Monthly Archives: February 2021

All Around the Town

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 With the world’s largest Ponderosa Pine forest and year round pristine weather in our backyard beckoning visitors and locals alike into the great outdoors, many find their recreation in the great wide beyond under the vast blue skies or twinkling stars when they are in Rim Country. Sometimes, however, people find themselves wanting amusement of the indoor variety. For those occasions, we have compiled a list of antiquing haunts for your treasure hunting pleasure.

 Local Antique Stores

 Tymeless Antiques & Treasures

520 W. Main St, Payson

928-472-4323

Granny’s Attic Antique Market

800 E. Hwy 260, Payson

928-978-2464

Main Street Mercantile

3716 N. Prince Dr, Pine

928-476-4618

Moose Mountain Gifts & Antiques

6264 Hardscrabble Rd, Pine

928-476-3044

Somewhere in Time

503 W. Main St Ste C, Payson

928-474-1996

The Carpenter’s Wife

112 W. Wade Ln, Payson

928-472-7343

 Local merchants are all well-versed in popular eateries and additional off-the-beaten-path hidden gems as well. Be sure to chat up our shop proprietors. You will find them all wells of knowledge.

 We wish you all happy hunting, friends!

Buying a House? Be a Sleuth!

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A home is the biggest investment a family makes in their life. A Home Inspection can reveal many things but the home buyer will want to take the time to investigate certain areas to be sure the purchase is a good fit. Here are a few areas to pay close attention to:

  1. The Bathroom

Check the water pressure and give the toilet a flush. (First, you’ll want to make sure the water on the property is turned on if the house is vacant-sometimes it gets turned off.)

 

  1. The Closets

Investigate and take a close look to assess how much storage space there is. Does it fit your family’s needs?

 

  1. The Attic and Basement

Is there water damage, rodent droppings, mold? Or are these areas clean and well kept.

 

  1. Odors

 Trust your nose. Off odors will only intensify once you live in a space.

 

  1. The Neighbors

Meet the neighbors and get a read on the neighborhood by directly asking around people who live in the area.

 

  1. Permits and easements

Check out previous permits for compliance. Looking to add on or renovate? Check for easements.

 

  1. Questions

See something concerning? Don’t panic. The first step is: Ask.

All of these things are guidelines to help navigate the journey of home buying. While a red flag or two may pop up during a home search, your realtor can help you assess how serious or harmless the red flag may be in the process to determine whether to proceed. Remember we are always here to help.