Homes
National Spring Cleaning Week: When to Sell, Donate or Toss Unwanted Items
March 5-11 is National Spring Cleaning Week, and there’s just something about this season that makes us want to declutter and start fresh. For most of us, however, this goal quickly turns into a massive undertaking when we realize how much stuff we’ve accumulated over the years! Rowlan Hill, owner of Blue Leaf Estate Auctions, discusses when to sell, donate or...
Tips for Winterizing Your Yard in Phoenix
Keeping your lawn green in the southwest over winter isn’t always easy. But with these tips, you’ll be having as beautiful a lawn in the winter as you do in the summer months.
Why winterize?
Because Phoenix is in the 5a-7b Hardiness Zone, it’s important to winterize your grass. In the winter, grass faces the...
Three Fire Safety Must-Dos for the Home
September is National Preparedness Month, and now is the time to think about preparing your home for fire hazards. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states fire departments in the US respond to a home fire on average one every 24 seconds. Being...
Best Places to Live 2017: Second Home Sweet Home
Ken McElroy, principal of real estate investment and property management company, MC Companies, explains why now is the best time to buy a second home in Arizona and what to consider before making that leap.
I first moved to Arizona in the early 90’s from Washington state. I will never move away and now consider Arizona my home. Arizona has so much to offer; it is no surprise that it...
Q & A: Tanner Luster of Luster Custom Home & Remodeling
Let us introduce you to the Valley's top design and build professionals. Today, let's get to know Tanner Luster of Luster Custom Home & Remodeling as he discusses his fondness for Newport Beach and why clients are digging the matte-finish trend in today's homes.
How did you get started in the design/build industry? I started working in the trades to make extra money during the summers in high school and...
