01 Jan 2025
The 2025 Real Estate Report
Experts Predict Home Values to Increase 1.5% to 3.6% in 2025. Top housing experts and economists give a glimpse of what mortgage rates, home values and the national real estate market will do in...
Malena Bischof
Malena Bischof specializes in turning her customer's dreams of living in the Bay Area, California into reality. A local resident of San Jose herself. She has a particular expertise in the ebb and flow of real estate in the Bay Area.
Thanks to her extensive digital marketing training she's taken, she is able to craft innovative and effective marketing campaigns resulting in the best possible offers for her home sellers clients.
Malena will provide you with a personalized level of care to achieve your goal.
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Alliance Bay Realty
3140 De La Cruz Blvd, Suite 200
Santa Clara, CA 95054
United States
(650) 380-0889
Recent Articles
12 Dec 2024
Tech the Halls: Smart Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for joy, family, and celebration, but they also bring added responsibilities. Between decorating, hosting, and just keeping up with your daily routines, your home can quickly start to feel...
22 Nov 2024
Multigenerational Home Buying: How to Find a Home That Fits Your Whole Family
For many homebuyers, multigenerational living used to be considered an option of last resort: it was a route families took only when they needed to ride out a financial storm or care for ailing...
21 Oct 2024
Stage to Sell: 7 Proven Steps to Attract Buyers and Boost Offers
Selling your home quickly and at the right price takes more than just listing it online. To draw in potential buyers and secure top offers, your home needs to stand out. That’s where home...
25 Sep 2024
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Contractor
A recent survey found that more than half (52%) of American homeowners have a renovation project planned this year.1 If you’re among them, you know that embarking on home improvements can be both exciting...
19 Aug 2024
Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage
With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don’t let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are...
12 Jul 2024
7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value
Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don’t have to embark on a major remodel to...
18 Jun 2024
Mid-Year Market Update for 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near 8%—would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.1,2,3...
24 May 2024
The Ultimate Relocation Guide: From Finding a House to Feeling at Home
The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined,...
23 Apr 2024
6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums
From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused...
Recent Listings
Welcome to this Beautifully Updated Townhouse in San Jose!
Active | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,176 sqft
Welcome to Your Dream Home in San Jose! This beautifully updated townhouse features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, and a chefs kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a reverse osmosis water filtration system. Enjoy...
Beautiful 2024 Remodeled Home in a Desirable Santa Clara Neighborhood!
Pending | 4 BR | 4 BA | 2,137 sqft
Beautiful 2024 remodeled home in a desirable neighborhood! 4 bedrooms including 3 suites. One suite and one bedroom DOWNSTAIRS. Gracious floor plan with ample light and excellent flow for fast-growing families and entertainment. NEW...
Stunning Home in Fremont’s Prestigious 28 Palms Neighborhood
Sold | 4 BR | 2 BA | 1,584 sqft
Stunning home in Fremont’s prestigious 28 Palms neighborhood. Situated on a large corner lot with RV parking. Fully updated inside and out. This gorgeous and modern light filled home has everything you need from...
Welcome to an Extraordinary Living Experience in The Heart of Downtown Sunnyvale’s Coveted Heritage District!
Sold | 3 BR | 3 BA | 1,464 sqft
Welcome to an extraordinary living experience in the heart of downtown Sunnyvale’s coveted Heritage District. Nestled on a tranquil tree-lined street, 455 S. Frances St. promises both luxury and practicality. Moments away from shopping,...
A Must See Gem In Milpitas!
Sold | 4 BR | 3 BA | 2,415 SqFt sqft
YOU DON’T want to miss this gem!! Entry With New Designer Tile Flooring * Modern Family floor plan with one Bedroom & One Full Bathroom Downstairs (aka: Mother-in-Law Suite) * Updated Kitchen with Newer...
A Must See Home in the Kimber Park Mission Area!
Sold | 5 BR | 3 BA | 3,456 sqft
A MUST SEE HOME! Location, Location, Location – Kimber Park Mission Area; walkable to all three Mission Schools; Pride of ownership, house with a unique character. View of mission hills. 361 sq ft of...
Welcome to this Gracious, Well-maintained Sought-After Home in South Willow Glen!
Sold | 4 BR | 2 BA | 1,584 sqft
Must See! Welcome to this gracious, well-maintained four-bedroom, two-bath home. Parents enjoyed this home for many years and had taken meticulous care of this lovely home with frequent updates throughout their years of ownership. Updated...
Welcome to your stunning designer home in the ever growing city of Tracy!
Sold | 6 BR | 5.5 BA | 3,087 sqft
Welcome to your stunning designer home in the ever growing city of Tracy! Located in one of Tracy’s most desirable neighborhoods, the Prestigious Ellis Community- this home sits on an oversized lot of 9,014...
Delightful Single-Family Ranch-Style Home, ideally Located in the rarely available West Valley, San Jose
Sold | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,378 sqft
Must See! Single-Family Ranch-Style Home, ideally Located in the rarely available and highly rated School District of the West Valley. This delightful home features 3 large Bedrooms with original hardwood floors, 2 Bathrooms, kitchen with...