I work with many out of state buyers looking for a second home as well as empty nesters wanting to downsize.  Neville and Sharon are a couple I recently worked with from California looking to downsize from their current home. We looked at various communities in North Scottsdale looking ...

Growth or “Bubble”?

The Phoenix/Scottsdale appears to be steadily emerging from the real estate crash in 2008, but is the city headed toward a re-bubbling of the market and repetition of all the sordid problems of that historical time?

While some critics believe history is destined to repeat ...

Are you a “snowbird?” Are you thinking of becoming a “snowbird” in the near future? When you’re looking for a seasonal home in Scottsdale, there are a few things you need to keep in mind to make sure you’re buying the right property to suit your needs. Buying a ...

If you’re thinking about buying a home but concerned your student loan debt is going to be a barrier to your success, don’t worry. Although you may need to rethink how you go about buying a home with a lot of student loan debt, having these kinds of loans doesn’t ...

Whether you are planning to stay put or put your home on the market, consider which projects will add the most value to your home.

1. Kitchen remodel–For many families the kitchen is the heart of the home. According to HGTV, you can expect to recoup 60-120 percent of your investment ...

The methodology is more scientific than you may think. Here’s how they do it.

Start with all U.S. towns with populations between 50,000 and 300,000. Screen out places with a median family income of more than 200 percent or less than 85 percent of the state average ...

If you’ve turned on the television at all recently, you’ve probably seen at least one mention of tiny homes. Tiny home buying has become a popular fad in the world of real estate, and for some individuals and even families, these little spaces can be the perfect solution to money ...

Can’t seem to create a living room that feels quite right? Looking for some styling tips that will bring your living room up a notch?  Here are five ideas that can dramatically improve your living room.

1. Move the furniture away from the walls:  The tendency is to place your furniture ...