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Home Renovation for (Less Than) the Cost of an iPhone

We’ve all heard and read about home renovations that can add value to our property. But those updates are pricy, right? Not always! There are a bucketload of projects that we can do to modernize our homes that don’t cost an arm-and-a-leg and that do, indeed, add value. Sometimes value is in repairs, other times… Read More

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Saving hundreds of dollars a month might just clear up your Rent vs Buy dilemma- Get off the fence!

Are you planted firmly on the Rent vs Buy fence? That’s where my clients were. The dilemma they found themselves facing is a very common one. They’ve been renting a residence here in the Phoenix valley for several years. As rents were relentlessly increasing, they began to explore the possibility of buying a home. Home… Read More

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Frank Sinatra’s Desert Rat Pack Pad Now for Sale

Frank Sinatra’s Desert Rat Pack Pad Now for Sale This one’s in Palm Springs, California but we have similar, amazing views right here in Arizona! As a matter of fact the Phoenix Valley is surrounded by breathtaking views just like this one. Give us a call if you’re looking for a View For Sale. In… Read More

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Little Understood, Does the Treasury Dept.’s Geographic Targeting Order Affect You?

Little Understood, Does the Treasury Dept.’s Geographic Targeting Order Affect You? In short, probably not. There is a specific list of criteria that must be met for Geographic Targeting Order to be triggered and the average home buyer or seller will not likely fit the parameters. However, if you feel your transaction is in any… Read More

Video: She Sheds: The Latest Lifestyle Trend

Video: She Sheds: The Latest Lifestyle Trend. Have you see the She Shed episode of Las Man Standing? I am probably the ideal demographic target for that show and I will freely admit that I love it. My guess is that unless you build your She Shed yourself Ladies, it’s likely to turn into exactly… Read More

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Video: All-Weather Home Improvement

Of course plumbing, major electrical and anything involving paint, are not advisable in cold winter weather. You don’t want to go anywhere near an attic during an Arizona Summer. But in addition to the ideas mentioned in this video, there are plenty of home improvement tasks that can be accomplished any time of the year…. Read More

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Gilbert, AZ Real Estate Market Report – Inventory sufficiently low to keep us in a Sellers Market

Gilbert, AZ Real Estate Market Report – Inventory sufficiently low to keep us in a Sellers Market. Read the complete Gilbert, Arizona Real Estate Market Update Report or download the PDF, for week ending June 20, 2016. *Real Estate Market Update Report courtesy of Greystone Title Agency What’s My Home Worth? MLS Property Search Set… Read More

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Gilbert, Arizona home prices take a small jump.

The average list price for homes in Gilbert is up slightly this week, from 407,826 last week, to 413,346 for the week ending May 26, 2016. See the complete Gilbert, Arizona Real Estate Market Update Report here. * Real Estate Market Update Reports courtesy of Greystone Title Agency Thinking about buying a brand new home?… Read More

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After a brief rise, Chandler home prices trend down this week.

My theory is that with families planning their move for the Summer while the kids are out of school, higher inventory will temporarily drive prices a little lower. I don’t believe this is a long-term trend as folks will want to get settled again before school starts in the Fall. You can view the complete… Read More

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Great Spaces: Hollywood Home Offers Panoramic Views

Wow, what an amazing property! Set into a hillside overlooking LA, this home’s design is as polished as its location. Sadly, this one sold recently. Where might you find a similar home in Arizona? Scottsdale, North Phoenix and Cave Creek all offer rolling terrain where you might discover a bluff-dwelling residence with gorgeous views. Call… Read More