Some home shoppers know right away if they want to purchase a new construction home or a resale home. Others however are open to both possibilities and may often find themselves in a situation of deciding between these two options as their final choice. There are a multitude of benefits and detriments to both scenarios. […]
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In the first part of our two-part article on residential interior doors we explained the most frequently used construction types. Now we’ll take a look at some of the styles and other characteristics of doors to get a more complete sense of what you’ll encounter in many homes on the market. Flush vs. Panel – […] Buyers looking at multiple homes in an area will likely come across several different types and styles of interior doors. In this two-part article we will try to provide a general overview into the commonly used door types and styles on the market and the pros and cons to each. Always check with your REALTOR© […] Statistics released by the Tucson Association of REALTORS© demonstrate some slight improvements throughout the Tucson area marketplace. Total unit sales were up 13.38% over November and 2.37% over December of 2009. Not only were the number of closed sales higher but the average sales price edged up 3.13% over November, but still remains a bit […] The Town of Oro Valley remains one of the more active areas for real estate in the Tucson vicinity and future business expansion looks to help continue this trend. Rancho Vistoso is the home of Stone Canyon and many other up and coming businesses. Continued demand for housing appears assured with the expansion of several […] The mortgage interest deduction (MID) has come under attack recently by some experts who have advocated its elimination as a deficit reduction method of saving costs to the government. Some of the speculation centers on the MID being foremost a benefit to the wealthy. However, the MID primarily benefits middle-income households, with 65% of families […] Last year Congress enacted the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 that has expanded the number of people who may be required to file a Form 1099-MISC. This specifically will target many property owners who receive rental income. Beginning in 2011, recipients of rental income from real estate will be subject to the same information […] A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or ground fault interrupter (GFI) receptacle is a type of receptacle that disconnects the electrical circuit upon detecting current leakage. Typically these devices will be found in wet locations throughout kitchens and bathrooms and are mandated by building codes. At least one receptacle in the circuit will be a […] A type of reflective insulation, radiant barriers reduce the radiation of heat to or from a surface material. Most of these products are foil based and substantially reduce radiant heat transfer by up to 97%. Many radiant barrier products are formed from two sides of material (at least one of which is commonly an aluminum […] Modern HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) systems have helped to greatly increase the energy efficiency of homes. One component of these systems that’s typically installed with a central return system are jumper ducts or transfer grilles. Jumper ducts and transfer grilles allow proper air flow from one room to another, particularly when doors are […] |
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