Real Estate

Palo Alto Off-Market Listings? You Bet We Have Them!

by The Dawn Thomas Team on April 25, 2012

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Inventory continues to be tight, so savvy buyers and their Realtors have begun to dive a bit deeper to find the properties they are looking  for. The sales are happening, its just many of them are happening off-market.  As promised, we have a few to share with our readers. Here is one in the sought after Barron [...]

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Important and timely tax benefit information for sellers!

by The Dawn Thomas Team on April 16, 2012

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Maybe you just got hit with a higher tax bill than expected. April 16th is much like January 1st: time for resolutions. Capital Gains tax benefits are due to expire this year. The market is so hot right now; sellers are getting their price (many way over and above their price!!!) The inventory is extremely [...]

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Bidding Wars Are Back!

by The Dawn Thomas Team on April 6, 2012

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The founder and CEO of Intero Gino Blefari is often asked to comment on the latest trends in Real Estate, as his knowledge and vision has propelled Intero Real Estate into the fastest growing Real Estate company of all time. No small feat considering the market we are coming out of……which brings me to a recent article he wrote for the [...]

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Intero Real Estate sets a new record in Bay Area sales

by The Dawn Thomas Team on April 3, 2012

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Recently, and with the addition of real estate icon Alain Pinel, Intero rolled out their luxury division “Prestigio.” Not long after that, another real estate record has been set in the Bay Area!  Menlo Park just recorded its highest sale ever for a single family home.  The property, 2 Robert S Dr, listed at $7.950M, [...]

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Important news about HARP 2.0

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 27, 2012

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The Home Affordability Refinance Program (HARP) is the biggest opportunity for homeowners to refinance their home with unlimited loan to value.  This program is designed to help homeowners who are current on their mortgage but don’t qualify under today’s guidelines re-finance. If you qualify for HARP, you no longer need to stop paying your mortgage [...]

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Just Listed! Spanish Revival in the heart of Willow Glen

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 15, 2012

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If you are seeking the feel of Old World charm in the way of a 1920’s Spanish Revival home redone to perfection—look no further.  This Willow Glen home has been impeccably and extensively remodeled to provide you with all of the details and conveniences of modern day life.  As you enter through the traditional Spanish [...]

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Square Footage Myth: De-Mystified!

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 12, 2012

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In the past week, during negotiations, the issue of square footage to determine fair market value kept popping up, so I thought I would share with you some excerpts from a recent blog written by Alain Pinel. As many are  aware, Alain came on board with Intero early in the year and is focused on building the luxury brand. [...]

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Are homes selling for asking price in Silicon Valley?

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 7, 2012

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Silicon Valley Real Estate is a study in and of itself.…even my “LinkedIn Today” headlines which claims to be news tailored directly for me says the “housing crisis is over”.  Well hallelujah! Unfortunately, unless we get some more inventory on the market, I think that here are about a billion buyers out there there that would tend [...]

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