Hidden Discounts for Seniors Starting at 50
There are a lot of discounts that senior citizens can start to receive, whether it’s a discount for a movie ticket or a percentage off of your meal at particular restaurants. This is really where age pays. Here are some unique senior discounts that you may not have...
5 Tips for Creating an Outdoor Living Space
Due to the pandemic, we all spent more time at home than we expected to. Because of the long hours in our homes, many Americans looking to purchase a new home have new must-have items on their lists. One of those items is a personal outdoor space. Here is how you can...
Should You Co-Sign on Your Kids’ Mortgage?
Should You Co-Sign on Your Kids' Mortgage? We are living in some unique times where a lot of our kids are staying at home until their late 20s and even early 30s. This millennial shift is due to the high student loan debt and the ability to buy a house is a little...
4 Easy Odor Removal Tricks for a Smelly House
Moving can be a fun and exciting new adventure, but what isn’t so fun is moving into your new home to discovering unpleasant odors left behind by the previous owner. Here are some ways to get those undesirable odors to move out so you can move on with enjoying your...
10 Steps to Creating a Backyard Oasis
If this is the year to make your backyard the retreat you've always wanted, you're probably doing a little bit of research to find out the best materials, how to go about it, and planning a budget. If you want a gorgeous backyard that's perfect for your family and for...
How to Stop a Pending Sale from Falling Through
You've finally agreed to the real estate offer and the earnest money has been deposited. So, what could possibly go wrong now? Ahh... The infamous question. Yet, unfortunately, many real estate deals have fallen through after mutual acceptance. So what could possibly...
How to Make Your House Stand Out in a Virtual Tour
Virtual tours, E signatures, digital closings, they're becoming the new norm and while homeowners use to use amazing photography to make their home stand out in a long list of listings, virtual tours are now the norm and sellers need to figure out how to stand out...
10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Buying an Older Home
While you may not find 100-year-old Victorian mansions or antebellum estates in Mesa and Scottsdale, we do have older homes around here. Some people like the charm of an older home; something they can put their own spin on or preserve a piece of the past. If you're...
9 Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Our planet is changing, in the last few years, there were two wildfires that ravaged the homes and ecosystems of California and Australia. This may not seem important for people living in Mesa Arizona but if we do our part the world will be better for everyone. Here...
7 Characteristics of Move In Ready Homes
When it comes to the words “move-in ready” on a home listing it can mean different things. Sometimes it can be taken that the home is remodeled and up to date. Here are the characteristics of a home that is allowed to be classified as move-in ready when it is listed. ...