The Dawn Thomas Team of Intero Real Estate Services

If you live in a homeowner's association (HOA) or you are considering buying in one, and the roof is leaking or the fence is falling down, will it be up to you to repair it, or is it the responsibility of the HOA?  What about termite repair, plumbing leaks, siding, trim, or windows?  The answer o...

It’s a common dilemma among parents.  They want their children to have the freedom to play with their toys in the common areas of the home, such as the living or family rooms, yet they are driven half-crazy by the constant clutter!  I was recently hired by a young mother to work on several are...

From Market  Wire...The National Association of Realtors(R) thanked  Congress for speedy action in passing a congressional resolution yesterday  that would extend the current higher Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA loan  limits through 2010. Th...

  Here are the latest real estate market statistics for Los Altos, CA - for both single family homes and condos.   ...

You are in a difficult situation: The home you purchased several years ago has declined in value and, in accordance with the terms of the “teaser-rate” loan you obtained to purchase or refinance the property, your monthly mortgage payments have increased dramatically.  To make matters worse, you ...

1. It's a Great Place for a Walk! Los Altos is a “walker-friendly” town with miles of quiet residential streets to explore, as well as several great parks. Just remember to bring a flashlight – with the scarcity of street lights in Los Altos, it can be hard to see! 2. A Li...

The holidays are just around the corner, and that most likely means visitors at your door!  Did you know the front of your home can speak volumes about you?  We’ve all heard how first impressions can have a lasting impact, and the overall appearance when people arrive at your home can have exa...

Real estate investors have various “tools” in their investment “toolboxes” which can be used to increase both the net value and diversity of a real estate portfolio. One po...

Mountain View, CA Real Estate Snapshot Here's a snapshot of the current real estate market in Mountain View, CA for both single family homes and condos.  Mountain View is a great place to live - centrally located on the mid-peninsula of the San Francisco Bay Area - it is an easy commute to many ...

This may become a series of blogs on this topic as I think that there are many emotional barriers we have to estate planning.  One of the common responses I hear when I meet people  is  “I know I need to do a plan but I just get so anxious when I think about it that I don’t.”  Yes, anxiety c...

We’re all there at some point ~ it’s time for out with the old, and in with the new!  Buying furniture is an investment, and it’s so unfortunate if we’re disappointed with our decision once we’ve got it home.  Whether it’s a sofa, club chair or dining chairs, there are several things to consider w...

Interesting…CNN’s top economic advisor made an interesting comment on Tuesday about housing.  He felt that if rates increased from 5% to 7% next year, housing prices will increase by 10%.  He stated, “this is the reason home buyers should buy now, at the lowest point in home prices and interes...