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Built-in cabinetry, whether part of a home’s initial design or added to organize and display books, artwork, or knickknacks, has long offered a way for homeowners to introduce a distinctive look to their interior. But with the rise of digital media and minimalist decor, buyers these days may have less of a need for this once widely coveted storage feature.

In addition, pieces constructed years or

39727 N. Wisdom Way, Anthem, Arizona

$314,900 - 4 Beds - 3¾ Baths - 3,366 Sqft

Settle in to this beautiful Anthem home offering SPACIOUS LIVING and a backyard made for ENTERTAINING with built-in BBQ and outdoor fireplace. You’ll love the 20 foot CEILINGS and abundance of natural light. This inviting 4 BEDROOM has a FRESHLY PAINTED exterior and includes living, dining, family rooms, as well as office, upstairs laundry room, bonus room (for use as a home theater, playroom or gym), plus a MAIN FLOOR OWNER'S SUITE with walk-in closet and private patio access. The large kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counters, STORAGE cabinets galore and an eat-in area. Built-in garage cabinets, workbench, service door too. Enjoy EASY ACCESS

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15877 W Arrowhead Drive, Surprise, Arizona

$239,000 - 2 Beds - 2 Baths - 1,338 Sqft

This sought after Sage model is turnkey and ready for your personal touches. This Sun City Grand home in the Granite Falls neighborhood has been recently painted and featured 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Kitchen features gas range, tiled bar counter top and pull out drawers in the cabinets for better use of storage. In addition, new tile floors were installed in the halls, kitchen and nook areas, along with easy care laminate floors in the great room and bedrooms. The master bedroom features a bay window and attached ensuite featuring double sinks and a customer shower enclosure with rain shower and body sprays.

The true cost of buying a home can be a lot more than the agreed-upon sale price. Along with your monthly mortgage payment, you will likely find yourself shelling out for other upfront and ongoing expenses. Closing costs, homeowners association fees, property taxes, utility bills and imminent home repairs can add hundreds — if not thousands — to your expenditures.

Avoid unpleasant financial surprises by familiarizing yourself with some of the more common expenses associated with buying or building a new home. Budgeting for added monthly expenses — and setting some aside for emergencies — will help ensure your new dream home is also an affordable one.

1. Closing costs: Add in an estimated 2% to 5% of home price.
2. Homeowners insurance: Add

Pricing your own home is hard, what with all the history and hopes this magic number entails. Of course, you want to make a profit. Of course, all that money you spent installing a swimming pool or a half-bath will be recouped, because you're leaving your digs in better shape than when you bought it, right? Right?

Well, not necessarily. Too many home sellers fall prey to myths about home pricing that seem to make sense at first, but don't jibe with the reality of real estate markets today. To make sure you haven't bought into any of this malarkey—since the buyers you're trying to woo sure haven't—here are some common pricing myths you'll want to rinse from your brain so you kick off your home-selling venture with realistic expectations. It's time

KIRKLAND, Washington (Sept. 6, 2017) – As smoke and ash blanketed parts of Washington state, one real estate broker noted, “Even in a fire there are some cooler spots, and seasonally, the housing market is in a cooler spot.”c

• Pending Sales Exceed New Listings Again For August
• Active Listings Down 12.8% Compared to Last Year
• $1,000,000+ Homes Sales UP 52% Over Last Year

The latest numbers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service show there are both cooler spots and hot spots, with the demand for housing and prices showing few signs of being extinguished.

“For August, we experienced a more robust market than anticipated,” remarked Diedre Hanes, principal managing broker-South Snohomish County at Coldwell Banker Bain in Lynnwood.

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Mountain views, city views and privacy with a tranquil water feature in your luxurious yard. You have it all with the 24 hour Guard Gated in Scottsdale Mountain. This home has been impeccably maintained. 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths have an open floor plan with soaring ceilings & huge windows for a very spacious feel. Beautiful granite kitchen island & counters opens to the large family room. You will entertain in style in the family room accented by a fireplace that is double sided and flows into the living room. The luxurious master bath features dual sinks, over sized bath, a huge walk-in closet & sliding doors to the patio. The covered patio extends across the entire home. Many golf courses, Mayo Clinic & Basis School nearby. Pictures

13736 E. Wethersfield Road

Mountain views, city views and privacy with a tranquil water feature in your luxurious yard. You have it all with the 24 hour Guard Gated in Scottsdale Mountain. This home has been impeccably maintained. 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths have an open floor plan with soaring ceilings & huge windows for a very spacious feel. Beautiful granite kitchen island & counters opens to the large family room. You will entertain in style in the family room accented by a fireplace that is double sided and flows into the living room. The luxurious master bath features dual sinks, over sized bath, a huge walk-in closet & sliding doors to the patio. The covered patio extends across the entire home. Many golf courses, Mayo Clinic & Basis

KIRKLAND, Washington (Sept. 6, 2017) – As smoke and ash blanketed parts of Washington state, one real estate broker noted, “Even in a fire there are some cooler spots, and seasonally, the housing market is in a cooler spot.”

• Pending Sales Exceed New Listings Again For August
• Active Listings Down 12.8% Compared to Last Year
• $1,000,000+ Homes Sales UP 52% Over Last Year

The latest numbers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service show there are both cooler spots and hot spots, with the demand for housing and prices showing few signs of being extinguished.

“For August, we experienced a more robust market than anticipated,” remarked Diedre Hanes, principal managing broker-South Snohomish County at Coldwell Banker Bain in Lynnwood.

Head’s up, real estate agents, supply and demand are up for solar powered homes!  With 1.2 million homes currently producing solar energy and a 70% rise in demand for solar equipment in the last 10 years, there’s an increasing chance that you’ll be representing a buyer or seller with a feature on their home that is starting to get big returns on value, but beware of the hiccups that can occur when selling and purchasing a solar powered home!

The exciting news is that solar homes can benefit your client in a big way.  For sellers, a 2015 study done by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory tells us that solar homes sell for a 15% premium over a comparable home listing without solar.  For buyers, energy bills can be lowered as each kilowatt of