The article below explains many of the dilemmas that pet owners throughout the country experience when buying a home, and how builders and communities are working to address them. Pets are indeed members of the family. In Arizona, you’ll frequently find that yards are completely enclosed, pet parks are common and there’s a PetSmart on… Read More
Wannabe home buyers rejoice—mortgage rates are steadily declining. Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing mortgage rates moving lower for the third consecutive week amid another week of market turbulence. “The Freddie Mac mortgage rate survey had difficulty keeping up with market events this week,” says Sean Becketti, chief… Read More
Accessibility. Automation. Conservation. Health. Safety. These themes are expected to shape the future of residential home design, according to a recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) report. “Historically, the dominant factors in home design have been economic and demographic shifts,” says AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker. “Residential architects are seeing these forces at play in… Read More
There are helpful tips in the video below however before you watch, consider my favorite eCycle option Cell Phones for Soldiers. They’ll accept cell phones, smart phones and tablets and you can even donate talk time through Minutes that Matter. In addition, you can donate to the Helping Heroes Home program, providing emergency travel funds… Read More
Along with the simple tips below, I was blown away by noticeable savings in my electric bill after switching out all of our old light bulbs. There are so many more choices than there used to be, check energy.gov to find out more. Be sure to check with your local power company as well, many… Read More
I highly agree with the transaction tips below but my biggest concern is not so much a lack of communication as it is a lack of urgency. The dates on your contract are what make it a contract, and they probably more important than the hundreds for words surrounding them. ~Bill By Deborah Kearns If… Read More
It’s perfectly understandable that Tempe and Scottsdale Arizona made WalletHub’s list of Top Cities for Singles. The Mill Ave district in Tempe, and Old Town Scottsdale as well the Camelback Rd entertainment district, are probably a big part of why they made the grade. But what really sets These two cities apart is attitude. Both… Read More
Did you know more than one trillion gallons of water leak from homes across America each year?* “People are often shocked at the volumes of water wasted through household leaks,” says Paul Abrams, ROTOGreen expert with Roto-Rooter. “A dripping faucet is easy to ignore and fix whenever you get around to it, but numerous small… Read More
I am well aware of the issues, some might even argue horrors, surrounding the VA medical system. Various accusations have been proven valid: delays, falsified records, mismanagement, but the most wide-spread and agreed upon complaint seems to be that no one is listening. Today’s Thank You Thursday recognizes the Phoenix VA for stepping up, taking… Read More
Bigger and more expensive projects, rising new home prices, curb appeal and energy efficiency all contributed to a slight gain in remodeling projects’ payback at resale, with an average return of 64.4 percent return if the home is sold within a year. That’s up from 62 percent in the 2015 report and the second-highest return… Read More
