Something to note if you’re moving with a pet. Somewhere right around 50% of Home Buyers are looking for Pet Friendly Neighborhoods. It’s a lot tougher for Renters, but even Buyers will occasionally run into issues. Be sure to tell your Realtor if you have pets especially attack and large breeds of dogs and exotic… Read More
Lux lighting and edible arrangements are on the rise this year, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ list of the top landscape design trends for 2016, a gathering of data based on current consumer demands and lifestyle trends, as well as broader horticultural, architectural and design factors. “The latest trends reflect the desire to… Read More
We found this article both head-shaking and amusing and thought you would too. Enjoy! ~~Bill By Suzanne De Vita Home is where the heart is…not. Spite houses—homes built to draw the ire of onlookers—have been a gesture of contempt for centuries, directed toward neighbors, local authorities, developers and other adversaries left wondering, “Where’s the love?”… Read More
Fisher House Foundation crossed our radar just last week when Arizona’s very first one opened in Tucson. Fisher House provides a ‘home away from home’ for military families when military personnel need medical treatment. Each home is placed near a VA medical facility and can accommodate up to 21 families with absolutely no lodging cost…. Read More
Gilbert, AZ – For the week ending March 01, 2016 – Inventory has been falling. This means that buyers are busy shopping and buying. See the complete Real Estate Market Update Report for Gilbert Arizona here. Chandler, AZ – For the week ending March 01, 2016 – The most expensive listing to close in this… Read More
The home staging advice in this video is basic but valuable. These really are some of the most common objections that home buyers have, and each one is an easy fix. Just one recommendation I often make and one that you might keep in mind- rent a storage unit. A storage unit rental will likely… 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
In January, mortgage applications for new home purchases increased by 14 percent relative to the previous month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data. By product type, conventional loans composed 67.4 percent of loan applications, FHA loans composed 19.5 percent, RHS/USDA loans composed 0.7 percent and VA loans composed 12.4… Read More
Selling Real Estate in New Orleans is about 1,500 miles out of my wheelhouse but I would have loved to have listed this awesome property! With a backstory like this one that begins in 1857, the year of the first Mardi Gras, what buyer could resist? ~Bill In a city famous for its fabulous… Read More
From seasonal temperature fluctuations to excess rainfall, pests find any excuse to enter homes. The homes of new homeowners are especially prone to attracting pests, says Ron Harrison, entomologist with Orkin, partly because they are unaware of the best preventative measures. If you’re a new homeowner, avoid these 5 “pesky” mistakes. 1. Overlooking Tiny Cracks… Read More
