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Real Estate Crash or Simply Gridlock?

Right off the bat I want to set your mind at ease. The Real Estate market does not appear to be in crash mode, at least not of the 2008 variety with which we are all painfully familiar. This is an adjustment, admittedly an unusual one. I know… I too roll my eyes at the… Read More

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Home Buying 101- Looking for Something Special? 10 Trends in New Construction Homes

If you’re in the market for a home you doubtless have an extensive shopping list. Even if you break that down into categories like ‘must-haves’, ‘recommended features’, and ‘purely a wish list’ it’s unlikely that any of the existing homes you have viewed can tick all right the boxes. So what are your options? Enter…… Read More

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The Hidden Treasures of Retirement in Arizona

Arizona has long enjoyed appeal as a snowbird haven but more and more frequently retirees are regarding Arizona’s low cost of living, climate and availability of services as motivation to retire here. In the Phoenix metro area, Active Adult communities are abundant and well appointed with homes available in every price range. But whether or… Read More

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Get Moving! How Home Sellers Are Making the Most of The Market

IT WAS FUN WHILE IT LASTED This is clearly the only way for home sellers to look at it. In the world of Real Estate, change is good. Just imagine what would happen to the market if our recent upsurge in home prices and extreme seller’s market had continued unchecked. Fantastic for home sellers you… Read More

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Great News! Affordable Homeownership Just Got Even More Affordable

A Big Break for Home Buyers In light of current real estate market conditions and FHA’s recent announcement, this is one of those rare occasions when the question is “do you want the good news… or the great news?” I’ll make your choice really easy, the great news first- if you’re considering applying for an… Read More

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Home Staging Secrets: Simple, Available and FREE Decorative Accents

Staging your home for sale isn’t always what you might imagine. Home Sellers are often under the impression that staging means moving all their belongings out and replacing them with vanilla furniture meant only for display. In fact, this is rarely the case. Staging an empty property may indeed involve a house full of rented… Read More

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Home Buying Advantages in Today’s Real Estate Market

Home prices undoubtedly soared over the past couple years, but as any renter can tell you, rents have absolutely exploded. According to an article in the New York Post, rent increases in 2021 were more than double what they had been in any previous year. A recent decrease in home prices has been old news for a few… Read More

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Gilbert AZ Tops List of Best Places to Live

It comes as no surprise to us that Gilbert placed number one- the best place to live, in AZBigMedia‘s most recent edition of ‘Ranking Arizona’. Gilbert has long been one of Arizona’s fastest growing communities, indeed Gilbert as ‘the nation’s largest small town’ and home to around 272,000 residents, has managed to maintain its homey,… Read More

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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

Stunning Location – Reduced Price – Great Value!

(See Open House Info Below) It goes without saying, that Gold Canyon, with its stunning views and unsurpassed opportunity for outdoor activities, would naturally attract vacationers and second home buyers. Hiking and Biking are minutes away. It’s a short drive to 3 golf courses. Magnificent mountains and striking desert landscape surround you and yet it’s… Read More