I’ve never recommended that a home buyer skip the home inspection. Occasionally a buyer feels they’re qualified to do their own, and sometimes it’s done by a friend or relative, but skipping it all together is ordinarily unwise. Home Inspectors are trained to seek out minutia and things that most of us have never encountered…. Read More
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Bill Salvatore- Realtor
Low Inventory Gives Home Sellers More Options. Can You Say “As Is”?
Low Inventory Gives Home Sellers More Options. Can You Say “As Is”? Most Real Estate markets follow National trends at some point and Arizona is firmly entrenched in this one as we speak. Inventory is low, demand is increasing, and if it’s for sale, it will sell. This isn’t to say that condition doesn’t matter… Read More
Making a move? 5 Considerations Wherever You Go
Wherever you decide to move, your research should be the same. Explore the 5 base amenities below before moving on to your wish list. Having lived in several different areas of the country I can tell you , the East Valley portion of the Greater Phoenix Metro region has more to offer than anywhere else… Read More
Video: Doing Upgrades to Sell Your Home? Say NO to Excess.
A fresh coat of paint and new, moderately priced, carpeting can do wonders when you’re preparing to sell your home. You’ll almost always see a jump in sales price for a home that’s obviously well cared for. And a good, top-to-bottom cleaning ensures that your fairly priced home will spend much less time on the… Read More
HUD Reports Promising Decline in Veteran Homlessness
HUD Reports Promising Decline in Veteran Homelessness We’ve talked a bit lately about the push to end Veteran homelessness, and in a recent Thank You Thursday we recognized Tucson for their massive efforts and in fact their success. Prescott, Arizona has also made great inroads into stopping Veteran homelessness in its tracks with Stagger Straight… Read More
Frank Sinatra’s Desert Rat Pack Pad Now for Sale
Frank Sinatra’s Desert Rat Pack Pad Now for Sale This one’s in Palm Springs, California but we have similar, amazing views right here in Arizona! As a matter of fact the Phoenix Valley is surrounded by breathtaking views just like this one. Give us a call if you’re looking for a View For Sale. In… Read More
3 Bedroom Home with charming back yard, GREAT Chandler AZ location! – Video Tour
Scroll down to request additional information or a private showing. — VIDEO TOUR — 353 E Jasper Dr, Chandler Arizona 85225 $239,900 MLS#5543670 Festiva Court 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Single Level Home Set on a corner lot adjacent to greenspace, this lovely single story home is neat as a pin! Split floorplan… Read More
Are you ‘Unscorable’? Doesn’t Make You Unreliable
Are you ‘Unscorable’? Doesn’t Make You Unreliable. Home Buyers might feel that if they have no bad credit, they are automatically a good credit risk. This isn’t always the case. Some potential home buyers may have no credit at all and mortgage lenders frown on that. All may not be lost if you have no… Read More
Fast 15 – 15 of the Newest Property Listings in Gilbert, Arizona
Popping up among the newest homes for sale in Gilbert, Arizona is one that I’d consider an incredible buy… it’s located on the golf course in Western Skies Golf Community. In its single level, split-floorplan of 2,740 square feet, are 4 bedrooms plus an office, 3 baths, formal living and dining areas, separate greatroom with… Read More
Price Check: Housing Affordability Still Positive
Price Check: Housing Affordability Still Positive All of the cities on the ‘least affordable list below’ are located in California. This is not news, California as a whole has always lead the pack in rising home prices. The report and complete Index Listings are available here. In Arizona, Siera Vista and Tucson rank fairly high… Read More