Make that Tiny Kitchen Work for You

When you’re buying a home, the kitchen can induce an instant go or no-go reaction, size being the most scrutinized detail. But a small kitchen needn’t be a deal-breaker. Small kitchens are by nature, designed to be more efficient. Not to mention the infinite number of clever storage options available to improve the functionality of… Read More

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Savings or Convenience? Why We Choose Smart Home Devices.

Smart devices have taken up residence in our homes in overwhelming quantities, numbers that are expected to double within the next few years. I guess the most long-lived of these products is the security system. Security systems are getting smarter and smarter every day and though their popularity is still growing, marketing research specialists Parks… Read More

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Smart Home Trends from the Consumer Electronics Show 2019

CES is the holy grail of gizmos, each year allowing us to peek just a little further into the future. So what does tomorrow hold for the everyday homeowner? The possibilities are endless as oodles of tools and gobs of gadgets are soon on their way to a home near you! So, how cool is… Read More

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The Other Smart Tech to Protect Your Home

Certainly we’re all aware of smart security systems and thermostats that can be managed remotely through apps on our phones, tablets and laptops. But there are so many other things that can go wrong when we’re away from home, and Murphy’s Law, the original Murphy’s Law, states that “things will go wrong in any given… Read More

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What Matters More Than Price to Home Buyers? Survey Says…

When buying a home the power of price is undeniable. I think we can all agree that a home buyer most often chooses the neighborhood in which they will live and the features a home will include, by the mortgage that they qualify for. Accordingly, what the home buyer can afford becomes the qualifier against… Read More

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Home Buyers- How Much do You Know About Smart Home Tech, and How Much do You Want?

Home Buyers- How Much do You Know About Smart Home Tech, and How Much do You Want? What to Look for and What to Consider. It would appear that everyone is in the game of making our homes smarter and Amazon is as always, a major player. Amazon Key in-home delivery attempts to put the… Read More

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Video: Buying a New Construction Home? Consider These Upgrades

Buying a New Construction Home? Consider These Upgrades. Whether you’re building or buying a New Construction home, there’s great advice in the video below. But I would add a few climate specific details for folks here in Arizona. Good quality windows are a must! Energy costs soar in the sizzling Arizona Summers. In addition to… Read More

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Remodeling? Save Room in Your Budget for These 8 Tech Features

Remodeling? Save Room in Your Budget for These 8 Tech Features. Before you roll up the drop cloths after your home remodel, consider including these must-have tech features. Adding a few new smart devices only makes sense when you’re already in home improvement mode—so why not leave a little wiggle-room in the budget for something… Read More