The battle over resale properties is still raging among home buyers. Once-upon-a-time the New Construction industry would have easily picked up the slack but that isn’t the case in our current Real Estate market. Contractors are encountering a widespread shortage of construction and utility workers, in addition to the infamous supply chain issues that are… Read More
The notion of Hygge is several hundred years old, yet it seems to just recently be taking a foothold in the U.S. My theory is that Americans have always taken issue with the idea of a relaxation as a lifestyle. Maybe we’re finally correcting our perception of what life is all about. Hygge Home Ideas… Read More
Prestigious Location and a Brand New Price! Brand new… never lived in, oversized lot and valuable upgrades! Rarely can you purchase a new construction home without the 8-10 month wait, but this Arizona beauty with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a huge 3-car garage, set in a premier Trilogy golf community, is ready for you… Read More
The Arizona luxury home market is booming. AZBigMedia recently reported that a 14.5M home in Paradise Valley, a region Northeast of Phoenix and just North of Scottsdale, set a record for the highest per-square-foot expenditure ever in the Phoenix Metro area at $1,566.55 per square foot. According to the post, “the 9,256-square-foot custom home sits… Read More
Wood and wood-look materials are exploding in both the building and remodeling worlds. Wood laminate has long been an affordable substitute for hardwood. New vinyl planking, commonly known as waterproof wood-grain has gained favor for its authentic appearance, easy care and remarkable durability. There are beautiful options in a wide variety of colors and styles…. Read More
Kitchens are probably the most scrutinized room in the house when it comes to potential home buyers. Kitchen styles and trends change more frequently than any other home feature, yet the kitchen is the most expensive area to remodel. The upshot being that your kitchen can very quickly appear dated. Monotones in grays and beiges… Read More
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
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
Though I’ve lived in Arizona for over 17 years, I am originally a New Englander. Growing up near Cape Cod and the South Shore of Massachusetts, I associate traditional coastal-style architecture with the ubiquitous boxy, weathered-shingle Capes and Colonials found there and all along the upper Atlantic Seaboard. Unlike tract homes common throughout our country,… Read More
How relevant is curb appeal to the sale of your home? In relation to the world of Real Estate, I would place curb appeal right after location in importance, and almost always at the tail end of most home seller’s agendas. My advice? If you’re a home seller or soon to become one, move curb… Read More
