Home Owner Tips Tips for Lower Heating and Cooling Bills As a homeowner, you are always looking for ways to save money. Your heating and cooling bills can be a large part of your monthly expenses, so finding ways to reduce those costs can significantly impact your budget. Here are five tips to help you save money on your heating or cooling bills:  Programmable Thermostat: Installing […]
Selling Your Home Make Decluttering Easy and Profitable How to Quickly Lighten Your Moving Load As you are packing to move, we have a secret for you . . . move less stuff! It’s obvious, but it’s true. You can save time, money, and the anxiety of finding the right place for extra stuff if you take the time before your big day […]
Selling Your Home Tips to Hosting a Successful Open House Are you getting ready to put your home up for sale? Open Houses are a great way to attract potential buyers, and there’s no better time than now to start planning. A well-planned open house can help get your property off the market quickly and create a positive impression on everyone who enters your door. […]
Selling Your Home Market vs. Assessed Value: What’s it all Mean? If you’re a homeowner, at some point, you’ve probably wondered what your home is worth. And if you’ve ever sold a home, you’ve likely heard of the terms “market value” and “assessed value.” But what’s the difference? And which one matters more? Here’s a breakdown of each term and why it matters when selling your […]
Selling Your Home Deciding How to Stage Your Home: Virtual or Real? When marketing and selling a home, staging can be a powerful tool. Staging helps a home sell faster in numerous cases, and it can boost the buyer’s desire for a home. In this world of incredible technology, there is an alternative to standard staging. Virtual staging uses computer imaging technology to create realistic listing photos […]
Buying a Home Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market Rising mortgage rates have defined the 2022 housing market. With increasing rates, purchasing a home has become more costly. “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%” (National Association of Realtors). Is this causing you to put your home-buying plans on hold? You may want to […]
Buying a Home Buyers Beware of these Home Buying Hazards When you’re ready to buy a home, you must know the potential hazards that can pop up and kill your deal. Fortunately, a little attention to detail and thorough planning can save you from the heartbreak of a bad buy. Here are seven of the most common: Last-minute shopping sprees: It’s not uncommon for buyers to […]
Buying a Home Going Beyond the Numbers to Help My Buyers Win How to Woo Sellers with Personalized Offers If you’re home hunting in a competitive market, you’ve probably had the heartbreaking experience of losing out on the perfect house. It can be incredibly frustrating to find out the seller rejected your offer in favor of another buyer. How can you do your best to ensure it […]
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Selling Your Home 7 Home Staging Mistakes When Selling Your Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid When you’re staging your home to sell, you want to do everything possible to make it look its best. But sometimes, good intentions can lead to embarrassing mistakes that could hurt your home’s value. Here are seven of the most common home staging mistakes to avoid: 1. Personal Photos Mementos You […]
Buying a Home Remote Employment Offers Housing Benefits The increase in people working remotely has been a game-changer in many ways. Remote jobs offer the ability to live and work from anywhere. And for people who are looking to buy a home, this trend opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Today’s low inventory can be challenging for homebuyers, especially if you’re […]
Buying a Home Live on the Links in Prescott Prescott, Arizona, is a desirable place to live, but it is also an incredibly popular place to play golf!  The Prescott area is home to numerous award-winning golf courses.  Live on the Green Many people move to Prescott to live in a golf course community. Below is information on some of the more popular golf […]
Selling Your Home Is Your Home Ready for Your Retirement? Preparing For Retirement If you love your home and plan to live in it through your retirement years, you’ll want to be sure it’s safe for you as you face some of those little challenges aging presents. Now is the time to assess your home and evaluate any changes you may need to make. Doing […]
Home Remodeling Improve Your Home Without Breaking the Bank Want to boost the value of your home but don’t have the budget for a significant renovation? Don’t worry; many home improvements can increase your home’s value but don’t require tons of money. However, when making your home improvements, it is vital to ask yourself, “Will the money I invest be recouped in the sale […]
Buying a Home Plenty of Horse Properties in Prescott Horses Love Prescott Are you looking for a place to live with your horses in beautiful Prescott, Arizona? You are in luck; there are numerous horse-friendly communities in the Prescott area. Below are a couple of popular horse communities in Prescott. If you don’t see what you are looking for here, don’t worry, there are […]
Buying a Home Evaluating Local Schools When Relocating The quality of schools is a contributing factor for anyone buying a home. The Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt areas have numerous award-winning public, private, and charter schools in the area. Each has something unique to offer. Prescott Unified School District: Six primary schools and one high school. Humboldt Unified School District: Serving […]
Selling Your Home Home Sale Quiz: Are You Ready to Sell? Time to Sell? Are you ready to sell your home? You may be selling now or looking for a new house, but either way, it’s essential to know if you’re ready. Whether you need more space for your family, want to downsize before retirement, or are eager to free up some equity and cash out, […]
Home Remodeling Research Before Buying a Flipped Home We love the multitude of TV shows, taking a worn-down home and flipping it. Seeing an old house tuned up always grabs my attention. Hands down, before and after pictures are my favorite part! Have you recently fallen in love with a “flipped” home? Does the idea of moving into a cleanly renovated space excite […]
Buying a Home Want to Be a Historic Homeowner? I Love Historic Homes I love driving through historic neighborhoods! Grand old homes, with detailed architecture, beautiful peaks, and peaceful porches, are incredibly breathtaking. Beauty also comes with additional financial benefits. Because historical houses are typical in an established neighborhood or district, projected prices of the homes appreciate quicker than in other areas. In addition, […]
Home Remodeling Help to Fight Mold in Your Home Unfortunately, mold in your home is sneaky and can creep up on you when you least expect it. For a healthy home, monitoring and eliminating mold is crucial. Commonly, household mold develops because of water damage or a damp surface that isn’t regularly cleaned. Spores are known to stay dormant until they have the moisture […]
Selling Your Home What Generation of Buyer is Your House Geared Towards? Staging presents your home in the best light. Staging can help position your home to sell faster and potentially for a higher price. But there are a couple of ket points to remember when staging:  1) Decorate the home to appeal to the buyer, not to appeal to you. Look at your house from the viewpoint […]