A Step-by-Step Guide to Green-Building a Deck (BPT)—There are plenty of ways to go green at home—but one of the most impactful methods is outside: green-building a deck. Whether you plan to install new or refurbish an existing structure, utilizing sustainable materials (and conducting eco-friendly maintenance after the fact) can green your deck, ensuring long-term… Read More
Real Estate Market Update for Gilbert and Chandler AZ – week ending March 14, 2016 Gilbert AZ – Average price per square foot is $141 this week, up slightly from this same period last month. See the complete Gilbert Real Estate Market Report for week ending 3/14/16 here. Chandler AZ – Average Days-on-Market (90) has… Read More
We research almost everything from electronics to restaurants before making almost any decision, but I wonder if you’ve thought about doing your research on what is arguably one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make? Buying a home is major undertaking and yet we often rely on the advice of family, friends and… Read More
As a grandparent I have a couple of my own “must haves” to add to the good advice in the video below. Right from day one, in my humble opinion, one of the most important extras for the baby’s room is a Baby Wipes Warmer! Have you felt how cold those things are right out… Read More
For the week ending Feb 29: Gilbert – Inventory of homes currently listed is close to average at 972. According to our own calculations there are only 18 homes available in Gilbert under $200,000. Find the complete Gilbert Arizona Real Estate Market Report here. Chandler – Median home prices decreased slightly from last week to… Read More
A: Yes, thanks to the many city and county governments that offer Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) programs, which allow first-time homebuyers to take advantage of a special federal income tax write-off. The credit reduces the amount of federal taxes paid by the buyer each year, if he keeps the same loan and lives in the… 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
This video contains suggestions for Seniors but everyone can benefit from this advice. Of course we all would love to escape the nightmare of identity theft, but if you’re planning to buy a home it’s especially important to be sure your credit hasn’t been compromised in any way. Pull a credit report well in advance…. Read More
