How much money for a mortgage? Owning a home in one of the nation’s largest cities doesn’t have to come with equally large costs. In fact, in some American towns, a salary of only $20K is enough to afford a mortgage. Low-cost big cities Taking into account U.S. Census data, property taxes, current interest rates,…
Great location in Flagstaff, Doney Park, with fantastic views of Mt. Elden and the San Francisco Peaks. This 1800+ Sq. Ft. ranch style home has plenty of room on 2.5 acres. Perfect for a horse setup. Attached 2 car garage, detached 3 car garage and covered RV building. Freshly painted inside and out. New carpet…
Working at home has multiple perks—not the least of which is that short commute to your home office in your PJs. (Yes, it’s a cliché, and yes, it happens.) But while you might be incredibly talented at writing novels, designing websites, or whatever it is you do during your 9-to-5 at home, there comes a time…
From penthouses with spectacular city views to a prime estate in the country, options for luxury living vary widely by market. Generally, luxury homes start at approximately $1 million in secondary markets and $5 million for top markets like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. If you’re in the market for a luxury home, here…
The Good Life Awaits in Scottsdale You’ve made a great choice of cities when you choose to live in Scottsdale but what area best suits your needs? Scottsdale is comprised of 183.9 square miles of land and 301 acres of water. If you are new to the area, that is a lot of land to cover. Here’s what…
Does your ranch style home have you feeling dated? Renovate! The long simple lines of a ranch home may not fit in with newer homes around you NOW but there are a lot of good bones to work with. An updated ranch will fit in better with the neighbors and bring in a better return…
Mirabel is an award-winning North Scottsdale Golf Club community like no other. Not only is it home to one of Tom Fazio’s beautiful desert courses, but it also offers a 38,000 square foot Desert Lodge Clubhouse, activities, service, and dining to rival any Five Star private Club or resort. Moreover, the gorgeous mountain views and…
Randy Travis sings about how love should be. But, where else can you show your Valentine these depths of your love so well? After all, we have the best holler right next door. A “holler” aka hollow is a small rising valley region between two hills or mountains; often containing a creek. How about a…
After years of saving, you are finally ready to buy a house — but have you really saved enough to buy the house that you want? There are more expenses to consider than just the price of the home, and first-time home-buyers can be caught by surprise at the number and size of the auxiliary…
Planning to remodel your kitchen, add a master suite, or undertake some other pricey home renovation in 2018? Watch out—not all of these home improvements pay off like they did in the past, according to Remodeling magazine’s latest Cost vs. Value Report. For this much-referenced annual report, now in its 31st year, researchers pinpointed the average return on investment of 20 popular home renovations by…