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Scottsdale Fast 15 is Always Interesting

Scottsdale Fast 15 is Always Interesting Scottsdale, Arizona may have the widest array of residential properties in the Greater Phoenix Metro area. #8 on today’s list of Scottsdale’s newest homes for sale is 9855 N 87th Way. Built in 1981, the 3842 square foot, 4 Bedroom home has tons of character; vaulted ceilings, arched doorways,… Read More

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Low Inventory Dictates Direction of Real Estate Market in the Phoenix Valley

The inventory of homes for sale in the Greater Phoenix Valley is paralleling a similarly reduced demand, resulting in a static resale market. Not really surprising considering the beginning of the new school year. If history is a predictor, the real estate market will pick up briefly before the holidays and resume ‘normal’ activity sometime… Read More

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Eco-friendly Kitchen Features That Won’t Break the Bank

Eco-friendly Kitchen Features That Won’t Break the Bank. I’m all for eco-friendly options when remodeling or updating. Depending on the age of your home and its original construction, a small change can make a huge difference in energy consumption. Some accessories like a smart thermostat might seem like a significant initial investment, but over the… Read More

Rent vs Buy, Rent or Buy - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valley - Arizona Elite Properties

New Buy vs. Rent Index Shows U.S. Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory

New Buy vs. Rent Index Shows U.S. Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory According to the statistics below, most of the country is well beyond the break-even point when it comes to renting vs buying a home. In all but two major cities, it is now far more financially sensible to buy. The latest… Read More

Thank You Thursay, Pasta

Thank You Thursday applauds the Moli-sani Project and 23,366 Italians

Could there be better news? Certainly not for me. IRCCS (Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed) of Italy has determined, in a study of 23,366 Italians consuming a Mediterranean diet that included pasta, that PASTA DOES NOT MAKE YOU FAT! As a matter of fact if I’m reading this right, pasta may actually be beneficial to your… Read More

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5 Misconceptions About Composite Decking

5 Misconceptions About Composite Decking (Family Features)—Composite decking has been an option for homeowners for over 20 years—yet misconceptions about it still exist. Decking and railing brand Trex Company and HGTV’s “Decked Out” stars Paul Lafrance and Kate Campbell debunk the most common composite myths below. Myth #1: Composite decking looks unnatural. “Composite decking has… Read More