Moving an employee to Silicon Valley is one of the most consequential transitions a company manages. For the family on the receiving end, it's even bigger. They're choosing a home, a school district, a commute, and a community, often in a market they've never lived in and on a tight timeline.

If you're house hunting in Los Gatos, Saratoga, or Monte Sereno and keep coming across the term "SB9 potential" in listings, you're not alone. Senate Bill 9 has become one of the most talked-about tools in California real estate — and for buyers, it can mean serious upside if you know what you're actually looking at.