My advice? If you’re a potential Home Buyer and you’re on the fence, GET OFF! The new low for mortgage interest rates is unbelievable! ~Bill By Jonathan Smoke The surprise victory in Britain of the campaign to leave the European Union may be spurring panic across the Continent (and among some regretful British voters), but… Read More
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Limited Inventory Blamed for Rise in Starter Home Prices
First-Time Buyers are finding prices for starter-homes rising all over the country but mortgage interest rates are lower than ever, which in some cases, could even the score… maybe not for long. Interest rates on home loans have been low for quite some time now but with the shake-up in the European Union, US financial… Read More
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Anticipating Common Challenges during Escrow
Anticipating Common Challenges during Escrow – I work a lot with the folks at Pioneer Title Agency. They are local, efficient, and very knowledgeable all critical attributes in such a precision-dependent occupation. They’ve taught me a lot over the years, but one thing I have not learned from them is that problems are inevitable. I… Read More
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Decoding Energy Efficiency Buzzwords
With so much science involved in making homes energy efficient, and so many advances in a short time, the average person is usually at a loss when it comes to understanding green terminology. Here, the National Association of Homebuilders decodes some of the most commonly used language. An “Energy-Efficient” home is defined as a home… Read More
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Video: How Fico 9 Changes Could Impact Credit Scores
FICO, the most widely used credit scoring company in the country, modified their model in 2014 (FICO 9) but few people are aware of how these adjustments affect them personally, or even that there have been changes at all. A few shifts in the scoring algorithm can make a big difference in your credit score,… Read More
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Hardwood Floors Top Wish Lists When Searching for Dream Home
Hardwood floors may be on Home Buyer’s wish lists nationwide, and true, they are a very desirable feature. But I’ve gotta say that here in Arizona, this time of year and in fact all year-round, a great pool is numero uno on most Buyer’s agendas. Not surprisingly, Arizona tops all other states in “Pools and… Read More
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Shrinking Inventory Increases Home Values Beyond Predictions
Home values are appreciating faster than experts expected, rising almost 5 percent over the past year, according to Zillow® Real Estate Market Reports. There are 3.4 percent fewer homes for sale in the U.S. than there were 12 months ago. Zillow forecasted home values would grow 2 percent from April 2015 to April 2016, and outside housing experts… Read More
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Gilbert, AZ Real Estate Market Report – Inventory sufficiently low to keep us in a Sellers Market
Gilbert, AZ Real Estate Market Report – Inventory sufficiently low to keep us in a Sellers Market. Read the complete Gilbert, Arizona Real Estate Market Update Report or download the PDF, for week ending June 20, 2016. *Real Estate Market Update Report courtesy of Greystone Title Agency What’s My Home Worth? MLS Property Search Set… Read More
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Days-on-Market Statistic sees a slight increase in Chandler, AZ this week.
Days-on-market have increased slightly for homes for sale in Chandler, Arizona. This downloadable PDF details all Real Estate Market statistics for the week ending June 20, 2016. What would be the best Phoenix area city for you? Check new listings of homes for sale in these cities before you decide! Gilbert Chandler Scottsdale Mesa Ahwatukee… Read More
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A Thank You Thursday, for a Summertime Treasure and a Mother-In-Law
There are those who have made America great in very public and impactful ways. Then there are the quiet ones, the unassuming, who’s contribution adds simple pleasure to our every day. Today’s Thank You Thursday is in appreciation of one of the simple pleasures. Did you know that though June 14th has been designated National… Read More
