How to Make Your Home Brighter (Without Spending a Fortune)
You've heard for years that a brighter room can boost your mood—even science backs it up—but aside from tearing down your walls and calling in the pros to install floor-to-ceiling windows and new lights everywhere, what can you do? And what are some genuinely...
read more6 Spring Lawn Care Tips for Homes in Arizona
Year round lawn care in Arizona can be a hassle, and fertilizers or equipment can end up costing you thousands. In some areas, it’s unavoidable, as Phoenix has plenty of nutrients deficient and highly salted soils. But with these six spring lawn care tips, you’ll be...
read moreGo Green for St. Patrick’s Day
When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, one of the first things that come to mind may be the color green. Green food, green clothes, green decorations – even green beer. But this St. Patrick’s Day, why not add another ‘green’ to the list – a green home. Creating an...
read more13 Simple DIY Home Maintenance Tips & Ideas
It’s tempting to disregard the steep price tag and hire a professional contractor for home improvement repairs rather than doing them yourself. Home repairs can seem complex and intimidating to the uninitiated, and fear that your own attempts at fixing that leaky...
read more5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
In the spirit of new beginnings, HGTV has consulted the experts and come up with some resolutions that will make your home a more beautiful, efficient, clean and green place in the coming year. Here are our five picks for the best home improvement...
read moreHow To Host Thanksgiving In Your New Home
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer who just moved in, or you you’ve recently upgraded to a larger home to fit more family members, hosting Thanksgiving is probably the last thing on your mind. Like most homeowners after a big move, you probably just...
read moreFive Reasons You Should Stop Renting and Buy Your Own Home
Is it time for you to get out of the rent race and buy a home of your own? There are plenty of advantages to homeownership. And while buying isn’t right for every person or for every life stage or circumstance, there are several perks of homeownership...
read moreU.S. Homeownership Rate Soars to an Almost 12-year High
The U.S. homeownership rate soared to an almost 12-year high in the second quarter as low interest rates allowed more Americans to qualify for mortgages. The homeownership rate jumped to 67.9%, the highest since 2008’s third quarter, from 65.3% in the...
read moreHow Garage Storage Solutions Can Increase the Value of Your Home
Homebuyers with growing families need a lot of storage space. Everyone expects interior rooms to be top-notch, but they don't expect the garage to be anything more than a large empty space. Maximizing that vast space with actual storage solutions keeps...
read moreBuying a House Sight Unseen? Avoid These Mistakes
From grocery shopping to home buying, it seems like almost everything can be done completely online now. The idea of buying a house without seeing it is less daunting these days with all the new technologies and ways to buy a home virtually, and it’s...
read moreSix Things To Do Before You Move
Buying a new home and moving can be one of the most exhilarating moments in your life. But next to a death, it tops the list as of one of the biggest causes of stress. Great news! We’ve put together a condensed list of the top things you can do to plan ahead and avoid...
read moreFive Basic Tips for Staging Your Home for a Sale
The Valley is cooling down and that means people are looking to buy! It’s time to consider selling your home, pulling up your stakes, and moving on. That is, if you’re not doing it already. With how often people buy and sell their homes, it’s clear that we...
read moreKeep Your House in Tip-Top Shape
An Incredibly Handy Home Maintenance Checklist When buying a home, most people probably first think of the financial responsibility. Don’t let yourself forget, however, about the time and labor that home ownership also requires. Just like regular oil changes for your...
read moreThe Ultimate Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist
Breathe new life into your home after a long winter. Our complete spring cleaning checklist guides you through a deep-cleaning that will leave your house shining from the inside out. This comprehensive spring cleaning checklist offers an opportunity to get the whole...
read moreMonth at a Glance: April
You’re invited to Arizona’s best events. Visiting Phoenix this weekend? Planning a trip months in advance? Either way, we've got details on events happening while you're here.Get the inside scoop on upcoming Valley events by searching below! April 1st-8th...
read moreTime to Spring Clean with Shred-A-Thon 2020!
Please join us for the CENTURY 21 Arizona Foothills Shred-A-Thon to benefit Southwest Human Development. Bring your documents and papers to shred. First box two boxes are FREE! Additional boxes for $5.00 benefits charity. Invite your friends to help us...
read more5 of the Best Cities to Move to in Arizona
If visiting a natural wonder like the Grand Canyon is on your bucket list, set your sights no further than the state of Arizona. You’ll be able to soak up exquisite sunsets, visit wineries, enjoy endless outdoor activities and more. Plus, its easy enough...
read moreMonth at a Glance: March
You’re invited to Arizona’s best events. Any day, all year long, you’ll find exciting events and extraordinary experiences throughout the state. Whether you’re taking part in local traditions at the Folk and Heritage Festival, eating (or drinking) your...
read more10 Home Office Hacks to Get You Organized Now
Working from home sounds great — unless your home office is a disaster. Follow these 10 simple tips to help declutter your space. 1. Purge Paper. It's easy to let papers pile up in your home office. Get control of the clutter before it takes over your space. Go...
read more6 Tips for Pool Organization
Having a pool in your own backyard is so much fun but can also turn into a big mess if there isn’t some basic organization. Get your backyard and pool ready for the summer! Having a pool is great for summer fun but it’s important to stay organized. With kids around,...
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