The kitchen is the most expensive room in the house to build. The national average cost of a kitchen remodel is $50,000, though the real cost can vary widely, depending on where you live, the scope of the project and the materials you choose. New cabinetry can take up much of that expense. Make the most of this big purchase by treating your new cabinets as an investment.Realtor Victoria Gangi offers insider tips on how to get the best return on your cabinet investment, even if you're not moving in the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
Whole Foods Finally Set to Open Tomorrow on Camelback – Groceries, Wine Bar, 36 Beer Taps and Espresso Bar…and Much More!
September 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As if we needed more reasons to spend time (and money) at Whole Foods, the Valley's newest location is giving us a few more. Set to open at 9 a.m., tomorrow, the Whole Foods Market Camelback store (20th Street and Camelback in the Biltmore area) will feature a casual bar and restaurant as well as a juice bar and in-house roasted coffee along with its aisles of locally-sourced products, organic fruits and vegetables, and sustainable seafood. Here's the rundown. The Whole Foods Market on Camelback is … [Read more...]
Is The Phoenix Housing Market Finally Back to ‘Normal’?
September 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With big price gains, waning investor interest and plunging foreclosure activity, the metro Phoenix housing market was looking more “normal” this summer than its been for several years, according to a new report by Arizona State University. Even the number of buyers and sellers has finally begun showing some signs of balance after two years of a chronic shortage of homes for sale. But there is still much room for improvement, particularly in the new-home market where sales rates are still less than one third … [Read more...]
Condo Boom? Market Shows Signs of a Revival
September 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
This headline rings especially true for the immediate area surrounding our offices here in old town Scottsdale. There are currently 4 projects underway within a mile radius. And with an estimated 3,000 or so units available in the next few years, there should be a good mix of baby boomers and first time buyers flooding the area. This mass influx of residents to the old town area should have a significant impact on the area's infrastructure and commerce options - and we are already seeing the beginning of it … [Read more...]
