by The Dawn Thomas Team on January 24, 2012
A few weeks ago couple friends and I went to Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar in Palo Alto to test it out for an upcoming private party. Our friend is turning forty, and he is somewhat of a food an wine buff. We wanted to find something that was had interesting wines, an urban sophistication and ambiance as well as great food.
We were not disappointed. There is a casual dining area downstairs with an inviting bar. Upstairs is a cozy dining room with a very cool over sized community table. The wine list has a ton of unusual wines, but with a quick description of what we were after, the server was able to offer some outstanding options. All perfectly paired with our artisan cheese and charcuterie selections.
Reading through the menu, we had much discussion on what to order- everything looked so good! The prices were so reasonable we thought that the portion size might be small, but they were generous. I ended up with an amazing Bucatini, a couple delicious bites of my friends duck confit, and a Brussels sprout salad that was out of this world!
Needless t say, the 40th Birthday party is getting booked there!
This blog is courtesy of The Dawn Thomas Team who is an award-winning Real Estate Agent team at Intero Real Estate Services in Los Altos 650-947-4661. We help nice people with selling and buying homes from Palo Alto to West San Jose!
by The Dawn Thomas Team on January 23, 2012
We all focus on the offer and escrow process, but often the stress begins for the buyer when we are in contract. Inspections are done, the loan is being processed and contingencies soon to be removed, and now I need to pack my life and move it!!!???!!! Yikes, it can all happen so fast, and no doubt it usually happens when you have a huge work deadline, one of your kids has the flu and the other a major science project due. That is what we call Murphy’s Law, and that is where we can help!
Figuring out what to move and what to eliminate/sell/donate ahead of time is crucial. People move for all different reasons. If you are an established couple getting married, combining households, blending families, or downsizing it may be a good time to take stock of and thin things out. If you need help with that kind of thing, Kuzak’s Closet may help with a consultation.
Finding a good mover and getting a quote will put you at ease. Towards the end of the month movers can book up so plan ahead. They can come to your house and take a look at your belongings to give you a quote. Getting this done early in the escrow process can give you some peace of mind. Check places like the Better Business Bureau or Angie’s List. Graebel Movers is always on our list as we work very closely with them. We’ve referred several clients to Graebel and all report back to us with rave endorsements! Make sure whoever you use is licensed by the PUC (Public Utilities Commission).
If you are just starting out, you may consider some good friends, and a U-Haul. The cost for this is generally just pizza and beer, but we only recommend payment on completion! We also caution you that even though going the “friends” route is at a cost savings on the surface–that is if nothing goes wrong. Remember if your “free” movers break something–like my client’s Big Green Egg that shattered all over the street when his friend dropped it–the cost to you could be far greater than it would to be sure your belongings are safe and insured should something happen in the transition.
Give us a call if you have any questions or need a copy of the handy utilities information sheet we have ready to send to you!
This blog is courtesy of The Dawn Thomas Team who is an award-winning Real Estate Agent team at Intero Real Estate Services in Los Altos 650-947-4661. We help nice people with selling and buying homes from Palo Alto to West San Jose!
