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The Parent Trap: 4 Home-Buying Mistakes People Make for Their Kids
Ah, the things people do for their kids. One of the biggies? Buying a megamansion with a massive backyard perched in a stellar school district so they can give their offspring the best life possible—even if they’re mortgaged to the hilt...
Fueled by optimism: Residential Real Estate heats up
“You can never have too much of a good thing,” or so the saying goes. But that’s not true when it comes to residential real estate in Metro Phoenix. “Arizona continues to have a shortage of listing inventory, especially less than ...
Should you pay for a home warranty?
If you’re in the process of buying a home, or will be in the near future, one of the costs you’re likely considering is a home warranty. But, as this is an optional expense, you have to decide if it will really be worth it to you. �...
These 5 Questions Will Tell You If You’re Ready to Buy a Home
There are many good reasons to own the roof over your head, but there are many tradeoffs as well. Here's how to decide if the time is right for you. The housing market boom and bust taught us many lessons, including that home ownership i...
Top Reasons to Purchase Renters Insurance
If you're a renter and you own things and who doesn't? you need renters insurance. You can purchase inexpensive renters insurance for less than $1 a day. The important thing is to make sure that your assets are covered. Renters insurance...
Check Yourself: Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Tackle in March
If the sight of the mercury creeping upward fills you with spring fever, we’re with you. We, too, are restless for the toastier and longer days that are just around the corner. But before you can kick back on a balmy evening with a crisp ...