I haven’t looked in to this community yet but I have been researching sustainable and energy efficient residential building lately. Seems like it’s trending right now and may be for a long time to come. Just a reminder, I offer a discount on the purchase of New Construction, cash back to apply to your closing… Read More
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Zero-Energy Use in New Construction, is it Possible?
In the current residential New Construction world, is it possible to build a home that is so energy-efficient that it is completely self-sustaining? Apparently so, according to the three case studies found here on the energy.gov website. The Utah home, newly constructed in July 2013, claims an average energy bill of $0 as opposed to… Read More
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New Construction… New Buying Experience
Few home buying experiences are more satisfying than that of New Construction. ‘Shiny new and untouched’ aside, there are several tangible benefits to owning a newly built home: repairs are unlikely in the first few years of ownership, details like cabinets and counter tops, lighting, fixtures and appliances are ones that you’ve chosen yourself, in… Read More
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Quirky Arizona
I find living in Arizona to be nearly as entertaining as it is enjoyable. For instance, we have a deluge of small towns with quirky names. I’ve been to Tortilla Flat- population 6, and had a fantastic cheeseburger in the center of town (one way in, one way out, one building), Strawberry and Pine are… Read More
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Builders note popular home design trends
The National Association of Home Builders recently passed out its Best in American Living Awards. The winning projects were recognized for innovative design, so they tend to highlight design trends you’ll see in new homes in coming years. BALA Chairman Stephen C. Moore, senior partner – marketing with BSB Design Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa… Read More
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Arizona – Maricopa County home values up again this year
by Catherine Reagor, The Republic | azcentral.com Most metro Phoenix homeowners will be happy to learn that their property values climbed again last year, though the increase was smaller than in 2013. But the impact on taxes is still to come. New valuations from the Maricopa County Assessor show that the overall worth of Valley… Read More
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Luxury Homes and Luxury Amenities – Sales on the rise
Real Estate News | Apr 24, 2014 | By: Realtor.com Team Realtor.com® Survey: 13% of Consumers Ready to Buy a Luxury Home Sellers: Get your chef’s kitchens and outdoor fire pits ready –– they’re the kinds of amenities that buyers seek when shopping for a luxury home. In a new survey, realtor.com® uncovered the priorities, buying… Read More
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Mortgage-Free home presented to Marine Corp Veteran – Video
Last Friday VAREP was proud to give away another home to Michael Dunlap, Marine Corps Veteran. Watch his story and be inspired to continue to serve our military and veteran communities across the nation! Nominate a Hero Today! If you are interested, or know someone deserving of a home, please contact Richard Mercado at (951) 444-7364 or… Read More
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FHA Premium Pricing How Consumers Are Winning – CoreLogic
This is a somewhat lengthy and very detailed report on the CoreLogic web site. The upshot is that it’s looking like recent changes in the FHA mortgage system have been positive ones. Indications are that the real estate industry and potential homeowners can expect more favorable market conditions, at least for awhile. ~Bill an excerpt… Read More
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Home design 2015: What’s in Whats out
Four of the top interior designers from different parts of the country shared their design predictions for the coming year with Hunter Douglas, the window fashions manufacturer. Here’s the short list from Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Los Angeles; Martha Angus, San Francisco; John Phifer Marrs, Dallas and Fawn Galli, New York: What’s In What’s Out The… Read More
