The article below explains Automated Value, what it is and where you’ll find it. Websites like Zillow and Homes.com provide estimates of home prices for homes that are not currently for sale. They are almost always inaccurate. The automated valuation systems that are used by these sites, fail to take several critical factors into consideration…. Read More
Video: Tips for Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom – Spa-like baths have recently transitioned from a luxury to a standard feature. In most New Construction homes you’ll find at least one. May people are remodeling their master bath or guest bathrooms to incorporate the spa-like atmosphere. This video highlights some quick, easy and inexpensive ways to… Read More
Best Spring Home Buying Season Nationwide in a Decade – These are nationwide statistics but the Arizona Real Estate Market overall, is shadowing these numbers very closely. ~Bill — — — — — New home sales data released this week showed that sales were 16.6 percent higher than March when comparing the seasonally adjusted annualized… Read More
By Alan J. Heavens (TNS)—Informality, especially increased outdoor living space, is one of the key trends in home design being reported by the nation’s architects. That’s the word from the American Institute of Architects’ chief economist, Kermit Baker, who says 600 architects surveyed earlier this year also noted a greater emphasis on wireless technology, the… Read More
Our utility bills seem to rise and fall along with the thermometer. Certain steps and upgrades can help cut down on heating cooling costs and other seasonal home expenses. One minor task that has major impact is cleaning the HVAC filter, says Ameeta Jain, co-founder of Homeselfe. Regardless of the unit you own, cleaning the… Read More
By Barbara Pronin Next to a newly-updated kitchen, a renovated bathroom is a top priority for today’s homebuyers—and homeowners. Get in on these seven sought-after features: Beadboard or Deep Tile – A deep tile or beadboard backsplash, sometimes known as “bathroom wainscot,” lends a sense of elegance to any style bath. These practical backsplashes are… Read More
