Interest in more Eco-Friendly homes has been trending for quite some time now, but never more this past year. A sustainable home is no longer something home buyers need to scour the market for, energy saving and recycled elements are widely available in all price ranges. Builders are constructing entire sustainable communities, and Realtors know… Read More
It’s not really surprising that the most ‘likeable’ real estate photos on social media sites like Pinterest, Instagram and Flickr, are spa-like baths. For today’s home buyers, the bathroom is the new kitchen. In years past kitchens were the most scrutinized room in the house. Home buyers inevitably spent the most time during showings of… Read More
With the optimum home selling season right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about prepping your home to attract 2019’s crop of potential property buyers. In order to maximize your home’s appeal, begin by researching the most recent design trends. Simplicity – In 2019 the design buzzwords are ‘Less is More’, as evidenced… Read More
Home Sellers often ask what they can do to help their home sell quickly for top dollar. Updated kitchens and baths have a permanent place on almost every home buyers wish list. A modernized bath is one of the most marketable features for any home listed for sale. Some bathrooms need only a focal point… Read More
With so much science involved in making homes energy efficient, and so many advances in a short time, the average person is usually at a loss when it comes to understanding green terminology. Here, the National Association of Homebuilders decodes some of the most commonly used language. An “Energy-Efficient” home is defined as a home… Read More
I occasionally like to feature luxury homes outside of our Phoenix Metro region. Given the growing focus on sustainability in home construction, I found this home fascinating. It was designed and constructed in the late 70’s but in a fashion that was far ahead of its time. ~Bill For the first time at public sale,… Read More
During the prolonged housing downturn, green homes provided support to the ailing residential market and now promise to be an important element of the recovering market as well, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and with the support of Ply… Read More
