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
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
Repainting a room, or your entire house, can be a great way of getting a brand-new look. But it can also be messy and time-consuming to do yourself, and expensive if you hire professionals. Also, if you don’t like the results, you have to live with it or start again from scratch. Fortunately, there are… Read More
Interior designers know that the real trick behind creating an amazing space is to use these three types of lighting. Each one has a specific use, but they can also be used in combination to make a space seem inviting and practical. Let’s take a closer look at the three types and how to incorporate… 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
I’ve noticed a flurry of condo and apartment activity in Gilbert as well. Looks like the economy is truly back. Now we need FHA come around to reality. FHA regulations on condo lending are ridiculous! ~Bill June 24, 2015 by Mike Sunnucks Phoenix Business Journal More than 6,000 apartments and condominiums are under construction, in… Read More
If you installed energy-efficient home improvements in 2014, you may be eligible for a $500 tax credit. Among the home improvements that might qualify for the tax credit: Doors Windows Insulation HVAC systems Water Heaters Roofs Skylights Biomass stoves Tax credits are valuable because they offset the tax you owe, dollar for dollar. For example,… Read More
That seems to be the question of the day. Prices have been fluctuating for years, “stable market” seems to be lost phrase. Fortunately the answer is fairly straight forward. You need to use comparisons an appraiser is going to use, these are the only numbers that matter. Your neighbor’s opinion or that of a friend… Read More
Whether or not you need a humidifier and/or a dehumidifier often depends on where you live, but not always. Seasons, allergies and even energy conservation can play a huge role in your decision. Whole-House Dehumidifiers Whole-house dehumidifiers help control and regulate the humidity throughout your house automatically by removing moisture from the air. They tend… Read More
Send a Soldier a Smile Lynda and Mike Wooten, whose son was an Army Medic, began a little endeavor, sending Christmas cards to soldiers deployed overseas. It’s turning into a full-time occupation including Valentines Day cards and Girl Scout cookies, and holiday remembrances throughout the year. But Lynda and Mike are not slowing down. Each… Read More
