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
Our lives are all busy, I know that, but there are a few things around the house that you really need to set aside time for. Fire safety should most definitely be at the top of that list. Someone’s life depends on it. A fatal fire yesterday in a nearby town, sadly took the lives… Read More
Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Virtually undetectable by humans, it is highly toxic. Most builders are required to install carbon monoxide alarms in residential new construction. I might argue that every home should have at least one carbon monoxide detector. The most likely culprits? Gas appliances, hot water heaters, fireplaces, coal, pellet and… Read More
Monsoon, bringing high winds, dust and heavy rain, has finally taken hold here in Arizona, while other parts of the country are experiencing hurricanes, floods, powerful thunder storms and oppressive heat waves. Having the right resources to deal with varying weather conditions can save time, money and your sanity. One such resource is a home… Read More
The Importance of a Home Safety Check Both Realtors and Homeowners need to be aware of what is included in the Home Seller’s listing disclosures, as what is not disclosed may come back to bite you. The first step in identifying items that might need to be disclosed is by doing a thorough safety check… Read More
Should I do anything special before an Open House? I am in the ‘Open Houses are good business’ camp and I do them regularly. Folks visiting Open Houses are not in the same category as the clients that I show properties to, so there’s not the same level of mutual trust. It’s just logical that… Read More
Don’t Trade off Chic for Safety, These 6 Stylish Tips Will Help (FamilyFeatures)–Home accidents cause nearly 13 million injuries a year. Some simple updates to your homecan help you avoid these accidents, as well as give your rooms a facelift. “People often think that home improvement projects mean a complete overhaul of a… Read More
