Life at Home Gets Better and Better With Every CES. I’ve never been in a position to attend the Consumer Electronics Show, apparently they’re very particular about attendees having substantial involvement with the electronics racket, but I’ve always thought it would be fascinating to see what’s in store for the housing industry. Remodels are one… Read More
In most parts of the country, this is the time of year when thoughts turn to curling up by a cozy fireplace with hot chocolate and a good book. Some homes are heated entirely through the use of a wood-burning contraption, for others it’s simply ambiance. But whatever the capacity of your fireplace or wood… Read More
Our list of 15 of the newest listings in Gilbert AZ includes a gorgeous Mountain View home on a Half Acre cu-de-sac lot with pool and spa. With 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a remarkable greatroom floor plan and guest quarters in the Casita there’s plenty of space for entertaining. Check out number 9 on today’s… Read More
Video: Simple Steps for Buying a Home. I don’t really get the mindset that buying a home is complicated, overwhelming or stressful. As with anything you do, if you’re well informed and updated along the way, the process is no more problematic for either buyers or sellers, than a day at work might be. Yes,… Read More
5 Design Trends to Ditch if You Don’t Want Your Home to Look Dated We’re always talking about the design trends that are ‘in’, but what about the ones that will make your home look dated? Trend-conscious homeowners, take heed. The new year brings a new crop of home design trends, as well as trends… Read More
I suspect there’s kind of quid pro quo going here. It’s very likely that even though there are specific services that a home buyer may look for in a neighborhood, the opposite is true as well… retailers consciously place their business establishments where they believe the majority of their clientele already live. So simply plopping… Read More
Interactive Infographic: How Much House will $300,000 get you, and Where? Of course, as in the case of any price range, how much house you can buy for $300,000 will depend on location and condition. There are suburbs of each of the featured cities that are far more affordable, and within the cities, popular districts… Read More
The focus is on function, making practical use of every square foot of living space. Something I’ve noticed in New Construction as well as in resale homes that have been remodeled, is the absence of any formal living and dining areas. More space is being dedicated to the family room or greatroom concept. In new… Read More
Renter’s Dilemma… Accept Rising Rents or Save for a Down Payment? I’ve demonstrated to several rental clients recently, that owning a home will likely cost them less each month than renting. As a matter of fact, hundreds less for two new Renters-Turned-Home Buyers. There seems to be a misconception (perpetuated all over the web and… Read More
Cut Costs by Curing These 14 Home Headaches. I’ve spent a lot of time with home inspectors. As a result, I have become the beneficiary of hundreds of bits of home maintenance trivia. I’ve detailed my top four as applies to Real Estate in Arizona, but anyone in any climate would be wise to take… Read More
