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New Exhibits at Mesa Museums
There are three museums in the downtown Mesa area that are premiering brand new exhibits this month. Visitors to Mesa museums can experience ancient Arizona including dinosaurs, explore the world of robotics, or gaze into the beautiful work of Angel Cabrales. These...
Clever Ways to Earn Extra Income with Your Mesa Home
From monthly mortgage bills, to homeownership costs, to property taxes, to general living expenses, utility bills, and more; we spend a ton of money on and for our homes. But what if you could get your home to make a little bit of money for you and ease some of those...
The Cost to Own and Maintain a Swimming Pool in Mesa Arizona
Looking for a home with a pool in Mesa? Homes with swimming pools are in high demand right now especially as we are coming out of last year’s pandemic lockdowns. Homeowners are looking for a safer way to enjoy swimming and getting a chance to cool down in hot summer...
Best Hikes for All Ages and Skill Levels in San Tan Valley
The San Tan Valley and Mesa are surrounded by hiking trails for outdoor lovers of all ages and hiking abilities. It is one of the most beautiful places in the country to enjoy a hike and hiking has the added bonus of being outdoors and easily social distanced from...
Can You Afford to Live in Two Places Every Year?
Can You Afford to Live in Two Places Every Year? Many people do not enjoy cold weather, they dislike it so much that they choose to live in one area during the summer and another during the winter. The term for people who choose to do this is a snowbird. Most often...
Go Big And Go Home
Graphic created by New City Moving. An apartment might be the ideal spot to live when you’re first starting your life on your own. Over time, however, the space might start to feel small and cramped. If your family is growing, if personal belongings start to turn into...
Mixing Metals: Finishing Your Kitchen’s Look
Infographic created by Gerber. The resource below, Mixed Metal Kitchen Guide, highlights some specific tips to guide your selection. To start, you’ll want to stick to only incorporating three different types of metals; anything more than that quickly clutters the...
Declutter Your Home. De-Stress Your Life.
Graphic created by Closet Works. Studies have also found that simply being exposed to a chaotic or messy environment makes you more likely to overeat sweet or fatty foods, which can result in weight gain. Other research has found that if you find your home environment...
Bathroom Organization Ideas That Cut The Clutter
Graphic created by Modern Bathroom. What seems like a good morning can quickly go south when you are searching for your favorite eyeshadow in a pile of makeup. Are personal care products cluttering your countertop? One solution is to corral them with a shallow,...
5 Ways to Get More Profit From the Sale of Your Home
Every homeowner wishes to maximize their profit after listing their home for sale. However, huge profits will not come on a silver platter. There are numerous renovations that must be completed in order to realize the full profits. If all you need is profits, here are...
Condo Life – Is It For You?
Condo life - Are you ready for a condominium? A condo is a type of home where the real estate property is owned individually in the form of a unit. For instance, if there is a building with 10 condos, each condo is a separate unit. As the owner of the condo, you...
The 5 C’s of Credit
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” Vince Lombardi The 5 C's of Credit Credit is one of the most confusing and misunderstood aspects of buying a house. Good credit is...
This is a Great Time to Sell a Vacation Home
As more and more travel is resuming, many people across the country are beginning to plan those long missed vacations they didn’t get to take just a few months ago. Some buyers are turning their interests to purchasing a vacation home rather than opting to spend money...
Walk-in Showers Add Value to Your Home
Replacing a bathtub in a master bedroom with a walk-in shower that packs a “wow” can be a strong selling point for a home going on the market. Designed with low or no entry curbs, walk-in showers are easily accessible especially for those who have mobility issues....
Practical Solutions to Keep Your Outdoor Space Cool
Having an outdoor space, no matter how well it's designed, requires a few extras in order to use it to its full potential. The overall design should be reflective of your style and don't forget comfort! When I say comfort, I'm not only talking about what you're...
What Can You Do With Abandoned Tenant Property
It is not uncommon for a tenant to move out and leave behind a considerable amount of their belongings. There are many horror stories about irresponsible tenants leaving a property in less than ideal condition. While some tenants just leave large amounts of garbage...
How Big of an Undertaking is Buying a Ranch?
A ranch can be a great place to chase your dreams, start your own business or just get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Though before you start contacting Realtors, you should probably figure out what you are getting yourself into. One thing that you must...
The Good and Bad of Rising Home Prices
Rising home prices are a good sign of a recovering housing market, but not all increases are happy ones. It's true that these higher home prices help homeowners that were underwater before gain more equity and enhance their wealth. Those with more equity are likely...
Be Aware of Wire Fraud During Real Estate Transactions
Wiring funds in a real estate transaction are not uncommon, but unfortunately, fraud is not uncommon as well. I recently spoke with a local Maricopa attorney and was made aware of some pretty frequent wire fraud happening across the nation. For instance, in a recent...
How to Find a House When There’s Just No Inventory
Have you tried searching for a house to buy in today’s market? If you’re like most buyers in 2021, you’re likely very frustrated with how difficult the process has been. It’s easy to feel like you have no chance of finding your new home anytime soon, but I’d like to...
4 Things to Know About Living in a Desert Home
If you’re thinking about moving into a house in the desert, there are a number of things to keep in mind when making this transition. Sure, you obviously need to find a home, in general, to live in; however, finding the right home that can help protect against the...
7 Tips on Being a Successful Home Buyer
Advice on Being a Successful Home Buyer So what is a successful homebuyer? That is easy—the person that finds the home of their dreams at a price they can afford. The next piece is trickier, how was the process? Were any lives lost during the home buying process?...
The Return of First Time Home Buyers
Millennials, first-time home buyers, have been the topic of conversations in the housing industry all year. Most talk was about the first-time home buyer lack of presence. They were not stepping up and buying. Now the powers that be are predicting that first-time...
Home Buyer Guide: Where Do You Want to Live?
Home Buyer Guide: Where Do You Want to Live? “Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.” Albert Einstein Making the decision to buy a home is not a decision that is made lightly. It can be an exciting time but also often scattered with nerves,...
Buyers Guide: Why Use a Realtor
“When you hire people who are smarter than you are, it proves you are smarter than they are.” Henry Ford How will a Realtor Help me In a world full of go getter’s and I can do it attitudes, oftentimes people think that they can forego using a realtor when purchasing a...