Phoenix Agent Magazine brought up some great information on home selling and curb appeal. As a person owning a home, I am a big believer of curb appeal. The idea of driving up into your home that you put so much love into, is key to feeling a sense of pride. I love feeling great … Continue reading
Category Archives: Home Improvement 101
The Benefits of Xeriscape – Save Water & Money!
If you havent already heard of xeriscape incentives from your local city government – you should look into it. There are programs that can help you save water and money. A recent article in the Phoenix Business Journal By Sydney Witte talks more about it: The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced in August that deliveries … Continue reading
Home Improvement 101
Just like decorating websites, there are too many websites out there on the internet that focus on home improvement ideas. Some of the larger ones are Pinterest, Houzz, DIY Network, and MORE! Be sure to find the right contractor and do your homework before you get started. Nobody likes surprises – especially costly ones. Continue reading
Giving your kitchen some “spice”
Whether you are looking for some new “spice’ in your home, or looking to see trends out there to look for in your next home, this article has some great ideas. We all know buying a home is a stressful thing, but sometimes it is just easier to update what you have with some of … Continue reading
Arizona Lifestyle / Decorating Trends / Home Improvement 101 / Ready to Buy / Ready to Sell / Uncategorized
Great Ideas on Mixing and Matching Cabinets
One thing that many home buyers are looking for is an updated kitchen. We all know if you are living in a home now with an outdated kitchen, and trying to sell your home, one main thing you can do, to be more attractive to prospective buyers, is update the kitchen. This is a great … Continue reading
Arizona Lifestyle / Decorating Trends / Home Improvement 101 / Ready to Buy / Ready to Sell / Uncategorized
Updates To Keep Your House Fresh
Spring is here and it’s time to open your windows and get some of that fresh outside air circulating through your home. If you are looking at selling your home these great ideas from real estate agent Raul Ciobanasiu on getting it Spring fresh!!! Air it out. Months of closed windows and doors can make … Continue reading
Neighborhood Social Networks
I am not sure how many of you are already a part of neighborhood social networks like Nextdoor, but if you are not a part of one, then I highly suggest you join one. There are so many benefits that I have learned of from this network. I have had instances where I have learned … Continue reading
Zillow- Good or Bad For Buyers & Sellers?
Today, the internet is something we all use for anything from booking flights to social media, to becoming more educated on things such as buying or selling a home. I remember when Zillow first came around when I was in the mortgage industry many moons ago, however that website is now a powerhouse platform for … Continue reading
Popcorn Ceilings, What An Eye Sore
How many of you that are either trying to purchase a home or those real estate agents that are taking your clients on a tour, come across popcorn ceiling still in place? It is one of the first things you notice when walking in a home, if it has not been removed. So if you … Continue reading
10 Bathroom Remodel Trends
As we all know there are certain parts of your home you can do home improvements on that will help you increase the bottom line value of your home. One of them is remodeling your bathroom (s). The DIY Network has 10 bathroom remodeling trends that I thought might be a good starting point, if … Continue reading