All posts by Alysia Heun

eNews, Family Home, Home Design

Promoting Relaxation with Color

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While there are many different style preferences when it comes to your home, every homeowner can agree that the goal of their home is to be an oasis among a hectic life. Not everyone can afford (or find space) to install a Zen garden, but there are plenty of other options to bring relaxation into the house. The easiest method is to choose colors that promote relaxation effortlessly.

Scientists have found that colors can evoke emotions. Just as clashing neon pieces can sometimes induce uneasiness, calm, cool colors can help you unwind. Read on to learn more about some color palettes that can provide some peace and calm in your home.

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Executives Giving Back, Executives in the News, Habitat for Humanity, Real Estate Agents

Realty Executives of Flagstaff Supports Habitat for Humanity with Special Initiative Program

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A group photo of Execs from Realty Executives of Flagstaff in the Habitat for Humanity build.

Realty Executives of Flagstaff, the longest-running real estate brokerage in Flagstaff, is committed to supporting Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona. The firm participated in several programs to raise over $16,000 for the charity last year.

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Home Buyers, Homeowners, Real Estate

Is Buying an Apartment a Good Investment for You?

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Are you thinking about investing in real estate? An apartment can often be a good investment opportunity. However, if you want to decide whether investing is right for you, you should look at your situation. At the end of the day, it all depends on your circumstances and timing. Consider the following questions to help make your decision. 

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DIY, Homeowners, Real Estate

What to Remember When Renting Out Your Home

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Property rental can be a very lucrative business. Sometimes, it’s better to rent out your home instead of selling it. If you’ve acquired a new property and you’re planning to rent out your current home, there are many things to consider.

Although renting out your home can bring good profit, it can also be complicated. If you don’t handle it well, you’ll have plenty of headaches to deal with. To avoid stressful issues when renting out your home, read on for a few tips!

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DIY, eNews, Family Home, Home Design, Home Sellers, Homeowners

When is the Best Time to Update a Kitchen?

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A kitchen that has been updated with new gray cabinetry and backsplash.

A home reflects the type of lifestyle it houses. The kitchen in a house with kids will be very different from the one used by a single person or empty nesters, and this will often lead to design decisions for the space.

If you are looking to sell, the consensus among real estate experts is that kitchen updates are important at some point before selling. What if you’re planning on staying in the house for a decade or more? It still may make sense to make them part of a renovation project rather than doing minor touch-ups here and there.

The best time to update a kitchen space can vary depending on your circumstances. However, there are some general guidelines that you can follow to help make the process easier.

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eNews, Family Home, Home Design, Organization

Simple, Low-Cost Ways to Revive Your Home

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A living room showing that you can revive your home by rearranging your bookshelves.

After spending so much time at home, you may be looking forward to sprucing it up as people start coming over again. But these upgrades don’t have to do serious damage to your wallet. You can revive your home without spending too much by following these inexpensive home improvement tips.

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eNews, Family Home, Organization

5 Ways to Keep Your Kids’ Closets Organized

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When living with kids, there’s bound to be overflowing amounts of love, endless laughter, and lots and lots of mess. One part of their bedroom that will never cease to be in a constant state of disorder is their closet. It’s a never-ending battle, and as parents or guardians, you must be ready with a few ideas and strategies to keep their wardrobe organized and free of clutter.

Keeping a well-coordinated closet is not just for your sake, it’s for your children too. It impacts the way your child gets ready and sets their mood for the day. If they are attending school, a wardrobe that is easily accessible and properly labeled can get them prepped in no time. It might seem like a trivial thing, but an organized closet can help boost your child’s confidence.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks you can use to keep your kids’ closets in tip-top shape.

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Health & Safety, Real Estate

Use Tech to Optimize Your Commercial Real Estate Properties for a Safe, Hygienic Return to Work

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The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the focus of workplaces towards ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees, reducing the risk of the virus spreading. There are now COVID-19 guidelines that you must implement to protect health in the workplace. 

Upcoming technologies are the best way to enforce systems that keep employees and the workplace safe. If you are running a commercial real estate property, you must ensure that the space is safe and hygienic for occupants and employees.

This article will cover how technologies can help increase hygiene and safety in your commercial real estate properties by providing touchless access, managing occupancy levels for social distancing, and much more.

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Home Buyers, Real Estate

Can I Buy a Home After Filing for Bankruptcy?

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Going bankrupt is one of the most distressing things that can happen to a person. Some of the common causes of bankruptcy include burdening medical expenses, job losses, excessive spending on credit, divorce or separation, and heavy expenses due to unforeseen events.

All of these can be quite taxing on your mental and physical health, as well as your financial outlook. On top of that, you may also be worried that you won’t be able to buy a home for yourself and your family anymore, which is an added burden. This article covers everything you need to know about buying a home after filing for bankruptcy.

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