Wood or Wood-Like Flooring: What’s the Difference? In addition to the wood flooring options below, there’s something that I’ve seen a lot of lately in Arizona homes for sale. A wood-grain tile is not meant to mimic hardwood, as much as it is an alternative to block tile. It’s very obviously tile, with all of… Read More
Does Your HOA Have a Wildfire Risk Mitigation Plan? Have you ever even thought about this or any sort of community disaster relief? Let me know, I’m curious. As a home seller, this could be an important thing to know and to convey to potential home buyers if your property abuts a greenbelt or undeveloped… Read More
Video: Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You? What You Should Know. There’s a lot to consider when researching the pros and cons of a a reverse mortgage. This video gives you some basic facts about every reverse mortgage, so that you’ll know what questions to ask before you contact a mortgage lender. One other… Read More
Does Anyone Think About Title Insurance? Why It Matters to You. After dealing with a title issue for a home we owned many years ago, years of stress, inconvenience and expensive attorney fees, I can attest to the fact that an Owner’s Title Policy is absolutely essential. An owner’s title insurance policy protects your property… Read More
The Importance of Culturally Competent Mortgage Professionals Home Buyers in Phoenix and surrounding suburbs represent an abundantly diverse population, and I believe there is no business that supports diversity better than the real estate and mortgage industry. According to the statistics in this article, much of the increase in home ownership over the past year,… Read More
HUD Awards $46.5 Million to Make Thousands of Homes Safe from Lead. It seems we don’t have as much trouble with lead paint here in Arizona as perhaps in other areas of the country. Homes here tend to be newer. Having said that, each town has it’s outlying and historic zones and it’s entirely possible… Read More
Video: Staging Secrets of Model Homes. You’re living in your home while it’s on the market. You may feel that only empty homes need staging, but there are some small, subtle changes that will have a big impact on how your home appears to Home Buyers. Look around… If a buyer had the choice between… Read More
Down Payment Assistance Programs Save Qualifying Homebuyers More Than $17,000 on Average over Life of Loan **See below for Down Payment Assistance Programs available in Arizona Analysis of the impact of down payment assistance on the cost of buying a home— including the down payment and monthly house payments for a median-priced home in 513… Read More
Eco-friendly Kitchen Features That Won’t Break the Bank. I’m all for eco-friendly options when remodeling or updating. Depending on the age of your home and its original construction, a small change can make a huge difference in energy consumption. Some accessories like a smart thermostat might seem like a significant initial investment, but over the… Read More
Older Americans Ready to Tackle Housing Market, Survey Says. Three out of four homeowners born before 1961 are confident they will have a financially comfortable retirement according to the Freddie Mac 55+ Survey, a comprehensive survey of the housing perceptions and preferences of Americans over the age of 55. The first Freddie Mac 55+ Survey… Read More
