Video: New to Homeownership? Don’t Make These Mistakes. When you’re renting a home you generally don’t live there long enough to notice long-term changes in the property so you might be completely unaware of any damage caused by your actions. If you’re new to buying a home, you’re going to want to be forewarned about… Read More
Winter storms cause havoc everywhere but they take widely different forms in different parts of the country. Florida and other coastal states struggle with hurricanes and severe wind damage. In California and here in Arizona, January is customarily our winter rainy month and flash floods are not uncommon. There are designated flood plains dotted throughout… Read More
Every area of the country has its unique syndicate of pests. Arizona for instance, is a prime environment for termites. As a matter of fact, there’s a saying in our industry that there are two kinds of houses in Arizona; the ones that have termites, and the ones that will. Staying on top of ground-borne… Read More
Video: How to Prepare for a Home Inspection I don’t often recommend that home sellers employ a home inspector before putting their house on the market, unless it’s obvious that the home has not been well maintained. On the other hand, if you’re not handy at all or generally unable to perform any kind of… Read More
Video: Give your home a fresh face for Fall. Fall can be a time of indifference for home owners. The Summer growing season, taking care of lawns and gardens, can be a busy time and as we prepare for Winter and the holidays, sometimes our home’s exterior looks neglected. It doesn’t take much to give… Read More
Late Summer Tips to Ready Your Home for Fall The suggestions below apply to most of the country, in Arizona we have a whole other ‘prep for Fall’ routine. Still, the same advice applies, there are home projects that need attending to. We’ve been hibernating all Summer so we’re excited to get out there and… Read More
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
If you’re thinking like an investor, there’s no such thing as a bad neighborhood. Increased investment in the residential real estate sector often leads to expanded retail and additional services, resulting in ‘bad’ areas bouncing back. …down payment assistance and help with closing costs…
Video: How to File a Flood Insurance Claim– All you need to do is watch the news to know that it’s flood season across the country. Even here in Arizona, Monsoon is just around the corner. It’s wise to know the procedure for filing a flood insurance claim well in advance. For instance, having photos… Read More
Great advice in the article below. Efficient HVAC is indeed the number one concern here in the Greater Phoenix Area. The roof is clearly next whether you have a shingle roof or tile, as our hot sun can really bake the underlayment and flashing. Not mentioned below but still a major consideration in most parts… Read More
