Home prices continued their rise across the country over the last 12 months, with the majority of late summer gains concentrated in the west, according to the recently released S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. Year-over-Year The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, recorded a slightly higher year-over-year gain with a… Read More
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
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
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
Active Adult communities are huge in Arizona, and the beautiful, diverse Sun Lakes, Southeast of Phoenix, is one of the nicest. Sun Lakes offers both championship and executive golf, a notable Tennis Club, miles and miles of walking trails, swimming pools and spas, clubhouse, restaurants and retail, and a wide variety of social activities both… Read More
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
It was an obscure article in a small, local newspaper with the astounding headline “Tucson on track to end homelessness among veterans“. Something with a headline like that should be huge, in fact national news don’t you think? I found this post By Ethan McSweeney For the Arizona Daily Star on tucson.com. A little more… Read More
Chandler Fast 15 Sunday, September 20, 2015 – The 15 newest homes for sale in Chandler, Arizona. The beautiful 2-story on E San Mateo Way has 5 Br, 3.5 Ba, and 4,349/sf of living space, not to mention an amazing back yard! Don’t forget, there is still down payment assistance available, no repayment required, no… Read More
Storage Hacks to Clear Clutter in Your Family Spaces Did you know that clutter can actually impact your mood? At least, that’s what a group of experts at UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives and Families recently found when then explored the relationship between 32 California families and their belongings. Particularly for women, stress levels go… Read More
Apache Junction Fast 15 Monday, September 14, 2015 – The 15 newest listings in Apache Junction, Arizona Additional Resources for Home Buyers A Heads Up for Home Buyers Being Prepared For First-Time Buyers How Can I Help You? Do You Need a Buyer Agent Getting Pre-Approved Understanding Your Credit Score How Much Should I Offer?… Read More
