If you’re thinking about adding your home to the pool of DC Ranch homes for sale, your REALTOR® will be able to tell you how it stacks up against other houses in your community – and he or she will also tell you what buyers are looking for so you can sell it quickly and at the best possible price. With that said, there are three big selling points that DC Ranch buyers are looking for right now. Continue Reading
Selling a House Over Halloween: How NOT to Scare Off Buyers
If you’re like many people, you’re putting your home on the market during the fall holidays – and Halloween has you wondering how much decor you should (or shouldn’t) put up. So how can you sell your house over Halloween without scaring off prospective buyers? Is any Halloween decor okay, or should you skip it all to sell your home? Here’s what you need to know. Selling a House Over Halloween: Continue Reading
How We’re Keeping Our Scottsdale Real Estate Clients Safe
If you’re like many people buying or selling a home right now, you’re concerned about coronavirus and the disease it causes – COVID-19. And you’re right to be concerned; it’s a dangerous illness and we don’t have too many ways to prevent it other than staying home. But a good REALTOR® will take special steps to keep his or her clients safe. That’s what we’re doing. And here’s how. How We’re Continue Reading
5 Tips to Help Your DC Ranch Realtor® Sell Your Home
When you’re selling a home in DC Ranch, you want to do everything in your power to help your Realtor® sell it as quickly as possible – and you want to sell it at or above asking price. Fortunately, these are the five things you can do to help your agent make that happen: Be flexible with showings Leave (and take your pets with you) when people come to see your home Move your car Leave Continue Reading
How to choose the right kitchen hardware for your Scottsdale home
It’s commonly known that one of the quickest, least expensive ways to improve the kitchen is to add new hardware to the cabinets and drawers. However, what’s not so clear is the type of hardware that would look the best in your Scottsdale home. Here are some tips on making the right decision as you upgrade your kitchen in this way. Pulls vs knobs Before you add any hardware to your Scottsdale Continue Reading
“Larry the Cable Guy” buys North Scottsdale luxury home
Daniel Whitney – otherwise known as “Larry the Cable Guy” from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour – recently joined the ranks of celebrities who have bought a luxury home in Scottsdale. This time, the house in question is located in North Scottsdale’s Desert Mountain neighborhood. Take a look at what his beautiful home features and how you can get a similar house about a half hour south in DC Continue Reading
What you should know before you find a rental home in Scottsdale
If you are thinking about finding a home for rent in Scottsdale, becoming familiar with the current rental market is a good idea. This can let you know what to expect before you start touring the rental homes you’re interested in, only to find that they’re out of your price range or will not be available for much longer. Here’s what you need to know about the rental market, both in Scottsdale and Continue Reading
The pros and cons of active adult communities
If you’re nearing retirement age – or maybe just thinking about your housing options far in the future – you might be considering age-restricted communities. Also called active adult retirement communities, these are usually gated neighborhoods that only allow people ages 55 – or sometimes 45 – and over to live there. Just as with any other type of neighborhood, there are both benefits and Continue Reading
4 common mistakes to avoid when you buy a Scottsdale home
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or haven’t bought a house in years, you should be aware of some of the most common mistakes that buyers make. These blunders can cost a lot of money and can even result in buyers not getting their dream home in the end. Before you buy a house in Scottsdale, you should check out the most common mistakes homebuyers make and make sure you avoid them. Always Continue Reading
Why you need a qualified realtor and MLS to buy a home in North Scottsdale
If you are planning to buy a home in North Scottsdale soon, you might have been checking popular sites like Zillow to look for homes for sale. While that type of site is fine for getting to know the kind of house that may be in your budget, it's not the best way to find your next house. If you want a more accurate, up-to-date option, you need to start checking a Multiple Listing Service, or MLS, Continue Reading
5 reasons you haven’t been able to sell your Scottsdale home
If you're trying to sell your North Scottsdale home and have not had any luck so far, there could be a few reasons. Luckily, most problems that keep your home from selling are well within your control, so you and your real estate agent can work together to fix them. Here are just a few common reasons that a home is not selling quickly. 1.Your Home Needs Repairs Make sure your house is in great Continue Reading
Know what to expect from the escrow process before you buy a North Scottsdale home
As you prepare to buy a North Scottsdale home, you'll need to know what "escrow" is. After all, you'll have to place money in an escrow account before you can close on your new home, and you might even have to pay into the account once you're a homeowner. So, if you're still not sure what the point of escrow is or how it benefits you, take a look at this explanation before you buy a home in North Continue Reading
Home staging tips to use this fall in your DC Ranch home in Scottsdale
It might not seem like it right now in sunny Scottsdale, but the fall season is about to start. Despite the fact that temps will be warm for another month or so, most Arizonans still get excited about this time of year. You should, too, especially if you’re selling your Scottsdale home this fall. As you start staging your home, consider these tips on incorporating the beautiful fall Continue Reading
Should you get a DC Ranch home in Scottsdale with a casita?
If you are searching for a new home in DC Ranch and some extra living space sounds nice, a casita could be a great option for you. If it's something you're looking for, then you’re in luck, because many builders in DC Ranch, including Rosewood Homes and Camelot Homes, offer houses with casitas on the property. If you’re not sure if you should start looking for a home with this popular Continue Reading
Should you stage your North Scottsdale home for sale?
If you are in the process of selling your home in North Scottsdale, you have probably thought about staging it. If you don't know, staging involves decorating and furnishing your a bit differently than you normally would to in order to appeal to potential buyers. Staging is a pretty common part of the selling process, but there are definitely some pros and cons to consider before you make this Continue Reading
3 real estate trends to consider before you sell or buy your Scottsdale home
If you are considering selling your home in Scottsdale this year, you should take a look at some of this year's main real estate trends. They could give you a rough idea about how quickly you could sell your home, and are equally interesting if you are in the market to buy a Scottsdale home. 1. Many People Are Planning to Make a Move in 2015 Certain demographics may be in the market Continue Reading
4 steps for buyers to take before meeting with a real estate agent
If you are thinking about buying a house, you are probably eager to meet with a real estate agent and start checking out homes for sale. But there are a few things you should do before that first meeting. Whether you strictly want to look at DC Ranch homes for sale or are considering other areas of Scottsdale, you'll benefit from completing these tasks first. 1. Check your credit score. You Continue Reading
