Stephen Burchard

We hear a lot about what improvements give the best return on home improvements and updating. The kitchen and bathrooms top the list. Other items that are equally important and sometimes missed are interior/exterior paint, windows, and curb appeal. Here is an excellent article on kitchen remodels on a bare-bones budget. Check it out: http://blog.rismedia.com/2016/redo-kitchen-budget/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email

I LOVE this article about curb appeal. It is an unknown factor in home values that can cost very little and reap HUGE rewards. Even as simple as keeping things neat and clean makes a huge difference in initial perception. We know that first impressions matter in interpersonal relationships, why would this not be the

As the heat kicks up and we enter Summer in the desert. Some sellers and buyers may think, “why now?” Who buys or sells in the Summer in the desert. Well, in 2014, 48% of the homes sold for the year closed during the Summer heat AND in 2015, it was 49%. This shocked me

The wisest investment in home improvement and highest return on investment is in Kitchen and Bath updates or remodels. Homes with updated kitchens and baths list and sell higher and usually go quicker. This is music to most property owners’ ears. Don’t take my word for it, check out this article: KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELING

I am awestruck at the power of relationships and relatedness. This is the BEST way to build a business and enlist support from others. Without a strong relationship of mutual trust and respect, others are unwilling to help unless they are coerced, manipulated, or “paid” in some form or fashion. Giving and receiving for the