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What NOT to Do if You Just Bought a Home

What NOT to Do if You Just Bought a Home There are certain traps you can fall into as a new homeowner, that can put your financial well-being at risk. Avoid doing the following too soon: Don’t Forget About Your Home Inspection. New home buyers tend to think the home inspection is only about negotiating… Read More

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What is a Successful Open House?

A few years past, the Open House was an extinct animal. Our Real Estae market was selling itself without much help from bells and whistles. Key marketing strategies and a bit of targeted advertising were largely successful tactics. Enter this new, erratic economy. Any media outlet can tell you that our Real Estate market is… Read More

Buying a Home? You Might Need a Land Survey.

Almost no one considers whether or not they might need a land survey when they are buying a home. As a matter of fact I can’t remember any occasion when, as a Realtor, I’ve been asked about one. Objectively speaking not everyone needs to give it that much thought. The majority of Arizona properties I’ve… Read More

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How does Your Cost of Living Compare?

I think we can all agree that the cost of living everywhere is out of control, but some U.S. cities are being hit harder than others. GoBankRate.com did a study to determine which 5 US cities were experiencing the most dramatic cost increases. The results of their study below does not include any Arizona cities… Read More

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Valuable Updates and Tons of Flexible Living Space

Set in Chandler, Arizona, minutes from Intel, retail and restaurants, this spacious 5-Bedroom home has so much to offer! Beautiful updates in kitchen and baths. New windows throughout for energy efficiency. Two large greatrooms and a downstairs bedroom with adjacent full bath, provide a wealth of adaptable living area. The 3-car garage is insulated, heated… Read More

Get Out! and Make it a Safe Summer

It’s warming up quickly here in the Phoenix Valley and the rest of the country will not be far behind. Arizona is acclaimed for their year round, top-notch hiking, golf, biking and horseback riding. Believe it or not, even recreational Boating is immensely popular here. The Arizona lifestyle is famous for being one of the… Read More

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Outdated Kitchen or Bath? Try These Trending Solutions.

Nowhere is outdated decor more noticeable than in the kitchen or bath. These are the spaces that will be most scrutinized by home buyers, and the rooms every prospective home seller should seriously evaluate before putting your home up for sale. Updates need not be expensive but they should reflect current trends. One such shift… Read More

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Veterans and Military Save Big When Selling Their Home

   $2,000 Discount for Military and Veteran Home Sellers    I read a quote the other day that pretty much sums up the interesting but transitory life of the Military and their families. Beloved author of ‘Chronicles of Narnia’, C.S.Lewis was a great lover of adventure and the unexpected- a lifestyle Military members are well… Read More

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May is Military Appreciation Month – List Your Home With Us and SAVE!

In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, we’re honoring all current Military Members and Veterans with a $3,000 Discount when you list your home with us! Through AZVHV, Arizona Veterans Helping Veterans, we’ve helped countless Veterans and Service Members sell their Arizona homes. It’s Simple to Save Call us today for a quick and easy home… Read More

Gilbert, in Your Price Range? Price Reduced on this Great Home!

You can move right in, but the new lower price on this Gilbert 2-story reflects the updates that will make this house your dream home. New carpeting and an updated master bath are already done for you and the interior is freshly painted. The main level feels spacious with vaulted ceiling and dramatic staircase. The… Read More