(BPT) – If you’re a homeowner with a passion for cooking, there’s likely one home amenity you covet above all others: a gourmet kitchen. But you don’t need a five-star restaurant budget to have a chef-worthy kitchen. All it takes are a few simple upgrades and coordinating design elements, say the experts at faucet manufacturer… Read More
Nationally, interest rates on conventional purchase-money mortgages decreased from July to August, according to several indices of new mortgage contracts. October rates so far have remained fairly stable. The National Average Contract Mortgage Rate for the Purchase of Previously Occupied Homes by Combined Lenders Index was 3.99 percent for loans closed in late August, down 3… Read More
This Thank You Thursday belongs to some very thoughtful homeowners in Oklahoma. Huffington Post recently carried a story on their Good News page about residents leaving cold water for the mail carrier. Bravo! to the residents of The Village in Oklahoma. Residents in The Village, Oklahoma, are helping to keep mail carriers cool amid this… Read More
I read this on GoodNews Network, one of my favorite sites. The Video is from the Vancouver Police Department. Worth a Watch! Vancouver law enforcement went looking for bad news and found good news instead. As part of an undercover operation, police sergeant Mark Horsley grew some facial hair and borrowed an expensive wheelchair, making… Read More
When your kitchen opens to your living room, you can’t really use opposing décor in each space. Your entire home needs to flow. Here are some tricks to creating a space that is both cozy and functional. Choose coordinated color palates: Decorating your kitchen in bold primary colors while keeping an autumn palate in your… Read More
By Stateside Staff for Michigan Radio There are two Iraq war veterans now serving in the state Legislature. Sen. David Knezek, D-Dearborn Heights, and Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Potterville, both took their seats in November 2014, and they’re working hard toward a goal of improving veterans’ affairs here in Michigan. Knezek and Barrett have already had… Read More
This post includes a sample Residential Purchase Contract. The first step in making a smart purchase is knowing how the process will work. The sample contract and the information below should give you a good start. I’m always available when you’re ready to put your home on the market or begin house shopping, ~Bill… Read More
I’ve blogged before about the ‘Let Joe Know’ segment on ABC15 in Phoenix. Not only is it informative but they actually get results. I’ve also blogged before about the importance of having a Buyer Agent (a FREE service by the way) when you first contact or visit a New Construction site. Here’s just one example…. Read More
What can you tell me about various communities, what each one offers, and what is allowed by the HOA? You’d be surprised at how different the Phoenix Valley’s communities can be. Some are incorporated and others are not. This is important to know by the way for both value and convenience. Amenities offered vary greatly… Read More
Hosting family and friends is one of the best parts of having a vacation home or living in a vacation spot, but having extra people staying in your home can put a strain on your home’s systems and appliances. Check out these five ways to help avoid disaster. 1. Run your oven through its self-cleaning… Read More
