Many of the more upscale homes on the market today are minimalist – no frills, sleet surfaces, soft natural pallets with pops of color, and nearly bare walls. If you’re looking to stage your home for sale, keep these things in mind as well as the tips in this video. ~Bill == == == Shopping… Read More
Homeowners who have invested in energy-efficient upgrades, such as fuel cells, geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines, solar panels and solar-powered water heaters, may be eligible for the first credit. Homeowners who have invested in energy-efficient improvements like insulated roofing, windows and doors may be eligible for the latter. Did you make your home more… Read More
Real Estate Market Update for Gilbert and Chandler AZ – week ending March 14, 2016 Gilbert AZ – Average price per square foot is $141 this week, up slightly from this same period last month. See the complete Gilbert Real Estate Market Report for week ending 3/14/16 here. Chandler AZ – Average Days-on-Market (90) has… Read More
A St. Patrick’s Day Thank You Thursday to… who else but Guinness! This is probably not going to be what you’re thinking. Arthur Guinness (1725–1803) of Dublin was a fairly innovative man, once on purpose and again posthumously. Not only did he create the beer (stout actually) that he is renowned for to this day,… Read More
(Family Features)—Spring cleaning on the agenda? Don’t break out the bleach—reach for vinegar, a non-toxic cleaning solution, instead. It’s less expensive than commercial products, and has much more use value. “Cleaning with vinegar has always been an effective way to banish dirt and grime in kitchens, bathrooms, the garage and the outdoors,” says Mike Smith,… Read More
With the number of retiring homeowners projected to expand seemingly exponentially in the coming years, I went on a quest for more ideas on how to maximize your Real Estate investment to help underwrite retirement expenses. For your consideration: the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) – a Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) reverse mortgage program, which… Read More
Hanging curtains at ceiling height, hardwood flooring with lines leading away from the door, furniture that doubles as storage, all of these things can contribute to making living areas look more spacious. As explained in the video below, natural and bright lighting also helps. I always tell my Home Seller clients that one of the… Read More
Something to note if you’re moving with a pet. Somewhere right around 50% of Home Buyers are looking for Pet Friendly Neighborhoods. It’s a lot tougher for Renters, but even Buyers will occasionally run into issues. Be sure to tell your Realtor if you have pets especially attack and large breeds of dogs and exotic… Read More
Lux lighting and edible arrangements are on the rise this year, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ list of the top landscape design trends for 2016, a gathering of data based on current consumer demands and lifestyle trends, as well as broader horticultural, architectural and design factors. “The latest trends reflect the desire to… Read More
We found this article both head-shaking and amusing and thought you would too. Enjoy! ~~Bill By Suzanne De Vita Home is where the heart is…not. Spite houses—homes built to draw the ire of onlookers—have been a gesture of contempt for centuries, directed toward neighbors, local authorities, developers and other adversaries left wondering, “Where’s the love?”… Read More
