Halloween parties can be great fun for children, but adults love this time of year as well. Here are some restaurants, hotels and bars that let me know that they are having a special Halloween event. Some are family-oriented, and [Read More…]
Archives for October 2013
Keeping Remodeling Costs Down by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Ready to put a little “sweat equity” into your home? Don’t sweat it. It doesn’t mean you actually have to do your entire remodel yourself. After all, you’re not a professional contractor, right? That’s why you’re hiring a pro. But [Read More…]
What to Expect at a Closing by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
You’ve survived house hunting and the bidding and negotiating on your new home, and now it’s time to make it yours. But to do so, you have to sit down with various people, which may include the seller, your real [Read More…]
Considerations when Choosing a Contractor by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
However you choose to find a contractor, please make sure you get several bids from several companies. And be aware that bids from different contractors may not compare apples with apples. For instance, Plumber Jones’ bid to redo your bathroom [Read More…]
Healthy Appraisals Key in Mortgage Lending by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
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September Paradise Valley Arizona real estate market update
Happy Fall! It looks like the real estate market has cooled off just like the weather. The median home price in Paradise Valley Arizona has decreased from $1,197,500 to $990,000 since August 2013. However it is up 14.8% since September [Read More…]
Finding a Contractor when Selling your Home by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
There are 3 main ways to find a contractor for an upcoming home improvement or repair project: Personal Referrals Homeowners should talk to family, friends, and co-workers about reliable companies. It’s a great way to get a personal testimonial from a [Read More…]
Scottsdale Real Estate Market Report – September 2013
Happy Fall! It looks like the real estate market has cooled off just like the weather. The median home price in Scottsdale Arizona has decreased from $395,000 to $371,000 since August 2013. However it is up 17.8% since September 2012. [Read More…]
Top Ten Home Improvement Myths by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
So you have decided to tackle a home improvement project, but like a mosquito buzzing in your ear a question lingers – Are you making the right choices when it comes to investing time and effort into improving your home? [Read More…]
Red Flags for Online Real Estate Scams by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Red Flags for Scams Requests to wire funds via MoneyGram or Western Union Most scams involve a request to wire funds. Do not wire funds to anyone you haven’t met personally. Scammers create convincing reasons why they need to deal remotely. Likewise, [Read More…]
