A recent price reduction puts this five bedroom Chander home in the nicely maintained Cooper Crossing community, in a whole new price range! This is a GREAT value with lots of recent updates, two large greatrooms, a backyard made for entertaining, and plenty of space for family or gatherings. See details, gallery & video tour…. Read More
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Bill Salvatore- Realtor
Custom Homes, the New “It” Thing for Retirees
Not every retiree feels the need or desire to change their living arrangements but when and if you do, you have a considerable number of great alternatives. Active Adult and 55+ neighborhoods are popping up all over, with housing choices ranging from single family homes to seasonal mobiles and casita-style residences. Assisted living communities offer… Read More
The Home Series – Surprising DIY Cleaning Supplies
Our new ‘The Home Series’ covers everything from maintenance tips, repairs, design and decorating, organization, to buying and selling a house, and so much more – but really just about the way we all live in our homes. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Surprising… Read More
Basics Principles for Buying Investment Property
Investment home buyers have dropped off noticeably compared to years past, due in large part to the perception that home prices are artificially inflated and interest rates are high. But home prices seem to have stabilized at least for the time being, indicating that the surge in home prices may not be ‘artificial’ after all…. Read More
Home Renovation for (Less Than) the Cost of an iPhone
We’ve all heard and read about home renovations that can add value to our property. But those updates are pricy, right? Not always! There are a bucketload of projects that we can do to modernize our homes that don’t cost an arm-and-a-leg and that do, indeed, add value. Sometimes value is in repairs, other times… Read More
We Celebrate Our Heroes in the Month of May
The Your Valley Property Team once again honors and celebrates our heroes. Please join us in this hero-centric month of May! In 1999, Congress declared the Month of May National Military Appreciation Month to honor the service and sacrifice of the members of our Armed Forces. Six branches are recognized throughout the month: Army, Navy,… Read More
Get Out! and Make it a Safe Summer
It’s warming up quickly here in the Phoenix Valley and the rest of the country will not be far behind. Arizona is acclaimed for their year round, top-notch hiking, golf, biking and horseback riding. Believe it or not, even recreational Boating is immensely popular here. The Arizona lifestyle is famous for being one of the… Read More
Thank You Thursday: Vietnam War Veteran’s Day
Tomorrow is Vienam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2024. But we thank you every day. Photo credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tristan Miller, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons When the last combat troops departed Vietnam on March 29, 1973, they arrived home to a puzzling reception. Opinions had been mixed throughout… Read More
City vs Suburbs – Rent vs Buy – New vs Resale
We’ve been teetering on the edge of an uncertain housing market for some time now. The Rent vs Buy decision has become even more debatable than ever. Wondering about the stability of home prices in certain areas has caused buyers to question their choice of locations, and erratic mortgage rates certainly don’t help in determining… Read More
Who Are the Vacation Homebuyers Now?
The 2023 Real Estate market is experiencing a noticeable shift in the nature of home buyers; first-time buyers are apt to be older than in the past, whereas investment buyers tend to be younger. Reluctant to give up low interest rates of under 3 or 4 percent, move-up buyers are much more undecided than in… Read More