by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 12, 2023 | Home Ownership
One new trend are wet baths. They are open-concept bathrooms that essentially come in two forms. One has a separate tub and shower located within in a large traditional glass shower stall. The other has a shower stall with no glass or divider from the rest of the...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 17, 2023 | Home Ownership, Selling Your Home
Kiplinger, the financial advice periodical, have come up with the top 10 disadvantages of owning a home with a swimming pool. They say the following cons outnumber the pros, but I disagree: 1. Routine Maintenance Is Costly. Its costs money, but maintenance is not that...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 30, 2023 | Home Ownership
The trend of upgrading outdoor space that began with the pandemic has continued. As noted in Emerging 2022 Design Trends, Part 1, landscape professionals surveyed say the size and scope of outdoor home improvement projects have increased since Covid. But which...
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...
