Real Estate Market Update for Gilbert and Chandler AZ – week ending March 14, 2016 Gilbert AZ – Average price per square foot is $141 this week, up slightly from this same period last month. See the complete Gilbert Real Estate Market Report for week ending 3/14/16 here. Chandler AZ – Average Days-on-Market (90) has… Read More
(Family Features)—Spring cleaning on the agenda? Don’t break out the bleach—reach for vinegar, a non-toxic cleaning solution, instead. It’s less expensive than commercial products, and has much more use value. “Cleaning with vinegar has always been an effective way to banish dirt and grime in kitchens, bathrooms, the garage and the outdoors,” says Mike Smith,… Read More
With the number of retiring homeowners projected to expand seemingly exponentially in the coming years, I went on a quest for more ideas on how to maximize your Real Estate investment to help underwrite retirement expenses. For your consideration: the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) – a Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) reverse mortgage program, which… Read More
Hanging curtains at ceiling height, hardwood flooring with lines leading away from the door, furniture that doubles as storage, all of these things can contribute to making living areas look more spacious. As explained in the video below, natural and bright lighting also helps. I always tell my Home Seller clients that one of the… Read More
Something to note if you’re moving with a pet. Somewhere right around 50% of Home Buyers are looking for Pet Friendly Neighborhoods. It’s a lot tougher for Renters, but even Buyers will occasionally run into issues. Be sure to tell your Realtor if you have pets especially attack and large breeds of dogs and exotic… Read More
Lux lighting and edible arrangements are on the rise this year, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ list of the top landscape design trends for 2016, a gathering of data based on current consumer demands and lifestyle trends, as well as broader horticultural, architectural and design factors. “The latest trends reflect the desire to… Read More
We found this article both head-shaking and amusing and thought you would too. Enjoy! ~~Bill By Suzanne De Vita Home is where the heart is…not. Spite houses—homes built to draw the ire of onlookers—have been a gesture of contempt for centuries, directed toward neighbors, local authorities, developers and other adversaries left wondering, “Where’s the love?”… Read More
Gilbert, AZ – For the week ending March 01, 2016 – Inventory has been falling. This means that buyers are busy shopping and buying. See the complete Real Estate Market Update Report for Gilbert Arizona here. Chandler, AZ – For the week ending March 01, 2016 – The most expensive listing to close in this… Read More
The home staging advice in this video is basic but valuable. These really are some of the most common objections that home buyers have, and each one is an easy fix. Just one recommendation I often make and one that you might keep in mind- rent a storage unit. A storage unit rental will likely… Read More
We research almost everything from electronics to restaurants before making almost any decision, but I wonder if you’ve thought about doing your research on what is arguably one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make? Buying a home is major undertaking and yet we often rely on the advice of family, friends and… Read More
