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Building or Adding on- Do You Need a Zoning Variance?

Arizona’s centrally located Maricopa County occiupies the entire valley surrounding the state capital of Phoenix, and is the 4th largest county by population in the U.S.. To aleviate some of this massive county’s scarcity of affordable housing, the Board of Supervisors recently approved a zoning ordinance modernizing and loosening regulations for the construction of ADUs… Read More

Small house on desk with contract and keys - 6Rising Rents, Renting a home, Rental Housing Market - Bill Salvatore, Your Valley Property Team - Arizona Elite Properties - 602-999-0952

Do Renters Now Prefer the Suburbs?

Recent Zillow research confirms there is some validity to the theory that renters are choosing the suburbs over city life. Similar to home prices, rents are rising everywhere, but more so in areas immediately surrounding many major cities. It only stands to reason that communities where rents are increasing are the ones that are most… Read More

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Always Wanted a Fireplace? Consider the Pros and Cons

Has a fireplace always been on your home buying wish list? The article below relates to any fireplace anywhere, but I’ve included a few specific tips for homeowners in our region as well. If you’re shopping for a home in Arizona your REALTOR® should make you aware of air quality restrictions and exemptions before you… Read More