SAN JOSE – Tony Hicks moved to San Jose in 1981, but he’s had enough. Hicks told his 11 tenants he would soon place the three homes he owns on the market. He expected disappointment. Instead, most wanted to move with him to Colorado. “It didn’t take them long,” Hicks said. “I was surprised.” Rising prices, high taxes and his suspicion that the next big earthquake is just a few tremors away convinced the retired engineer to put his South San Jose properties up for sale. Related Articles Can redevelopment help preserve a neighborhood’s soul?