So you’re planning a few home updates, improvements or repairs, maybe an entire remodel, you have a plumbing headache or an electrical predicament, maybe your home needs painting inside or out, perhaps your family could use some extra space and an addition is in your future. You need a contractor, so where do you start?… Read More
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
In spite of rapidly increasing home prices… or maybe even because of… house flipping remains an attractive enterprise. Investors are continually on the hunt for that valuable opportunity. But flipping a house, or multiple houses, is never all fun and games. There is hard work and considerable financial outlay involved. You don’t always know what’s… Read More
Winter is the ideal time to confront that revolving to-do list that comes along with homeownership. Consistent home maintenance or a good freshing up can not only make your home more comfortable, but even the smallest of improvements can add value to your home. 1. Want to save energy while cutting heating and cooling bills… Read More
Fall is the ideal time of year to clean and inspect appliances. Start by cleansing the interior of appliances thoroughly then examine them carefully for damage and/or deterioration. September and October are historically the best months to purchase new appliances as manufacturers are releasing new models and retailers are eager to move current inventory. Parts… Read More
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
Tis the season for Home Improvement projects. Home improvement in the U.S. appears to be enjoying a resurgence beyond our customary Spring overhauls. Internet searches for terms related to ‘home improvement’ are through the roof for consumers in all demographics. Lowe’s and Home Depot are on a Spring hiring spree, anticipating the addition of nearly… Read More
Planning Ahead for Home Improvements. Rarely is home renovation a waste of your money. What’s not rare however is that home improvement projects are chock-full of surprises. Successful home repairs and additions rely heavily on exhaustive advance recon and an easily accessed emergency fund. Everything from general facelifts like freshening interior paint to major upgrades… Read More
Most home buyers recognize the value in a home inspection during the buying process. It helps you solidify your decision to buy the home, and prepare you for what you’ll need to watch for in the future. When the home inspector sums up his report after your home inspection, don’t just begin making your list… Read More
The Repair or Replace Dilemma – 5 Homeowner Tips. Unless you’re the owner of brand new home, it’s likely you’ll run up against the occasional ‘Repair or Replace?’ dilemma. Systems and appliances don’t come cheap, and we don’t all possess the enviable talent to function as our own handyman, so the decision generally comes down… Read More
