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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

Flipped, remodeled, upgraded, repair, house - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valey - 602-999-0952

Yes, Flipping Homes is Still a Thing But Is it Worth it?

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

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Can Home Improvements Affect Your Insurance? You Betcha!

Most home owners consider both lifestyle enhancement and the value of their home when deciding which upgrades or improvements to undertake, but few take into account the affect those renovations might have on their homeowners insurance. For instance, installing a home security system does little to increase your home’s value. An appraiser will give limited… Read More

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A 5 Point Checklist for Home Buyers, to Buy You Peace of Mind

House Hunting 101: You’ve found “The One”. Now what? You’ve covered all the obvious items on your wish list, and your Home Inspector has done his thing. You’ve read the home inspection report and considered the time and money that will be required for you to make the home livable and comfortable. But a home… Read More