Scott Baxter's (prescottscott) Blog

For anyone exploring master-planned communities near Phoenix, the 3,400 acre Talking Rock is worth a second look. Nestled in a private, tranquil setting with over 1,000 acres of preserved open space, residents are treated to 360° views of mountain landscapes and a casual western lifestyle. Locate...

It used to be that a woman's place was in the home - but even the trendiest homes are now admitting that cooking is enjoyed by both sexes. Maybe you like the idea of your partner cooking supper alone, just for you but kitchen designers are backing the togetherness theme. Instead of the old idea o...

It is a sad reflection on the times to write that it is currently a good time to invest in a foreclosure property. Does that possibility leave you feeling slightly uncomfortable? Well, it should not, because when buying a foreclosure property you are probably doing the previous owners a favor. By...

We all know what the term buyer's market means and those of us trying to sell a home are groaning inwardly. It is possible to miss the market by only a few months or so, and be thousands of dollars out of pocket! Or sometimes we are just theoretically thousands of dollars out of pocket, and we ha...

Many people are surprised to discover that they are unable to get a mortgage they feel they deserve. While a mortgage broker considers a variety of things when deciding how much mortgage a person is eligible for, one thing that people might not expect to influence their eligibility is their exist...

Getting rid of clutter is more of a mental exercise than a physical one; it's not just belongings you're parting with, but the sentiment and memories associated with all of them. The process of acquiring these is often steeped in emotion, as gifts from friends or family, items that reflect an act...

Now that banks are having to repossess homes from delinquent mortgagors, some buyers are asking, "should I buy a bank owned property"?  Even with years of real estate experience and knowledge, the best answer here is still: "It depends." Shopping around and knowing the particulars of each sale ar...

What makes Prescott Arizona a drawing card for thousands of retirees? Named one of the best places to retire by Money Magazine Prescott is winning people over time and time again naturally - with its weather. "See, at 5000 feet elevation, here in the Prescott area we avoid the sweltering heat of ...

In a warm climate like Arizona's, building usable outdoor living space is one of the simplest ways to add value to your home and enjoyment to your life. Imagine hosting parties on your back deck. Add a barbeque and cooler and the experience is complete. A deck can easily be added to almost any ba...

Though it may look like the new lending rules are excluding first time buyers and people with a less than perfect credit rating from owning a home, look again. What we're seeing now is just a return to tried and true rules when it comes to mortgages. So rather than keeping subprime borrowers out...