  • Pre-fab and pre-approved ADU programs — faster, cheaper builds
  • ADU market demand & condolization: can you sell your ADU separately?
  • Solar power requirements for new ADUs

Hosted by Rachel Liu · Senior Architectural Designer

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April 2026

15

Wednesday

8:00 – 8:45 PM PT
Past Session

Is Buying a Home a Good Investment in the Bay Area?

A data-driven look at whether owning a single-family home in the Bay Area actually pays off — and how it compares to the alternatives.

  • The true cost of owning a single-family home in the Bay Area
  • Buy vs. rent
  • Buy vs. investing in equities

Hosted by Colin Xie, CFA · Realtor® · BQ Realty

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