Nothing says Get-Together like a first-rate entertaining space. Decks are popular throughout most of the country, providing extended living area, defined and contained, with a level, crowd-friendly surface. On the other hand, poor planning and inferior construction can not only ruin your celebration but it could ruin your budget as well. Start your deck project… Read More
If you’re in the market for a home you doubtless have an extensive shopping list. Even if you break that down into categories like ‘must-haves’, ‘recommended features’, and ‘purely a wish list’ it’s unlikely that any of the existing homes you have viewed can tick all right the boxes. So what are your options? Enter…… Read More
A large percentage of the homes I’ve listed or sold have some sort of security system. With or without monitoring, with or without cameras, security systems can be simple or complicated- they’re almost always a good idea. Many have lighting features, smoke, CO or water alerts. Some are integrated with other smart-home systems and need… Read More
A significant discount puts this lovely 4 bedroom home in a whole new price range. Is it yours? — — — Listing Details, Video Tour, Photo Gallery — — — Truly the best value in the neighborhood! With 4 bedrooms in a wonderful tri-level floor plan, plus one of the largest lots in this super-convenient… Read More
Thoughtfully designed to make the most of every inch, this beautiful home in a gated, Phoenix neighborhood, feels far more spacious than its 1,350 square feet. The greatroom is open and light-filled with a beautifully appointed kitchen, high ceiling and wall of sliding doors that extend your living space to care-free outdoor entertaining areas; covered… Read More
As a long-time renter you often spend years trying to determine whether or not to buy a home and take on a mortgage. In the meantime you are already paying a mortgage… just someone else’s. Worried about the upkeep and repairs that come with homeownership? You’re already paying for those things too, as well as… Read More
Nowhere is outdated decor more noticeable than in the kitchen or bath. These are the spaces that will be most scrutinized by home buyers, and the rooms every prospective home seller should seriously evaluate before putting your home up for sale. Updates need not be expensive but they should reflect current trends. One such shift… Read More
In case you haven’t heard, this is a Sellers Market! (that was a joke-of course you’ve heard 🙂 ) More than just an inventory of basic amenities like number of bedrooms and baths, your listing description should pique the imagination of potential home buyers. Of course every home has a kitchen, but is yours sleek… Read More
Pantone, THE widely accepted authority on color for designers of every genre, is predicting that a creamy, sunny yellow (13-0647 TCX Illuminating) and a neutral, cool gray (17-5104 TCX Ultimate Gray) will be favored in 2021. I can easily understand why decorators and homeowners alike might seize the opportunity to incorporate the upbeat soft yellow… Read More
Wood and wood-look materials are exploding in both the building and remodeling worlds. Wood laminate has long been an affordable substitute for hardwood. New vinyl planking, commonly known as waterproof wood-grain has gained favor for its authentic appearance, easy care and remarkable durability. There are beautiful options in a wide variety of colors and styles…. Read More
