Is Voice Control of Smart Home Applications the Next Big Thing? I’m not at all sure that voice control of household appliances is a good thing. What happens when your systems are voice controlled and you say something unintentionally? I can just picture myself standing in front of the refrigerator with my little Tervis glass… Read More
…a smart home is at the top of many people’s wish list whether building a home or buying an existing property. That makes technology an intelligent investment when remodeling. Thinking of buying a New Construction home? Choose high tech now. It’s much easier and less expensive…
By Alan J. Heavens (TNS)—Informality, especially increased outdoor living space, is one of the key trends in home design being reported by the nation’s architects. That’s the word from the American Institute of Architects’ chief economist, Kermit Baker, who says 600 architects surveyed earlier this year also noted a greater emphasis on wireless technology, the… Read More
Celeb Status: Move into This Hollywood Home– This Gregory Ain creation is as relevant now as when it was imagined in 1953. Sleek and contemporary, this home would fit right into the desert landscape here in Arizona equally as well as it does in Hollywood. ~Bill By Zoe Eisenberg This 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom home located in… Read More
I always stress the importance of location, first and foremost, when purchasing a home. It is the one feature of any property that can not be changed. But in my experience, at least half of all home buyer’s focus is on the kitchen. The floor plan ranks right up there. Overall condition is always a… Read More
Beyond the usual advice like removing all personal photos, keeping the beds made and dishes out of the sink, there are a few small details that can really help with staging your home for a quick sale. In addition to esthetics discussed in the article below, there are also some safety tips that I always… Read More
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
Many of the more upscale homes on the market today are minimalist – no frills, sleet surfaces, soft natural pallets with pops of color, and nearly bare walls. If you’re looking to stage your home for sale, keep these things in mind as well as the tips in this video. ~Bill == == == Shopping… Read More
Hanging curtains at ceiling height, hardwood flooring with lines leading away from the door, furniture that doubles as storage, all of these things can contribute to making living areas look more spacious. As explained in the video below, natural and bright lighting also helps. I always tell my Home Seller clients that one of the… Read More
Selling Real Estate in New Orleans is about 1,500 miles out of my wheelhouse but I would have loved to have listed this awesome property! With a backstory like this one that begins in 1857, the year of the first Mardi Gras, what buyer could resist? ~Bill In a city famous for its fabulous… Read More
