News and Commentary

Where are Americans Moving?

There’s been lots of talk, especially in Silicon Valley, about the high cost of living driving people out of the area. Though housing inventory is staying at record low levels major companies are continuing to plan and build additional campuses generating tens of thousands of additional jobs. So while there may be some people leaving, [...]

Interest Rates In Perspective

Interest rates, and in turn mortgage rates, have crept up over the past year as the Federal Reserve has made four modest increases to their funds rate. The latest, on March 21st, is anticipated to be the first of three this year with the expectation the rate will have risen by more than 1% by [...]

Intero Luxury International

Intero Prestigio International, recently rebranded as Intero Luxury International, is a division of Intero Real Estate Services focusing on the finest and most exclusive homes in Silicon Valley and surrounding areas.  The Intero Luxury International system provides an elevated level of service through its elite selection of marketing tools set up to expose your luxury [...]

Local Market Snapshot

Here’s an overview of Santa Clara County for the month of March 2018.    For a drilled down view of your local neighborhood market head over to Intero’s Market Snapshot Videos and search by city.    

Flip Your Own Home!

Transform your home with careful investments to receive maximum return. We can assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of quick and affordable home improvements to enhance your home’s best features and provide the greatest ROI. We will help you get your home ready to sell for top dollar in the shortest timeframe – with [...]

Happy Earth Day 2016

In honor of Earth Day, we are highlighting sustainable landscaping – check out the Slater Thomson Team’s Sustainable Landscaping Guide to see how you can incorporate these practices at home to help save water, resources, money, and the environment! Also check out our Sustainable Landscaping Pinterest® Board for creative ideas on how to incorporate native plants and green living into your [...]

The New Pantone Color Of The Year

A softer take on color for 2016: For the first time, the blending of two shades – Rose Quartz (13-1520) and Serenity (15-3919) have been chosen as the 2016 Pantone® Color of the Year. Rose Quartz is a gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Serenity is weightless and airy, like the [...]

Gail & Stephen’s Remodel Vlog

About a year ago, we began a total remodel on our Blossom Manor home in Los Gatos. We are happy to announce that it’s just about finished (or at least just about livable)! Check out our Home Remodel Project Playlist on the Slater Thomson YouTube Channel that follows our remodeling process all the way from demolition to the finished product [...]

Exciting News for Intero Real Estate

We are excited to announce that last Thursday Intero Real Estate Services officially became part of HomeServices of America, a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, a company with unparalleled diversity and financial strength led by Warren Buffett. We must be doing something right if one of the world’s most iconic investors is looking to align [...]

Guide to Sustainable Landscaping

Happy Earth Day from the Slater Thomson Team! Sustainable landscaping is part of a growing national effort in the landscaping industry to create aesthetically pleasing landscapes while improving and conserving the environment and saving resources and money. Learn more about creating a sustainable garden and yard.