New Construction Agent Representation

Buying a New Construction Home? The Devil is in the Details.

Most people would not normally begin the home buying process until they felt that they were ready to make a move. In the case of a New Construction home however, it is almost always advisable to initiate your search much sooner than that, even up to a year in advance of your desired moving date…. Read More

Frame of house in front of bright blue sky - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

Residential New Construction Sales Skyrocket, and For Good Reason

Sales figures for New Construction homes closed in July are not in just yet. But I’ve spoken with several builders in the past few weeks and they’ve told me they are crazy busy, even having difficulty keeping up with the limited number of lots they are permitted to release for sale each week. The timetable… Read More

Thank You Thursday - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valley at Arizona Elite Properties

Thank You Thursday – It’s an Honor, and I Appreciate Your Trust in Me

I greatly appreciate my customers and clients, every single one. But one client in particular placed an immeasurable amount of trust in me recently, and I would be remiss if I didn’t thank him for his faith and confidence over these past 11 months. Ski first contacted me by text last November, after discovering that… Read More

Hand holding a home with umbrella above - The importance of Title Insurance

New Home or Pre-Owned, Cash or Financed, Do You Need Title Insurance?

Home buyers are frequently surprised to learn that they need to have a title insurance policy in place in order to close on their home loan. In fact, if you’re using a mortgage to buy your home, a lender’s title insurance policy will be required. In addition to protecting the mortgage company, home buyers should… Read More

partially finished one story home with two-car garage, staging, no landscaping - Sanctuary at Desert Ridge, beautiful upscale neighborhood by Taylor Morrison, North Phoenix New Construction Homes for Sale - Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952 - Arizona Real Estate

Housing Affordability Up as Incomes Rise and Builders Shift Gears

A recent piece originally posted by Phoenix Business Journal, cites home builder’s lack of confidence in move-up buyers as strong motivation behind the latest construction movement toward  ‘affordable’ housing. Builders are noticing that more young families and first-time home buyers are expressing an interest in purchasing New Construction homes. — Check out our New Construction… Read More

Buying a Brand New Home? First Do These 5 Things.

I’ve worked with a number of superb builders in the Phoenix Valley area. I’ve also worked with a few who were far less impressive, the majority of whom are no longer in business. I make a practice of becoming familiar with as many of the local builders as I can, and have had a genuinely… Read More

key attached to a house-shaped key chain - Renting vs buying, Buying a home after renting, rent to own, First Time Home Buyers - Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952 - Arizona Real Estate

Buyers Encountering a ‘Perfect Storm’ But Not in a Good Way

When I bought my first home, the fad at the time was to purchase a fixer-upper at a good price then rehab it to death building ‘sweat-equity’ right away and increased value over time. But the fascination with finding a bargain seems to have lost its cache. I’m thinking that homes in need of TLC… Read More

Single story home with 2 car garage, dark gray green with off white trim - 3Br, 2 Ba Home for Sale - 22451 E Creosote Dr, Queen Creek, AZ - Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952 - Queen Creek Home for Sale

Looking for NEW Without the New Construction Wait?

Like new, just 2 years old with valuable upgrades! Beautiful Queen Creek home, well cared for and set on a nicely manicured corner lot. Don’t have the time or patience to wait for new construction? This 3 bedroom treasure might be just what you’re looking for! — VIDEO TOUR — – Find Out More About… Read More

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Video: Do Green Homes Save You Green?

How much money will I save buying an ‘energy efficient’ home? Sorry, I don’t think anyone can tell you that with any accuracy. The numbers I’ve seen among my client’s results are all over the map, and energy saving features range from a few appliances to every system in a whole house. Green Homes seem… Read More

Gated, sprawling stone mansion with gabled roofs - Selena Gomez's Fort Worth Texas Home for Sale - Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952 - Arizona Real E

Fort Worth Texas is Home to Selena Gomez, and Now Maybe You

Selena Gomez’s Fort Worth, Texas home, admittedly quite an investment, could be yours. At 10,016 square feet it is massive, chic and eclectic, tastefully elegant, and with endless luxury amenities it is undeniably livable… it’s also for sale! We occasionally enjoy featuring luxury properties from other locations throughout the country. Although some of these residences might… Read More