Real Estate Tips

Dec. 29, 2015

Top Homes in Bel Canto at Mirabel Village 15; Camelback Club Estates; Club Villas

Whether it’s far North Scottsdale or Old Town Scottsdale, there are some great properties up for sale — a couple that have just been reduced!  

 

7544 E Club Villa Circle    

If you’re looking for a quiet neighborhood, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,977 sq.ft …

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Dec. 24, 2015

Real Estate Tips for 2016

As we head into a new year, it remains a sellers market. No doubt, it will probably remain a sellers market with interest rates expected to go up again in 2016.  bankrate.com says, “sales of single-family homes will rise modestly, again, and median sales prices should be up …

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Dec. 20, 2015

Save Money On Taxes With These End-of-the-Year Real Estate Moves

Most of us know about the last minute IRA’s we can open to save money on our taxes this year.  We can also max out our 401(k) and make charitable donations.  But have you given real estate a thought?  There’s still time to buy or even …

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Dec. 16, 2015

Top 4 Homes in the Artesano at Troon Canyon and Artesano at Troon Village communities

Unbelievable views is the common theme with these four properties.  Both mountain and city views plus lots of square footage make these homes a big attraction!

Artesano at Troon Canyon

10797 E Buckskin Trail

 

The 4 bedroom, 7 bathroom home has 7 cantera and stone fireplaces.  The …

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Dec. 12, 2015

House Hunting on the Internet

I’m sure some of you are thinking, ‘who needs an agent, I can find a home online just as easy.’  While you can find homes on the internet, you won’t find every listing and might be missing out on some great properties.  Yes, you can save a few …

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Dec. 8, 2015

A Little History About Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

 

Russ Lyon, Sr. founded the Russ Lyon Realty Company in 1947.  Lyon was former Music Corporation of America (MCA) executive in New York City.  He decided to head west to California in early 1947 but made a brief stop in Phoenix to enjoy the orange blossom season …

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Dec. 3, 2015

Top Five Homes in the Gated Community Ancala Country Club

This community off of 118th St, surrounded by the McDowell Mountains, has over 500 homes in a guard-gated community.  Casitas and spectacular homes make up this exclusive community with a private golf course.  The Mayo Clinic and Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Hospital are also nearby.  

 

11424 E …

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Nov. 20, 2015

What To Look For When Buying A Desert Home

 

The desert has a lot to offer: stunning sunsets, no cold northern winters, and a sense of cultural pride.  As a result, buying a desert home has a lot of appeal and according to realtytimes.com, “offers a range of opportunities for real estate buyers.”  However, it’s …

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Nov. 13, 2015

Before Selling, Make Sure Your Swimming Pool is in Tip-Top Shape!

The weather is getting cooler so that means you probably aren’t using your backyard swimming pool as much.  But you still need to maintain it, especially if you’re thinking of selling your home.  Even though an in-ground swimming pool only increases the property value by $10,000 for …

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Nov. 10, 2015

Tips to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

Many of us waste a lot of energy and not even realize it.  We like to be comfortable and might not always be thinking of little things we can do to save money.  realtytimes.com gives 5 energy-efficient tips.

 

Replace or Weatherize Windows

To cut back on …

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