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Commonly Overlooked Home Inspection Details

By Dena Plane | February 20, 2020

Home inspection professionals are trained to spot problems and evaluate a home’s overall condition. Home inspectors will do their best to be ethical and thorough, however, they are also still human, and as a result, sometimes details escape their attention. If you’re making a major investment in a home, there’s no reason you have to […]

Remodeling Without Return: The Home Office

By Dena Plane | January 21, 2020

Many home remodeling projects do wonders for the value of the home. Certain upgrades and renovations pay dividends when it comes time to sell, allowing you to recoup the money you’ve invested in the upgrade. As always, there are exceptions. There is one renovation that stands head and shoulders above the rest (or should I […]

Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

By Dena Plane | December 15, 2019

When selling your house, there are a few key things you can prioritize to have the greatest impact for a faster sale: 1. Make Buyers Feel at Home Declutter your home! Pack away all personal items like pictures, awards, and sentimental belongings. Make buyers feel like they belong in the house. According to the 2019 Profile of Home […]

Questions for Sellers to Ask Agents

By Dena Plane | November 20, 2019

Odds are the day will come when you need to speak to a real estate agent to help you sell your home. When that day comes, you want to be absolutely sure you have the knowledge you need to choose someone who has the background and skills to represent your interests, meet your needs, and […]

What To Do with Kids in Prescott

By Dena Plane | October 15, 2019

One of my favorite things about being a realtor is becoming a resource of information to our clients.  We obviously get the standard questions, ‘Do you know a plumber?’ and ‘What do you know about the schools in the area?’, but we also get asked ‘What is there to do in Prescott?’.  Luckily, the answer […]

Questions You Need to Ask Sellers

By Dena Plane | September 15, 2019

When you’re about to put your hard-earned money into a home, you want to know everything you can about that home’s history. While there are common questions to ask about a home’s condition, history, and location, there are some questions buyers often overlook. Don’t rely on sellers to volunteer this information. In some cases, they […]

Golf Course Living in Prescott, AZ

By Dena Plane | August 15, 2019

Not only is Prescott, Arizona, a desirable place to live, it is an incredibly popular place to play golf!  The Prescott area is home to numerous award-winning golf courses. Live on the Green Many people move to Prescott to live in a golf course community.  Below is information on some of the more popular golf […]

Resources for Evaluating Local Schools

By Dena Plane | July 19, 2019

The quality of schools are a contributing factor for anyone buying a home. In fact, more than half of all homebuyers with children under 18 years of age rate the quality of the local school district as a major factor influencing their choice of a neighborhood.  (Source: “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers” from the National […]

Why You Need a Final Walk-Through

By Dena Plane | July 15, 2019

You might be tempted to skip the final walk-through when it comes time to buying your home, but as a Realtor, I view a final walk-through an extremely important step in the home buying process. A final walk-through’s primary purpose is to assure you that the property that you are purchasing is in the condition […]