Sellers Market in the Gilbert, Arizona

You have heard these words before. It's a sellers market! It's a buyers market! 

What does that even mean? 

Right now, November 2017, in the Metro Phoenix area, we are in a sellers market. That means there is very few listings on the market. Why does this matter? In a buyers market, the buyer has multiple places to pick from. In a sellers market though, the seller has multple buyers to pick from. 

In the highly sought after subdivison, Ashland Ranch, in Gilbert they currently have 3* house for sell. That might not seem that bad but considering the subdivison has 667 houses in it, I would say that is extremely low for that subdivsion. 

What does that mean for you though? Let me tell you. If you have been thinking of selling your house, now is the time to do it. Most people think that with the holiday season upon us the Real Estate market slows. The truth is this time of year is amazing for sellers! Everyone is either having company over which means your house is already "showing ready." Or, you will be travel this time of year which means your agent has more oppoutunity to show your house and sell it. Noone but your realtor needs to know that you are out of town. It is the perfect time to list your house, decorations and all! And that new updated kitchen you have been wanting? Why not make it your gift to yourself in your new home.

Don't wait until it is a buyers market and you are having to compeat with your neighbors. Corner your market, the time is now!!!

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*Please note that the number given as an example is the number of houses on the market at the time this blogpost was writenon 11/20/17 @ 5:30pm

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Rocket Fizz

Suitcases full of candy.

Walls covered with tin signs.

The biggest box of Beanboozle you have ever seen.

Soda’s with the funniest labels you realize you are laughing out loud. 

These are only a few of the amazing things I have to say about Rocket Fizz in Gilbert. I love this store so much I have taken friends and family of all ages and each time everyone leaves with a huge smile on their face.

Rocket Fizz has become one of our favorite places to go while in Down Town Gilbert. You walk into the candy store and you are transformed into your adolescent self. Stories are told of buying taffy for a nickel, candy cigarette off the ice-cream truck, and circus peanuts that always seem to be at your grandparents. This is a place where your bag of candy is not paid per the pound so load it up!

I can stay in this store for hours reading all the signs, flipping through the old movie posters, looking at all the different types of candy, soda, and gum they have from all over the world. The best part this store doesn’t break the bank. Whoop-whoop!

Next time you are in Gilbert stop by Rocket Fizz, I promise it will not disappoint. 

350 N Gilbert Rd #150, Gilbert, AZ 85234

 

May's Newsletter

Guest Bathrooms

Do you have that awkward half bath that is normally downstairs, next to the kitchen, that you send your guest to when at your house? I do! I have always had an issue with decorating it. After all it is a tiny room with just a toilet and a sink. 

Over the years I have always had issues with the awkward half bath. When over at someone's house I would always look to see how they would decorate it. Some had the same issues I did, others did not. Here is what I have found over the years that helps to make that awkward half bath not so, well... awkward. 

Accent Wall:

Tile, Shiplap, Paint

 Pick a wall to be your accent wall. Think of the theme in your house: contemporary, farmhouse, industrial, ornate? Make your accent wall pop with your theme. Don't be afraid of colors either. See example above. They painted their walls and ceiling BLACK and accented with whites. It works. 

One of my favorite bathrooms I have ever been in was a purple bathroom with a faux brick wall as the accent wall. It was a girlfriends house in high school. I was only in there once and 15 years later I still remember it. 

Once your accent wall is done think of how you want to style the room. I recommend not changing the sink, mirror or toilet if you aren't wanting to spend a lot of money. You can dress up your awkward bathroom by fancy hanging towels, art work, accessories, light fixtures. Make it warm and inviting. Make it a place where your guest walk out and say "I love the way you did the bathroom." Take that awkward space in your house and turn it into a statement. 

April's Newsletter

What Color to Use Inside?

Over the past couple of weeks I have gotten this question a lot from people who are getting their house ready to sell. "What colors should I use on the inside to give it a fresh new look?"

Great question! Browns are out right now. Neutrals are the way to go. There are two hot trends right now in home decor; Farm House and Industrial. Both of these styles go great with a neutral  Color palette. Remember, when you are painting your house to sell, you are preparing it for the next family that will be living in your home.

Don't be afraid of color. There are some amazing colors out there that will attract many buyers. To see more color palettes please follow me on pinterest as I have many different color options on there. Here are two of my favorite palettes right now.

 This Seeds palette shows you great options for the industrial look. Different shades of Greys and Blue-Greys.

PPG Modern Farmhouse colors are seriously a work of art, and I don't say that because my mom works for PPG either. It truly gives you many different colors to work with and they all go great together. The color "Polaris" is just stunning on walls. I know, because my parents just re-did their house in this color. It is fresh and clean looking. Anyone will love that color.

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