ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2017 

Living in a  home without a garage is tough isn't it? Where do you store the furniture that is in transition but not ready for Goodwill, the stuff that has to be cleared out of the house before guests arrive (they might see how we really live), and the white elephant Christmas presents. Oh right,...
04/30/2017
Yes, there are still free grants to purchase a home in the Phoenix Arizona metro, for a while longer. These government grants do not have to be repaid if a buyer meets grant requirements. In some cases the grants can cover a home buyer's down payment. Three Free Government Home Buyer Assistance G...
04/29/2017
Homes for sale with a basement are more rare in the Phoenix metro than in Eastern cities where land is more scarce. In Arizona desert cities most homes are built on concrete slabs with no crawl space and no basements. Basements can have many uses from a wine cellar, game room, Dad's private offic...
04/28/2017
The famous family friendly and free Sunday Summer concerts are back at McCormick-Still Railroad Park in Scottsdale Sunday, April 30 through July 2 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. McCormick - Stillman Railroad Park7301 E. Indian Bend Rd.  Scottsdale, AZ 85250                                    Scottsdale S...
04/27/2017
One man's "Junk" is another man's "Art". With more since my last blog on this subject, here are more recycle ideas that create fun and interest in your home. Don't throw those unused items away! Use them to create  what some would say "junky" while others say "magical" home art and unique functio...
04/26/2017
Golf, sunsets, cacti,  with a  home including a guest house for the entire family in Scottsdale Arizona sound nice? See Scottsdale homes with guest houses for sale with pictures, prices and map locations. Also see Scottsdale 5+ Bedroom homes for sale.  Also check out Scottsdale waterfront homes f...
04/25/2017
Can't decide what to 'fix up' on your home next? Ask a Third Grader if you need help. See how this compares to what "Buyers Want", and will these home improvements be beneficial when it comes time to sell.Third graders have their own ideas of what to look for in a home....do they mesh with your n...
04/24/2017
Golf, sunsets, cacti,  with a 5+ bedroom home for the entire family in Scottsdale Arizona sound nice? See Scottsdale 5+ Bedroom homes for sale with pictures, prices and map locations.  Also check out Scottsdale waterfront homes for sale.               5+ Bedroom homes for sale in Scottsdale Arizo...
04/23/2017
You may have questions about real estate and top home "update" ideas to get your home ready to sell and not sure whom to ask? You could ask me as your personal Realtor or you could ask the usually reliable but sometimes erratic "Garden Gnomes". You prefer to start with the garden gnomes, you say....
04/22/2017
Golf, sunsets, cacti,  with a home or patio looking on city light views? Have you dreamed about living in the McDowell Mountains with city light views in Scottsdale, Arizona? Ask about Scottsdale homes with city light views.  Check here for pictures, prices and details of single family detached h...
04/21/2017