Homeowner tips

  Next week the City of Scottsdale will roll out a water softener rebate program for residents who remove or upgrade their water softener devices. The hope behind the program is that the city will see less salinity in the discharged water. It’s a bit of a catch twenty-two since the soft water does help […]

  There has long been a debate about the advantages and disadvantages to hiring a real estate agent to help you sell or buy a home. With our current technology and use of the internet it seems even easier now than ever to do it yourself. What many may not realize is the amount of […]

    Many sellers’ ask their agents to host an open house once they list their property for sale. The hope is that someone who walks through the front door will fall in love with it and want to purchase it. It is a proven way for the home to receive added exposure. While it […]

ActiveRain conducted a survey of 1,000 real estate agents who have provided their feedback and then compiled the results below. Check out the infographic to see some of the biggest hurdles sellers can avoid in order to get their home sold. Don’t let your Realtor talk you into making some of these mistakes.     […]

  According to Inman News, the IRS has released its long list of codes and how to’s for deducting expenses on residential rental properties effective for 2014. According to them, there may be pleasant surprises for owners of residential rentals and some commercial rentals too. As always, there are caps to the deductions you are […]

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 […]

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 […]

I am always amazed at the different types of wildlife that show up in various Scottsdale neighborhoods. CBS5 reported a story of one such incidence. While the ending is not exactly happy, it is a good reminder that we should always be aware and considerate. Remember that leaving food out can sometimes invite unwanted guests […]

I came across this article on Yahoo! and wanted to share. At some point or another our paths cross with those little critters we call PESTS.  If you find that you are sensitive to traditional bug sprays, don’t want your children running through them, or perhaps you have a tight budget and can’t pay for […]

  The economic climate over the past few years has lead many of us to the conclusion that less is more. Why continue to pay month after month for rooms in your home that you seldom use? The challenge is where to begin on the road to downsizing your home.