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You’re invited! Downtown Los Altos First Friday!

by The Dawn Thomas Team on April 18, 2012

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Spring is most definitely in the air…Los Altos Downtown has undergone quite the makeover, and is ready to entertain with some fun community building activities. And, it’s time for us to get outdoors and get downtown! That’s why …..You’re invited to the May 4th Downtown Los Altos First Friday!  This month’s event is called the “May Flowers [...]

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Working with your own professional Real Estate Agent is crucial on every transaction–including on newly constructed homes. Thinking about buying a new construction home? With the availability of financing options and the affordability index at historically low levels, it’s a great time to do so. But before you take one step onto that new construction [...]

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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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A Snapshot of the Los Altos Real Estate Market Trends

by The Dawn Thomas Team on January 20, 2012

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The Los Altos Real Estate Market isn’t considered entry level for most. Even here in the land (once again) of IPO’s like LinkedIn, Facebook, and thousands of overnight millionaires. So let’s focus on the move up buyer who finds their way to Los Altos. Assuming this isn’t the “forever” house but a great place to raise kids and enjoy life for [...]

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Understanding Real Estate Agency for Buyers and Sellers

by The Dawn Thomas Team on December 1, 2011

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Real Estate Agency is one of the most misunderstood aspects of real estate that I continue to see on a daily basis.  Agency is such a huge topic, and the article a little long this time.  Hang in there as the content is worth it!   Understand what legal responsibilities your Real Estate Agent has to you [...]

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The most important tip for the first time home buyer!

by The Dawn Thomas Team on October 25, 2011

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So you have been reading our first time buyer tips all month, and to sum it up, we save the best and most important one for last- this is a must read! 5. They don’t think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years. We all [...]

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More tips for the First Time Buyer!

by The Dawn Thomas Team on October 18, 2011

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Now a days we can all do some “www” research before we dive in to something so once we get started we don’t come across like a totally newbie. As we continue with tips for the first time buyer, we hope this will not only give you some great info, but also get you thinking. Generally a bit of [...]

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