This year’s income tax season is nearly at a close and many of us have already moved on to determining and tracking deductions for the 2018 tax year. Mortgage and Home Equity loan interest tax guidelines will be changing but the general public’s initial knee-jerk reaction to these adjustments was largely premature. Fortunately the bottom… Read More
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Looking for NEW Without the New Construction Wait?
Like new, just 2 years old with valuable upgrades! Beautiful Queen Creek home, well cared for and set on a nicely manicured corner lot. Don’t have the time or patience to wait for new construction? This 3 bedroom treasure might be just what you’re looking for! — VIDEO TOUR — – Find Out More About… Read More
A Home for All – New Listing in Casa Grande, AZ
This one could be in your first-time buyer price range! Fantastic option for family with 3 Bedrooms plus office, and 2 full baths in a great floorplan of over 2,000 square feet. Casa Grand is a popular choice for retirement, second homes and winter getaways. Singles and couples might enjoy the direct highway access to… Read More
Does Your Home Talk Tech?
Whose homes are voice activated? It’s more than just Millennials. Many older Americans are employing voice controlled devices to improve their quality of life. Technological conveniences enhance entertainment, comfort, health and safety features in some capacity, in nearly 50% of US households. We talk to our homes and they talk back. Refrigerators compose our grocery… Read More
Real Estate Fraud is Real. Best Practices for Avoiding Fraud.
Real Estate fraud is real. You need to be aware of the vulnerabilities of your transaction, and how to safeguard your information and your investment. Beginning with internet home searches and mortgage applications, technology plays a major role in Real Estate. Most of the paperwork for a residential Real Estate transaction can be completed on… Read More
Can Low Cost Home Updates Add Value to Your Home?
Can you add value to your home simply by doing a few low-cost improvements? The short answer is, yes. Some low-cost improvements that add value are: Faucets and Hardware Closet and Storage Organizers Insulation Replace Soiled or Damaged Carpeting Interior Paint Manicure Your Landscaping New Smoke Detectors Refinish Hardwood Floors Paint the Front Door Remove… Read More
Video: Smooth Moves Take Advance Planning
Besides closing costs, what expenses do I need to plan for when buying or selling my home? In the excitement of moving to a new home, don’t forget to budget for the little hidden moving expenses… they add up. Not all moving costs are as obvious as renting a truck or employing a moving van…. Read More
Where is the Baby Boomer Generation Choosing to Live?
When you think of retirement communities what are the first places that come to mind? I’d venture a guess that Florida and Arizona are right up there. Both are dotted with well-designed, retirement friendly neighborhoods and frankly the weather can’t be beat. The Phoenix Valley has dozens of these master planned communities and all are… Read More
Style, Species, Surface and Selection, Wood Flooring Trends to Watch
Real wood flooring is gaining popularity in every room of the house for New Construction or remodeling. Hardwood adds style as well as value, is easy to care for and eco-friendly. Both inside and outside your home, the environmental benefits are undeniable. According to the nwfa, “Wood flooring is the most abundantly renewable flooring material available…. Read More
Video: Do Green Homes Save You Green?
How much money will I save buying an ‘energy efficient’ home? Sorry, I don’t think anyone can tell you that with any accuracy. The numbers I’ve seen among my client’s results are all over the map, and energy saving features range from a few appliances to every system in a whole house. Green Homes seem… Read More