Less is More When Decorating Your For-Sale Home
Dear Vicki, My house is going on the market over the holiday season. I don’t want to miss out on decorating, but I also don’t want to distract buyers from …
Trust the Experts for Accurate Home Appraisals and Estimates
Dear Vicki, I’ve discovered the website Zillow and started tracking my home’s value using their Zestimate tool. I’m wondering how accurate it could be. Is this valuation comparable to an …
Flipping and Flopping in Real Estate
Dear Vicki, Every time I change the TV channel, I see another reality show about flipping houses. Those people seem to be cashing in while I feel like I’m missing …
Making Kids a Priority in Home Buying Decision
Dear Vicki, I recently read that parents are now making the majority of their large purchase decisions with their children’s needs as a top priority. Do you agree? Signed, Sissy …
Home Buyers Give Weight to Needs of Kids, Grandparents
For today’s parents, purchasing a home has become a family affair. Baby Boomers may have been concerned about careers and the convenience of commutes when house-hunting, but for Generation X …
Yes, Homes Do Sell in Phoenix During the Summer
Dear Vicki, I’m finally ready to sell my house, but I’m nervous about putting my home on the market during the summer months. Honestly, is our hot weather bad for …
Reduce Your Summer Electric Bill
Dear Vicki, This year I want to be prepared for summer by evaluating my home’s energy efficiency before our temps hit the triple digits. What can I do to help …
Spring into Home Improvements
Dear Vicki, Our beautiful spring weather inspires me to spruce up the exterior of my home. What improvements can I make now that will reap benefits all year round?” Signed- …
Best of Luck in Home Buying
Dear Vicki, I’m just starting the hunt for a new home and I’m going to need more than the Luck of the Irish to help me. How can I increase …
Fall In Love With Historic Phoenix Homes
Dear Vicki, As realtors who live and breathe historic homes, why do you think so many buyers fall in love with our Central Phoenix neighborhoods?” Signed, Amorous Dear Amorous, What …