Famous Encino, Calif. Home Hops on the Market

Home to fictitious characters from 24, CSI and Beverly Hills 90210, this 1939 classic is now sleek and contemporary… and For Sale! The grounds alone are impressive but wouldn’t you really love to see this home? Fictional Residents, Real Estate, Famous Encino, Calif. Home on the Market By Zoe Eisenberg Fans of the Fox show… Read More

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Video: 3 Things that determine what your home is worth.

Video: 3 Things that determine what your home is worth. The video below does a great job of explaining the fact that a home’s worth is subjective. Appraisers work by a standard set of criteria and could not possibly consider every Buyer scenario. The upshot is, that a property appraisal will rarely be a perfect… Read More

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Gilbert, Arizona maintains coveted position on Safest Cities list.

I can personally attest to Gilbert’s ubiquitous appeal. Gilbert, Arizona is an eclectic Phoenix Metro Suburb with a rich and charming history, a deep sense of community and an energizing contemporary flavor. I’ve lived here nearly 15 years, and having moved here from the frozen north I can tell you, I experienced exactly zero culture-shock…. Read More

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8 steps to guarantee that your location will suit your lifestyle.

You might think that when you make the decision to become a Home Owner, your first logical step might be to shop for a home. After all, that is the fun part, right? Actually, home shopping should be your third step. Imagine finding exactly the home you’re looking for, then being told that it’s way… Read More

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Video: Moving Can be a Hassle, Make it Easy on Yourself

Video: Moving Can be a Hassle, Make it Easy on Yourself If you’re like me you’ve moved several times and learned a lot with every go-round. This video touches on several great points, but one thing I would stress is to pack very fragile or sentimental things yourself. The only other piece of advice I… Read More

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5 Home Design Looks Now Trending

5 Home Design Looks Now Trending Have you wondered when remodeling or buying a new home, whether or not to go with the style that’s trending? Current trends in home design might be more durable than you think. In my experience it takes around 15 years or more for a home to look dated, and… Read More

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Home Buyers are the Next Beneficiaries of this Precariously Balanced Real Estate Market

Home Buyers are the Next Beneficiaries of this Precariously Balanced Real Estate Market The concept of “Buyer Territory” is vaguely familiar here in Arizona, it’s been happening for a few months. Inventory is low, but unlike historical Seller’s Markets with low inventory and high buyer demand, the current demand is flat. Homes are not ‘flying… Read More

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Is Voice Control of Smart Home Applications the Next Big Thing?

Is Voice Control of Smart Home Applications the Next Big Thing? I’m not at all sure that voice control of household appliances is a good thing. What happens when your systems are voice controlled and you say something unintentionally? I can just picture myself standing in front of the refrigerator with my little Tervis glass… Read More

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Home Values 77 Percent Higher in Zip Codes with Good Schools

Home Values 77 Percent Higher in Zip Codes with Good Schools. In my opinion, all schools should be good. Having said that, there are always going to be favorite school districts among home buyers, and home sellers who view their district as desirable. Whether we like it or not, school districts play an enormous roll… Read More

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Luxury, in Today’s Gilbert Arizona Fast 15

Luxury, in Today’s Gilbert Arizona Fast 15. Today in Gilbert Fast 15, fifteen of the newest homes for sale in Gilbert, Arizona – Set in an intimate, gated community, walking distance to The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, this elegant 5,249 square foot Gilbert home is brand new to the market. Gorgeous details include coffered… Read More