Do Veterans make the best Realtors? I’ve always thought so. In a recent article written by Forbes leadership and management contributor Kate Cooper, it was noted that Military Veterans develop valuable skills while serving, and in spite of their extensive training in areas such as project management, teamwork and leadership, many Veterans struggle to find… Read More
Gilbert, Arizona recently earned a spot on WalletHub’s list of the Top 10 best places for first-time home buyers. I’m not exactly sure how this happened. Gilbert has been experiencing the same shortage of inventory as the the rest of the country and though it has been easing up a bit, availability is still not… Read More
Though Summer temps in the Phoenix area routinely register in triple digits, there are ways to survive the heat. The Phoenix.org website cautions that we all should know the signs of heat illness, and take some basic precautions when Summer sizzles. Suggestions range from staying hydrated to, believe it or not, covering your head, arms… Read More
More New Construction listed in MLS can only mean one thing. Numbers for the sale of brand new homes are down. Developers do not typically welcome the necessity to list their properties in MLS (more on that later). Recently I’ve noticed a considerable uptick in MLS listings for New Construction homes. I would suggest this… Read More
The gradual upward movement of Arizona’s current Real Estate market is very much like most other markets throughout the U.S. The rate of Arizona homeownership has been on an upward trajectory since 2015 when it hit a 20-year low point of 61.7%. 2016 saw a moderate rise to 61.9, and a substantial increase to 64.4%… Read More
Early, alarming predictions for a dramatic surge in mortgage rates in 2018, have so far fallen flat. True, home buyers have seen incremental increases in rates for home loans since January, but in more of a one-step-forward-and-two-steps-back pattern. I’m cautiously optimistic that this might continue for three significant reasons. First, the country’s economy appears to… Read More
In today’s Real Estate market, Home Buyers commonly include the backyard of their dreams on their home-shopping wish list. There’s been a major revival of spending quality time outdoors and one backyard staple might even improve the quality of your sleep. More and more homeowners are making their home’s back yard an integral part of… Read More
The purchase of a new home is really big deal. The sale of your home carries both financial and emotional weight. But how much thought have you given to the actual act of moving? For instance, have you considered the best way to label your boxes for the most convenient and efficient unpacking? How big… Read More
The Greater Phoenix Valley has not quite reached the frenetic pace of Realtor.com’s Top 10 Cities Selling Above Asking Price, but we could be getting close. I rather hope not. I’m not sure activity in our market could be defined as ‘Bidding Wars’ yet. Multiple offers in the East Valley are common in lower price… Read More
Curb appeal may be the most important element in the presentation of a listing. The photos that are displayed in MLS can get a home buyer to the property, but the Wow-Factor needs to happen the minute they drive down the street and compare your home for sale with the rest of the neighborhood. Curb… Read More
