Video: Before you Sign that Home Inspection Waiver… There has never been an occasion when I have suggested that a home buyer waive their right to a home inspection. Nevertheless, it happens. A home inspection can be helpful in so many ways. Even if you’re an experience home owner, or a handyman yourself, there are… Read More
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Effective Staging Presents an Inviting Face to Prospective Buyers
Staging comes in many different flavors, and it need not be expensive. You can hire a stager for their opinion only, using your existing furniture and fixtures. Stagers can bring in accent pieces or an entire house full of furniture if that’s what you’re looking for. Empty homes can be staged completely or enhanced with… Read More
Gen X, the Next Big Wave of Home Buyers
Gen X, the Next Big Wave of Home Buyers Staying above the curve in the home buying market is not easy these days. The curve is firmly balanced on the shoulders of the Baby Boomer generation and has been for some time, ever since they were in their 20’s. That’s a good run! Though Boomers… Read More
Home Buyers are the Next Beneficiaries of this Precariously Balanced Real Estate Market
Home Buyers are the Next Beneficiaries of this Precariously Balanced Real Estate Market The concept of “Buyer Territory” is vaguely familiar here in Arizona, it’s been happening for a few months. Inventory is low, but unlike historical Seller’s Markets with low inventory and high buyer demand, the current demand is flat. Homes are not ‘flying… Read More
Video: How to Buy a House, the k.i.s.s. method
Contrary to popular belief, buying a home should never be complicated, confusing, stressful, or frustrating, and if your Realtor is doing their job, it won’t be. With the proper systems in place your transaction can be smooth, exciting and even fun. There really are lenders who won’t lecture you, home inspectors who won’t alarm you,… Read More
Historic South Western Presidential Retreat, Rancho de la Osa Hits Auction
I’ve never been to Sasabe, Arizona but apparently several U.S. Presidents have. Sasabe is located on Arizona’s southern border with Mexico, west of Patagonia (a charming, quirky little desert town famous for it’s nature and bird preserve) and on the Southwestern edge of the Coronado National Forest. Though not heavily traveled, there is a border… Read More
What’s Your Home’s ‘Most Dangerous Room’ ? Make it a Little Safer.
Bathrooms have been notorious for home accidents, and builders are responding. Many new home builders are incorporating safety elements in their New Construction homes. Safety features can be added to existing home with minimal cost and minimal inconvenience. Consider the statistics and the suggestions in the article below. The numbers tell the story… a little… Read More
Ready for Solar Power? Should You Lease or Buy?
Ready for Solar Power? Should You Lease or Buy? Whether or not a home buyer is willing to pay for your solar panels is still up in the air. Everybody talks a good game about conserving energy and cutting costs, but when it comes right down to a choice of properties, homes with solar panels… Read More
Video: Renew Your Home’s Aura with Color and Texture
Video: Renew Your Home’s Aura with Color and Texture For your convenience there is a transcript directly below the video. Video Transcript: Renew Your Home’s Aura with Color and Texture Welcome to Today’s Home Update, I’m Brandon. When decorating a room remember that color and texture help bring new emotion to a living space. Here… Read More
The Top Real Estate Markets for Pet Owners
The Top Real Estate Markets for Pet Owners Here in Arizona it seems we see an above average number of homeowners and home buyers who are pet owners. Most often beloved dogs and cats, but I have personally, on occasion, encountered tortoises, lizards, and a profusion of birds. Pet owners probably make up more than… Read More