Survey: 10 Best U.S. Cities for Coffee Lovers… and Gilbert, AZ

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

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Boost Your Home’s Value with Do-it-Yourself Curb Appeal

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

Pandemic? What Pandemic? The U.S. Luxury Real Estate Market is Determined to Push Ahead

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

4 Ways Home Buyers Can Find Top Quality Real Estate – YES Location Counts

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

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Homes Are Selling Faster and Prices Are Rising

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

Make that Tiny Kitchen Work for You

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

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Who Needs Carbon Monoxide Detectors?

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

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Wanna Buy a Ghost Town? Have I Got a Deal for You!

About 35 miles off the beaten path, North of Phoenix and South of Flagstaff, lies a tiny little town, by definition a Ghost Town, called Cleator. And it’s for sale! Ghost Towns are not necessarily uninhabited, as is the case with Cleator. Real people live here, albeit current residents number only eight. Cleator was originally… Read More