Let’s talk about how you can actually KEEP a home beautiful by maintaining it well. We’ll look at how basic maintenance can create a more enjoyable experience owning your home, save you money, and why it matters so much when you decide to sell it someday.

 One of the common questions I get is from homeowners who want to upgrade their home for both their own enjoyment and the future resale value. They do have a caveat, however, that they are also considering moving at some point in the near-to-mid future.  Their…

Normally, in the Home Improvement section of our newsletter, I try to offer ideas for things you can do to improve a space or enhance your home. This time, I want to help direct you to the wildly popular app, Pinterest. If you don’t already have it, you should…

Here in Arizona, we tolerate the scorching heat of the summer so that we can enjoy the incredible months of October through May. This is when we blend the outdoors with the indoors, open the sliding doors, and entertain while the cool breeze blows through. This is also a…

Let’s talk about what constitutes an upgrade that can tangibly increase the value of your home, versus something I would call more of a “soft-upgrade”, which is something that becomes a nice selling point and a feature, but won’t necessarily increase your home’s…

Have you ever walked into a home that made you feel like there was something so special about the place that it was almost enchanted? A place that makes you breathe just a little deeper, and all but transports you to another realm. Every space in the home feels so…

There are many areas that people think of when they’re considering upgrading their home. Usually at the top of the list, of course, people think of the kitchen and bathrooms, flooring, paint, landscaping, pool, etc. These are all worthwhile investments of both your time…

There is a quote from Charles Dickens that says, “A thing created is loved before it exists,” and I could not agree more wholeheartedly with that sentiment. There are many different ways that a person can express themselves through the act of creating. Whether through…

I love talking with clients about all things real estate, whether it be about the possibility of selling their home, purchasing a home, or just how the market is doing. One of my favorite calls, though, is about guiding our clients as they look to upgrade or remodel their…

DIY Craftsman Style Window Casings

They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the place where we create beautiful feasts for holiday gatherings, and it’s where the spirit of family and friendship comes together. It is also the aesthetic focal point of the home and it sets the tone for…