It’s time for another market update! And not a whole lot has changed. We are still sitting with a very low inventory of homes. Now I know what you are thinking. But Stacey, we sold way less homes this year in May vs May 2019. And you would be correct. However, we had way less homes available to be sold this year than we did last year at the same time (yes that would be due to The Continue Reading
What to do in a Final Walkthrough
It's Final Walkthrough Day! Ok, we've all heard the term. We all know we are supposed to do a final walkthrough. But what really should you be doing and looking at during your final walkthrough? Here's a list of items I typically tell my clients to check: 🔸 Is the home in essentially the same condition that it was when we went under contract? 🔹Did any major damage Continue Reading
Activities You Can Do With the Whole Family
With the current state of the world, people are spending more time at home than ever. This provides for some great opportunities to bond as a family, and also gives some of us a bit more time to get things done around the house. Spending more time with your family can lead to some questions, though. One of the biggest is “Exactly what are we supposed to do now that we’re together?” Continue Reading
Top Tips for House Hunting Online
Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are excellent at highlighting the best features of the home, but keep in mind there may be more than meets the eye. To make the most of your time and efforts and gather a well-rounded picture of home listings online, keep the following things in mind. Stay up to Continue Reading
Tips to Help You Start Working From Home
Working from home can be a challenge, especially when you’re not used to it. There are a lot of distractions that can interfere with your work, sometimes causing you to get so off track that you end up behind on important tasks. While many consider working from home to be a great perk, if you’ve never worked from home before then you might be surprised at just how stressful it can Continue Reading
Minor Fixes That Make a HUGE Impact on How A Buyer Views Your Home
When you put your home on the market, you obviously want to get as much as you can for the property. A lot of things can affect your home’s value, including many items that are largely out of your control. That’s not saying that you can’t do anything to bring the value up before listing your home, however. In fact, there are some things that you absolutely need to do before you even think about Continue Reading
What’s Trending in Outdoor Kitchens?
Outdoor kitchens have been popular for years. Not only do they give you an excuse to enjoy beautiful weather outdoors but they’re also great for entertaining. Having a nice outdoor kitchen can even improve the overall value of your home! While these kitchens were once thought to be a fad, they actually seem to be getting more and more popular as time goes by. If you’re thinking of Continue Reading
Market Update – Jan 2020 Final Numbers
The housing market remains strong here in the East Valley at the start of 2020. We are not quite into home buying/selling season yet but our inventory is still very low (averaging less than 2 months in most areas), keeping us in a "Seller's Market". What does this mean for you? Buyers: It doesn't mean that it's not a good time to buy. But it does mean you need to be prepared Continue Reading
What to Repair Before You List
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are my top five recommended repairs to make before selling your home. Repaint walls. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is Continue Reading
Halloween Decor Trends 2019
Decorating for Halloween is a tradition that many families take part in year after year. As with most traditions, though, the decorating trends that dominate Halloween change from time to time. Giant inflatables and laser light shows were all the rage just a few years ago, but now things are starting to shift a bit more toward subtle. The over-the-top Halloween decorating style will Continue Reading
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