Keep or Shred? A Post-Closing Document Checklist for Home Sellers and Home Buyers. My wife could not exactly be called a pack-rat but saving legal documents is definitely on her ‘must-be-OCD-about-this’ list. It’s really helpful to know what documentation should be saved and what can go. In my humble opinion, the document that needs to… Read More
Infographic: 12 Home Decor and Design Trends You Might Not Know About It’s interesting how quickly a design trend will take hold. Several of the design and decor features in the infographic below are even on the brink of becoming a craze. I can’t tell you how many sheds I’ve encountered with elaborately finished interiors,… Read More
3 Home Buying Tips To Keep in Mind Interest rates remaining at historical lows is may be one of the few factors still favoring home buyers. With real estate inventory numbers flat and home sellers still in a ‘seller’s market’ mindset, an efficient and well-informed home buying strategy is crucial to your success. It’s important… Read More
Little Understood, Does the Treasury Dept.’s Geographic Targeting Order Affect You? In short, probably not. There is a specific list of criteria that must be met for Geographic Targeting Order to be triggered and the average home buyer or seller will not likely fit the parameters. However, if you feel your transaction is in any… Read More
Christie Brinkley’s Bridgehampton Home Hits the Market… Again As uber-luxury properties go, this is one of the more ‘homey’ estates. The property is called ‘Tower Hill’ and the observation tower is probably its most distinguishing feature. But for 29.5M you expect a bit more, right? This amazing property does not disappoint. Set on 20 delightfully… Read More
Video: She Sheds: The Latest Lifestyle Trend. Have you see the She Shed episode of Las Man Standing? I am probably the ideal demographic target for that show and I will freely admit that I love it. My guess is that unless you build your She Shed yourself Ladies, it’s likely to turn into exactly… Read More
Is Low Resale Inventory the Reason That New Home Sales Hit an 8-Year High? This data is not surprising seeing New Construction was at a virtual standstill during the economic downturn. What is surprising is the time of year that new home sales is taking off. Buying a new construction home is not like buying… Read More
New Study Examines Housing Affordability Indexes. This study is fascinating. There’s a like to the complete study at the bottom of this post if you’re interested in this kind of thing. According to all the affordability indicators I’ve studies over the past month or so, Arizona falls just about dead-center for affordable housing in the… Read More
Many Big-City Renters Qualify for Homeownership. Here in the Greater Phoenix Valley, rents have skyrocketed. In most cases I have found that folks who call me to find a rental are much better off buying a home. It’s not surprising really, that many people are under the impression that they can’t buy a home. The… Read More
Video: Take the Stress Out of Your Move In addition to the practical advice in this video, there are a few bits of advice I always give my clients for moving day. Be sure the utilities have been turned on in your new home, and off at your old one. If you’re using a moving… Read More
