Posts by James

Maybe your family is growing or you are looking to the future when you will need to care for an elder.  With many homes throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area increasing in value, it may make sense to move up sooner rather than later. Here’s an example of why. If you own a home in Mesa […]

Ideabox is an Oregon based home design company. Their main goal is to design and build homes that environmentally friendly from the beginning design process all the way through to the manufacturing and even lifestyle of those who buy them as their home.  They currently have an array of designs to meet various needs and […]

The Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service has released their July report showing the areas from North Scottsdale to Maricopa and Buckeye to Gold Canyon where people are still buying Short Sales and Foreclosures. Thankfully the distressed property market has slowed, but buyers and investors can still find good deals. If you are interested in finding […]

Mesa is one of Arizona’s oldest cities. Originally settled by the Hohokam Indians, its history dates back almost 2,000 years. There is little known about what went on between when the Hohokam Indians left and when the Mormon Pioneers came to the Mesa Valley in 1877. An important treasure the Indians left was the remains […]

Boomerang buyers have been sitting on the sidelines for the past few years, but some are ready to get back in the Phoenix Real Estate Market. What is a boomerang buyer you might ask? Boomerang buyers are those who previously owned a home and for various reasons had to short-sale or foreclose on it, but […]

Tax benefits have been extended through the 2013 tax season so what does that mean for today’s homeowner?   The most known benefit is the mortgage interest deduction available to those with financing up to $1 million.  At the time of purchase, the buyer can also enjoy a deduction for Private Mortgage Insurance (used in […]

  In 1993 Scottsdale, AZ was voted as the most liveable city by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and has also been rated as the number one resort community. Many people want to raise their families here in Scottsdale, but affordability can be an issue for young families. A great solution is to look for […]

If you are one of many Arizona residents who have not made your 4th of July celebration plans,  look no further. I have some ideas for you on my local events page with 3 different events you could attend in Scottsdale, Tempe, or Phoenix. All over the valley there will be outdoor celebrations with live […]

Scottsdale home sellers, this one is for you. Some real estate agents do not realize the importance of good photos. Photos taken with too much clutter, bad lighting, or a shaky hand can have huge effects on the offers you receive. The end goal of you and your agent should be to have as many […]

We have all been there. It’s been a busy day and we haven’t taken the time to make our own meal so we stop at the gas station, or drive-through for a snack. The following article from Yahoo! Shine might help you think twice before making your snack choice. The statistic in the headline is […]