You know you want to live in a safe place, but what else should you be looking for when evaluating a new neighborhood? If you’re in the market to buy a home or rent a home, location is crucial. Quality schools, low crime statistics, commute times, and even grocery stores are likely already on your neighborhood checklist. But what could you be missing when it comes to evaluating a new neighborhood? 1. Where will you go to have fun? It’s natural to focus on proximity to your job when you’re looking for a place … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
To-Dos: Your June Home Checklist
June 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Get ready for summer by freshening up your entertaining spaces and preparing for good times with others With the start of summer (and the end of school) this month, June is the perfect time to prep your house and yard for a season of relaxation and fun. And if you’ve fallen behind in your house chores, don’t worry — you can use this month to catch up, too. Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers Give your kitchen a summer refresh. Pull out the tools you use more in summer … [Read more...]
Deal sound too good? It’s easy to check out contractors
June 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Arizona regulates builders, and there's an easy way to find out if they're licensed and can be held accountable for damages or bad work. If a contractor knocks on your door, offering to fix your roof, fence or paint for a bargain price, check the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website at www.azroc.gov before signing any deal or handing over any money. If a builder is licensed, the status of it's permit to operate will be listed as well as contact information and a license number that should be included on all … [Read more...]
Construction to start on new Mountain Shadows Resort
June 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
After closing down more than 10 years ago, the Mountain Shadows Resort soon will see new life. Construction is set to start later this summer on the once-famed property on the southwest corner of 56th Street and Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley. Dallas-based Woodbine Development Corp. and Scottsdale’s Westroc Hospitality have partnered on the project. Both companies expect the 175-room resort and 18-hole golf course to open by early 2017. Westroc currently manages two boutique hotels, the Hotel Valley Ho … [Read more...]
