You might think home heating systems would be the last thing we worry about here in Arizona. You’d be wrong. Short winters are the norm from the Phoenix Metro area to the Southern border but we do have them. The Northern and Eastern parts of our state are mountainous and indicative of all that comes… Read More
Title and Escrow are two of the least understood elements of any Real Estate transaction. I have some great sources in the Title and Escrow industry so if you have questions don’t hesitate to contact me. ~Bill More Resources for Home Sellers and Home Buyers Our Buyer’s FAQ page has 9 of the most frequently… Read More
I talked about this program several months ago when it was noted that Tucson had made unbelievable progress housing homeless Vets. Some national stats are below, on the HUD/VA initiative. ~Bill The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a nearly $12 million to… Read More
I occasionally like to feature luxury homes outside of our Phoenix Metro region. Given the growing focus on sustainability in home construction, I found this home fascinating. It was designed and constructed in the late 70’s but in a fashion that was far ahead of its time. ~Bill For the first time at public sale,… Read More
A: According to the Millennial Housing Commission created by Congress, few lenders are willing to administer home improvement loans. Most prefer to make home equity loans or unsecured (personal) consumer loans because they are easier to manage. Home improvement loans usually require detailed estimates, inspections and irregular draws on the loan amount as work is… Read More
Did you know colder temperatures can make it harder to determine the functionality of a home’s systems? If you’re purchasing a home at a time when temperatures are falling, it’s important to enlist the services of a seasoned home inspector, says the National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA), especially when assessing the HVAC system. When… Read More
Mortgage companies and loan officers will tell you that it is not uncommon for a credit report to contain errors, and those mistakes can cost you! The interest rate you receive on a mortgage depends in part on your credit score, and mistakes in your credit report can have a negative affect on your score…. Read More
By Andrea Davis Your kitchen is the heart of your home — and a major selling point. Given its importance, you might consider investing in a remodel to keep your kitchen functional and up to date. Of course, there’s good news if you don’t have that kind of budget: There are lots of cheap, effective ways to… Read More
By John Voket There are millions of articles out there on the best ways to prepare your home for sale. But what about preparing to stay, and dealing with a reassessment or revaluation that may be inaccurately boosting your local property taxes? For some answers, I turned to Vision Government Solutions, a supplier of land… Read More
By Barbara Pronin Nobody likes to spend hours cleaning house – and sometimes there are few hours to spare. Yet some people seem to have a knack for keeping their homes looking spotless even when the time spent cleaning is minimal. Country Living Magazine polled home bloggers and other busy women to come up with… Read More
