by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Mar 29, 2025 | Home Ownership
Accessory dwelling units, also known as casitas in the Phoenix metro area, are in the news because they have been “legalized” in Arizona in an effort to ease the housing affordability and inventory crisis. ADU construction has been on the rise since the pandemic,...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Mar 14, 2025 | Home Ownership
Home buyers prefer updated bathrooms. And bathrooms get a lot of use, so can get shabby and tired. You could do a complete remodel, but what if that isn’t needed or one isn’t in your budget? Here are six ideas: Repaint. Never a bad idea for any room – you might...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Mar 1, 2025 | Arizona and Its Amenities
This isn’t the first time the Valley has landed at the top of the rankings for economic growth. The Site Selection county survey cited in Part 1 follows recent reports that have listed the Phoenix market as the top in the U.S. for industrial and manufacturing....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 19, 2025 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
During the First World War some soldiers in the front lines sought out the assistance and comfort of four-legged friends. Cats, dogs, foxes, goats, lion cubs, and even raccoons also served soldiers as pets and mascots throughout the war. Some animals, such as dogs...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 28, 2025 | Home Ownership
Phoenix recently allocated money to encourage you replace your lawn. The Grass Removal Program pays $2 per square foot of grass removed. Unlike similar city programs (detailed previously in Get Paid to Remove Your Grass), you are paid in cash and not by a credit to...