by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 11, 2023 | Home Ownership, Real Estate Facts & Figures
Home appreciation in the metro Phoenix area has been robust as I detailed In Sellers are Profiting from Equity. I gave the numbers available at that time, but the latest data shows that the gains set forth in that blog were conservative. Using January 2023 sales to...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Oct 2, 2022 | Arizona and Its Amenities, Home Ownership
StorageCafe.com analyzed the country’s 100 biggest cities to identify the best places for pools. The study used a combined index to measure the “pool access” potential for buyers and renters. The index ranks the share of houses for sale and...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Aug 24, 2022 | Home Ownership
Here are 3 more trends according to the 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Study: 4. Space Maximization. With more people working from home, many are searching for ways to save space, add storage and create light and airy looks. In a laundry room, stacking the appliances...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Aug 14, 2022 | Arizona and Its Amenities, Home Ownership
Replace your lawn to reduce your water consumption and maintenance costs and be paid for it. The participating Valley of the Sun cities have different rules and reimbursement rebates for transition from grass to xeriscape landscaping. For example, Peoria up to $550;...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 18, 2022 | Home Ownership
1. Improving the Outdoors. Continuing the trend started during Covid, more than half home renovation projects include upgrades to outdoor areas, according to the 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. And in Arizona and other areas experiencing drought conditions, many...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 31, 2022 | Home Ownership
We know that people value their home, but do they value it as much as their health? In a recent study 96% of homeowners said a favorable housing situation was an important contributor to their happiness. The overall health of their family was only slightly higher in...