Home redesign and remodeling has exploded during this extended era of ‘shelter at home’. And because we have a bit more time on our hands to consider some of the more daunting projects, changing out flooring has emerged as the latest home improvement trend. It’s long been established that hardwood flooring adds value so it’s… Read More
Gilbert, Arizona is not on this list. I’m not even sure it should be… it’s not a city, it’s fairly anonymous in comparison to the winning locations, it’s not particularly a tourist destination (though it would appear they’re working on that) but Ooooohhhhh do we have coffee! No need to venture outside town limits to… Read More
We’ve all seen the lists and heard the recommendations for which home improvements add value, and which ones warrant second thought. Landscaping falls firmly in the first category, especially when you’re selling your home. Certainly landscaping, like everything related to your home, is going to be a matter of taste. Where you might enjoy raking… Read More
Coast to coast, luxury home sales look to be bouncing back faster and stronger than any other segment of the market. According to Mansion Global, median luxury home prices are up nationwide with 35 of the 49 major metro areas reporting significant gains. The high-end market in the Phoenix Valley Metro region of central Arizona,… Read More
Quality is a matter of value, not a reflection of price. What is valuable to you may mean little to the next home buyer. Top quality in Real Estate commonly refers to lifestyle, enjoyment and suitability. Does ‘home’ conform to and enhance the way we want to live our lives? Your home’s location will certainly… Read More
With home prices rising at a pretty good clip, you probably have some usable equity in your home. Borrowing against that equity is not always a great idea, but if you are reinvesting the money to make necessary or value-added improvements to your home, utilizing equity might be the way to go. Whether you choose… Read More
Homes Are Selling Faster and Prices Are Rising. This isn’t what anyone might have predicted for the Real Estate market during a pandemic. A lingering nationwide lack of inventory, worsened by Covid 19, is clearly responsible behind the scenes. But even though demand experienced the anticipated drop-off at the onset of the quarantine, it proved… Read More
Most people would not normally begin the home buying process until they felt that they were ready to make a move. In the case of a New Construction home however, it is almost always advisable to initiate your search much sooner than that, even up to a year in advance of your desired moving date…. Read More
When you’re buying a home, the kitchen can induce an instant go or no-go reaction, size being the most scrutinized detail. But a small kitchen needn’t be a deal-breaker. Small kitchens are by nature, designed to be more efficient. Not to mention the infinite number of clever storage options available to improve the functionality of… Read More
Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Virtually undetectable by humans, it is highly toxic. Most builders are required to install carbon monoxide alarms in residential new construction. I might argue that every home should have at least one carbon monoxide detector. The most likely culprits? Gas appliances, hot water heaters, fireplaces, coal, pellet and… Read More
