Real Estate News

BBB: Timeshare pitfalls still trap consumers

By Trisha Powell

It is a common scenario. You receive a mailer or email offering a free trip or other fantastic prize and all you have to do is sit through a half-day seminar. Once you there, the company turns on the high-pressure tactics in an attempt to sell a ti... Full story

Real estate report says Phoenix area improving

ASSOCIATED PRESS

PHOENIX - A new report from Arizona State University says the Phoenix-area housing market is continuing to improve from last year, with a shrinking supply of available homes. Researchers from the W. P. Carey School of Business say that, as of... Full story

Spring Checklist for Home and Lawn Care

NewsUSA

Whether you're considering the resale value of your home or are simply resigned to doing maintenance projects to keep your house in good condition, your lawn and garden could certainly benefit from some TLC of the home- and lawn-improvement variety t... Full story

Tips to Halt Spring Termite Infestations

News USA

While you're trying to find every available reason to be outside this spring, termites are doing the exact opposite -- trying to worm their way indoors and devour your walls and floors. And they certainly aren't feasting for free. "Termites have an ... Full story

'Roofs for Troops' Helps Struggling Military Families

NewsUSA

It's a good thing no one joins the armed forces to get rich because it turns out a higher percentage of military families are in debt than civilians. And that has one New Jersey company ticked off enough to do something about it. According to a rep... Full story

Final walk-through, the value of contract

BY ELIZABETH CARPENTER - ASSOCIATE BROKER, ABR, MESA DEL SOL REALTY

A walk-through is an important step in a real estate transaction. To get the most out of it, make sure you understand the terms of the purchase contract. Check things the contract specifies. When you signed the contract to purchase your new home, ce... Full story

Plants and emotional appeal in house selling

BY SANDRA WILLIAMS - BROKER, CREATIVE CONCEPTS REALTY

As a home seller you want to initiate that positive feeling from a prospective buyer; choosing a new home is a very emotional thing and it is this emotional vibe that you want to tune into. It is always the first impression that will dictate the buye... Full story

Yuma opens its doors to house seekers

BY AMY MORREALE - REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST, RE MAGAZINE

Last Saturday I had the opportunity to participate in the first-ever Yuma Community Open House Event, together with Nova Home Loans, Chicago Title, Century 21, Karen Spencer and Mesa Del Sol Realty to kick off the event at Yuma Palms Shopping Center.... Full story

Is your home a pleasing place to be?

BY MARGIE DALLABETTA - BROKER - INSIDE CONNECTION, LLC. REAL ESTATE & DESIGN SERVICES

In so many ways, the architecture of a home is one of the most overlooked elements in home decor. You may spend hours selecting the paint hue for the walls, searching for beautifully marbled countertops to fit the kitchen’s style, or deciding o... Full story

Open house event Saturday offers a peek inside homes

BY MARA KNAUB - SUN STAFF WRITER

An open house gives homes for sale more exposure and prospective buyers — and even those who are on the fence — a chance to see the inventory available in Yuma. Local real estate brokers and agents hope that prospective buyers who walk t... Full story