Are Americans on the Move? Migration Projection 2017. The Phoenix Valley is projected by Realtor.com to be the top real estate market in the country for 2017. According to the Phoenix Business Journal census data “… Arizona, Maricopa County and metro Phoenix were all top 10 in growth.” But the Phoenix area has always enjoyed… Read More
Winter storms cause havoc everywhere but they take widely different forms in different parts of the country. Florida and other coastal states struggle with hurricanes and severe wind damage. In California and here in Arizona, January is customarily our winter rainy month and flash floods are not uncommon. There are designated flood plains dotted throughout… Read More
Real Estate Investing Outside the US is Easier Than You Think – Top 6 Locations. Costa Rica. Not only is Costa Rica a fairly short flight from the US, but beautiful condominiums right next to the ocean are reasonably priced and highly rentable. But Costa Rica is a fantastic investment for more than just a… Read More
Phoenix Historic District Mirror’s this Romantic Revival in Pasadena You don’t often think of Arizona when you picture historic homes. Did you know there was once a sizable community of Victorian style houses right in the heart of downtown Phoenix? Few remain and none on their original site, but just couple hours north in the… Read More
You might think I have a mean streak… and maybe I do. But that used to be me with a shovel on top of a roof. I didn’t really think it was funny then, and I don’t think it’s funny now, and I know that as crazy as it is, there are folks who love… Read More
Video: 5 Creative Ideas to Help Home Buyers in a Competitive Market. In a competitive Real Estate market it’s easy to be apprehensive, or to feel that you might over pay for a home. Keep in mind that if you are getting a mortgage, it’s nearly impossible to overpay unless you want to. The property… Read More
Life at Home Gets Better and Better With Every CES. I’ve never been in a position to attend the Consumer Electronics Show, apparently they’re very particular about attendees having substantial involvement with the electronics racket, but I’ve always thought it would be fascinating to see what’s in store for the housing industry. Remodels are one… Read More
In most parts of the country, this is the time of year when thoughts turn to curling up by a cozy fireplace with hot chocolate and a good book. Some homes are heated entirely through the use of a wood-burning contraption, for others it’s simply ambiance. But whatever the capacity of your fireplace or wood… Read More
Our list of 15 of the newest listings in Gilbert AZ includes a gorgeous Mountain View home on a Half Acre cu-de-sac lot with pool and spa. With 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a remarkable greatroom floor plan and guest quarters in the Casita there’s plenty of space for entertaining. Check out number 9 on today’s… Read More
Video: Simple Steps for Buying a Home. I don’t really get the mindset that buying a home is complicated, overwhelming or stressful. As with anything you do, if you’re well informed and updated along the way, the process is no more problematic for either buyers or sellers, than a day at work might be. Yes,… Read More
