Silicon Valley and Beyond

Many cities in Silicon Valley and beyond are requiring homes to be all-electric. Blackouts have been a reality for many of us during high winds, severe storms, and wildfire season. Even homes powered by solar panels lose power during an outage, unless they have a whole-house battery backup system. These systems provide power in the evening and during other outages. We’re going into more detail about them in our latest blog postif your home has solar panels, or if you’re cons...idering installing them, be sure to visit #SVAB365! #solarpanels #solarhome #homebattery #powerwall #teslapowerwall #SiliconValleyRealEstate #SiliconValleyRealtor #SiliconValley #TopSiliconValleyRealtor #SantaCruz #SantaCruzRealEstate #SantaCruzRealtor #TopSantaCruzRealtor #MovetotheBeach #CompassRealtor #Compass #AgentsofCompass #CompassEverywhere #SiliconValleyandBeyond #TheDawnThomasTeam

2020 highlighted the importance of having a designated workout space. Whether you have a dedicated room for exercise, or just a bedroom corner or niche in the garage, we're sharing tips to help you make that space both functional and motivatingvisit SVAB365 for more! #homegym #homegymdesign #homegymsetup #workoutfromhome #SiliconValleyRealEstate #SiliconValleyRealtor #SiliconValley #TopSiliconValleyRealtor #SantaCruz #SantaCruzRealEstate #SantaCruzRealtor #TopSantaCruzRealtor #MovetotheBeach #CompassRealtor #Compass #AgentsofCompass #CompassEverywhere #SiliconValleyandBeyond #TheDawnThomasTeam #SVAB365

2020 went off script, but our YouTube channel continued to thrive. We have more lifestyle content and fun things to do around Silicon Valley and the beaches of Santa Cruz county. Whether you're looking to move to the area or just wanting new places to check out, be sure to take a look at our videos and subscribe to the channel! #YouTube #MyYearInReview #SiliconValleyRealEstate #SiliconValleyRealtor #SiliconValley #TopSiliconValleyRealtor #SantaCruz #SantaCruzRealEstate #SantaCruzRealtor #TopSantaCruzRealtor #MovetotheBeach #CompassRealtor #Compass #AgentsofCompass #CompassEverywhere #SiliconValleyandBeyond #TheDawnThomasTeam

California has overarching building codes that regulate for plumbing, electrical, and structural matters--but there are also reach codes to consider when working on your home. Implemented on a local level by cities and counties, these extensive qualifications go above and beyond the state codes to achieve higher energy efficiency. Learn more in our latest SVAB365 post! #reachcodes #californiabuildingcodes #californiaenergycodes #SiliconValleyRealEstate #SiliconValleyRealtor #SiliconValley #TopSiliconValleyRealtor #SantaCruz #SantaCruzRealEstate #SantaCruzRealtor #TopSantaCruzRealtor #MovetotheBeach #CompassRealtor #Compass #AgentsofCompass #CompassEverywhere #SiliconValleyandBeyond #TheDawnThomasTeam #SVAB365

Being based in Silicon Valley, we love trying out smart home technologies. They provide some tremendous conveniences, but they can also come with security risks. In our latest SVAB365 post, we're discussing some different ways that you can mitigate these risksespecially with regard to doorbell cameras and smart home assistants, which are often gifted during the holidays. #smarthome #internetofthings #smartdevices #smarthometechnology #SiliconValleyRealEstate #SiliconValleyRealtor #SiliconValley #TopSiliconValleyRealtor #SantaCruz #SantaCruzRealEstate #SantaCruzRealtor #TopSantaCruzRealtor #MovetotheBeach #CompassRealtor #Compass #AgentsofCompass #CompassEverywhere #SiliconValleyandBeyond #TheDawnThomasTeam #SVAB365

14 years today! We still have Milliken , we now have Kelli , and most importantly each other (plus our family members and good friends) Woo hoo! #blessedbeyondwords

The new year is an ideal time to refresh your home, both inside and out! Updating and modernizing your residence doesn’t have to come at a great cost. In the latest SVAB365 post, we’re sharing ten simple home improvements that can increase your home’s curb appeal and showcase your personal style. #homeimprovement #homeimprovementideas #homerefresh #SiliconValleyRealEstate #SiliconValleyRealtor #SiliconValley #TopSiliconValleyRealtor #SantaCruz #SantaCruzRealEstate #SantaCruzRealtor #TopSantaCruzRealtor #MovetotheBeach #CompassRealtor #Compass #AgentsofCompass #CompassEverywhere #SiliconValleyandBeyond #TheDawnThomasTeam #SVAB365

In November, Proposition 19, the California property tax initiative, was on the ballot and passed by the state’s voters after a similar 2018 measure failed to garner support. This week on SVAB365, we're discussing some of the broader implications of this proposition. #proposition19 #Californiapropertytaxes #SiliconValleyRealEstate #SiliconValleyRealtor #SiliconValley #TopSiliconValleyRealtor #SantaCruz #SantaCruzRealEstate #SantaCruzRealtor #TopSantaCruzRealtor #MovetotheBeach #CompassRealtor #Compass #AgentsofCompass #CompassEverywhere #SiliconValleyandBeyond #TheDawnThomasTeam #SVAB365