5 Design Trends to Ditch if You Don’t Want Your Home to Look Dated We’re always talking about the design trends that are ‘in’, but what about the ones that will make your home look dated? Trend-conscious homeowners, take heed. The new year brings a new crop of home design trends, as well as trends… Read More
I suspect there’s kind of quid pro quo going here. It’s very likely that even though there are specific services that a home buyer may look for in a neighborhood, the opposite is true as well… retailers consciously place their business establishments where they believe the majority of their clientele already live. So simply plopping… Read More
Interactive Infographic: How Much House will $300,000 get you, and Where? Of course, as in the case of any price range, how much house you can buy for $300,000 will depend on location and condition. There are suburbs of each of the featured cities that are far more affordable, and within the cities, popular districts… Read More
The focus is on function, making practical use of every square foot of living space. Something I’ve noticed in New Construction as well as in resale homes that have been remodeled, is the absence of any formal living and dining areas. More space is being dedicated to the family room or greatroom concept. In new… Read More
Renter’s Dilemma… Accept Rising Rents or Save for a Down Payment? I’ve demonstrated to several rental clients recently, that owning a home will likely cost them less each month than renting. As a matter of fact, hundreds less for two new Renters-Turned-Home Buyers. There seems to be a misconception (perpetuated all over the web and… Read More
Cut Costs by Curing These 14 Home Headaches. I’ve spent a lot of time with home inspectors. As a result, I have become the beneficiary of hundreds of bits of home maintenance trivia. I’ve detailed my top four as applies to Real Estate in Arizona, but anyone in any climate would be wise to take… Read More
I’ve never recommended that a home buyer skip the home inspection. Occasionally a buyer feels they’re qualified to do their own, and sometimes it’s done by a friend or relative, but skipping it all together is ordinarily unwise. Home Inspectors are trained to seek out minutia and things that most of us have never encountered…. Read More
Low Inventory Gives Home Sellers More Options. Can You Say “As Is”? Most Real Estate markets follow National trends at some point and Arizona is firmly entrenched in this one as we speak. Inventory is low, demand is increasing, and if it’s for sale, it will sell. This isn’t to say that condition doesn’t matter… Read More
Wherever you decide to move, your research should be the same. Explore the 5 base amenities below before moving on to your wish list. Having lived in several different areas of the country I can tell you , the East Valley portion of the Greater Phoenix Metro region has more to offer than anywhere else… Read More
A fresh coat of paint and new, moderately priced, carpeting can do wonders when you’re preparing to sell your home. You’ll almost always see a jump in sales price for a home that’s obviously well cared for. And a good, top-to-bottom cleaning ensures that your fairly priced home will spend much less time on the… Read More
