With Christmas party season in full swing, it’s time to get a little creative with the party menus and come up with a signature cocktail – or in this case, a signature mocktail – for your party guests!
FINISHING TOUCHES ON SCOTTSDALE DEAL
Infill deal maker Michael Lieb has brokered a $10.4 million sale that is slated to bring a new housing development to the former car dealership site in south Scottsdale.
Lieb says he’s closing on a $10.4 million deal involving 777 Properties LLC selling 11.2 acres at McDowell Road and 68th Street in Scottsdale.
U.S. HOME PRICES HAVE NEVER BEEN HIGHER, Says S&P/Case-Shiller
Home prices continued to climb in September, setting a new all-time record and surpassing the highs from before the financial crisis.
On a national basis, single-family home prices increased by 5.5%, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, which covers all nine U.S. census divisions. That’s up sharply from 5.1% the month before.
MORTGAGE RATES SPIKE - IS NOW THE TIME TO LOCK YOUR LOAN?
How To Sell Your House When You Work From Home
Selling your home can be especially challenging when your home is also your office. Make the process a breeze with these hacks.
The number of teleworkers (who are not self-employed) has grown enormously over the past several years. And it’s no wonder: Technology has made it even easier to work from just about anywhere, anytime (even in your pajamas if you want to). One added perk? That smug feeling of satisfaction you have when other people complain about traffic in Los Angeles, CA, or their commute times on the beltway into Washington, DC.
East Valley development shows results of market health
Apartments keep coming: More than 3,600 units under construction or planned in downtown Phoenix
Phoenix Among Top Cities for Tech Growth
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.










