A GUIDE TO HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer you peace of mind that you and your family […]
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Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes
How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make a significant financial commitment, it’s best to know exactly what you’re buying. […]
Real Estate Relocation Guide: 7 Steps to a Seamless Move
– 7 Ways To Make Your Move Go Smoothly – Whatever your reasons are for relocating to a new area, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, you’ll be changing more than your address. Besides a new house or condo, you may also be searching for new jobs, […]
10 Staging Secrets From the Pros for a Quick Home Sale at Top Dollar
– 10 Staging Secrets From the Pros – According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged properties spend 73% less time on the market, receive more foot traffic, and […]
Habitat for Humanity’s Deconstruct Service
– Habitat for Humanity Central AZ’s Deconstruct Service – We are big fans of Habitat for Humanity and support them via our affiliation with Give Back Homes. Joyce even participated in a local Build Day last Fall. In addition to building new homes for people in need, Habitat for For Humanity also helps with Home Repairs, including Emergency Repairs […]
Welcome Home: 10 Tech Tips to Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Hometown Haven
– 10 Tips to Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Hometown Using Technology – “Communities work better (students perform better, crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbors know one another better. Knowing your neighbor on a first-name basis…is a surprisingly effective first step.” –Robert Putnam, Harvard Public Policy Professor and […]
Buying and Selling Scottsdale Homes: Title and Escrow
– The Title and Escrow Process in Arizona – When you buy or sell property in Arizona, a major part of the process involves a title company. This post will give an overview of how the title and escrow process works from the various players’ perspectives. Overview: The title company in a real estate transaction […]
Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and) Sense
Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and) Sense INTRODUCTION Turn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a group or “guru” who promises to teach you how to “get rich quick” through real estate investing. The truth is, much of what they’re selling are high-risk […]
