Gilbert Fast 15. Tuesday, November 8, 2015 – The 15 newest homes for sale in Gilbert, Arizona. S Portland Ave in Greenfield Lakes is set on a beautiful, shady lot with a GREAT back yard, extended patio and built-in barbecue. Inside… it’s just stunning! Neutral, soothing colors, wood and tile flooring, lovely cabinetry and countertops…. Read More
Using credit responsibly is an integral part of personal financial health. Not only is credit a key factor in securing loans for a home, vehicle or other major purchases, landlords often look at credit before approving new renters, as well. “Improving and maintaining a positive credit history is important for people of all backgrounds, ages… Read More
The Selfie has evolved from an act of vanity to a useful tool. Do you know what your home’s energy picture looks like? There’s an app for that. Read on. ~Bill By John Voket Even I am guilty of taking an occasional selfie to ‘check myself’ and see if everything looks good. So the notification… Read More
It goes without saying that traveling over the holidays is a challenge, but staying at home for Thanksgiving can present its own safety hazards. Read on for some tips on safely preparing your Thanksgiving Dinner. One of the most memorable moments at any holiday dinner is when the turkey is brought to the table. Make… Read More
Mortgage rates are rising but not by much, according to Freddie Mac’s recently released Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) results. These results showed average fixed mortgage rates nudging higher throughout the beginning of the week. However, Fed comments suggesting it may not raise short-term interest rates, coupled with weaker than expected consumer demand, pushed Treasury yields lower… Read More
Keith Loria (below) makes some great points but there are few things I’d like to add. In addition to not making big purchases and running up your credit cards before applying for a mortgage, don’t open new credit and don’t, DON’T close credit cards. This will substantially lower your debt to available credit numbers. It’s… Read More
When buying a first home, most people are making one of the biggest purchases of their lives. Without home buying experience, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Get the facts on these common first-time home buying myths: Myth – It takes a 20 percent down payment to buy a home. Reality –… Read More
Landscaping is one of the most important ways to increase your property’s value quickly. In fact, a gorgeous landscape design can increase the value of your home by at least 5 to 11 percent—and maybe more. The best part about landscaping is that even though it’s one of the most valuable home improvements you can make, it’s… Read More
Fire is considered a “peril” in the insurance industry. With the extensive menu of insurance options available to homeowners and renters, make sure that your policy covers fire damage as a peril, or you could have trouble getting the company to pay a claim. In addition to your living quarters, fire insurance policies can cover… Read More
Queen Creek, Arizona’s infrastructure is working hard to keep up with all the residential New Construction going on there. Queen Creek’s popular Town Center shopping district has been around for awhile but it’s about to get even better! Sprouts Farmers Market and HomeGoods will anchor a new 20 acre retail site at the corner of… Read More
