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How to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance When Buying a House
If you are going to use a mortgage to finance your home purchase, you might encounter the term “private mortgage insurance.” In this brief but comprehensive guide, we will help you understand what this conditional requirement means and ...
Settling the Debate: Should You Buy New Construction or a Pre-Owned Home?
Scottsdale houses for sale are a wide and varied bunch. It’s no wonder many homebuyers often face a tough decision choosing between an established, older home and a brand new one. In this guide, we will go through the merits of each op...
Market Mettle
What has changed since COVID-19? In the grand scheme of things not much has changed -we still have low inventory and the demand is high. What has changed is some people’s ability to buy; some have lost their jobs or are now taking care...
How to Add a “Smart” Bathroom in Your Home
The “smart home” setup is all the rage these days. But when we talk about smart tech in the home, it’s often the living room, bedroom, kitchen, and dining room applications that come to mind. How about smart technologies in the bat...
Here are 4 Outstanding Features Your Valley Luxury Home Should Have
Luxury living is more than just having the most stunning, high-end house on the market. Living it up is more about the complete experience that you get out of your home. The best thing about owning luxury real estate in Scottsdale, AZ or...
8 Outstanding Scottsdale Sports Bars: Where Sports and Brews Mix
Rooting for the Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and other beloved hometown Arizona sports teams is a huge part of the fun of living in Metro Phoenix. Here are eight top destinations to catch the big game while you scarf down sumptuous en...
Home building material options: Wood or concrete?
Building your dream home from scratch is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, one of the biggest dilemmas that future homeowners have to decide on is whether they want to use wood or concrete to build their homes. Here’s what...
7 reasons why you should move to Scottsdale, AZ
Located in the picturesque Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale is one of the most desirable cities to live in Arizona and the US. It’s not hard to see why. Home to around 250,000 residents, “The West’s Most Western Town” prides itself on its...
How to select the best furniture for your home
Buying furniture is more than just choosing the most stylish pieces. It needs to be functional, complement the rest of your house, and reflect your taste and your lifestyle. If you’re in the process of shopping for furniture, here are ...
Paint vs. wallpaper: What’s better for your home?
Are you having a hard time deciding whether to use paint or wallpaper for the walls of your home? We’ve made it easier for you to make up your mind by listing the benefits of each option, and what will work for your needs. When to us...
Constructing a swimming pool in your Phoenix, AZ home
A swimming pool can be a wonderful addition to your backyard. It’s especially welcome if you live in Phoenix, which has more sunny days than the average in Arizona (299 vs. 286) and is a lot hotter at the height of summer (temperature hig...
Home design trends that still work
Short of a full-on renovation, incorporating the latest home design trends into your current living space is one of the best ways to keep the look of your home fresh and updated. How? Think smallish, advises HGTV. Use what’s being call...
What to consider when buying a new construction home
Are you in the market looking for a new construction home to make your own? Here are a couple of things you need to consider before making the commitment. What is the community like? And by community, we mean the entire locale...
Six signs your roof needs fixing
Your roof might be above your head, but it bears a lot of burden. And while it doesn’t require regular maintenance, it does need its fair share of love and care. Here are six signs you need to replace or even change your roof. Moss a...
Are solar panels at home really cost-efficient?
More and more people are making lifestyle changes to reduce their carbon footprint and energy consumption. One of these updates is introducing solar panels into the home. But in this day and age, with other energy sources available, are ...
Everything you need to know about fencing your property
Are you on the fence about fencing your property? We understand. It can be a costly installation with no promises of making significant returns on your investment. Fences, however, can be great additions to any property. It frames you...
Why gardening in your Arizona backyard is good for you and your home
Having a backyard garden isn’t a choice purely for aesthetic purposes. It can be ultimately good for you and your home in the long run. Here are a couple of reasons why. You’ll have healthy food growing right in your backy...
Growing your money by investing in luxury real estate
Investing in luxury real estate is not just for expanding your investment portfolio. It can also do wonders if you are after growing your money and assets for the long term. Continue reading to learn more about investing in luxury real e...