U.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,...
read moreHome Hacks: 19 Tips to Organize Your Bedroom
How to Organize a Closet An organized closet is the heart of a well-kept bedroom. Follow these steps to optimize the aesthetics and functionality of this space. 1. Do a wardrobe cleanse. Go through your clothes and get rid of anything that doesn’t fit or that you...
read moreMonth at a Glance: February
Arizona’s year-round calendar of events is chockful of big-name excitement, including the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, Cactus League Spring Training, Canal Convergence and the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open. Get the inside scoop on...
read moreBuilding Positive Relationships to Improve Productivity
A positive work environment is one that fosters commitment, performance, teamwork and, ultimately, productivity. A harmonious culture does much to improve the output of a company, and that could not be truer than at real estate brokerages. Real estate professionals...
read moreSurvey: Real Estate Is Back as Americans’ Favorite Long-Term Investment
Stocks have long been the most glamorous of the major asset classes. Many a Hollywood film has centered around making fast money in the stock market, and becoming a Wall Street big shot. But despite their great long-term returns—they’ve averaged about 10 percent...
read more10 Ways to Create More Bathroom Storage
Whether you’re single or living in a house full of kids, there never seems to be enough storage space in the bathroom. Discover 10 great ways to create extra space in a bathroom no matter what its size. 1. Built-ins are space-savers. Custom built-ins can provide...
read more2020 Real Estate Trends: What You Need to Know
Wow, 2019 was quite a year for the U.S. housing market. Median home prices went all the way up to $316,000—a record high!1 Will 2020 bring more of the same results? How will the housing market shake out in the current economic climate? Whether you’re selling, buying...
read moreAdvantages of using a REALTOR®
PRICING: ► By providing valuable information on local market conditions, your REALTOR® will help you price your property realistically and fairly. You will also be informed of changes in the market that may affect the sale of your property. ADVERTISING: ► Exposure of...
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