Whether you are buying, selling or living in a home, termites are likely something you will encounter. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that homeowners spend more than $2 billion annually on termite pest control and on repairs caused by termite damage. Termites also damage...
When determining what neighborhood is a good fit for you and your family, several factors likely come into play. These factors probably include how far the neighborhood is from your place of employment, or the local airport if you travel often, whether the schools are...
Here in the Valley of the Sun, we are culturally blessed with a plethora of museums to visit. Whether your interest is music, art, history or science, there is a place for you to enjoy. Here are a few of the more popular options ....
If your current home isn’t blessed with a large backyard, or your pooch is friendlier and more social than most, finding a great dog park may be of the utmost importance to you. Here in the Valley of the Sun, fellow dog lovers are always...
Paint remains one of the least expensive, and easiest ways to instantly update your home’s interior (and exterior) when you’re getting your home ready to sell. If your home’s interior hasn’t been painted within the past five years, or if your existing paint colors aren’t...
Elegance on the Lakes. This one of a kind custom home boasts 365 degree views of the lake and mountains. Rear yard has automatic weather sensor shade screens for privacy, built-in BBQ/Bar and boat dock. Entryway showcases grandeur of this home with its soaring ceilings...
Beating the heat in Phoenix and Scottsdale during the dog days of summer is no easy feat. Sometimes the best way to escape the heat is to escape entirely, even if only for a day. Here are some popular day trips to consider this summer...
Whether you are considering listing your home for sale, and making much needed updates to maximize your ROI (return on investment), or whether you’d like to update your existing home, you are probably going to be enlisting the services of a contractor. Like most fields,...
[caption id="attachment_10938" align="alignright" width="143"] Elise Fay, REALTOR®[/caption] Our last update in December 2015 talked about the strength of the market and we predicted that we would see approximately a 7.5% price appreciation, year over year. So what has happened during this quarter of 2016? So far we...
What exactly is title insurance? And, why is it necessary when purchasing a home? The simplest explanation is that title insurance is another form of insurance for your home. Just as homeowner’s and flood insurance protect against loss from theft or fire or floods, title...