Author Archive for: The Dawn Thomas Team
Entries by The Dawn Thomas Team
7 Tips for Amazing Great Room Design
Great rooms, also known as family rooms, are one of the primary places in our home where we come together with family and friends to relax, watch television, play games, and connect over conversation. The layout of this space plays […]
Add Personality to Your Home With Finishing Touches
Last week, we discussed the wellness kitchen trends that Smart Home Strategist, Dan DiClerico from HomeAdvisor sees as being hot with homeowners in 2019. In another HomeAdvisor article, they reveal what we all know but sometimes fail to accomplish: […]
Top Kitchen Trends of 2019
HomeAdvisor Smart Home Strategist, Dan DiClerico says, “Wellness is going to be a huge theme for 2019. Many people are living longer, healthier lives, and they’re looking to the kitchen to support those efforts.” This movement means homeowners in Silicon […]
1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges Demystified
One of the many benefits of owning real estate is the ability to write off mortgage interest and a portion of one’s property tax liability. But, if you own a home or other residential property as an investment, […]
48th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Every fall, picturesque Half Moon Bay bursts into a brilliant sea of orange and buzzes with excitement and activity to celebrate its bountiful and beautiful fall harvest. The dazzling journey is its own reward. The tunnel through Devils […]
Protecting Your Pets During An Emergency
As we’ve all seen on the news recently, natural or other disasters can occur at any time. In the Bay Area, fires, earthquakes, and, as we saw just a few years ago, even flooding can result in Silicon […]
Road Tripping to Big Sur
There is so much to explore in California and a weekend road trip is an ideal way to escape. With the reopening of highway 1 in July, Big Sur is once again accessible, serving up a blend of […]
Hosted Rental Permit Now Required in Santa Cruz County
With the advent of AirBnB and other online property rental websites, many homeowners in Santa Cruz County, Silicon Valley and beyond have started renting out rooms or guest cottages to make extra money or help pay the mortgages or property […]
Capitola Art & Wine Festival
September may herald the last of summer’s warmth “over the hill” but at the beach, the beautiful weather has just begun. The 36th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 8th and […]
Sunset Idea House in Los Gatos
Los Gatos is one of two locations for Sunset Magazine’s 2018 Idea House. The magazine has been reimagining Western living since 1998, focusing on cutting-edge innovation, décor, trends, and design that embrace indoor-outdoor living. Sunset Magazine was originally created in […]
Los Gatos North 40 Moratorium Expires
On August 15th a special meeting of the Los Gatos Town Council was held decide whether to extend or expire the moratorium that placed a temporary halt on development of the highly debated North 40 project. Set between […]