According to SmartAsset, Chandler, Arizona is one of the cities chosen most often by Single Home Buyers, and I’m not surprised. Chandler has an animated vibe and a progressive philosophy. The downtown area has grown from one sleepy laid-back main street to a whirlwind of eclectic activity in just the past few years. Chandler’s relative… Read More
Already our 2018 Real Estate market is blowing away last year’s stats, and the Phoenix area is not alone in its home shopping free-for-all. Zillow reports that most of the country is feeling the squeeze of the abundance of eager home buyers versus a shortfall of available listings. I tend to accept that the Real… Read More
The Importance of a Home Safety Check Both Realtors and Homeowners need to be aware of what is included in the Home Seller’s listing disclosures, as what is not disclosed may come back to bite you. The first step in identifying items that might need to be disclosed is by doing a thorough safety check… Read More
For most, our pets are our family. We indulge them with pricey foods, blingy collars and cushy beds. In addition to seeking out pet-friendly communities, most pet owners shopping for a home will even concede a few of their own preferences to accommodate fido. During all my years in Real Estate, I’ve seen a few… Read More
In a Zillow report (below), research revealed that coming up with a down payment is the number one hurdle for home buyers. I have found that it’s a common misconception among potential buyers, that you must have a 20% down payment to buy a home. I’m here today to let you know that is CATEGORICALLY… Read More
The closing was earlier this morning. The location is an in-demand community in Chandler, Arizona. The sales price was in the upper $200s, and the first-time home buyers and excited new homeowners, Chris & Tiffany, are Millennials. The above is a common scenario in Arizona’s busy 2018 Spring real estate market, indeed throughout the country… Read More
There’s a bit of a fracas brewing in Arizona’s Real Estate market but that’s nothing unusual for this time of year, in fact Arizona perfectly reflects similar activity throughout the country. Low resale inventory, sluggish turn-times for New Construction homes, low interest rates gradually evaporating, and a steady stream of home buyers entering the market… Read More
I’ve worked with a number of superb builders in the Phoenix Valley area. I’ve also worked with a few who were far less impressive, the majority of whom are no longer in business. I make a practice of becoming familiar with as many of the local builders as I can, and have had a genuinely… Read More
I’d love to hear where the general public stands on this. I’m in the middle of a debate with myself about folks this would help and who it might harm. Short Sales and Foreclosures are not nearly as prevalent as they used to be but they do still exist. Mortgage debt tax forgiveness during the… Read More
Spring is in the air… the traditional season of home cleaning, yard renewal and a crazy busy Real Estate market has arrived, and homeowners are quickly morphing into home sellers. Whether your property has been on the market through the Winter or you’re just getting ready to list, you’re likely weighing your Spring cleaning options…. Read More
