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Video: Granite is the thing… so what’s the other thing? Choosing a granite Alternative.

In addition to the suggestions in the video below, I’ve recently seen some great looking countertops in Poured Concrete, recycled glass, and even some very attractive new plastic laminates with a number of customizable edges. Builders are offering more options than ever in their New Construction homes and of course your options are unlimited if… Read More

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Location, Location, Location, 4 Reasons Why it’s Essential

Location, Location, Location, 4 Reasons Why it’s Essential Maybe the most overused phrase in Real Estate “Location, Location, Location”. Maybe also the most meaningful. You can change nearly everything about a home, except its location, and I always advise my clients of this. As a matter of fact, I’m currently working with clients who were… Read More

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Will Mortgage Rates Rise in December? All Fed Signs Point to Yes.

Will Mortgage Rates Rise in December? All Fed Signs Point to Yes. By Suzanne De Vita The Federal Reserve kept the benchmark rate unchanged on Wednesday, in a divided vote that alludes to the possibility of a hike before the end of the year. “The Committee judges that the case for an increase in the… Read More

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Can your haunted house measure up to these homes with major fear factor?

Could your Halloween Haunted House rival even the White House? Did you indulge in Halloween’s most notorious adventure this year? Starting early Fall, Haunted Houses materialize all over the country, but Halloween Night is by far the most popular date for attendance. Some have been established for years and get spookier every time.  So how… Read More

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Are There Laws for Selling a Haunted House?

Believe it or not, there are laws in place for the selling of a Haunted House, and whether or not ghosts are relevant varies by state. Some states require disclosure of apparitions and/or visions, sounds, movement or any other evidence of ghosts. Others do not. In some areas, disclosure is entirely dependent on the notoriety… Read More

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Real Estate Climate: Investment Home Prices Trump Traditional Home Prices

Real Estate Climate: Investment Home Prices Trump Traditional Home Prices. We’re in the midst of an unusual real estate market, and smart investors are taking advantage. Inventory is low, which under normal circumstances would inspire climbing prices. But that’s not the case. This the time of year when demand is also rather sluggish and this… Read More

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Phoenix / Ahwatukee Featured in Today’s Fast 15

Phoenix / Ahwatukee Featured in Today’s Fast 15 15 of the newest listings in the Ahwatukee village of Phoenix, Arizona provide plenty of variety from a turn-key, remodeled 3 Bedroom home in Foothills Paseo offered at $231,500 (number 7 on our list), to the beautiful home at the top of the list in Equestrian Estates,… Read More

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Comeback Kitchen: 3 Chic ‘Old Is New Again’ Trends

We’ve seen a lot of variation in the kitchens of homes for sale in the Phoenix area, and many of them, even in New Construction homes, are beginning to adopt a retro look… sleek-surface cabinetry, bright accent colors, polished metal hardware and fixtures. Even lighting has taken on a nostalgic look. Comeback Kitchen: 3 Chic… Read More

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Thursday Stats: and the Trending, In-Demand Home Size is…

In the Phoenix area’s East Valley, four bedrooms, two and a half baths seems to be the most in-demand stat for home buyers right now. You can find other Real Estate market statistics for Chandler, Arizona here. And Gilbert, Arizona Real Estate market statistics for the past week are here. We have market reports available… Read More

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The Comeback Continues: U.S Housing Market On the Rise. Where does your state stand?

I never thought of the word ‘normal’ as comforting before. But as it applies to today’s Real Estate market, ‘normal’ is a virtual security blanket for Realtors, home sellers and buyers alike. The statistics in the article below illustrate a Real Estate market that can easily be called normal, maybe even healthy. For comparison’s sake,… Read More