Going on Vacation?? Some Tips to keep your home safe while you are away… An empty house is a tempting target for a burglar. Use these tips to help safeguard your home while you are on vacation. • Have good locks on all doors and windows, and use them! • Ask a neighbor to watch […]
“Honey Stop the Car!!!” How to create curb appeal.
A few simple tricks can help boost your home’s profile, and ensure visitors get a good first impression when they arrive on your doorstep. Make a statement with your front door: Your front door is one of the first things people notice about your home. Is your door drab, drafty or just plain past its prime? […]
Cool Summer Getaways in Arizona
The kids are out of school and the days are longer. You want to get out of the house but need somewhere cool to get to. Here are some great places to check out. Summer Scenic Skyride Take a ride to the top of an extinct volcano, where a Forest Service ranger will answer your […]
Phoenix Graffiti Busters
Graffiti is costly and destructive, and sends a message that the community is not concerned about the appearance of its neighborhoods. To help in the effort, the city created the Graffiti Busters Program. You can take control of your neighborhood by quickly removing graffiti. Prompt removal reduces the chance of graffiti reappearing and helps maintain […]
Getting the Home YOU want
You’re in the market to buy a home; getting the home you want is clearly the goal but sometimes not the end result. This can lead to real estate regrets. According to Trulia Inc., a leading online marketplace for home buyers, sellers, renters and real estate professionals, 75% of Americans say it’s better to buy a […]
Spotlight on Litchfield Park Homes and Neighborhood
Litchfield Park| Homes| Neighborhood| Goodyear| Litchfield Park AKA the “West side Mayberry” was founded in 1926 by Goodyear tire and rubber company executive Paul W Litchfield. Goodyear tire used the cotton to reinforce tires for WWI. The city’s signature pathways snake through well manicured lawns, rows of palm and orange trees, scenic parks and sidewalk […]
Love your pets but not their odors? How to rid your home of pet odors.
We love our pets but not necessarily the smells that goes with them. This is especially important if you are putting your house up for sale. One of homebuyers biggest complaints is pet odors. So what can be done to freshen up your home without getting rid of your faithful friend? Apartment Therapy has some […]
5 Reasons a New Construction Home Might be Right for You
If you’re looking at homes for sale, it might be worth adding some newly built houses to your list. There are plenty of good reasons – financial and lifestyle – that a new home could be the right home, and here are some of them. 1. Cheaper maintenance. Upkeep of new homes can be more […]
DIY or Hire a Contractor for your home?
You’ve made up your mind: The kitchen – or some other area of your home – needs a makeover. Now the question is, should you do the work yourself or hire a contractor? When you answer these 17 questions from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, you’ll have a good idea if you should […]
Scottsdale’s Pinnacle Peak Patio restaurant to close
Scottsdale | Restaurant| Landmark| Pinnacle Peak Another family owned Scottsdale landmark, Pinnacle Peak Patio, will be closing its doors after selling the land to a new developer. AZ Central’s Michael Clancy wrote this story: Another one of Scottsdale’s authentic Western locations is heading into the sunset. Pinnacle Peak Patio, the iconic Western steak house with […]