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The Importance Of Inspecting A Roof
You can never determine the condition of a roof just by looking at it and getting a visual. Roof repairs or a full roof replacement is a huge cost to a homeowner. This is why it is extremely important to get a roof inspection before purchasing a home. All prospective...
Can You Back Out Of Escrow?
Purchasing a home and selling a home are two of the biggest decisions most people make. When you enter into a contract for a real estate purchase there are complications that can arise. You could. find out that there is trouble with plumbing or a crack in the...
Why Do You Need A Home Air Purifier System
An old trend became new and now many people are asking why they need a home air purifying system. An air purifier can improve the quality of your home by reducing allergens such as pollen and mold spires. They can prevent the air quality against wildfire smoke or even...
Best Ways to Search For Your Dream Home
When you are looking to buy a home you have an idea of what you want and many of us have dream home pictures in our minds or magazine cutouts saved in a binder if you are old school. Your dream home may differ depending on what the housing market is doing. If you are...
What is a 55+ Community
What is a 55+ community? It seems self-explanatory but there are a lot of reasons why they exist and how they are managed. It is as it says, 55 years of age and up are allowed to live in these communities. These have been created to put together those of retirement...
5 Reasons to Move to the San Tan Valley
A new move that promises a fresh start, a new house, and a new life. While moving may be exciting, it can also be extremely exciting when you have picked a new home like the San Tan Valley. Settling in San Tan Valley allows you to take advantage of all that action...
Greenhouse or Garden Shed
Can you use a garden shed as a greenhouse? Why would you even want a greenhouse? If you are starting your own garden, a greenhouse is a great place to begin. Greenhouses can provide many things that help create a successful and thriving garden. Why have a greenhouse...
Outdoor Adventure in Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills is a perfect place to explore if you love outdoor adventure, with a beautiful desert landscape and an abundance of ways to enjoy it. Enjoy a professionally guided tour or wander on your own with any of these exciting outdoor adventure opportunities. If...
Are We in a Housing Bubble?
With headlines that lead many people to pause their real estate plans, the question on everyone's mind is: are we in another housing bubble? The short answer is: most experts say we are not. Many potential buyers remember the last housing bubble and feel deep concern...
An Economic Slowdown in Arizona (and what it means)
An Economic Slowdown in Arizona (and what it means) - The hot housing market in Arizona is quickly slowing down. According to the Cromford Report, there are over 11,845 new residential listings added to the Greater Phoenix area. Compared to the average jump over the...
What are HOA Fees and How Are They Determined?
What are HOA fees and How Are They Determined? How much are homeowners association fees? Some studies suggest that you can expect to pay HOA monthly fees between $200 and $300. However, it depends. A homeowners association (HOA) fee supports the maintenance and...
The Difference Between Home Price Deceleration and Depreciation
The real estate world uses a number of different terms to describe different aspects that are going on in the market currently. In some ways, it can feel like real estate has its own language. You may have heard the term recently home price deceleration and might have...
The Consequences of Remodeling Without a Permit
Much more time spent at home has led many homeowners to realize that they want to make some improvements to their home so that it works better for their daily life. Many times homeowners will opt to do the work themselves to save on the cost of labor, but a common...
Investing Wisely: Backyard Renovations & Upgrades
Looking to transform your outdoor space? From adding a sunroom to mounting a large-scale landscaping expedition, there are numerous ways to liven up your outdoor living area. While enhancing the backyard could enrich family time spent outside — on top of increasing...
What Areas Make Up San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley Arizona is a fairly newer community as compared to the areas around it. For some time, many of the people in the area thought that it was a smaller portion of the town of Queen Creek. And recently there have been many questions from area residents...
Doubling Plants in Your Garden for Free
Landscaping isn’t cheap purchasing plants for your yard to make your own outdoor oasis can add up quickly. But with a few learned garden tricks from experts, there are some ways to increase the number of plants in your landscape for little to no cost. There are ways...
Smart Tips for Buying a Home After Retirement
Smart Tips for Buying a Home After Retirement - A home is a large investment regardless of the stage of life you are in. If you are hoping to purchase a home after you have officially retired and said goodbye to your career it is a good idea to comb through your...
What if Someone is Hurt at My Home During a Showing?
It can happen when a potential buyer looking through a home has an unfortunate accident and ends up with a significant injury. If an injury occurs during an open house or a private showing it can be confusing to determine who is responsible for making the situation...
When Downsizing a Home May Not be Beneficial
Selling a sizable home and choosing to use the profit from that sale to purchase a smaller home is often thought of as a great way to help a person gain more financial freedom. It is not uncommon for people to downsize to be able to spend money on other items that...
Helpful Tips for Starting an Edible Garden at Your Home
Edible gardens are becoming more and more popular as prices have increased for groceries over the last several months. Starting an edible garden at your home can be an exciting and fun adventurous thought but it will take some knowledge before you get started to help...
Easy Steps for Creating a Butterfly Garden at Your Home
Butterflies have increased in popularity over the last couple of years. They are so popular right now that they are even seen in some elements of fashion right now. There is nothing better than seeing these beautiful creatures flutter through your yard. When you see...
How Our Sweet Cute Pets Could Hinder Home Sales
Anyone who owns a pet knows the deep love that you have for them. They are the sweetest and most understanding of family members. It is not hard to understand that you can have a big love for your pets. However, the people touring your home do not have that same love...
Home Modifications for Aging in Place
More and more Americans are living longer and as we do so many of us are preferring to remain in our homes as long as we can. This strategy is labeled aging in place. But some homeowners may need to make some adjustments to their homes in order to be able to more...
Cleaning a Loved One’s Home When They Pass Away
Taking on the logistical tasks of going through the belongings that a loved one has left behind in their home after they have passed away can be a difficult and overwhelming venture. Adding on the emotional hardship to the large job is no help either. Here is some...
When You Inherit a Home, Do You Inherit the Mortgage?
When a relative passes away if they owned a home there can be a lot of questions about inheriting the home. What happens if you inherit the home? What about any remaining payments due on the current mortgage? Inheriting a Home with a Mortgage In many cases, if you are...
Affordable Ways to Make Your Home Feel Refreshed for Spring
This time of year as the colder weather ends and turns into longer days of warmth and being able to get outside, many people think about refreshing certain areas of their life to go along with a new season full of energy. If you’re feeling like your home could use a...
Why Does the Housing Market Remain so Competitive?
If you have thought about purchasing a home in the last couple of years and have decided to wait until you feel like the craziness of the sellers’ market has balanced out a little bit you may be wondering why after two years it is still so competitive. Why is it that...
What is Medicaid Estate Recovery?
Upon the passing of an individual that has received Medicaid a state in which the person lived can attempt to recoup costs from the person’s estate in the amount of whatever benefits were paid for the recipient’s care. This is known as an estate recovery, and for the...
More Senior Adults Consider Selling Homes to Family
The price of homes increased much faster over 2021 and at a much quicker pace than many years prior. In some areas research showed that home prices rose a whopping 16.9% to 20% as compared to just one year prior in 2020. In some of the most desirable spots in the...
Creating an Entry Space in a Home or Room Without One
Creating an Entry Space in a Home or Room Without One - There are several homes that have a main entrance door that leads directly into a room of the home, most often the front room or main living room. This leaves the home without a defined area for an entry. Some of...
Owning Rental Property is a Smart Retirement Move
When most people consider thinking about setting themselves up for a stable retirement, often owning rental property is not the first thing people consider. There is a lot of active tasks involved with the management of property and becoming a landlord. This is often...
9 Facts Most People Don’t Know About Snowbirds
Snowbirds seem to live the dream lifestyle where they migrate to warmer weather during the winter. Most of them to dreamy destinations. Seems that snowbirds have unlocked a path to a life of bliss uninhibited by cold temperatures, Here are some fun facts about...
Should You Choose Hourly or Flat-Rate Movers?
If you are planning to hire a moving company for your next or upcoming move, it is a good idea to do your research about what would be the best and most cost-effective option. A flat-rate move might sound like the best deal because you pay one upfront and set in stone...
Reverse Mortgage Lending Limit Increases for 2022
Limits for reverse mortgage lending are increasing in 2022 to allow retirees that have substantial home equity to get more money than was available to them in previous years. With a reverse mortgage, a homeowner is able to access home equity in the form of a loan as...