Our utility bills seem to rise and fall along with the thermometer. Certain steps and upgrades can help cut down on heating cooling costs and other seasonal home expenses. One minor task that has major impact is cleaning the HVAC filter, says Ameeta Jain, co-founder of Homeselfe. Regardless of the unit you own, cleaning the… Read More
By Barbara Pronin Next to a newly-updated kitchen, a renovated bathroom is a top priority for today’s homebuyers—and homeowners. Get in on these seven sought-after features: Beadboard or Deep Tile – A deep tile or beadboard backsplash, sometimes known as “bathroom wainscot,” lends a sense of elegance to any style bath. These practical backsplashes are… Read More
Video: How to File a Flood Insurance Claim– All you need to do is watch the news to know that it’s flood season across the country. Even here in Arizona, Monsoon is just around the corner. It’s wise to know the procedure for filing a flood insurance claim well in advance. For instance, having photos… Read More
How Single Women Are Changing the Home-Buying Market. Single females make up a significant portion of the home buying market, much more so than single males according to the National Association of Realtors®. Among them, home buyers of the Boomer generation lead the pack but Millennials are creeping up in numbers very quickly. My hunch… Read More
Agents and Appraisers Express Concern Over FHA Appraisal Policies– I’d be curious to hear what your experience has been. I am absolutely one of the people who has expressed misgivings about a recent FHA appraisal or three, including accuracy, inflexibility and the snail’s pace. I don’t exactly find any of this surprising, just disappointing and… Read More
Celeb Status: Move into This Hollywood Home– This Gregory Ain creation is as relevant now as when it was imagined in 1953. Sleek and contemporary, this home would fit right into the desert landscape here in Arizona equally as well as it does in Hollywood. ~Bill By Zoe Eisenberg This 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom home located in… Read More
Mortgage Terminology 101– One of the most frequently asked questions for potential home buyers at the beginning of their process is “What’s the difference between a Mortgage Lender, Mortgage Banker and a Mortgage Broker, and which should I use? I always refer my clients to a mortgage professional for answers, but the article below does… Read More
This short video offers some great tips for living in your staged home. Staging your home can mean several different things. There’s complete staging of an empty home by bringing in furniture, artwork, small appliances and lighting. You minimally can stage a vacant home with small splashes of color like throw rugs and towels, baskets… Read More
Chinese Residential Purchasing Power Pushes over $150 Billion into U.S. Real Estate Foreign Nationals who are investing in Real Estate in the US should be aware of government regulations such as FIRPTA. There is a link to the IRS.gov here. In addition to the government web site, an excellent source of information is a local… Read More
It’s surprising to me, how many people believe that they can not buy a home. With rents soaring, home prices stable, interest rates low, and tax breaks still in place, you have nothing to loose by looking into purchasing a home. In fact I’ve had several clients who called looking for rentals, and were pleasantly… Read More
