A Few Simple Ways To Give Your Primary Bedroom A Refresh!

Whether you’re looking for some good staging tips to prep your home for sale or if you are simply interested in giving your primary bedroom a refresh, this topic is for you!

#1: ADD SOME FLOOR TO CEILING CURTAIN PANELS

Even if your windows aren’t floor to ceiling, it will help add height to your room and make the ceiling seem taller!  Opt for neutral colors or patterns unless your room needs a splash of color! 

#2: ADD WHITE OR NEUTRAL LINENS TO GIVE YOUR ROOM A CLEAN, CRISP LOOK

A white duvet cover, a cozy ivory throw at the end of the bed and white towels in the master bath will give the room a luxurious feel. 

#3 : ACCESSORIZE WITH PILLOWS 

Accent these with a few different size throw pillows.

Don’t be afraid of different shapes, patterns and textures when it comes to throw pillows. This is another easy way to add in a pop of color! 

#4: BRING IN SOME GREENERY

Fresh flowers or some greenery stems in a pretty vase on the nightstand will add a pretty touch.

Add a taller plant next to a floor length mirror or in a lonely corner to bring the outdoors in.

#5: UPGRADE YOUR LIGHTING

Lighting is key to staging any room to look more put together. Invest in updated lamps for dressers and light fixtures on the ceiling. A chandelier gives a romantic, upscale feel.

Keep in mind that symmetry isn’t necessary. You can always put a reading lamp on one side of the bed and a table lamp on the other side.

#6: REMOVE CLUTTER

Do you have jewelry laying out on the dresser and other things starting to pile up? I know I’m guilty of this.  Find a home for all the “stuff”.

#7: GIVE YOUR WALLS A REFRESH

Try to stick to neutral wall colors for the bedroom so that it feels like a peaceful space. Leave the bright colors for the accessories and opt for crisp whites and lush ivories when it comes to paint.

Balance out the room with a darker statement wall if you love the idea of breaking up the white. This is also a good space to consider trying out a modern wallpaper pattern.

Remember – you never want everything to be completely white to the point where the room looks cold and uninviting!

We hope you find these tips helpful!  Feel free to share with your family and friends who may be able to benefit from this information!

Top 9 Wineries in Arizona

The verdict is in and THESE are the top 9 wineries in Arizona, according to AZ Big Media!

  1. Page Springs Cellars
    • Cornville, AZ
    • Year Established: 2004
    • # of Wine Variations: 65
  2. Burning Tree Cellars
    • Cottonwood, AZ
    • Year Established: 2009
    • # of Wine Variations: 15-20
  3. Bodega Pierce
    • Willcox, AZ
    • Year Established: 2011
    • # of Wine Variations: 30
  4. Elgin Winery and Distillery
    • Elgin, AZ
    • Year Established: 1994
    • # of Wine Variations: 24
  5. Su Vino Winery
    • Scottsdale, AZ
    • Year Established: 2007
    • # of Wine Variations: 32
  6. Coronado Vineyards
    • Willcox, AZ
    • Year Established: 2005
    • # of Wine Variations: 13
  7. Arizona Stronghold Vineyards
    • Cottonwood, AZ
    • Year Established: 2007
    • # of Wine Variations: 20
  8. Callaghan Vineyards
    • Elgin, AZ
    • Year Established: 1990
    • # of Wine Variations: 6
  9. Caduceus Cellars
    • Jerome, AZ
    • Year Established: 2005
    • # of Wine Variations: 15+

Why the Growing Number of Homes for Sale Is Good for Your Move Up

Are you thinking about selling your current home? If so, the biggest question on your mind may be: if I sell now, where will I go? If this resonates with you, there’s something you should know. The number of homes coming onto the market is increasing and that could make it easier for you to move up this summer.

According to the latest data from realtor.com, the number of homes being listed for sale, known as new listings, has increased consistently this year (see graph below):

Why the Growing Number of Homes for Sale Is Good for Your Move Up | MyKCM

While this news has clear benefits for buyers who are craving more options for their home search, what does that mean for current homeowners like you? It gives you two distinct opportunities in today’s housing market.

Opportunity #1: Take Advantage of More Options for Your Move Up

If your current house no longer meets your needs or lacks the space and features you want, this gives you even more opportunity to sell and move up into the home of your dreams. As more options come to market, you’ll have more to choose from when you search for your next home.

Partnering with a local real estate professional can help make sure you see these listings as soon as they come onto the market. And when you do find the one, that professional can advise you on how to write a winning offer to seal the deal.

Opportunity #2: Sell Before You Have More Competition

Just know that, in order to make sure your house shines above the rest, it may make sense to put your home up for sale before your neighbors do the same, creating more competition in your area. The increase in the number of homes being listed for sale is expected to continue, and a recent study from realtor.com says two-thirds of homeowners looking to sell say they’ll do so by August.

A real estate professional can advise you on what you need to tackle to get your house ready to list so they can put that for sale sign up in your yard sooner rather than later. That’s because the process of getting a home ready to sell isn’t taking as long as you may think. As a result, you can capitalize on today’s sellers’ market and get ahead of the competition.

Bottom Line

If you’re a current homeowner looking to sell, let’s connect to begin the process. You have a unique opportunity to benefit from the additional homes being listed today and sell before your house has more competition.

Information Source: Keeping Current Matters

How’s the Encanterra Market for June 2022?

Encanterra Market Report May 2022

As reported by the ARMLS  6/8/2022

Current active listings: 16

Current under contract listings: 12

Current coming soon listings: 3

Still have questions? Or want to know your home’s value? Contact us today! We would be happy to discuss this or any other questions with you.

3 Quick Tips To Keep Your Home In Tip-Top Shape!

  1. Here comes the heat, all winter visitors should shut off the AC, right? Not so fast. Wood products, cabinets, door trim, doors, etc. can all have big time issues above 85-90 degrees and added humidity. Allowing the AC to run at a reasonable temperature will reduce expansion and contraction. These homes are built extremely well. Without the doors and windows being opened on a regular basis, the AC will barely run during the extreme hot months.
  2. Did you know the average dryer needs 250 CFM’s, that’s 250 cubic feet of air per minute to properly dry your clothes? Keeping those dryer vents clean and doors open during operations will cut down on drying time and cut energy costs. Many homes have a jump duct specifically designed for this required fresh air but often it’s not enough.
  3. Have stucco cracks? All home inspectors ask for these to be sealed and painted. Doing so without painting the entire home will cause a zebra appearance. The stucco walls are designed for moisture and a weep screed is installed by the builder to help eliminate moisture. These cracks are 99% of the time normal hairline cracks and should be of no concern.

Have any questions about these tips? Contact our team at 480-677-8170!

Why Working With a Real Estate Professional Is The Best Thing You Can Do

Because buying or selling a home is such a big decision in our lives, the need for clear, trustworthy information and guidance is crucial. And while no one can give you perfect advice, when you align yourself with an expert, you’ll get the best advice for your situation.

An Expert Will Give You the Best Advice Possible

Let’s say you need an attorney, so you seek out an expert in the type of law required for your case. When you go to their office, they won’t immediately tell you how the case is going to end or how the judge or jury will rule. What a good attorney can do, though, is discuss the most effective strategies you can take. They may recommend one or two approaches they believe will work well for your case.

Then, they’ll leave you to make the decision on which option you want to pursue. Once you decide, they can help you put a plan together based on the facts at hand. They’ll use their expert knowledge to work toward the resolution you want and make whatever modifications in the strategy necessary to try and achieve that outcome.

Similarly, the job of a trusted real estate professional is to give you the best advice for your situation. Just like you can’t find a lawyer to give you perfect advice, you won’t find a real estate professional who can either. They can’t because it’s impossible to know exactly what’s going to happen throughout your transaction. They also can’t predict exactly what will happen with conditions in today’s housing market.

But an expert real estate advisor is knowledgeable about market trends and the ins and outs of the homebuying and selling process. With that knowledge, they can anticipate what could happen based on your situation and help you put together a solid plan. And they’ll guide you through the process, helping you make decisions along the way.

That’s the very definition of getting the best – not perfect – advice. And that’s the power of working with an expert real estate advisor.

Bottom Line

If you want trustworthy advice when buying or selling a home, let’s connect so you have an expert real estate advisor on your side.

Information Source: Keeping Current Matters

Encanterra Featured Listing – 1739 E. Alegria Rd.

What you need to know about this home:

  • Create Plan
  • 3 bed
  • 3 bath
  • 2-car garage
  • 2,396 sq. ft.
  • Priced at $889,000

This Create plan offers 3 full bedrooms, den and 3 full baths. The upgrades are endless in this home and it has the ”wow factors” you are looking for in a home. Upgraded tile flooring throughout the main areas, custom shutters, rolling wall of glass and gorgeous bathrooms. This home was a former designer home so it looks and feels like a model. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, huge kitchen island, granite, and white shaker cabinets. The den makes a perfect home office space or additional room for guests. The backyard offers expanded stone pavers, gas fireplace, built-in BBQ grill, turf grass and mature trees. Mechanical sunshade on the patio provides additional privacy too. This home is a beauty so book your showing today!

If you would like more information about this listing, text the code ENC002 to 79564!

There Are Different Types of Buyers. Which One Are You?

 

We get this question often from our homebuyers.  “HOW MANY HOMES SHOULD I LOOK AT BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER?”

Well, we find that there are really 3 types of buyers… and there isn’t really one solid answer to how many homes you should look at before making an offer. Sometimes a buyer looks at one home and knows that is the one. Other times, it takes a buyer several houses to find the right fit. 

  • Let’s talk about the difference and what you can do to make sure you are taking the right steps so that you can confidently write an offer on the house you find and love!

First we have THE RESEARCH READY BUYERS 

  • These buyers do extensive research. They filter through and eliminate listings that won’t match their criteria by looking thoroughly online, driving by, and learning a lot about the area they want to live in. 
  • They usually have a pretty clear idea of what it is they want in their new home and can quickly eliminate listings they feel don’t fit the bill.
  • They typically won’t look at very many homes in person before writing an offer, but the length of time it takes them to find the right house could be longer depending on what’s available. 

Then we have THE SHOPPER BUYERS 

  • These buyers have to shop around in order to get a grasp on what exactly they want. 
  • They might know the basics of what they’re looking for but until they’re out and about in different homes and neighborhoods they can’t really zero in on their wants and needs. 
  • These buyers will typically look at the most houses in person and have a hard time filtering through listings online.

Finally we have THE FOCUSED BUYERS 

According to research by the National Association of REALTORS®, the average homebuyer views 10 homes before making an offer and the search process takes 10 weeks. 

  • This doesn’t mean that once you decide to start the home search process that you should pick 10 listings to go out and see and from there decide which one you’re going to write an offer on. 

That’s more like HGTV’s House Hunters and not realistic. 

  • The reason this is the average is because these buyers have worked with their agent to really dive into some specific questions that will help them focus on what they’re looking for. 
  • The first 5 homes you go out to see will help give you an idea of what you want vs what you don’t want, and from there you’ll look at only those that match the more specific criteria you’ve decided on. 

After a little exploring you’ll know which subdivision is too far from work or you will realize you really do want a private backyard. Then you won’t have to look at too many more but instead wait for the more specific matches to come up and then go look at those!

Not sure where you’d fit or what kind of buyer you would be?  Here are some things to keep in mind so that when you do write an offer, you are confident in your decision.

  • Do thorough research online to narrow your options. Use Google Maps to look up different neighborhoods you are considering. 
  • Go out and get your feet wet! Look at 5 houses that match your basic criteria and see if what you see online matches your expectations! 
  • Hire a buyer’s agent. They will work with you on figuring out your specific home search criteria and help make recommendations that you might not think of yourself.

If you are in the market for a new home, let’s connect!

 

Ben Leeson and TJ Kelley

Arizona Experience Realty Group Resale Broker for the SHEA Preferred Program

480-677-8170

Info@ENCBrokers.com

 

36460 N Encanterra Drive Queen Creek, AZ 85140