Homeowner tips

My heart and thoughts go out to all of those in Oklahoma who have suffered from the recent storm. There are many relief efforts underway and I encourage my readers to find one you can contribute to. Many of us know that parts of Oklahoma are considered to be in “Tornado Alley” and thus you […]

The first impression of your home is critical. A buyer may opt not to see the inside of a home based on the condition of the outside! Here is a quick check list of exterior maintenance items to consider when listing your home: 1. Power wash the outside walls, walkway, driveway, etc. 2. Remove debris […]

Here in the Valley of the Sun it is beginning to feel a lot less like Spring and more like Summer. Before temperatures rise to the triple digits it might be a good time to buckle down and make sure you have finished all those household projects you have had good intentions to complete. You […]

  At Scottsdale Arizona Real Estate we are seeing a renewed interest in remodeling as the market stabilizes and home owners feel more confident that their home will hold its value. It may be of no surprise that a kitchen remodel generally warrants one of the highest returns on investment at approximately 75%. An unattractive […]

According to a CNBC- All- America Economic survey, 79% of Americans feel that owning their own home is part of the American Dream. The number of Americans who say it is better to own than rent has also increased. Diana Olick of CNBC reported that “The housing numbers are all heading in the right direction…Home […]

On Sunday, March 24, 2013, Dateline NBC aired a story that questioned the effectiveness of many common household smoke alarms. Their investigation indicated that many of the most common types of ionization smoke alarms, though effective at detecting some types of fire are NOT effective in detecting slow burning smoky fires. (such as those from […]