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What’s New in New Home Design? It’s all About Ease and Efficiency.

We’ve been talking a lot lately about the newest features of today’s New Construction Homes so these 4 things may not surprise you. Some, like universal connectivity and charging stations are now standard fare but others like Geofencing to enhance your security system, are still relatively new and generally just an option. Read on for… Read More

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Location, Location: Best and Worst Metro Areas for Homeowners

According to Phoenix Business Journal, Realtor.com‘s Natonal Housing Forecast has projected that Phoenix will be the Top Housing Market in 2017 with a a price gain of 2 points over the national average and 7.2 sales growth over 2016. Phoenix is followed closely by Los Angeles, Boston, Sacramento and Riverside CA. Tucson AZ came in… Read More

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Tips for a Trendy Home in 2017

Tips for a Trendy Home in 2017 This season’s design and paint trends combine the crisp essence of autumn foliage with soft pastels to help bring outdoor-inspired colors into your home. According to Ace Hardware design experts Nathan Fischer, Katie Reynolds and Julie Richard, from cool blues and smoky greens inspired by scenic mountaintop views… Read More

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Trended Data Expected to Help First-Time Home Buyers

I’ve been hearing massive amounts of babble about changes in the way mortgage applications and credit reports are handled for home buyers. These adjustments could mean more favorable interest rates for first-time home buyers and folks with limited credit history. Trended Data Expected to Help First-Time Home Buyers First-time homebuyers are expected to enter the… Read More

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Video: Good Insulation Adds Value and More to Your Home

New Construction homes are getting more and more energy efficient every day and the minimal extra up-front expense will be well worth it in long term savings. The cost of energy is skyrocketing so whether you’re buying a brand new home or upgrading the one you’re living in, insulation should probably be your first consideration…. Read More

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Home Sellers & Buyers Struggling with the Still Troublesome TRID

The government regulation that includes TRID was meant to benefit consumers. It’s been a bewilderment at best and a disaster in many cases. Home Buyers have experienced unprecedented delays and inexcusable inconvenience and loss as detailed in the article below. The first thing most Realtors noticed was that Home Sellers are apparently not considered consumers… Read More

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One Attraction of Natural Stone, it’s Easy to Maintain

One Attraction of Natural Stone, it’s Easy to Maintain We see natural stone accents everywhere, and though countertops and flooring are by far the most popular uses,  fireplaces, showers and tub surrounds, kick-boards and window ledges are also common. Natural stone is both beautiful and durable but there are a few steps you should take… Read More

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What will Home Buying Look Like in 2017? Check the Realtor.com(R) Consumer Survey

What will Home Buying Look Like in 2017? Check the Realtor.com(R) Consumer Survey The 2017 home buying season will be characterized by a large increase in first time home buyers, increasing affordability issues among buyers, and high demand for suburban homes, according to realtor.com®’s Active Home Shopper Report released today. The study, based on September survey data… Read More