Erica Sagon The Arizona Republic More pre-owned houses are coming with home warranties these days. But when it comes to renewing the warranty – the service contract that shields homeowners from unforeseen repair costs – consumers are asking: is it really worth the cost? A standard warranty runs $300 to […]
Yearly Archives: 2010
REHABILITATION GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC HOMES AVAILABLE The city of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office is now accepting applications for its Exterior Rehabilitation Assistance Program. The grant application deadline is Wednesday October 6, 2010 at 5:00p.m. Owners of historic homes that are either in city-designated historic districts or are individually listed […]
Rehabiliation Grant Applications for Historic Homes Available
Did you know that a Veteran with VA eligibility can use a VA mortgage on a Jumbo Purchase? The benefits of this program makes it the Ultimate Jumbo. The borrower is required to put down 25% of the loan amount above $417,000 in Maricopa county, but that is minimal compared […]
The ULTIMATE Jumbo Loan!
Hip to be Square July 7, 2010 | 2:11 PM | Real Estate | By Dawson Fearnow Meet Xavier Square, a U-shaped strip mall where you can sip boutique coffee, browse vintage Dior dresses, blush at adult party favors—and then top if all off with patio-side Mai Tais while watching […]
Hip to be Square
Some Like It Hot July 18, 2010 | 9:37 AM | Real Estate | By Meghan Luther Marilyn Monroe’s infamous (and gorgeous) Spanish-style house could be all yours, for a cool $3.6 million. As Curbed LA reports, the stunning starlet bought this four bedroom, three bath Brentwood, CA home in March of 1962, […]
Some Like It Hot
from the Luxury Phoenix Blog: Ah, the simple life… It all begins with a place to call home, doesn’t it? Well, be prepared to be taken back in time with Frank Auspitz’ reproduction of an 18th Century Farmhouse, Nordon Manor. Over 4 acres of citrus groves 4800 Square Foot Main […]
Nordon Manor: 5130 East Exeter Boulevard Phoenix Arizona
I’ve lived in my little historic bungalow for several years now. When I bought it, I knew full well that the house needed some upgrades. But as rough as it was after a tenant and her dogs did their best to ruin the place, I still saw the charm and […]
Air Conditioning Problems? Maybe not…
If you already live in Phoenix and you’re like me, you spend your summers looking forward to the cool evenings of the fall, winter & spring. Open windows, fresh air and occasional rainstorms are something that we all look forward to after our notorious summers. I also look forward to […]
Barbecue Season!
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Not Quite Finished!
Information, maps and photographs provided courtesy: Historic Preservation Office of the City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department 200 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85003 (602) 261-8600 A Stretch of Time Near the central core of Phoenix lies a quiet stretch of pavement less than one-quarter mile in length. Within that […]
Phoenix History
by Sadie Jo Smokey – Mar. 17, 2010 11:16 AM The Arizona Republic As the real-estate market continues to struggle, several hundred homeowners are expecting a boost in their property values when their historic neighborhoods are listed in the National Register. On March 26 the Arizona Historic Sites Review Committee […]