Household Cleaning & Organizing On The Fly
It is waaaaay too nice outside to be spending your time cleaning and organizing. (Right?) Oh – but that’s one of the reasons you wanted a home in the first place, so you could have your own space decorated and organized exactly as you wanted it. Well then, if it has to be, maybe we […]
IT’S NOT “POOL FUN” IF IT’S NOT “POOL SAFE”
They call them “accidents” for a reason, but when it comes to pool safety, injuries or tragic outcomes are more often a matter of “inattention” than unexpected occurrences. The fact is, most of us are already aware of what care needs to be taken around bodies of water. But familiarity and complacency often cause us […]
8 Tips To Keep Your Landscaping Budget Under Control
We know how it goes. You move into your new home – and there’s a million and one things that need to be done. If you’re like most people, you’ll start with what’s right before your eyes: the inside of your home. Furniture, window coverings, paint colors and interior decor. It’s a lot to do, […]
Make Your Backyard BBQs This Summer “Deliciously Safe”
Summer has arrived, and with it all the desire to ramp up our outdoor socializing. What better way to do that than with an event centered around your own backyard BBQ? With Memorial Day and the 4th of July fast approaching, it’s time for family and friends to gather, kick back, and catch up with […]
Renting Really Is Twice As Expensive As Buying
The stats are really quite simple. On average, homebuyers with median income who purchase the typical home spend 15.3% of their income on their monthly house payment. In contrast, renters spend 29.9% of their monthly income on rent. (Data source: Zillow, 12/9/14 article.) Those are pretty impressive numbers, or make that ‘distressing’ if you’re renting. […]
The Ten Home Selling Tips You Can’t Afford To Ignore
When it comes to selling your home, there are certain rules that are pretty hard and fast, regardless of the state of the real estate market you’re selling in. In a difficult market, even more creativity may be necessary so that your home stands out from the crowd and has a better-than-even shot at finding […]
Safety Practices For Realtors And Their Clients
The recent experience of a Realtor during an Open House event in Gilbert, Arizona is a fresh reminder to those in our industry that personal safety should always be at the top of our checklists. Because a real estate agent works so closely with the public, it is sometimes easy to forget how critical it […]
Las Vegas Housing Market
It is taking a little bit longer for homeowners to break even on their investments. Overall, buyers can expect a relatively quick return according to a recent Las Vegas Review Journal article. “Home-sales website Zillow set the Las Vegas Valley’s ‘break-even horizon’ at 1.5 years in the fourth quarter, up from 1.2 years in the […]
Desert Landscaping Your Home
Having a lush, grassy yard is nice but when you live in a desert region like Las Vegas, it is impractical. Not only will you spend a fortune on your water bill, the upkeep poses a tough challenge that requires hours of time. Desert landscaping is a beautiful alternative to grass yards that are easy […]
The Most Enjoyable Ways to Unwind In Las Vegas
The stress from work, having kids, paying bills, meeting your everyday needs and the needs of those you love can all add up, and while Las Vegas may seem like the ideal place to unwind, relax, many residents simply do not know where or how to alleviate the everyday pressures in life. New Home Resource […]