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Moving to California? The 10 Best Places to Live in The Golden State

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Is West Coast sunshine calling your name? From the rolling hills of Northern California’s wine country to the sandy beaches of Southern California’s oceanfront, the Golden State’s natural beauty and range of outdoor activities are simply unmatched. So if you’re California dreamin’, here’s a look at the 10 best cities to call home in this exceptionally large and diverse state. Fremont Fremont is one of the most popular places to call home in the San Francisco Bay Area – and we can certainly see why. With its friendly, healthy and affluent residents, this highly sought after community was recently named the number one happiest place to live in America by  WalletHub , and the 11th best city in America for job seekers by  NerdWallet . Due to its low crime rate, stable housing market and sunny weather, Fremont is also “exceptionally livable,” according to  AreaVibes . Population:  According to  Fremont’s town website , the city has an estimate...

Top Silicon Valley Schools: When Your Dream Home Depends on Your Dream School

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In the article,  “Does your kid's Silicon Valley school measure up?”    Silicon Valley Business Journal outlines a major concern for many homebuyers: finding the right local school.  According to the National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, schools were listed as the number one deciding factor for over 20% of home buyers. In Silicon Valley (Santa Clara and San Mateo counties) there are many nationally recognized and top rated schools. But how does a homebuyer go about locating the right school for their family? Online research helps, but teaming up with a real estate agent who is a specialist in the area can cut out much of the guess work. Check out this  Public School Districts Slideshow for district-by-district API test rankings and see how your child’s current or future school measures up.  Better yet, find a community expert who has done the research for you and can give you the guidance and representation you deserv...