Posted on Thursday, 17th June 2010 by Anna Kulbinski

Michael Blagg, Senior Inspector Desert State Home Inspections Email: mblagg@cox.net Office:  480-585-6456 Cell:  623-221-4319 This time of year we can be thankful it’s a dry heat. One thing that comes to mind when thinking about the heat, no, I don’t mean the pool or spa- but plumbing. Thought I would discuss some of the things [...]

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Posted on Friday, 4th June 2010 by Anna Kulbinski

This is just about one listing I came across that made me wonder if home sellers as well as home buyers qualify their real estate agent. Below is verbatim (and, yes it was written in all caps) what was written in the public remarks- you know, that section that normally has a description of the property [...]

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Posted on Sunday, 30th May 2010 by Anna Kulbinski

An awesome tribute! Go Gene Simmons!

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Posted on Thursday, 27th May 2010 by Anna Kulbinski

Michael Blagg, Senior Inspector Desert State Home Inspections Email: mblagg@cox.net Office:  480-585-6456 Cell:  623-221-4319 We have certainly been lucky with the weather so far this year, so close to Memorial Day and still have not exceeded 100 degrees- wow. I’m sure it’s coming and  it would be a good time to remind everyone to get [...]

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Posted on Wednesday, 26th May 2010 by Anna Kulbinski

Choosing the right Realtor to help you buy or sell a home in Phoenix  is the important first step toward a successful real estate transaction, so it pays to take your time. Whether you’re buying or selling, one of the most important qualities your realtor should have is market knowledge. Choose someone who is familiar [...]

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Posted on Sunday, 18th April 2010 by Anna Kulbinski

First of all, what is “SPDS”? SPDS (pronounced “SPUDS”) is short for Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement. It is a disclosure of all important facts about the property to the buyer, however, we’re not seeing it done all too often. It feels like it’s the new trend in the Phoenix real estate market- “No CLUE, No SPDS”. Yes, it has [...]

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Posted on Sunday, 11th April 2010 by Anna Kulbinski

Rent this great home in an unbeatable area of Biltmore/Arcadia with minutes to freeways and Biltmore shopping. This home is 1,206 square feet and has 3 good size bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 2 car carport plus an RV gate (extra wide driveway). The kitchen has been remodeled with new cabinets and new countertops. The home [...]

Tags: 3 bedroom house for rent, House for Rent in Phoenix, house for rent with pool
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Posted on Thursday, 8th April 2010 by Anna Kulbinski

Michael Blagg, Senior Inspector Desert State Home Inspections Email: mblagg@cox.net Office:  480-585-6456 Cell:  623-221-4319 I recently attended a meeting about going green, air quality, tankless water heaters, solar units etc. One of the things that caught my attention surprised me, so I thought I would share with you folks. I have often heard how candles [...]

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Posted on Saturday, 3rd April 2010 by Anna Kulbinski

Whether you’re a Phoenix home buyer or a seller, you may have chosen the wrong Realtor®, and you may want to be released from the contract you’ve signed. You could just have a personality conflict, or your agent may actually be doing a rotten job of representing you. We Realtors® hate to admit that some [...]

Tags: buyer's agent, fire your real estate agent, fire your realtor, Home Buying, listing agent, phoenix homes, Phoenix Realtor
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Posted on Sunday, 7th March 2010 by Anna Kulbinski

Michael Blagg, Senior Inspector Desert State Home Inspections Email: mblagg@cox.net Office:  480-585-6456 Cell:  623-221-4319 Thought it might be interesting to talk about some of the common conditions we find distressed properties in. This process as we all know has been going on for some time now. I do realize that in many instances it is [...]

Tags: conditions of lender owned homes, foreclosure homes conditions, phoenix distressed properties, Phoenix Home Inspections
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