Organic food on a budget in Prescott, AZ Organic food usually tastes better, and is better for you, but it can also be very expensive compared to non-organic products. Organic food can cost nearly 50 percent more, thanks to the extra labor required to produce it and consumers’ demand exceeding supply. So how do you get tasty organic food without spending a ton of extra money? Follow these tips to get more bang for your buck. Shop at farmers’ markets: You can get fresh organic produce … [Read more...]
What to repair before you list your home?
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to make before selling your home. Repaint walls. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Make … [Read more...]
Entertainment in the Prescott Arizona area
Entertainment in the Prescott Arizona area Prescott, Arizona appears in the "top" lists for many reasons-greatest place to retire, exceptional outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking and even friendliest town. But something not so publicized is all the great entertainment and entertainment venues around Prescott, Arizona. Entertainment venues in Prescott, Arizona Prescott Elks Theater- "The Prescott Elks Theater and Performing Arts Center is a classically designed turn of … [Read more...]
Luxury Home Certification (CLHMS)
CLHMS designation is awarded to Institute Members with documented sales performance in the top 10% of their market. Recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury markets around the world, the Certified Luxury Home Marketing SpecialistTM (CLHMS) designation assures affluent buyers and sellers that the agents who have earned it have the knowledge, experience, competence, and confidence they require. Earlier this month we completed our Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist … [Read more...]
5 Harmful Homeowner Habits
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid: Lowball offers: Going far below market value when you make an offer damages your credibility as a buyer and can be insulting to the seller. The seller has a range in mind that they’ll … [Read more...]
Creating evacuation plans for your pets
An evacuation plan for pets or anyone living in your home is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create evacuation plans for their homes and practice them with their kids, but far fewer have considered one for their pets. Take these steps to add your pets to your evacuation plan. Assign pet evacuation to an adult. Everyone should know how to act during an … [Read more...]
HOW TO CHECK YOUR HOME FOR AIR LEAKS
HOW TO CHECK YOUR HOME FOR AIR LEAKS We’re well into the fall season and winter is right around the corner. This is the time of year when it’s especially important to make sure your home is properly sealed. Air leaks can make it difficult to keep your home properly heated and can lead to high utility bills. Here’s quick guide to checking your home for air leaks. Do an air pressure test. You can quickly check for air leaks with a simple test using household items. Seal your home by … [Read more...]
5 Criteria for Pricing a Home
5 Criteria for Pricing a Home Do you know how to price your home? When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales comparison. Location: Homes in the same neighborhood typically follow the same market trends. … [Read more...]
Summer Monsoons in Prescott, AZ
Summer Monsoons in Prescott, AZ. As I write this, I am enjoying the sweet sound of raindrops and the cool breeze that it brings. I know that following this much needed rain, Prescott will be blooming with vibrant flora, our hillsides will be greener, and our creeks will be happy. We needed this! Not only will our nature be blooming, but everything else will become more vibrant very soon including our historic towns shops and restaurants thanks to our fresh clean air and blue skies. We … [Read more...]
Prescott Homes with Swimming Pools
Want a swimming pool in Arizona in the middle of summer? We can help you find a home with a swimming pool in Prescott, Arizona or we can help you find a company that will install one. There are not that many homes with swimming pools in Prescott. For most of the year is does not even get that hot. However in the middle of summer when the humidity climbs (like right now) or in the middle of August and September when we can have a week of 100 degrees- it sure would be nice to cool … [Read more...]
