The heat is on and the plants that bask in our summer sun are showing off at the garden. Marvel at the bright whites of long-blooming Cordia and brilliant Bougainvillea hugging hot walls along the path behind Shady Terrace. Midsummer monsoon rains trigger [Read More…]
Happy Holidays from Joe Szabo & the Scottsdale Real Estate Team
We at Scottdale Real Estate Team off your best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with peace, prosperity and happiness. Happy holidays and a very happy 2018!
4 Tips for Making Any Room Seem Larger By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Plenty of people live in tiny homes, small rooms, or just diminutive spaces. No matter what your reason for living in smaller quarters, you’ll undoubtedly have to make some compromises in your decorating. To [Read More…]
Pros & Cons of Baseboard Heating Systems By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Baseboard heat vs. forced air Baseboard heat offers several advantages over the average forced-air system. For one thing, baseboards operate almost silently, in contrast to the noisy blowers of forced-air heating. Another advantage [Read More…]
October 2013 Paradise Valley Arizona real estate market update by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate
Happy November! It looks like the real estate market has cooled off just like the weather. The good news is that the median home price in Paradise Valley Arizona has increased from $990,000 to $1,150,000 since September 2013; this is [Read More…]
October 2013 Scottsdale Arizona real estate market update by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate
Happy November! There is a lot to be happy about in Scottsdale Arizona. The weather is perfect and the real estate market isn’t too shabby either. The median home price in Scottsdale Arizona has increased from $371,000 to $385,000 since [Read More…]
Cool wine cellars are hot additions to homes By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Renovating their Falls Church home — a former broom factory built in the 1890s — led Keith and Greta Brendley to add the ultimate luxury: a specially dug basement for a wine cellar. [Read More…]
Top 10 Trends for Kitchens By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Arizona
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team 1. Let There be Light! LED bulbs have been improving for some time now in terms of both energy efficiency and effectiveness as a light source. Thanks to their slim profile, LEDs are [Read More…]
How do you Recognize a Mission Style Home by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team?
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team The Mission style, although not considered an official style by many historians, can be seen in manyMediterraneanand Spanish-style homes of today. Built mainly inCaliforniaand developed in the 1800’s, this style focuses on harmony, [Read More…]
What Make a Mediterranean Style Home by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team?
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team The Mediterranean style, designed mainly after homes inItalyandSpain, tend to follow a more open, yet detailed look. These homes are found most often in the sun-belt states, although they can be found throughout [Read More…]
