I know you hear it all the time, see it on home listings and in advertising… “This one won’t last long”, it’s nearly as cliché in the Real Estate industry as “Location, Location, Location”. I almost always avoid the clichés but here I am using them both. Location, Location, Location This one won’t last long! <iframe… Read More
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Our Thank You Thursday pat on the back goes to Military Veterans in Chicago
We talk a lot on this site, about Veterans helping Veterans but today I’d like acknowledge Veterans helping children. I read a heart warming post today on the GoodNewsNetwork about a group of Marine Veterans who, in an awesome act of community service, post themselves on the roughest streets in Chicago every day to ensure… Read More
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5 Landscaping hacks to increase your home’s value
Landscaping is one of the most important ways to increase your property’s value quickly. In fact, a gorgeous landscape design can increase the value of your home by at least 5 to 11 percent—and maybe more. The best part about landscaping is that even though it’s one of the most valuable home improvements you can make, it’s… Read More
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Home Smarts: What Causes Low Water Pressure?
Most homeowners have experienced the irritation of dealing with low water pressure in the house at least once. Low water pressure makes simple daily activities, such as showering or washing your dishes, frustrating and time consuming, but finding the cause can be the most irksome aspect of this common plumbing problem. So what causes a… Read More
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Can Grocery Store Proximity Boost Your Property Value?
I found the article below very interesting and more than a little amusing. Is it possible that Trader Joe’s is responsible for a rise in local home prices? or is it more likely that Trader Joe’s places themselves in specific locations within a community? You decide. By John Voket Is it parks, schools, city… Read More
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Real Estate Market Expected to Continue Economic Expansion through 2017
The real estate market is projected to continue expanding at healthy and fairly steady levels for 2015 through 2017, according to a new three-year economic forecast from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Center for Capital Markets and Real Estate. The latest ULI Real Estate Consensus Forecast, a semi-annual outlook, is based on a survey of… Read More
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Congressman Grijalva deserves our appreciation this Thank You Thursday!
This Thank You Thursday we express our appreciation to Congressman Raúl Grijalva, who wasted no time acting on an issue that is critical to Veterans housing matters. We met with Congressman Grijalva as representatives of VAREP (Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals) this past June. Our concern was that Veterans are entering into the mortgage… Read More
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6 Elements of a Welcoming Outdoor Space
The exterior of your home is what visitors see first; it’s the key to the all-important first impression. Why not make it shine just as much as the interior? You don’t have to spend a lot of money to create a welcoming outdoor space both in the front of your home and in the backyard…. Read More
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3 Top-Priority Home Improvement Projects
Tackling and completing our own home improvement projects can make the rewarding experience of home ownership even more personal and gratifying. Many of us have grand plans for DIY projects, only to put them off for months, and even years, as we try to find both money and time. So if your dollars and hours… Read More
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Thank You Thursday acknowledges Arizona School of Real Estate and Business
Arizona School of Real Estate and Business (AZREB) is offering scholarships to Arizona residents who are members of the Military and their immediate family. To take advantage of the opportunity to attend one of the most respected Real Estate schools in the state, be sure to apply before December 1, 2015 . Link to AZREB… Read More
