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Video: Before You Buy a Flipped Home, Know This!

There seems to be some hesitation among home buyers when it is revealed that a home is a “Flip”. In one sense I agree, you do need to be cautious. On the other hand, I’ve seen many, many well done and fairly priced flipped homes. Here’s the thing… Do Your Research! How long has the… Read More

Flipped, remodeled, upgraded, repair, house - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valey - 602-999-0952

Video: Doing Upgrades to Sell Your Home? Say NO to Excess.

A fresh coat of paint and new, moderately priced, carpeting can do wonders when you’re preparing to sell your home. You’ll almost always see a jump in sales price for a home that’s obviously well cared for. And a good, top-to-bottom cleaning ensures that your fairly priced home will spend much less time on the… Read More

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Video: Take the Stress Out of Your Move

Video: Take the Stress Out of Your Move In addition to the practical advice in this video, there are a few bits of advice I always give my clients for moving day. Be sure the utilities have been turned on in your new home, and off at your old one. If you’re using a moving… Read More

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Video: Advice for the Sandwich Generation

Video: Advice for the Sandwich Generation There’s lots of talk about Millennials moving back in with their parents, but more and more that scenario is being elaborated on. Senior citizens are moving in with their adult children, some who have kids of their own or those with Millennial ‘boarders’. That makes a lot of home… Read More

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Video: Fireplace Safety Tips

It’s not exactly fireplace season here in Arizona but it IS the season to think about maintenance while your fireplace isn’t getting as much use. A few of the tips in this video apply to firepits as well, and we all know how popular firepits are, here and everywhere else. —   —   — More Resources… Read More

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Video: Tips to Improve Your Landscape and Boost Home Value

Believe it or not, landscaping can make or break a home sale. Your homes curb appeal will determine the mood of a potential home buyer even before they’ve walked through the door. If you can’t afford to upgrade your landscaping, at the very least make sure it’s neat and well trimmed. There are some specific… Read More

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Video: Trendy Kitchen Updates

Another affordable option, but a trend that I’ve noticed in Luxury Homes recently, is to add or switch out a backspash. The choices are endless and the latest trend is to use unique materials: Metal Grating over a newly painted wall can provide both a chic industrial look and additional hanging storage space. Leather Tiles… Read More

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Video: 5 Must Haves for a Smarter Home

It’s amazing how much the price of Smart Home technology has dropped. Even security cameras are ridiculously affordable, and virtually everything can be controlled from your smartphone. Nice! Smart Home   Home Buyer’s Frequently Asked Questions. Home Sellers Frequently Asked Questions.

Flipped, remodeled, upgraded, repair, house - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valey - 602-999-0952

Video: General Tips for Buying Flips

Have you ever considered buying a ‘flipped’ home? Flipping is the process of buying, remodeling, and reselling a home in the shortest amount of time possible. Watch this quick video for some general tips of buying a flipped home. A flipped home can be a fantastic purchase but you do need to be careful. Work… Read More

The 2 Forms Needed on the VA Home Loan

The information below is basic but critical and presented in a straight forward way.  All VA loans must start here.   ~Bill Posted on Friday, May 9th, 2014 Written by Jimmy Vercellino The VA Home Loan requires 2 forms. The DD-214 and the VA Certificate of eligibility. Simple enough right? Wrong. These 2 forms have caused… Read More