HOME IMPROVEMENT RATES OF RETURN 101
A house is a valuable asset. In terms of investments, real estate is among the safest investments to make. In a survey conducted by Bankrate.com, this belief is reflected in more than 1 in every 4 American. It is only natural to want to add more value to an investment asset. And in the case of a house, one of the ways to do this is to undertake home improvement projects on the property.
Your 10-Point Checklist for Buying a House
If you’re new to the homebuying process, or if it’s just been a while, then the thought of mortgages, inspections, and house hunting can be a little intimidating. However, as long as you know what to expect, it doesn’t need to be. So here’s a quick guide that can help you through each step of the process, from first thinking about buying a home to closing the deal.
Smart Home Technology
Smart home technology has achieved mainstream status in the United States. According to the Smart Home Marketplace Survey, almost half (45%) of all Americans either own smart home technology or plan to invest in it this year. Also, 54% of homeowners said they would purchase or install smart solutions if they were selling their homes to improve the chances of a quicker sale.
America’s 20 Hottest Real Estate Markets for June 2016
Wow, it sure did get hot fast this year! Summer has barely unfurled, but the residential real estate market is already delivering the most blistering June in a decade, according to new data on inventory and user activity on realtor.com®. Homes for sale in June are moving off the market 2% more quickly than last year as prices continue to hit new record highs.
This is the boom: Economists deliver 2016 outlook
For anyone who fondly remembers Arizona’s boom times, economists have a new message: Even though 2016 might well shape up as the state’s best year in 10 years, it’s time to get used to rates of much slower growth.
Massive luxury retail development in Scottsdale builds upon $2B Paradise Valley project
Scottsdale-based Five Star Development has announced its plans to develop a mega retail and dining destination, The Palmeraie, strategically located in the heart of Scottsdale. The project is connected to the $2 billion Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley master-planned community.
Credit scores 101
Credit scores are used in a lot of transaction. As a gauge for an individual’s creditworthiness, a credit score is what, landlords, mobile service providers, and even potential employers use to determine if there that said individual is a financial risk or not. This is also what credit lenders will use to determine what terms can be offered to a borrower and the rate that comes with the loan. The higher the credit score, the less risky an individual is for defaulting on financial commitments.
4 Things You Should Do NOW To Prep For Tax Day
It’s upon us: that dreaded time of year when we have to schlep through mountains of financial paperwork and rack our brains to remember major life events, minor purchases, and everything in between. Yes, tax season is officially here.
Credit Crackdown: How One Woman Paid Off $67,000 In 20 Months
Paying off debt can feel impossible when you’re already tens of thousands of dollars in the red. Here’s the good news: It can be done.
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Scottsdale Airpark booming with urban life, 55,000 jobs
A record number of businesses and employees have moved into Scottsdale's bustling Airpark corridor, which is emerging as a one of the Phoenix area's major hubs for urban growth, according to a new report from Colliers International.
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8 Ways to Use Old Stuff to Create Smart Storage
Home Remodeling:
6 Improvements to Increase Home Value
Women Entrepreneurs Surge in Top 25 Largest U.S. Cities
The Center for an Urban Future published a new study, with support from Capital One’s Future Edge initiative, that reveals a dramatic surge in women entrepreneurs in the nation’s 25 largest cities but also shows that women still face a number of challenges as they start and grow businesses. The report documents that the number of women-owned businesses in the 25 largest American cities increased by 43 percent over the past five years, far outpacing the overall growth in women-owned businesses nationally (27 percent).
Hey, Homeowners! These Little-Known Tax Deductions Can Save You Thousands
You probably already know that owning a home comes with some sweet tax benefits, like the mortgage-interest and property-tax deductions. But did you know there’s a whole list of other homeowner-related tax breaks that you might be leaving on the table?
Carlisle Companies Corporate Headquarters Moving to Phoenix
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (February 11, 2016) – Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a $3.5 billion global diversified manufacturer, will relocate its Corporate Headquarters to Phoenix beginning in the second quarter of this year.
Founded in 1917, Carlisle’s current Corporate Office is in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carlisle manufactures a broad range of products including commercial roofing, interconnected products, fluid handling technologies, brake and friction systems, and foodservice products.
12 Bold Bathtubs Designed To Soak In The View
The only thing that could improve upon these relaxing, spa-like spots? Bubbles.
It doesn’t matter what corner of the world you call home: When you’re searching those homes for sale in Miami, FL, or New York, NY, it’s easy to agree that a stunning bathtub can make any bathroom covetworthy. Cinema would be lost without a great bathtub scene (think Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman), master bathroom suites wouldn’t have ...
10 home decor trends that will be huge in 2016
After a year as stylish as 2015, it's hard to imagine that anything could top it. But if Houzz's predictions of the 25 biggest design trends of the upcoming year turn out to be true, we're in for a real treat.
Arizona adds nearly 100,000 residents in 2015
Arizona added nearly 100,000 residents over the past year, sluggish gains by the state's historic standards, but enough to remain among the fastest-growing states in the nation.
Luxury hotel, condos planned on Scottsdale waterfront
A $175-million hotel and residential complex called WaterView is the latest big-ticket development unveiled for Scottsdale's bustling downtown district, situated along the Arizona Canal near Scottsdale and Camelback roads.
New US Census data: People really want to move to Arizona
People are moving out of cold states like the Midwest and Northeast and heading south and west, particularly to Arizona.
Arizona was a big winner on population over the last fiscal year. More than 45,000 people moved to Arizona from other states.
