Can You Transform Your Home’s Interior With a Few Wood Accents? Wood as an interior design element never seems to go out of style. Wood floors are always in demand, wood adorned furniture has been trendy for decades. But it’s looking like 2018 might be the year of wood’s comeback as a decorating focal point…. Read More
The article below addresses the average size home that $300,000 will buy you in 20 different states, none of which is Arizona so I’ve done a little digging in my own area. $300,000 is higher than the median sales price in several East Valley cities and Phoenix. Gilbert and Chandler median home prices are currently… Read More
Question: Is it possible to schedule showings only when we’re at work so our evenings, weekends and family time are not disturbed? I hear this question in one form or another all the time; only when we’re at work, only when we’re at home, only when the kids are at school, only when the dog… Read More
Most home buyers recognize the value in a home inspection during the buying process. It helps you solidify your decision to buy the home, and prepare you for what you’ll need to watch for in the future. When the home inspector sums up his report after your home inspection, don’t just begin making your list… Read More
What’s at the top of your retirement expense checklist? For most of us it’s housing. The first thing many retirees consider is reducing their budget by downsizing their home. This helps with more than just mortgage payments, taxes, maintenance, and insurance costs can also be reduced by moving to a smaller home. Medical and transportation costs… Read More
When will we see a balanced Real Estate Market? Our market is just beginning to pick up for 2018 after the usual holiday falloff. I haven’t yet seen evidence of increased housing inventory here in Arizona, but I am cautiously optimistic that the experts know what they’re talking about. An extended lack of inventory generally… Read More
FIRPTA – A Tax on Home Seller’s that Home Buyer’s May be Liable For FIRPTA has been around awhile but I ran up against it so many times in the past year that I’ve learned a lot more about it lately. The friendly folks at Pioneer Title were especially knowledgeable and helpful, explaining the finer… Read More
Can you improve your own credit score? The video below offers some advice if you choose to work with a credit counselor and some warnings, but you can actually repair your credit yourself in a few straightforward steps. Check your credit report on annualcreditreport.com. This is the only site authorized by federal law to provide… Read More
The Gig Economy – Mortgage App Tips for Contractors and Self Employed The Gig Economy has been a hot topic lately. As the work-from-home concept cycles yet again into the fashionable zone, freelance and contract entrepreneurs are flourishing. But current mortgage regulations in our country are not self-employment friendly. That doesn’t mean you can’t get… Read More
We’ve featured several Hawaiian properties here recently… I suppose we just can’t resist the stunning views. In case a spectacular home on the Big Island hadn’t already secured a spot on your wish list, this one will certainly seal the deal. This one is quintessential Hawaii with the ubiquitous lanai, sliding walls of glass, gated… Read More
