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How Not to Price Your Home

You know what’s going on in the real estate market, I know you know. It’s everywhere – the real estate grapevine is mind-boggling – you can’t possibly avoid it. But here’s the thing, the data might be accurate today but totally incorrect tomorrow. This is by far the most unpredictable market I’ve ever experienced, and… Read More

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The Real Cost of Solar

We all understand the inevitability of utility price increases but it seems that here in the Phoenix Valley, these costs have jumped a surprising amount in recent months. Rising utility rates affect us all including homeowners and renters, as well as business owners which then impacts the cost for… well, everything. I believe that both… Read More

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The Home Series – Surprising DIY Cleaning Supplies

Our new ‘The Home Series’ covers everything from maintenance tips, repairs, design and decorating, organization, to buying and selling a house, and so much more – but really just about the way we all live in our homes. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —  Surprising… Read More

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Home Renovation for (Less Than) the Cost of an iPhone

We’ve all heard and read about home renovations that can add value to our property. But those updates are pricy, right? Not always! There are a bucketload of projects that we can do to modernize our homes that don’t cost an arm-and-a-leg and that do, indeed, add value. Sometimes value is in repairs, other times… Read More

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AZVHV is Honoring Our Heroes: Nurses

May is the national month of celebration for our heroes. All month long, events throughout the U.S. commemorate Nurses, Teachers, Police Officers and Firefighters, culminating in Memorial Day on the last Monday of the month honoring those who died while serving in the Military. We’re coming up on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale… Read More

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Don’t Wait for Your Air Conditioning to Break Down, Do This…

As a Realtor, I see it all the time. Home Sellers put their homes on the market and BAM! just like that the air conditioning stops working. That’s a big deal here in Arizona. Could be anything… but because the homeowner forgot to do a bit of simple, routine maintenance, they now find themselves in… Read More

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Tips to Maximize Your Space Before Selling Your Home

Making the best use of space isn’t necessarily something we give much thought to. during day-to-day life. Most of us manage the space in our homes for convenience and as support for our family routines. The essence of our lifestyle is clearly reflected in hundreds of small details, that’s what makes a house a home…. Read More

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A Cash Offer Might Look Good, But Here’s Why You Should Look Again

If you’re financially savvy at all, you’re well aware that buying a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. Initial outlay aside, you have maintenance costs, improvements and upgrade expenses to take into account. Depending on the price you paid, your expenditures and current market conditions, you may not be able… Read More

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Ask Your Real Estate Agent These Questions if You Have COVID Concerns

With COVID-19 unease lingering, the Real Estate market is looking cautiously optimistic, ‘cautiously’ being the operative word here. It would appear that the market is slowly, very slowly, leveling off in certain price ranges, but remains frantic in others. There still appears to be quite a bit of Seller hesitation, and many Buyers continue to… Read More

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Would You Buy a Haunted House?

Only a handful of states require Real Estate agents to disclose paranormal activity in a home that they’ve listed for sale. But whether or not the home might be haunted, if it has been the site of a murder or suicide, many states have statutes that compel the home seller to include this in their… Read More