Barn doors take up little floor space, are easy to open and close, and come in a range of styles, including rustic and refined. Want to add one to your decor? Browse these ideas for putting sliding barn doors to [Read More…]
Light up the night with these sleek outlets by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Don’t be scared of the dark. Light up the night with these sleek outlets that couldn’t be easier to install. No matter how well you know the layout of your home, it can be tricky to maneuver in the dark. Night-light [Read More…]
Be Smart about your Thermostat by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Don’t let an old thermostat suck the energy (literally!) out of your home. Upgrade to a smart, easy-to-program, and energy-efficient thermostat, such as the Nest Thermostat, $246.95 at Amazon. They’re easier to install than you might think, and many models pay [Read More…]
Pros & Cons of Selling Your Home Over the Holidays by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Selling your home during the holidays is loaded with pros and cons. Your agent may recommend keeping your home on the market because “you’ll know the buyers are serious.” That may be true in some areas, but keep in mind [Read More…]
Cactus Christmas Tree by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
You know we are always looking for new ideas and cool things for our home. We follow someone on Instagram (@leahhoff) who posted her Christmas Tree that is a CACTUS. It was so cool, we loved it so much and [Read More…]
Happy Thanksgiving by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Before everyone goes their separate ways this Thanksgiving, I wanted to send a quick message to let you know how much I appreciate having you as a client. Working with people like you is what makes my job great, and [Read More…]
Hallmark Monopoly Is Coming Next Week by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
If you have plans next week, go ahead and cancel them. Hallmark Channel is releasing its own Monopoly board game and you’ll want to plan a family game night ASAP. The game officially went on sale on October 25, so you’ll [Read More…]
Everything You Need To Know About Generators by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
When you hear the word generators, what is the first thing that comes to mind?It’s likely you would think of the small appliance that you turn to whenever there is a power outage. But did you know that generators do [Read More…]
Prevent payout delays with these smart and simple moves by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Ordinarily, insurance payout money flows smoothly. But delays “can be a big problem” in the wake of a natural disaster, says Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders, a San Francisco-based nonprofit that gives advice on insurance claims to consumers, often right [Read More…]
How to Inventory Your Home for an Insurance Adjuster by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
The more detail about your belongings that you can relay to an insurance adjuster in your home inventory, the more you stand to recover from your insurance claim, says Tobie Stanger, a CR senior money editor. At the start of [Read More…]