by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 19, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Selling Your Home
A study conducted by appraisers between 2010 and 2013 in six states (Arizona wasn’t one of them) found that solar homes with a typically-sized system sold, on average, for around $14,000 more. With our lower than average energy costs, metro Phoenix area solar owners...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 17, 2017 | Arizona and Its Amenities
The best city in the U.S. to get a job is Scottsdale, Arizona. Chandler and Tempe, two other metro Phoenix cities, were also in the top 10, coming in 7th and 9th, respectively. Scottsdale’s job-market strength – including job opportunities, median annual income,...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 12, 2017 | Global Buyers + Foreign Investment
In part 1, I pointed out the importance of title insurance when purchasing property in Mexico. It isn’t automatic like the U.S. and Canada, so you have to check. I also noted what risks should be covered. And another thing to look for is that the title insurance...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 9, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
1. Open spaces. An open floor plan may feel like old hat, but use of this layout will accelerate in both condos and single-family homes. Eliminating walls and barriers provides greater access to the kitchen – the room most buyers feel is the most important space...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 3, 2017 | Home Buying
In the last several years, the share of new single-family homes with 3 or more full bathrooms has increased and those with less have edged downward. Census Bureau data shows 27% of new single-family homes started in 2015 had 3 full bathrooms and 10% had four or more....
