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
Home Remodeling
10 Helpful Tips and One Must-Do When Hiring a Contractor
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
Outdated Kitchen or Bath? Try These Trending Solutions.
Nowhere is outdated decor more noticeable than in the kitchen or bath.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
5 Stylish Tips for Reimagining the White Kitchen
The all-white kitchen may be on its way out but a white kitchen with character is still very much in vogue. The sleek and calming visual of monochromatic in in any hue has been a key design element in contemporary kitchens. You can easily keep that clean, polished look while remaining trendy, by breaking up the… Read More
Saving hundreds of dollars a month might just clear up your Rent vs Buy dilemma- Get off the fence!
Are you planted firmly on the Rent vs Buy fence? That’s where my clients were. The dilemma they found themselves facing is a very common one. They’ve been renting a residence here in the Phoenix valley for several years. As rents were relentlessly increasing, they began to explore the possibility of buying a home. Home… Read More
One Property, One Agent, One Listing… and All Those Home Buyers
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
Is Your Home Work and School Friendly?
So, we’ve become acclimated to the chaos of working and schooling at home. But reality is, many of us are still struggling to optimize our approach to the unfamiliar phenomenon of loved ones being constantly underfoot. Most of us have established something of a routine. We’ve designated space for each individual activity and schedules have… Read More
The Essentials of Using Wood in the Bathroom
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
5 Colorful Kitchen Trends Home Buyers are Appreciating
Kitchens are probably the most scrutinized room in the house when it comes to potential home buyers. Kitchen styles and trends change more frequently than any other home feature, yet the kitchen is the most expensive area to remodel. The upshot being that your kitchen can very quickly appear dated. Monotones in grays and beiges… Read More
Flooring Options: Top 10 for 2020
Home redesign and remodeling has exploded during this extended era of ‘shelter at home’. And because we have a bit more time on our hands to consider some of the more daunting projects, changing out flooring has emerged as the latest home improvement trend. It’s long been established that hardwood flooring adds value so it’s… Read More